I am thinking of getting a sr20det for my s13 but i wasn't sure if it needs a inter cooler to run. Also is there anything else that i should plan on having to replace after the engine swap? Any help would be great.

 

You don't need an intercooler, but it's going to hurt your performance. You could just plumb the compressor outlet right into the intake manifold. You are going to need a blow off valve though. As cheap as front mount intercoolers are, theres no excuse to not get one.

 

^x1000.................

 

i recommend NEVER running an SR without an intercooler.. shame on you for steering him otherwise!! if anything, run the factory sidemount at stock boost.

 

oh no durdan. i was agreeing with the second part lol.. sorry about that.

 

I didnt say it was a good thing! Just that it is possible.

 

yea they use to do that back in the late 80s to certain cars... but the turbos were similar to that of an stock jetta or turbo eclipse... very tiny.

 

I was told that turbo motors such as the sr and rb NEED intercoolers for proper detonation and pressure. Thats correct right?

 

yea and that should be for anymotor.... they come with an intercooler i dont see all the confusion lol.

 

if ur dishin out the money for an sr, the least you could do is get a front mount, even a used one for now

 

The Z31 didn't come stock with an intercooler. MAFS > Turbo > TB

 

dude im talking about rb20 and sr20 etc

 

yep, Clip = free sidemount

 

Sorry Biggamehit I thought you meant every car came with an intercooler from the factory.

 

ebay intercoolers for an sr is what 200 bucks? You can get sr sidemounts for almost free lol.