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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #30 on: Jan 10, 2005, 09:55AM »
would it at all be possible to see a pic of this remanufactured cover and maybe a little discription of how you made it work as i am now seriously considering this upgrade.  thanks mate

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #31 on: Jan 10, 2005, 10:49AM »
id be really interested to see the torque this baby has.....
Well-well look. I already told you: I deal with the god damn customers so the engineers don't have to. I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #32 on: Jan 10, 2005, 02:51PM »
would it at all be possible to see a pic of this remanufactured cover and maybe a little discription of how you made it work as i am now seriously considering this upgrade.  thanks mate
Once i fix my digital camera i'll get you all a more updated shot but for the most part this swap was a cake walk (cept for the installation of the lower timing chain, that was a bitch!). all i did was splice  the feul injectors wires into the existing harness and did the same with the distributor. I'll do a full write up in a few days.
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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #33 on: Jan 20, 2005, 08:39PM »
You are a legend !!!!!!!!!!

Has it changed the note at all ? also whats the performance like and fuel encon ?

Well done mate

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #34 on: Jan 21, 2005, 08:03AM »
sweet i cant wait to read up on this i have been following several peoples attempts at this upgrade but have yet to see it completed.
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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #35 on: Jan 21, 2005, 08:19AM »
Performance is just down right Awsome! I'm goin to run my friend in his V6 Tiburon this weekend and if i beat him, It will mean i'm in the 14s! Trust me she feels that fast. I'm talkin 40-50hp easy and the torque...WAIT AND FEEL IT!
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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #36 on: Jan 21, 2005, 08:48AM »
Now all you need are cams and ITBs.

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #37 on: Jan 21, 2005, 02:03PM »
I'm could be looking at getting an engine rebuild soon.

Doing this would be nice......

I could leave the hubcap hidden steelies on and the buggered paint for a while and enjoy a sleeper :)

You will need:
DE head
DE exhaust manifold
DE Chains and Guides
DE intake manifold
93 Altima Starter
93 Altima Hitachi Distributor
Spark plugs that are one step colder
Altima plug wires
You will have to do a few modifications ( make plate to cover DE head over hanging the E front cover and a plate to cover E heater line inlet) i have pics of that when you need it let me know

So basically you get all of the listed parts and they'll bolt straight up?

If so, then all we need to know is how to make these cover plate things, and fix the timing cover leak?

If I were getting some kind of rebuild I'd love to just plop on a DE head if it sounds as simple as it does, rather than just reco'ing my existing one! I need reliability though as I require my car for work.

It'd also be great if we could get some kind of power specs from doing this swap.
« Last Edit: Jan 21, 2005, 02:14PM by Rake »

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #38 on: Jan 22, 2005, 08:53AM »
well i cant wait to see this write up of this mod then i can see my engine blokes and seee how much it will be worth  ;D

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #39 on: Jan 22, 2005, 03:06PM »
I can't find a DE head in melb.... :(

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #40 on: Jan 22, 2005, 03:50PM »
SSS i dont think you are looking hard enough... i found one with one phone call. and a seperate loom with another.  Try Jap Heaven... thats where i got my loom, so i would assume they have the rest of the motor too.  They know how to use email too which is handy  ;)
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« Last Edit: Jan 22, 2005, 04:15PM by HellMan »

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #41 on: Jan 23, 2005, 11:19AM »
I called Jap Heaven and he told me they didn't have one in stock. That was just before christmas too.

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #42 on: Jan 23, 2005, 04:36PM »
i'm going to be looking for one while i'm still on hollidays Adam, i'll let you know if there's a few around up here.
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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #43 on: Jan 23, 2005, 08:33PM »
www.partsfind.com.au says theres one at, (there from a u13 bluebird)

Supplier Name BBT JAP PARTS 
 Supplier Address 52 ORLANDO ROAD 
   
 Town/City LAMBTON 2299
 Phone PH. 49561366
 Facsimile 02 4952-2400
 Email Address [email protected]
 Last Updated 21-01-05 at 08:35

and another at

Supplier Details
  Supplier Name PICK 'N PAYLESS 
 Supplier Address 57-69 TATTERSALLS ROAD 
  PO BOX 4022, MARAYONG 
 Town/City BLACKTOWN 2148
 Phone 96765355 
 Facsimile 96765433 
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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #44 on: Jan 23, 2005, 08:59PM »
Ooo ooo Pick and Paymore. Hmmm. I'm 5 minutes away literally.

If I'm up for an engine rebuild or some other major overhaul I wouldn't mind chucking on a DE head.

Mine. MINE!!


I'd love to see a writeup, even if only brief for the short-term!!

SSS: Your considering doing this yes? Any clue what'd be necessary for rego, insurance, etc?
« Last Edit: Jan 23, 2005, 09:22PM by Rake »

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #45 on: Jan 24, 2005, 08:27AM »
SSS: Your considering doing this yes? Any clue what'd be necessary for rego, insurance, etc?

hehehe...i'm not considering it, i am doing it, it's just a matter of finding a complete head.
Ummm...not sure about insurance, but i could care less anyway, i'm going with just cars soon, and you only have to tell them about it.
Rego, as long as it doesn't leak anything you'll pass RWC, after all it is still the same engine.

IF i can find one and others want to go the same route, it's possible i can fabricate a whole bunch of custom upper covers to cover the transition from the DE head to the E block.

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #46 on: Jan 24, 2005, 11:47AM »
the DE swap is a definate for me as well. i've had enough of the problem with my head. i can't run at the sprints as it is.
it has also done it at the hillclimb a couple of times. that's why i'm goin to the drags more, it's OK in a straight line.
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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #47 on: Jan 24, 2005, 05:30PM »
I'm just wondering if you'd need to get it engineered or whatever.

But if I'm up for an engine or head rebuild, I'm just thinking, why not chuck on a DE head instead? A tad extra cost and modification, but otherwise.

I checked that partsfind.com vector searched with. The wrecker down the road apparently has the U13 bluey, but colour says "BURNT". Kinda has me worried about it's condition :-\

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #48 on: Jan 24, 2005, 08:07PM »
how does this effect your turbo plans sss?

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #49 on: Jan 25, 2005, 08:31AM »
how does it affect my plans? hmmm...welll, only have to get a few flanges re-cut, make up a new intake manifold flange to bolt the ITB's up to....BUT the main thing is....more power at lower boost ;D

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #50 on: Jan 25, 2005, 10:14AM »
Dont the DE heads have a differeent exhaust manifold.  The E exhaust wont fit on them... so for turbo you would need to make up a new manifold, or get one from the states.

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #51 on: Jan 25, 2005, 10:48AM »
Quote from: SSS
only have to get a few flanges re-cut

Dont the DE heads have a differeent exhaust manifold. The E exhaust wont fit on them... so for turbo you would need to make up a new manifold, or get one from the states.

Pffftt...sif buy one from the states.
The flanges i need to get re-cut are the EXHAUST flanges.


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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #52 on: Feb 1, 2005, 10:49PM »
Interesting. Why didn't you use the whole DE front timing cover?

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #53 on: Feb 2, 2005, 11:40AM »
because I think the DE blocks are different.  My sump system is way different in the DE, it doesnt hang down like the E sump.  I belive it is just the block shape that requires the timing plate to be mod'd, most likely to fit in the extra spacing of the timing chain due to the DOHC.
Thats my guess anyway.

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #54 on: Feb 2, 2005, 02:21PM »
zac, like hellman said, it just doesn't fit unfortunately.
it only needs a small upper cover fabricated to fill the gap between the DE head and the E cover.

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #55 on: Feb 2, 2005, 09:40PM »
i like it getting serious

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #56 on: Feb 2, 2005, 09:56PM »
peanut or not still need new ideas i like it

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Re: Almost done!!!
« Reply #57 on: Feb 2, 2005, 09:58PM »
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