SP Legal Engine/Drivetrain Swap List

[retro_mike]

Decided to formalize a list of legal JDM/Euro engine/drivetrain swaps. Some competitors may not be aware of this significant change of the revised update/backdate rules for SP that allows engines/drivetrains swaps from the same chassis available worldwide. So anything JDM or Euro that was available in your bodystyle is a legal SP update/backdate. Therefore there are some very interesting combinations that can be built and be very competitive. This should also allow many potential competitors that would have been dumped into MOD to compete in SP with a much greater chance of success.

NOTE: This does not include full cars imported from other markets (e.g. rhd 240SX, Skylines, etc)

Here's a starter list, engine codes are listed, transmission/transaxle codes are not but of course are still swappable -- too many different codes to list here. I've only listed the more potent engines, lesser engines are legal too but does it really matter? i will update as more combos are posted. If there are any errors, let me know. Pete please review periodically to confirm the list is legal.

1989-1993 Nissan 240SX S13 chassis: SR20DET Redtop/Blacktop non VCT
1995-1998 Nissan 240SX S14 chassis: SR20DET Blacktop VCT S14 chassis only
1993-1997 Nissan Altima U13 chassis: SR20DET Redtop/Blacktop (transverse)

1984-1987 Honda Civic AG/AH/AK chassis: ZC
1984-1987 Honda CRX AE/EC1 chassis: ZC
1988-1991 Honda Civic + CRX EC/ED/EE chassis: B16A 158hp version
1992-1995 Honda Civic + Del Sol EG/EH chassis: B16A 170hp version
1996-2000 Honda Civic EJ/EK chassis: B16B, B16A 170hp version, B18C4
2001-2005 Honda Civic EP/ES chassis: K20A 212hp version, K20A2
2006-2009 Honda Civic FA/FD/FG chassis: K20A 222hp version, K20Z4

1986-1989 Acura Integra DA chassis: ZC
1990-1993 Acura Integra DA9/DB1/DB2 chassis: B16A 158hp version
1994-2001 Acura Integra DC1/DC2/DC4 chassis: B18C, B18C2
2001-2006 Acura RSX DC5 chassis: K20A 217hp version
2003-2007 Acura TSX CL chassis: K20A 217hp version

1993-2001 Subaru Impreza GC chassis: EJ20G EJ20K EJ205(gc chassis only) EJ207 EJ22T
1990-1994 Subaru Legacy 1st gen chassis: EJ20G
1995-1999 Subaru Legacy 2nd gen chassis: EJ20G EJ20K
2000-2004 Subaru Legacy 3rd gen chassis: EJ20H EJ20R EJ206 EJ208

1986-1992 BMW M3 E30 chassis: S14 eurospec engine, S14 EVO, S14 Sport EVO
1995-1999 BMW M3 E36 chassis: S50B30, S50B32


1985-1992 VW Golf A2 chassis: G60 PG engine, 16V KR engine
1992-1995 VW Corrado: 2.9 VR6 Engine

[JoeT]

1989-1993 Nissan 240SX S13 chassis: SR20DET Redtop/Blacktop non VCT
1995-1998 Nissan 240SX S14 chassis: SR20DET Blacktop VCT S14 chassis only
1993-1997 Nissan Altima U13 chassis: SR20DET Redtop/Blacktop (transverse)

1984-1987 Honda Civic AG/AH/AK chassis: ZC
1984-1987 Honda CRX AE/EC1 chassis: ZC
1988-1991 Honda Civic + CRX EC/ED/EE chassis: B16A 158hp version
1992-1995 Honda Civic + Del Sol EG/EH chassis: B16A 170hp version
1996-2000 Honda Civic EJ/EK chassis: B16B, B16A 170hp version, B18C4
2001-2005 Honda Civic EP/ES chassis: K20A 212hp version, K20A2
2006-2009 Honda Civic FA/FD/FG chassis: K20A 222hp version, K20Z4

1986-1989 Acura Integra DA chassis: ZC
1990-1993 Acura Integra DA9/DB1/DB2 chassis: B16A 158hp version
1994-2001 Acura Integra DC1/DC2/DC4 chassis: B18C, B18C2
2001-2006 Acura RSX DC5 chassis: K20A 217hp version
2003-2007 Acura TSX CL chassis: K20A 217hp version

1993-2001 Subaru Impreza GC chassis: EJ20G EJ20K EJ205(gc chassis only) EJ207 EJ22T
1986-1992 BMW M3 E30 chassis: S14 eurospec engine, S14 EVO, S14 Sport EVO
1995-1999 BMW M3 E36 chassis: S50B30, S50B32


1985-1992 VW Golf A2 chassis: G60 PG engine, 16V KR engine
1992-1995 VW Corrado: 2.9 VR6 Engine

That's a fantastic list, this will certainly help the folks using JDM engines in the equivalent chassis. Of course that's a short list, there are "Subaru legacy's" that can now use the twin scroll and single scroll setups from Japan in the current chassis.

Awesome.

[nitrowsb]

How many points would you claim with a swap without any mods? I don't see anywhere in the rulebook!

[101rs]

Trung, it's a free mod, no points. You just have to claim any points to mods you do to the swap(non oem exhaust etc.)

You will have to get the jdm 180sx classed to find out what class you can run in, in order to comply with the following(I hope it's DSP:) ):

10.9.7 Where engines are interchangeable between models, the vehicle on which the component is installed must now compete in the same class as the vehicle from which the component was taken.

[nitrowsb]

So if my 180sx is in DSP, then I would start adding points ( up to 15) for mods that are not legal in SP? I don't see the 180sx listed anywhere in the book! I was expecting to be in MOD this year anyway but either way, more power, more grip, lighter, it will be fun!

[retro_mike]

A JDM 180SX would be in DSP as a north american spec 240sx can legally swap a jdm 180sx SR20DET engine and compete in DSP as it stands now. These 2 cars are mehcanically the same at this point other than the driver being on the opposite side. If anyone raises an objection to it being classed in DSP then this may change, BSP being the likely alternative (turbo Nissan Z cars all hang out in BSP, 180sx is similar concept vehicle)

In your case, as of now, you will be classed in DSP with a stock SR20DET swap with 0 points taken. Engine/boost/suspension/body mods will add points. Just make sure the SR20 u use comes from an S13 chassis.

[nitrowsb]

Thanks for the confirmation...I'm sure objections will come if I, I mean if the car does well! At least it won't be about AWD anymore. Now where did Anna hide my Capital One credit card :confused: :cool:

[retro_mike]

Go for it! The 240SX/SR20DET combo was the 1st car i thought of when the rule change was discussed. I think it has the potential to be the fastest SP car out there and should give MOD cars a run for their money.

[retro_mike]

That's a fantastic list, this will certainly help the folks using JDM engines in the equivalent chassis. Of course that's a short list, there are "Subaru legacy's" that can now use the twin scroll and single scroll setups from Japan in the current chassis.

Awesome.


Added Legacy info, maybe you can fill in some of the gaps on the later model JDM swaps?