I think the engine block and chassis are the same so I would of thought it would bolt pretty much straight on. Might need a different length propshaft though.
I think the engine block and chassis are the same so I would of thought it would bolt pretty much straight on. Might need a different length propshaft though.
Long shot but have you tried mailing JapAndy from ebay ?Originally posted by Jez
Yup - got the LSD - just need the half shafts.
6 speed box goes straight in with no modsand a 180sx with S15 front is know as "strawberry" face. This is cus 15/80 in japanese is the same as saying strawberry
there ya go, more useless shite i know about japanes cars
6 speed is not going to go in that easy.
the six speed has no speed pick up, it is on the diff on the S15 so you will also need the diff and prop shaft is shorter so you will also need that.
C.
My S14a has the following S15 parts fitted:
S15 injectors (the S14a ones are only 380cc)
S15 front seats (slight rail modification required)
Prior to upgrading to 17" rims it also used to have S15 rims, which are a damn sight better than the hideous S14 / S14a / Maxima rims.
Alas the S15 gear knob won't fit - due to a different thread. I tried to fit it, but no luck. So I'm stuck with Frankenstein's testicle that comes with the S14a.
Why you would want to fit an S15 box is beyond me. The 6 speed is unnecessary IMHO. It's a weaker unit, and resulted in slightly worse 0-100 and 1/4 mile times thanks to the extra cog shifting. A few of us in Australia have switched their 6 speed S15 boxes for the old 5 speeds. The only advantage that I see is that it's nice for some overtaking brackets - but a well tuned S14 has excellent overtaking capabilities anyway.
Regardless I believe that the S15 is a considerable step up from the S14a. Despite the disgusting easily scratched retro 60's interior, the inferior turning circle to the S14, the 6 speed ****y gear box, the more expensive panel parts and the fact that it's harder to fit larger rims on it.... It has the following over its predecessors (S14 and S14a)
Shorter throw gear shift
Larger injectors
A superior ECU that has a better self-learning capability
Lighter, more supportive seats
A better fuel pump
Twin air bags standard (and it's still lighter than the 14)
Better chassis bracing
More suitable spring and shock rates
The helical LSD which is far tighter than the viscous unit (though the auto still gets the viscous unit)
A 280hp 'GT2510' BB turbo
No, I don't have one - but I have driven a few. Pretty well all of the above in my S14a has been replaced during the course of modifying the car anyway - and I prefer the look of the S14a. But stock vs stock units (not that there are many left in Australia - the S15 is a great car straight out of the car yard).
Cheers,
Brendan
I'll never think of my gear stick in the same way again...So I'm stuck with Frankenstein's testicle that comes with the S14a.
Do you have any pics of the seats? Do you still have the original wheels?Originally posted by Crow
S15 front seats (slight rail modification required)
Prior to upgrading to 17" rims it also used to have S15 rims, which are a damn sight better than the hideous S14 / S14a / Maxima rims.
Oh, and I forgot - the S15 intercooler which is 175 x 220 x 80 is a nice cheap, insurance friendly upgrade for the S14 or S14a. It's a straight bolt on with the existing piping and is a full third thicker than the anaemic S14 unit.
Yes - I have the 16" S15 wheels in my garage.
And yes, I have pictures of both the S15 seats in the S14a, and the S14a with S15 wheels. If you want me to send them to you, give me a hoy.
yes please mate my addy is robert.dolphin@zen.co.ukOriginally posted by Crow
Oh, and I forgot - the S15 intercooler which is 175 x 220 x 80 is a nice cheap, insurance friendly upgrade for the S14 or S14a. It's a straight bolt on with the existing piping and is a full third thicker than the anaemic S14 unit.
Yes - I have the 16" S15 wheels in my garage.
And yes, I have pictures of both the S15 seats in the S14a, and the S14a with S15 wheels. If you want me to send them to you, give me a hoy.
cheers
Rob
Crow sounds like you might need to get in to the shipping business as a lot of people are going to want S15 parts.
c.
Not a bad idea!!!Originally posted by Cookie
Crow sounds like you might need to get in to the shipping business as a lot of people are going to want S15 parts.
c.
Could do - I use ebay a lot and know the workshops / suppliers around here pretty well.
You guys should do ok buying from Australia anyway due to the favourable exchange rate?
tanjuakio - I sent you photos of
S14 vs S15 seats
S14 vs S15 intercooler
2 x S14a with S15 wheels.
Post them up if you like because I can't.
Cheers
Yes post them up i would like to see them , if you can't send to me as i can.
c.
How do I post them?Originally posted by Cookie
Yes post them up i would like to see them , if you can't send to me as i can.
c.
You need to be a sxoc member.
C.
To what email address Cookie? I can send them through if you like.
I amOriginally posted by Cookie
You need to be a sxoc member.
C.
Well just use the attach button at the bottom.
c.
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