Mmmmmm 1.6 or SR20 ???

[Tenderoldwesty]

I know I know here we go again you say.
Just a little guidance is all I require haha because I'm spoilt for choice and can't decide. I have all the " parts " and " a bit of know how " but Basically is it worth all the hassle to fit an NA SR20DE considering all the hassles involved ( shafts , mounts etc etc ) and what will be the rough bhp ??
Or would it be more advantageous to just fit a GA16 ( no need for shafts etc ) after all the swap is a lot more straight forward and bhp iirc is fairly good. Then they can be turbocharged fairly easy and achieve decent bhp ??
Decisions decisions!!!!
Any comments / ideas appreciated thanks

 

[mikebeal]

I say turbo 1.6 there a good engine in my opinion. But tbh never driven a sr20

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Thanks for your comment. Ok the sr20 does have more bhp standard but does anyone know what sort of figures A ga16 turbo pushes ? and would the amount of effort to fit the 2 litre make the final product worth it against a 16 turbo ? Many thanks

 

[frank]

the sr is a very tight fit ! gearbox/chassis and inlet mani/baulkhead, they must be a bitch to work on

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Hahaha frank lol. I have heard there's not a lot of room but is it worth it ? You're a man of the micra world lol given the option which would be your choice of weapon ???

 

[frank]

its a lot of hassle imo westy, especially when you can just go out and buy a (insurable/quicker/more refined) mapped 2.0 tdi hatchback for the same dosh

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Yea you're right. Trouble is its my lads "baby" and he does like his micra toy haha. I think that maybe the 1600 route is the best idea then pop a turbo on it for a bit more fun.

 

[davyboy]

Get yourself a 1.4 standard....plenty of fun in them.

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

To be honest changing to a 1.4 or 1.6 would be equal amounts of work so out of the two I think the 1.6 has it

 

[Low Rider]

Keep it simple and buy one already done if it has to be a K11.

https://www.micra.org.uk/threads/for-sale.65990/#post-738135

 

[davyboy]

To be honest changing to a 1.4 or 1.6 would be equal amounts of work so out of the two I think the 1.6 has it

No work in a 1.4 - Nissan did it all for you. Made them from 2000 to 2002

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Haha don't really want/need to buy another one davyboy I think already having 10 k11's is enough for anyone lol

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Lowrider I have enquired many thanks

 

[Low Rider]

Lowrider I have enquired many thanks

No probs. I know both the owner and tuner very well. Hope it stays in the club and whole as it's a heck of a car...

 

[davyboy]

Haha don't really want/need to buy another one davyboy I think already having 10 k11's is enough for anyone lol

You've owned ten - or you have ten at this time???? pictures if so please.

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

We have ten lol. Will take a few pics tomorrow ok. Haven't heard back from the guy selling yet so we will see what he says

 

[davyboy]

We have ten lol. Will take a few pics tomorrow ok. Haven't heard back from the guy selling yet so we will see what he says

Ermmm - why ten ????

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Haha my lad races ( banger ) them and has one on the road. So never short of spares or cars for projects

 

[Tenderoldwesty]

Just a selection of the "stock" lol. All for breaking if anyone needs anything

 

[r-reg-sr]

Ermmm - why ten ????

becauje before 11 was k10 hahahaha davyboy whats happened?

 

[r-reg-sr]

Just a selection of the "stock" lol. All for breaking if anyone needs anything

officially the k tenant hehehehe