E30 with SR20DET

Post Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:03 pm

looking good theo.

At this rate yours will be done long before mine.

Post Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:09 pm

If I really had a push this could be done in no time, but it's hard to get the motivation when it's cold and wet.

Hoping to do a trackday in it at Silverstone in March but would like it running by xmas.

Post Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:27 pm

This is looking good Theo!!

Post Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:02 pm

March is my target to but its already 1yr late so who knows.

Post Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:19 pm

oldroydsr4 wrote:March is my target to but its already 1yr late so who knows.

In fairness, you've got attention to detail slowing you down - I don't! :lol:

Post Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:38 pm

looks cracking theo, I do like these threads

Post Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:48 am

Fantastic work mate, looking really good!

That is going to be a very fast car, I can't wait to see it in action!

Post Sun Nov 16, 2008 6:32 pm

Theo325 wrote:
oldroydsr4 wrote:March is my target to but its already 1yr late so who knows.
In fairness, you've got attention to detail slowing you down - I don't!

I just did a 'LOL' on a rather quiet ferry

Got some wierd looks.

I have a rather large fire ext. in the exact same place in the 205, interesting that.

Good work Theo.

Post Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:59 pm

updates?

Post Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:20 pm

What are you going to do with this one Theo, do you really need two rocket ships?

Post Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:56 pm

This turd is kind of on the backburner

I need to relocated the intercooler, fit the oil cooler relocation kit, finish the wiring, get the exhaust made, get some intercooler pipes, fit the electric fan and fitted and decide between electric PAS or the normal Nissan hydraulic setup.

As well as this, the car needs some attention from a welder, the front factory lifting points are a bit ripe, the nearside rear inner arch is starting to go, the bulhead behind the fusebox is festering and the whole engine bay is looking a bit sad after god knows how many engine swaps. Poor thing.

I really do want to get this car done though, in time for some trackdays and ring trips.

Post Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:00 pm

Come on, get your arse in gear.. If you need less to concentrate I'll take the Hartge off your hands for £10 and a mars bar (inc the reshell turd of course)

Post Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:31 pm

LOL

How about you come down and finish off the rice coversion and then I MIGHT, let you touch the Hartge. Maybe.

Post Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:00 am

If you go electric PAS I belive the Saxo Furio has an electric setup that has an integral reservoir & pump

Post Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:24 pm

Yeah I've got an electric pump from a saxo, allbeit the type with a seperate resevoir. Problem is that the best place to mount it (on the inside of the drivers side chassis rail) isn't free because the alternator is in the way.

Post Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:27 pm

you don't need PAS anyway you homo

Post Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:33 pm

LOL - I'm feeble though, so PAS is a must.

Post Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:51 pm

how you getting on with this now? its making me think of getting rid of the m30 and m50 and doing this

. What ratio diff will you need ? also how complecated is the wiring ect ?

Post Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:06 pm

id say it gone out the window for the time being whilst theo continues with the new build he has on

Post Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:07 pm

Theo325 wrote:LOL - I'm feeble though, so PAS is a must.

Just fit a manual rack, gets the job done quicker and its free exercise when parking

Post Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:38 pm

Theo, where did you get your lump from?
I need one of these lumps, are they really worth £600 - £1500 ? ?

Post Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:00 am

punk_sy wrote:how you getting on with this now? its making me think of getting rid of the m30 and m50 and doing this . What ratio diff will you need ? also how complecated is the wiring ect ?

I think that anything from 3.64 to 3.91 will be suitable for the conversion. I've only done bits of the wiring so far, i'll tell you how difficult it is when the car is finished!

Tom, I got my engine from someone off SXOC.co.uk - paid £1000 for the engine (stage 1 chip, metal headgasket, cold plugs, light weight flywheel) gearbox, rad, fan, uprated fuel pump, pas pump, various 52mm gauges, nissan lsd, propshaft etc
Bit of a bargain apparently, why do you need an SR20?

Post Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:49 pm

Theo325 wrote:why do you need an SR20?

Picked up a P plate 200sx with a fubarred engine for a song last week! I've not had chance to assess the turds problem yet TBH, it may just need a turbo... It drives but hardly has any power and is making some odd noises although I'm not convinced they are of the internal engine sort. Need to whip the turbo off and go from there I guess. Took a bit of a chance on it TBH as I have no experiance with rice but nuts are nuts and bolts are bolts I guess! The M5 engine will be "dropped" into my new Touring first though

Post Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:53 pm

Is it manual or auto? What colour?

Post Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:55 pm

Green with black leather and its manual. Totally standard and a UK car too, not an import.

Post Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:58 pm

I have a mate who might be interested in it, if you're looking to serve it on?

Post Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:00 pm

It will be served, no questions

Have a word with him and I'll get some photos of it.....

Post Tue Feb 03, 2009 1:16 pm

dear god.... the rice bug spreads

Post Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:03 pm

http://www.sxoc.co.uk/vbb/showthread.ph ... 036&page=5

So that's where your engine came from. Just started reading the build thread on this spaceframe thingy he is building and found the white track slag!

Post Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:15 pm

One of my friends has already done this conversion, he is getting his car resprayed at the moment. He is not a zoner and probably will not join the site, his a full time mechanic and doesn't really do the internet anyway.

He will come to the E30 Santa Pod event when thats happening later this year. Will be nice to see some more sr20 powered e30's.

paid £1000 for the engine (stage 1 chip, metal headgasket, cold plugs, light weight flywheel) gearbox, rad, fan, uprated fuel pump, pas pump, various 52mm gauges, nissan lsd, propshaft etc
Bit of a bargain apparently

That is a good price considering all the mods!! Did you get loom and ecu as well?

Post Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:52 pm

Yeah came with ECU (with HD stage 1 chip) and loom. Also came with a big intercooler, s15 roller bearing turbo, 3" stainless downpipe, poly engine and gearbox mounts, shortshift, charge temp sensor and digital display, silicone rad hoses etc etc. Definitely a bargain!

Post Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:20 pm

Definitely a bargain! +1

Post Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:03 pm

come on come on come on.... i wanna go in this!!!

Post Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:31 pm

Been looking at doing this converstion. But as my car will defently be of the road for a year or so as im rebuilding and caging it etc. so sticking with the m50 now

i wanted to keep the light front end and handling but one day ill do it

Post Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:47 pm

if anyone wants mounts let me know and i can knock some up for you