Awesome!!!!!!!!! 
Versa MR20DE Swap!!
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As some of you know, my versa motor took a crap on me and Nissan did not want to replace it and I have been with no car for 2 months. I can't shell out 3-4k for a new motor, so I opted for the next best thing, the MR20DE. I found one that is a 2008, with 24k miles on it for $850 (not a bad price :coolgleamA. Took the MR20 to one of Bobs (versaspeed) friends garage and he installed the motor in it this week. All I can say is OMFG, the car is awesome! It pulls way harder, the 20hp and 20tq really make a huge difference, let alone the versa weighs about 200lbs less than the sentra. I am super stoked and excited that the conversation of the Motorswap is now confirmed and working.
First initial thoughts:
-When I got to the auto wrecking yard and saw the motor I almost thought it was a versa motor, I was shocked to see how very similair they are. Then again, they are the same engine just with some different internals.
-When the motor was installed and I took it for a run, the exhaust note from the DC catback is a little louder, I like that. My roommate has a 2010 Lancer GTS and we raced down a stretch of road ( i know unsafe, but I had to test it out) and we were neck and neck the whole way until about 80mph I was passing him up! The GTS has 168hp (not whp) so i was extremely excited after that. It certainly put a huge smile on my face.
-Shifting is different. Every time I shift and let go of the clutch power is instantly there, no lag. Awesome.
According to Bobs friend everything was plug and play, just a few minor differences but nothing crazy. Like the key ignition plug was different, but it was easily swapped from the MR18 to the MR20.
I want to know the #'s but I don't have any plans on dyno soon.
Here are some pix.
MR20DE at the wrecking yard
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MR20DE in my car, excuse the dirty car, hasn't been home in 2 months!
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******UPDATE*******
Hit 200miles on half tank, not bad considering its a bigger engine. however I babied the shit out of it, barley hitting the gas. I don't get this good of mileage just driving normal and spirited, just fyi.
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. Took the MR20 to one of Bobs (versaspeed) friends garage and he installed the motor in it this week. All I can say is OMFG, the car is awesome! It pulls way harder, the 20hp and 20tq really make a huge difference, let alone the versa weighs about 200lbs less than the sentra. I am super stoked and excited that the conversation of the Motorswap is now confirmed and working. First initial thoughts:
-When I got to the auto wrecking yard and saw the motor I almost thought it was a versa motor, I was shocked to see how very similair they are. Then again, they are the same engine just with some different internals.
-When the motor was installed and I took it for a run, the exhaust note from the DC catback is a little louder, I like that. My roommate has a 2010 Lancer GTS and we raced down a stretch of road ( i know unsafe, but I had to test it out
) and we were neck and neck the whole way until about 80mph I was passing him up! The GTS has 168hp (not whp) so i was extremely excited after that. It certainly put a huge smile on my face.-Shifting is different. Every time I shift and let go of the clutch power is instantly there, no lag. Awesome.
According to Bobs friend everything was plug and play, just a few minor differences but nothing crazy. Like the key ignition plug was different, but it was easily swapped from the MR18 to the MR20.
I want to know the #'s but I don't have any plans on dyno soon.
Here are some pix.
MR20DE at the wrecking yard
MR20DE in my car, excuse the dirty car, hasn't been home in 2 months!
******UPDATE*******
Hit 200miles on half tank, not bad considering its a bigger engine. however I babied the shit out of it, barley hitting the gas. I don't get this good of mileage just driving normal and spirited, just fyi.
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Good job on the swap. And I agree with 08v...a 5-lug Versa would be great. Imagine a Versa with Sentra SE-R or 370z wheels.
That would be fun ha, but you would have to also change the ECU and what not. I didn't have to do that.
that would be sickGood job on the swap. And I agree with 08v...a 5-lug Versa would be great. Imagine a Versa with Sentra SE-R or 370z wheels.
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