The Nissan SR20DET is a potent four-cylinder engine that's widely regarded as one of the best engines to come from the iconic Japanese automaker. If you're not familiar with the naming scheme of ...

A contributor to CarBuzz since April 2025, Ben also was a finalist in The Intercooler Young Writer Compition in 2021, has done a placement with AutoCar, and runs his own independant automotive blog.

Nissan's SR20DET engine packed impressive power into a relatively lightweight package, earning legendary status among JDM enthusiasts around the world.

At a time when drifting matured from an underground and illicit style of driving in Japan to a mainstream form of motorsport in the U.S., American enthusiasts had a modest selection of Japanese ...

The Nissan SR20DET is one of the Japanese four-cylinder engines most beloved by tuners. It is the turbocharged version of the popular SR20 2-liter engine, which powered cars like the Nissan S13, S14, ...

While it may not be as lusted-after as the all-mighty RB26DETT, Nissan’s SR20DET engine has become more than just your typical aftermarket sweetheart. The turbocharged four-cylinder has been a ...

A company in Japan has committed to building a small batch of new Nissan SR20DET engines with Nissan’s blessing. At least, I’m pretty much positive that’s what’s happening, based on Google’s ...

Tools Needed:Jack, jackstands, ratchet, metric sockets and wrenches, rubber mallet, Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, Scotch-Brite pad, silicone RTV gasket maker. Install Time:4 hours Just in time ...

Before the Z-car family kicked off with the 240 series, Datsun had the Sports. Known as the Fairlady in Japan and Australia, the first true sporty Sports was the SP310 with the 1.5-liter engine and ...

A tuner, motorsport sponsor, and prominent dealership by the name of Mercury Japan has inked a deal with Nissan to re-produce a number of brand new SR20DET four-cylinder engines. The SR20DET was built ...

Oddball engine swaps are what we live for. If we can find someone who's put in the time to not build another LS or Coyote swap, we do whatever we can to give them a platform here. This time around, we ...