ok I have a Silvia S15 and i need some info about a engine swap. i would like to do a Skyline R34 engine swap. how much am i looking at paying for this engine? is it worth all the trouble and cost? and recomendations ect.

thanx.

where are you? im assuming japan australia or nz

build up your sr unless you want to get 600+ hp

what are you going to use the s15 for? if u want to drift definately keep the sr20. if you want to go fast on the straight then i would agree with gabe, only consider an rb26dett swap (r34 engine) if u want to go above 600 hp.

anyway, it will cost you a sh*t load for the swap. here in new zealand it would cost you about 10-12 grand just for the engine, and to get the bugger in there my guess is about 7-8 grand (might be cheaper), its a mission. also, the twin turbo will not fit in the s15, so you are gonna have to get a new turbo on top of that. all together your gonna have to spent 20k+.

my opinion: keep the sr! its a good engine, but if you really wanna get a swap or you have to anyway, you might want to consider getting an r32 or a r33 engine.
i recommend the r32 swap because:

1)its soo much easier and cheaper
2)it will not damage the balance of the car, some even say it makes the balance better
3)if u are going to do it up then it will be cheaper getting after market parts for the r32 engine compared to the other two.

-sorry for the long post, if i am wrong about anything please feel free to correct me,

cheers

dave