GTi-R

just wondering if a nissan GTi-R SR20DET engine will fit into my 97 k11

quick answer is no... you need to make it fit (altering firewall etc etc) depending on your local laws it might not be allowed.

I know in Qld the biggest your allowed to go is 2.3ltr non turbo or a 1.9ltr turbo check with your local departments before doing what we all dream of doing...

no need to alter the firewall..

From the research I have done regarding the conversion it will be easier to alter the firewall so you can use the the GTiR running gear e.g gearbox and driveshafts...

I am also keen to know on how this conversion can be achieved... is there any SR20 conversions in Oz or anyone with some constructive input?

constructive input = yes it can be done. why you'd use a 4wd gearbox in a fwd is beyond me thou.. you need to use a different brake booster to clear the plenum. no chasis/firewall mods need to be done whatsoever. yeh, sr20 conversion in qld is illegal, but whats stopping you from getting sr16/18 numbers and punching them onto a 20 block? :D... you'd use a gearbox from a sr20 manual pulsar.. n14/n15
imo, you'd be better of getting a u13 bluebird motor and slot that in instead of a gtir.. we all know 99% of micra owners are tight as, the cheaper the better... i think you'll find there's a fair bit of info on the uk site about the sr conversion's... same rules regarding fitment apply.. be it here or in the uk.

dave bull,s little bandit in the uk is the only "finished" one to my knowledge :)
(albeit in 2wd)

frank

seriously dude just buy a gtir. they cheap as these days. 2.0L turbo AWD. i owned one and loved it. its not worth the hassle of doing the engine transplant.