Osmosis6176 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 (edited) Hey people, I am looking at buying a ke55 coupe in tas and i have searched the forums on here about putting a sr20det into it. I am just wondering if it would pass engineering and if anybody knew where i could actually find the engineering laws for the states, particularly Tasmania. Any help would be appreciated. Am looking at running quarters mostly, (drifting does not interest me) but want a nice and quick street car. Money is not really an object as it will be my project over the next year or so. Want to do it properly the first time rather than put in a ca18, just work the but off the sr20 to start off with. Cheers Craig Edited April 9, 2007 by Osmosis6176 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 I can tell you it is presently still legal in QLD, the engineer will usually require 4 wheel disk, (larger fronts) and a stronger diff and gearbox. The laws for the under 1100kg class are currently under review in QLD, so sources tell me that within a few months, it is likely, cars like mine will no longer be able to be engineered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 (edited) for nsw http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/registration/dow...s/vsi/vsi06.pdf off topic: since the *e2* came out in japan and USA with a 1600cc motor, do i still need to engineer my 4age or could i just try and get a change of details form from the RTA and change the engine number? Edited April 9, 2007 by JC807 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hey people, I am looking at buying a ke55 coupe in tas and i have searched the forums on here about putting a sr20det into it. I am just wondering if it would pass engineering and if anybody knew where i could actually find the engineering laws for the states, particularly Tasmania. Any help would be appreciated. Am looking at running quarters mostly, (drifting does not interest me) but want a nice and quick street car. Money is not really an object as it will be my project over the next year or so. Want to do it properly the first time rather than put in a ca18, just work the but off the sr20 to start off with. Cheers Craig Just get it over the pits with the stock 4k, then put in the sr20! If the cops ask just say it is a import! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davros El Davros Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Hey Craig, Not sure about the legality in TAS, but my best mate here in NSW has got a KE55 with an SR20 DET in it. He got the work done by Autosport Engineering in Kirrawee near Sydney. As far as I know, the car has the standard KE55 diff at present, Skyline R31 front disc brakes and the 5 speed gearbox from the Nissan Sylvia where the engine came from. Also has a hyraulic clutch. He has had problems with overheating, so has got the radiator serviced and re-cored, but a bigger radiator than the stock KE55 one would be better. And it is damn quick - engine hasn't been worked at all but still goes really hard. Looking at upgrading the intake plenum and bolting on a bigger turbo, then bottom end mods down the track. Hope this info helps a bit. Davros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny t Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 hey buddy I'm doin a sr20 det conversion in my ke55 at the moment if ya want ill let u no what u have to do and all the rest as i find out! just give us an email and ill let u no johnny T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca18rolla Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 IN my conversion i used a stock KE35 radiator and just had it recored with a three row core, Also put a thermo switch in the bottom tank to turn the thermo on and had the outlets moved to suit the ca18det inletr and outlets. Never gets hot sit between 87 and 92 even at the drags etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzza Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I got given a KE55 coupe, its got the stock engine in it but I'm guna do the SR conversion aswell. The car has a little bit of rust in some parts but nothing to dramatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedic Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I'm currently putting a s15 sr20de+t in my ke30. The motor is in along with the gearbox, diff and front disks. I'm currently doing the fuel, should i change the standard fuel lines to bigger ones? or will the standard ones be adeqaute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Standard fuel lines aren't adequate for a turbo 4k, let alone an sr20!!!! :y: Main problem is the size of the return line, its only really a breather. What I did was disregard the existance of the stock return, ran new some 3/8 rubber hose under the car as a new SEND, then used the stock send as the RETURN. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedic Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 is it legal to have rubber hose run under the car, but your idea of just changing the return line is great idea. do you think that the standard fuel in line will be adequate to be used as a return and will it make much of difference if the fuel in line is bigger then the fuel return line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz_Rx Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Legalities - I live in Tassie dude, we basically get away with anything!! :P Mind you, even if I had to get it pit inspected, it would probably clear IN TASSIE. Do you know anybody with sr20 s13,14,15, or GTiR?? check there engine bay. I'd dare say that the stock corolla IN would be as big if not bigger than a sr20 return!! but don't quote me on that. As for the different sizes, no real drama in the return being smaller that the send, remeber some of the fuel that comes through the send does get used by the engine!!! :y: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedic Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 true, true, thanks mate i appreciate the help. cheers, i'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nastylilweed Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 hey i am just about to do this conversion in my corolla as well, just bought an sr today and, planning on using hilux diff with series 4 rx7 rotors and calipers and probably corona front struts and brakes, (anyone know of a better way to do front brakes would be very interested) , i am undecided on what booster to use so if anyone has a recomendation would be very thankful as far as i know from talkin to performance shops in town they all seem to think that the new laws shouldn't effect the sr20 corolla. so hopefully they are right about that or it will be a very very quick conversion. well mod plated quickly anyways. so yeah any of you guys\girls who have done the conversion and are a little further than i am into it then i would be extremely thankful for any sugestions that people are willing to put forward. thanks joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh what a nissan feeling! Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 (edited) I'm currently putting a s15 sr20de+t in my ke30. The motor is in along with the gearbox, diff and front disks. I'm currently doing the fuel, should i change the standard fuel lines to bigger ones? or will the standard ones be adeqaute. Upgrade both of the lines to the same size, donot have two different line sizes. Use 10mm external diameter METAL tube, you can get this from any good auto shop,in any length, you can bend it by hand. Using a too small return can cause serious problems. 10mm is the biggest efi hose available, and is suitable for any future upgrades. :y: Edited May 11, 2007 by oh what a nissan feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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