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There is a SR20 DET being sold locally. The guy is wanting $1,700 for it. He states it is a JDM motor. He has the head off, and just looked at the lower end. Seller states new bearings are on the crank, and has Wiesco forged pistons. It is a S13 red top motor. I was really looking for a S14 but this seems like a great deal I can pick up locally. I don't know much about these motors. Here is a description below. SR20 experts, let me know your thoughts.

Up for sale is a full SR 20 DET swap. Comes with Motor, transmission (five speed manual), axles, driveline, manifold, turbo, and a few other miscellaneous parts. it will come with a new head gasket. The head is off the motor so you can inspect it. I had this for an old Datsun project but picked up a different motor for it. Thanks for looking.

Kyle

It comes down to what you feel your are comfortable with-- if it is just a head gasket replacement, then that is a simple job.

We don't normally recommend buying "project" engines-- I don't like the fact that people have had their hands in there, and you never know what has been lost or reinstalled incorrectly-- then it is just heartache down the road.

Reasonable minds may differ...

Michael

Do you feel lucky?

There is a lot that could be said, but the bottom line is you won't know what you have until you tear apart the bottom end.

At that point, you either got a good deal or not, but you will own it regardless

I don't like the fact that people have had their hands in there, and you never know what has been lost or reinstalled incorrectly

Ditto For Sure

Me thinks me will pass. Thanks for the comments.