Kia FE3, what FWD trans?

[JohnZX2]

So I bought a running 2001Kia Sportage 2wd 5spd. I'm confused as to what fwd trans will bolt up, some say the Kia FE3 needs a F2T crank? This engine is going into a old Nissan Sentra so the tranny mounts dont really matter, but the trans it self needs to be strong for boost. Was also thinking about a E153 trans.

[KAinjection]

F2T trans will bolt up. The turbo H box is much stronger than the G.

[JohnZX2]

Thats awesome to hear. I keep reading something about the Kia 8 blot flywheel cant use the g clutch and thus needs a f2t crank and fw, guess thats now the case with the H trans tho.

[KAinjection]

Yes the Kia uses a different flywheel. Idk anything about the clutch issue but if the only difference is how many bolts holds on the flywheel, and the rest of its the same I don't see why an H or G clutch couldn't be used. Also why wouldn't you be able to use the Kia Sportage clutch?

[FE3-323]

F2T trans will bolt up. The turbo H box is much stronger than the G.

PLEASE!! do not encourage people to use the turbo transmission - fitment of this in particular is a bit of a nightmare & most people are not competent enough to undergo the project.

please use the standard F2 (non turbo) transmission- or any FS transmission(3rd gen BJ/626/probe)

you can pickup and use a kia FE3 flywheel (its the same as any other G series flywheel- with exception to an additional trigger wheel ring on the flywheel[removable if desired])

[KAinjection]

I didn't encourage anything, he asked and I answered.

[FE3-323]

lol fine/true.
Let me rephrase. Try not to mention the F2T/ H transmission unless you are purposefully trying to shy people away from doing a FE3 swap-
I learned this the hard way, and unfortunately my swap thread has confused the majority of people away from doing the swap.
many a time have i regretted posting anything about the damn F2T transmission or any frame rail cutting/mods i did for over the top clearance

[JohnZX2]

This FE3 is going into a Nissan Sentra so like I said mounts dont matter. Plus with a G trans i'd blow it up very soon..

[azgtx]

This is an adventurous swap for sure...but why in the frack would you not just use the sr20det in the Sentra? I realize you likely got the Kia for a song...just boost the Kia.

[FE3-323]

a G series with a LSD wont' blow up. unless you drive like an asshole/shift like one.

shortly there is no compatible flywheel for the kia engine that will work with a H series transmission (unless you go custom bare minimum $350+)

pick your poison

PS SR20's are garbage.

[JohnZX2]

I just know from the turbo ZX2 guys, once you around 300whp the case starts flixing and stripping 3rd gear, and I plan/hope for about that amount. And yeah FE3 is better than SR20 anyday, reason the SR is so popular is because of the 240sx and drift scene, the SR is a easy turbo swap for them. Besides, the SR dont swap into the B12 sentras easy at all.

I thought about just making a sleeper out of the KIa, but god its ugly. That and this litle Sentra is dear to my heart. Its switched hands alot and has actully became somewhat of a legend in my local car scene lol. I DID have the thought of putting the Sentra body on the Kia's frame, and I'm just crazy enough to try..

[JohnZX2]

So to verify, a G trans is my only option unless I want to swap cranks or custom flywheel?

[FE3-323]

Correct

[JohnZX2]

Welp, time to save for a MFactory diff I guess lol