Nissan’s SR20DET engine is a member of the SR series. It’s a popular inline four-cylinder engine that’s found in a wide range of vehicles, most notably the Nissan Silvia and 180SX. The CA18DE and CA18DET engines that powered the Silvia and 180SX before it was replaced by this engine. The CA18 was replaced by the SR20 because it was too expensive to manufacture and didn’t meet Japanese emission regulations. The SR20DE, a normally aspirated variant of the SR20, was also made by Nissan. Both the Silvia and the 180SX are marketed as the 240SX in the United States and Canada. Because of the forced induction aftermarket modifications available for the SR20DET, SR20DET engine swaps are becoming increasingly prevalent. Many stores are solely dedicated to SR20DET exchanges. On most SR20DET engines, the Garrett T25 turbo is utilized. Engine Code Name SR stands for “Sport Rally”, 2.0 Litre Displacement, D for Dual Overhead Camshaft, E means Electronic Fuel Injection, T is for Turbocharged. The Lack of the letter “D” on some of the engine identifications indicates a SOHC cylinder head.
The designation 180SX was given to the chassis because of the 1.8 litre displacement CA18DET engine. However, in 1991, the engine was updated to a 2.0 litre unit that came in two configerations: turbocharged SR20DET and normally aspirated SR20DE, which debuted in 1996. Between 1975 and 2002, the Nissan 200SX (formerly Datsun 200SX until the early 1980s) was a name used on several export standard Nissan vehicles. The Silvia/240sx/200sx are all the same car with different names depending on where it was sold. In the United States, the 240sx refers to both the coupe and the hatchback. In Japan, the coupe is known as the Silvia, while the hatchback is known as the 180sx.
SR20DET’s are popular with performance tuners due to the massive amount of performance parts available. When doing any performance upgrades, you also need to think about upgrading the clutch system. Mantic Clutch has the perfect twin disc range to suit any driving style and power level.
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Nissan SR20DET/SR20DT Mantic Track Series
MAKE
MODEL
ENGINE
SIZE
ENGINE
ID
YEAR
Nissan
180SX
2.0 Ltr Turbo
SR20DT
12/92-12/98
Nissan
180SX
2.0 Ltr Turbo
SR20DET
1/91-12/92
Nissan
200SX
2.0 Ltr 16V Turbo
SR20DET S14, 5 Speed 278mm bolt PCD
1/94-12/00
Nissan
200SX
2.0 Ltr 16V Turbo
SR20DET S14, 5 Speed 280mm bolt PCD Rare
1/94-12/00
Nissan
Silvia
2.0 Ltr Turbo
SR20DT 2.0 Ltr
Turbo, SR20DT S13, 5 Speed
1/89-12/93
Nissan
Silvia
2.0 Ltr 16V Turbo
SR20DET S14
1/94-12/98
Why Choose a Mantic Track Multi-plate Clutch Kit?
Performance Clutch Systems typically involve an increase in clamp load and/or use of aggressive friction material to achieve higher torque capacity. However there is a practical limit – Increasing clamp load by more than 20% can put the vehicle’s hydraulic system under stress, significantly reducing clutch system life and resulting in very high clutch pedal actuation effort. And the use of aggressive friction material will noticeably reduce driveability. Enter the benefits of a Mantic multi-plate clutch system. A 9″ Twin Plate Mantic Track system has the same effective surface area as an 18 single plate clutch, and a 9 Triple Plate Mantic Track system equates to 27. So increasing clamp load is no longer a priority as the significantly larger surface area creates a massive torque capacity increase.
All Clutch Systems in the Mantic Track Series feature:
Lower Moment Of Inertia(MOI) To Increase Acceleration.-Dynamometer Tested.
Field-Tested On Both Street And Track.
ISO9001 Quality Certified.
Modular Designs As Well As Many Direct Fit Applications.
Available in the Mantic 9000 Series (9”/230mm diameter), the track twin cerametallic disc kit can hold over 2,050Nm of torque.
All direct fit kits include a lightened steel flywheel which along with the aluminum cover, provides a lightweight solution that helps increase acceleration.