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^^ For sure. That's why I over the years I've pretty much come to the conclusion that a nice stock-ish SR20DET swap is going to cost me about 6-7K vs. the 4-5K (and even less) others do. (I'd still have less in my car vs. a comparable JDM import)
Ideally, I'd want to find a good complete swap and replace everything that's not under the valve cover, with as many brand new OEM parts, or quality JDM upgraded items possible... Still taking a gamble with a used old engine.
It's also hard deciding to go with a newer S15/ S14 DET (possible VTC problems?), or going Red/ Black top (engine is going into an S13). Stock Spec-R power would be nice and almost seems like the logical choice these days?
Or, at this point do you just count on getting any SR20DET completely rebuilt? Which then (imo) makes a decent case for going turbo K-series... lol
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