CA18DET

Gem03 · rice boy Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 28

Iam looking at putting a CA18DET into a TE, has any one done it?
I know you need to get a custom sump, engine mounts, gearbox mount, and shorter tail shaft.. is there really much more apart from small stuff and is it worth the trouble??

GeminiCoupe · tinkerer Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 172

If your going to go to the hassles of an engine conversion, spend abit of extra money and go for something a little bit better with more potential, the results will be worth it in the end. Something like an SR20DET or FJ20DET....cheers

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: CA18DET

lol, u better hope adam dont see that post
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MRS_GEMI · backyard mechanic Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Posts: 729

SR20 all the way mate....i got quoted 5-6Grand to slap in a SR20 into my gem.....shoulda done it instead of the dohc

hypaTG · backyard mechanic Joined: 15 Oct 2002 Posts: 524

put in a rotor. 13b bridgeport or 13b turbo.

Klown · tinkerer Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 374

1jzgte in it Wink

sounds better than a rotary

hypaTG · backyard mechanic Joined: 15 Oct 2002 Posts: 524

rotary sounds better than a sr20/fj20 which sounds better than a ca18

Mr bayce · tinkerer Joined: 26 May 2002 Posts: 328

brap brap brap brap BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!

yes i agree Smile

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

each to their own i guess...

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:01 pm Post subject: Re: CA18DET

rotors take the dick
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goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

i think they sound like a 2 stroke victa

spud · petrol head Joined: 05 Apr 2002 Posts: 1106

you may not like the sound they make but tell me any other engine that puts out almost 100hp per .5l as stock

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

im not saying that mate, i know they go like a shower of shit; im just not a fan of the sound thats all.

Gene FJ20DET · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:34 pm Post subject: Re: CA18DET

im not a fan. full stop
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DrIFtA · tinkerer Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 246

Dude, the CA is a perfectly capable, reliable and powerful engine. What is it with people that think the CA18DET should be pushed aside in favour of the other engines you suggested. They are built on a par easily wit the SR's, some of they're designs actually overshadow the SR20DET. The CA has a mountain of potential.