RB25DET into a Nissan Silvia S15
Now to begin with, I'm not that mechanically minded but I do know my little bits and pieces, I'm looking at purchasing a S15 and dropping a nice RB25DET Neo into it.
I don't know what my budget will be at the moment; I will probably just buy the S15 for now, and save the money for the Rb25 to migrate safely into the S15 without any hiccups and not having the car off the road for over a fortnight.
Guys, I do need some help and need to gather some information in order for this to materialise. My plan is to purchase the S15 early next year, and have a checklist of parts that I will need to purchase in order to complete this. And once I have everything I need, I will drop the car and the parts to a garage.
At the moment I just need the information I require, and want to see if it will be worth my while and not too expensive. I would also like it to be fully engineered as well, and just as a base I want the RB25 to be stock for now.
Shell:
Well, after looking around for a rolling shell which has been undamaged, and has all the interior pieces intact, doesn't seem like I had much luck.
Now, after looking at carsales I'm willing to buy a S15 Spec S for about $14,000.
Engine and Gearbox:
What's the likelihood of a Jap Engine store to purchase / trade-in the current SR20 out of the Spec S for a RB25DET Neo from a R34? And how much do you reckon I will get for the SR20?
I will not settle for anything less than an RB25DET Neo from a R34.
What sort of mods will be needed in order to drop this into the S15? Custom engine mounts etc?
Gearbox, what will be needed to drop this straight in, any major customisation needed?
Price Estimate?
Conclusion:
At the moment, all I'm concerned about is the engine and the gearbox to be dropped into the S15. Anything interior / exterior wise I will fix up as soon as I know the engine is in and definitely running. At the moment im just researching and looking for information, it would also help if someone knows of anyone whos already done this conversion.
Cheers !
vikZ