CA18DET Engine Facts

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This is provided to those who are unfamiliar with the wonderful little workhorse motor.

The basic facts:

Displacement - 1809ccBore - 83mmStroke - 83.6mmCompression - 9.5:1(DE) 8.5:1(DET)Horsepower - 135 HP @6400RPM(DE) 175 HP @6400RPM(DET)Torque - 115 ft/lbs @5200(DE) 166 ft/lbs @4000(DET) Tune up stats; Timing marks -The six marks on the crank pulley read clockwise are -5, 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 degrees respectively. Timing - UPDATE:10°BTDC for JDM and USDM CA18DE(T), 15°BTDC for EDM CA18DETIdle speed - This is set via a valve solenoid on the intake manifold. In the center of the plenum aiming to the front is a valve with a gold cylinder with a plug on it. Unplug it and adjust the idle speed with the 10mm bolt on the back of the valve then plug it back in. Idle speed - 800RPM(DE) 750RPM(DET) Spark Plug - NGK PFR6A-11 or equivalent Gap - 1.1 mm Fuel Injector - Top feed, 370cc Oil filter - Fram 3682, 3614 or equivalent (4qts with these) Stock Cam Specs- CA18DET--------------------Type - LashCam Duration(IN) - 240° Cam Duration(EX) - 248° Cam lift IN(mm) - 7.80Cam lift EX(mm) - 8.50Lobe center angle (IN) - 120° Lobe center angle (EX) - 120°

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