Question for Oz members..1.8 Nissan Turbo

[Bill the arcstarter]

DemonTSi at aol.com wrote:

>>:)   Motor mounts aren't that big a deal since you'd have to 
>fabricate
>something for the swap...so the main concern is the tranny bolt 
pattern. I
>used to think that the block was the one piece that would remain 
constant
>whether the engine be FWD or RWD...but my friend has both a FWD and RWD 
SR20DE
>and informed me that they are in fact different...so it might not be 
possible
>to use a FWD CA18DE in a RWD car with the RWD tranny...or it might. I 
was
>hoping someone would have a definitive answer...!

This is indeed the case for the SR20DE FWD vs RWD.  The RWD block has 
some sort of interference with the pass side halfshaft, if you try 
installing one into a FWD vehicle.  Something about the halfshaft 
carrier bearing bracket or something.

DemonTSi - Tell your friend to write me or check out http://www.se-r.net 
for more info on the SR20DE engine and accessories.  That site also has 
a very active mailing list.

Has anyone hacked the SR20DE ECU?  I've never heard of that being done, 
although aftermarket ECUs are available for $500 (!).

-Bill the arcstarter
Starting arcs in Cinci, OH
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/6160


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