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Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:58 pm
by Bigtaku
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What are the pros and cons for using the intake manifold support bracket on the SR20DE? Mine is painted but I will need to cut out a little notch on the frame to use it. The frame is so pretty and already painted so I really don't want to mess with the frame again.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:57 pm
by Bigtaku
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Need to lower the rear and raise the front. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have comp springs in the front from Datsun Parts. I may put the old stock ones back on and get new tires for the back that have a lower profile. With the weight of the gas tank and the seats it may drop down a bit in the back. Paint comes soon.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 5:05 pm
by Bigtaku
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One with the top on.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 5:16 pm
by Alvin
Bigtaku wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:57 pm
Need to lower the rear and raise the front. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have comp springs in the front from Datsun Parts. I may put the old stock ones back on and get new tires for the back that have a lower profile.
Michael,
Your car is sitting higher in the rear because the leaf springs are mounted incorrectly. The shackles are flipped. They should be "folded" up:
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:07 pm
by pebbles
Bigtaku wrote: ↑Sat Jun 16, 2018 4:58 pm
IMG_0087.JPGWhat are the pros and cons for using the intake manifold support bracket on the SR20DE? Mine is painted but I will need to cut out a little notch on the frame to use it. The frame is so pretty and already painted so I really don't want to mess with the frame again.
Im def not and expert, a "copycat", and "non original thinker", but I dont think it needs to be there. I removed mine.
If the intake plenum eventually cracks, then go turbo
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:47 pm
by spl310
I saw the frame at the shop with Charles - I told the shop that the shackles were upside down. They looked at me like I was nuts...
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:03 am
by Bigtaku
Ah Man, thank you for the shackle photo Alvin! I hope this cures the front as well.
spl310 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:47 pm
I saw the frame at the shop with Charles - I told the shop that the shackles were upside down. They looked at me like I was nuts...
Thank you too!
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:56 pm
by Mattk
Damn man!! That little car looks good!! Mad skills! Mad props!
Matthew
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:09 am
by Ed Mason
Wow! Looking good!
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:09 pm
by krodista
Neat to hear about one of these right around the corner, I am also in NE Florida. Stopped lurking and finally joined so I could post.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:27 pm
by spl310
Where are you in NE Florida? There are a few of us up here
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:58 pm
by Bigtaku
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Progress!
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 3:22 pm
by Bigtaku
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I haven't seen the new paint yet but will send more photos when I do.
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:08 pm
by Bigtaku
spl310 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:27 pm
Where are you in NE Florida? There are a few of us up here
Saint Augustine!
Re: SR20DE Swap in Florida
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 4:10 pm
by Bigtaku
Alvin wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 5:16 pm
Bigtaku wrote: ↑Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:57 pm
Need to lower the rear and raise the front. Ugh. Any suggestions? I have comp springs in the front from Datsun Parts. I may put the old stock ones back on and get new tires for the back that have a lower profile.
Michael,
Your car is sitting higher in the rear because the leaf springs are mounted incorrectly. The shackles are flipped. They should be "folded" up:
Thank you again Alvin... It's sitting nice again!