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4 Cylinder:

E15-ET
Type: 1487cc EFI OHC 8-valve 4cyl turbo
Power: 115hp @ 5600rpm
Torque: 123ft-lbs @ 3200rpm
Gearboxes: FWD 5-speed and 3-speed auto
Source: 83-84 Exa and Pulsar Turbo


Z18-ET
Type: 1770cc EFI OHC 8 valve twin plug 4cyl turbo
Power: 135hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 144ft-lbs @ 3600rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-speed and 3-speed auto
Source: 1982-83 Silvia ZSE-X and Gazelle

CA16S
Type: 1597cc SOHC 8V
Power: 81 PS @5200 rpm
Torque:
Gearboxes:FWD
Source: U12 Bluebird

CA16DE
Type: 1597cc DOHC 16V
Power: 122 hp @6400 rpm
Torque:
Gearboxes:FWD
Source: Pulsar NX

CA18-ET
Type: 1809cc SOHC
Power: 135 hp
Torque: 141 ft·lbf
Gearboxes:RWD
Source: S12 Silvia/200sx Turbo

CA18-DE
Type: 1809cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl
Power: 130hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 119ft-lbs @ 5200rpm
Gearboxes: FWD 5-speed and RWD 5-speed and 4-speed auto
Source: RWD 1988-on Silvia, FWD fitted to late model Australian EXA's


CA18-DET
Type: 1809cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl turbo
Power: 175hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 165ft-lbs @ 4000rpm
Gearboxes: FWD 5-speed and RWD 5-speed and 4-speed auto
Source: RWD intercooled examples come from 89-91 180SX and Silvia turbo. Non-intercooled RWD were 87-88 Gazelle engines. FWD examples come from 1988 Auster 1800Xtt (also not intercooled)


SR18-DE
Type: 1838cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl
Power: 140hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 123ft-lbs @ 4800rpm
Gearboxes: FWD 5-Speed
Source: 92-93 Sunny GTS and Pulsar GTi (note bluebird version had only 93kW)


FJ20-E
Type: 1990cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl
Power: 150hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 133ft-lbs @ 4800rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed
Source: 1982-83 Silvia RS


FJ20-ET
Type: 1990cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl turbo
Power: 190hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 165ft-lbs @ 4800rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed
Source: 1984 Gazelle RS-X, Silvia RS-X and DR30 skyline RS-X

FJ24
Type: 2340cc DOHC 16V
Power: 235@6000rpm
Torque:
Gearboxes:
Source: WRC homologation motor from Silvia 240RS

K24 -E
Type: EFI SOHC 12 valve 4cyl
Power:
Torque:
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed, RWD 4spd Auto, FWD 4spd Auto, FWD 5spd
Source: 240sx, Stanza, Hardbody

k24-DE
Type: 2389cc DOHC 16 valve 4cyl
Power: 155 hp (112 kW) @ 5600 rpm
Torque: 160 ft·lbf (217 N·m) @ 4400 rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed, RWD 4spd Auto, FWD 4spd Auto, FWD 5spd
Source: Altima, 240sx, Xterra, Frontier

R16VE
Type: 1596cc DOHC 16v
Power: 175 @7800 rpm and 119 ft.lbf (161 Nm) @7200 rpm
Torque: 119 @7200 rpm
Gearboxes:FWD
Source: N15 Pulsar

SR20-DE
Type: 1998cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl
Power: 160hp @ 6400rpm (145hp FWD)
Torque: 138ft-lbs @ 4800rpm (178 FWD)
Gearboxes: FWD 5-speed and RWD 5-speed and 4-speed auto
Source: RWD 1993-94 Silvia Q's, FWD Presea


SR20-DET
Type: 1998cc EFI DOHC 16 valve 4cyl turbo
Power: 205hp @ 6000rpm (180SX), 220hp @ 6000rpm (Silvia), 230hp @ 6400rpm (Pulsar GTi-R)
Torque: 201ft-lbs @ 4000rpm (180SX), 201ft-lbs @ 4800rpm (Silvia), 209ft-lbs @ 4800rpm (Pulsar GTi-R)
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed and 4-Speed Auto (1993-on Silvia and 180SX) 4WD east-west 5-Speed (GTi-R)
Source: Silvia K's and 180SX after 1993, 1991-92 Pulsar GTi-R 4WD

SR20-VE
Type: 2.0L DOHC 16V
Power: 205 @7200 rpm
Torque:
Gearboxes: FWD
Source: P12 Primera
Note: Earlier versions had 190hp

SR20-VET
Type: 1998cc DOHC 16V
Power: 280 @ 6400rpm
Torque:
Gearboxes: AWD (based on FWD)
Source: X-Trail GT

6 Cylinder:

L20E
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L20P
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L20-ET
Type: 1998cc EFI OHC 6cyl turbo
Power: 145hp @ 5600rpm
Torque: 151ft-lbs @ 3200rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 83-84 Leopard TRX. R30 Skyline

L24
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L24E
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L26
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L26E
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L28
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L28E
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L28ET
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RB20-DET
Type: 1998cc EFI DOHC 24 valve 6cyl turbo
Power: 215hp @ 6400rpm (auto 205hp @ 6400rpm)
Torque: 193ft-lbs @ 3200rpm (auto 195ft-lbs @ 3200rpm)
Gearboxes: RWD 5-speed and 4-speed auto
Source: 1989-1992 Skyline GTS and Cefiro Sedan


RB20-DE
Type: 1998cc EFI DOHC 24 valve 6cyl
Power: 155hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 135ft-lbs @ 5200rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-speed and 4-speed auto
Source: 89-92 Laurel and Skyline


RB26-DETT
Type: 2597cc EFI DOHC 24 valve 6cyl twin turbo
Power: 280hp @ 6800rpm
Torque: 271ft-lbs @ 4400rpm
Gearboxes: 4WD North-South 6-Speed
Source: GODZILLA! HR32 GT-R 4WD


RB25-DE
Type: 2498cc EFI DOHC 24 valve 6cyl
Power: 180hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 165ft-lbs @ 5200rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed and 4-Speed Auto
Source: 92-95 Cefiro and Skyline


RB25-DET
Type: 2498cc EFI DOHC 24 valve 6cyl turbo
Power: 250hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 217ft-lbs @ 4800rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed and 4-Speed Auto
Source: 1993-on Skyline GTS-25t

VG20-ET
Type: 1998cc EFI OHC 12 valve V6 turbo
Power: 170hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 159ft-lbs @ 4000rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 83-84 Gloria V20

VG30-E
Type: 2960cc EFI OHC 12 valve V6
Power: 180hp @ 5200rpm
Torque: 191ft-lbs @ 4000rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 83-84 Gloria V30E


VG30-ET
Type: 2960cc EFI OHC 12 valve V6 turbo
Power: 230hp @ 5200rpm
Torque: 245ft-lbs @ 3600rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed and 4-Speed Auto
Source: 1983-on 300ZX turbo (considerably higher spec than Aust. Version)

VG30-DE
Type: 2998cc EFI DOHC 24 valve V6
Power: 225hp @ 6400rpm (200hp @ 6000rpm auto)
Torque: 200ft-lbs @ 3600rpm (191ft-lbs @ 4400rpm auto)
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed and 4-Speed Auto
Source: 1989 onwards 300ZX and Leopard

VG30-DET
Type: 2998cc EFI DOHC 24 valve V6 turbo
Power: 255hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 252ft-lbs @ 3200rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: Nissan Leopard sedan around 1990-1991. No intercooler, single turbo

VG30-DETT
Type: 2998cc EFI DOHC 24 valve V6 twin turbo
Power: 280hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 285ft-lbs @ 3600rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 5-Speed and 4-Speed Auto
Source: 1989 onwards 300ZX twin turbo. Note: had twin intercoolers

VQ30-DE
Type: 2987cc EFI DOHC 24 valve V6
Power: 220hp @ 6400rpm
Torque: 205ft-lbs @ 4400rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 96-97 Cedric and Gloria

VQ30-DET
Type: 2987cc EFI DOHC 24 valve V6 turbo
Power: 270hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 270ft-lbs @ 4800rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 96-97 Cima 30LV and 30TR

VQ33-DE

VQ35-DE

8 Cylinder:

VH41-DE
Type: 4130cc EFI DOHC 32 valve V8
Power: 270hp @ 5600rpm
Torque: 277ft-lbs @ 4000rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 96-97 Cima 41LV and LX

VH45-DE
Type: 4494cc EFI DOHC 32 valve V8
Power: 280hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 294ft-lbs @ 4000rpm
Gearboxes: RWD 4-Speed Auto
Source: 96-97 Infiniti Q45




Determining what year SR20DET you have:

Pull your ECU out... The ECU has a specific amount of wires from each side, lets say, the S14 ECU, upright, has 8/10/10/10 or 8/7/8/10, of course, thats dual layers... Sounds complicated? Well how about this. Look on your ECU, and count the number of wires coming out of each side, in each column, divided by a thick plastic (noticeable). Ok, now we got that, lets look at the chart of the engine years by ECU.

Chassis Year Engine Slots
S15 1999+ SR20DET 8/7/8/10
S14 1996-1998 SR20DET 8/7/8/10
S14 1993-1996 SR20DET 8/10/10/10
S14 1993-1998 SR20DE 8/7/8/10
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DET 8/7/8/9
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DE 8/7/8/9
RPS13 1991-1995 SR20DET 8/7/8/9

Ok, now you got the slots determined on your ECU, you can use this slot code to partially determine your engine model. Now its time to use the color code of your motor.

Chassis Year Engine Color
S15 1999+ SR20DET Black
S14 1996-1998 SR20DET Black
S14 1993-1996 SR20DET Black
S14 1993-1998 SR20DE Black
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DET Black
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DE Black
RPS13 1991-1995 SR20DET Red

Of course these are not the only determining factors, due to that some engines are equipped with VVTI, which are the newer motors, they will have the slant rear along with the frontal hump.

Chassis Year Engine Rear Slant
S15 1999+ SR20DET Yes
S14 1996-1998 SR20DET Yes
S14 1993-1996 SR20DET Yes/No
S14 1993-1998 SR20DE Yes
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DET No
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DE No
RPS13 1991-1995 SR20DET No

Chassis Year Engine Front Hump
S15 1999+ SR20DET Yes
S14 1996-1998 SR20DET Yes
S14 1993-1996 SR20DET Yes
S14 1993-1998 SR20DE Yes
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DET No
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DE No
RPS13 1991-1995 SR20DET No

Finally, one of the easiest ways to tell if you got a S15 motor, is by the gearing, but be aware, some engine sellers, might find some way to find a S14 motor, and a damaged S15 transmission, and combine it to get you to think you got a S15, use the ECU coding to check then... and after install, mostly a DYNO.


Chassis Year Engine Gear
S15 1999+ SR20DET 6
S14 1996-1998 SR20DET 5
S14 1993-1996 SR20DET 5
S14 1993-1998 SR20DE 5
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DET 5
RPS13 1996-1998 SR20DE 5
RPS13 1991-1995 SR20DET 5

Nissan S13 chassis codes

S13 in general refers to the '88-'94 chassis. This includes the coupe and the fastback.

'88-'90 S13 Silvia CA18DET
'90-'91 RS13 180SX CA18DET (R for fastback)
'91-'93 PS13 Silvia SR20DET (P for SR)
'91-'98 RPS13 180SX SR20DET (no distinction between the two different minor model change, last minor change was the inclusion of the double round lights and a more squarish front bumper.)
'91-'93 KPS13 Silvia (K for SuperHicas)
'91-'93 KRPS13 180SX
'89-'90 HS13 240SX KA24E (H for KA24E)
'89-'90 RHS13 240SX FB
'91-'94 MS13 240SX (dunno chassis code for convertables)
'91-'93 RMS13 240SX FB(M for KA24DE)
'91-'93 KRMS13 240SX FB w/ SuperHicas
'91-'93 KMS13 240SX w/ SuperHicas (Canadian market only).
'94-'98 S14 Silvia SR20DET
'94-'98 CS14 Silvia w/ SuperHicas
'95-'98 S14 240SX KA24DE (no specific S14 code for KA24DE)

http://sr20det.nismo.org/nissanengines.htm

l2aine

STICKY good stuff there

CowboyTurbo

great find, lots of info... should be required reading.

240sx400r

NICE...lots if useful info

NiSmO Knight

iTrader: (1)

Just wanted to add 2 more SR motors into the mix.

SR20VE (common swap for G20 owners, but kind of hard to find)

and the most super very rare

SR20VET
280 hp SR that was sold only in Europe, a buddy of mine and I were discussing about this several months ago during summer. Apparently, the DET models use technology that is similar to VVTi (Toyota technology) Whereas the VE and VET uses variable vale lift technology. The varable valve lift technology is better and more efficient over valve timing. Again, if you want a VET, good luck and if you do find one, my recommendation would be to just get an RB26 swap. Price for a VET is about as much as the 26.

inferno s14

sr20vet? wtf never heard of it.

styleswantsa240

This gives me an idea of what I wanna do with the 240 I get.

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

yes your like the first to come here an look lol.. good stuff

battosaii930

iTrader: (2)

yea and you forgot the CA18ET lol also the RB25 has 290 torque...

clubredsilvia

^^^also forgot SR16VE - nissan's response to honda's v-tec. 11/1 Comp. ratio. 176hp. stock.

MS!3

iTrader: (1)

hmm. didnt see the Z24,L24,L26,L28, FJ24, KA20DE, KA24DE. lots of missed motors. damn this thread is old btw, haha

240AM

Where did the 195 hp on the CA18DET come from?

CharlesJ

Updating this slowly

lordS14

Hey Guys
just signed up and had couple of questions, i just got a 96 240, engine all stock some aftermarket parts, and i was thinking about turbo-ing it and everyone tells me to do a sr20 swap but my car only has 70,000 miles so it's not that old. i would apreciate it if u guys gave me some real advise.

Biggamehit

iTrader: (2)

compression test and then visit the ka-t section bro.