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Discuss topics related to the CA18DE and CA18DET series engines.
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Tw1tCh_F0_5hIzZlE
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aight one of my friends thinks he knows everything and he says ca's are sh** i mean im gettin one regardless but i want to know what are all the pro's and advantages about having a ca over any other motor

oo and he also said you can't drift a ca car and you wont get anywhere with it


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One of the pros of the CA is that the pros and cons have been discussed so many times that a simple google search will give you hundreds of different threads all with relevant information.

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So what you are tell me, is you want us to explain to you how to teach the retarded?

I usually just smiled and nodded....... sure its slow.

teaching the masses of clueless know-it-alls is a waste of time and breath.

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Seriosuly. Google.

But a highlight reel to get you started:- Near square cylinder dimensions (83mmx83.6mm) = very revvable, very reliable- No rocker arms = very revvable- Cast iron = nuff said- Lighter than an SR- Cheaper than an SR- I like belts over chains (for timimg that is)- Real men (and Gabby, who is more of a man that I ever hope to be) like a challenge

As for drifting:http://www.youtube.com/results...det+d

Drifting is retarted, but your friend is more so. If a AE86, with a solid rear axle and all of 115rwhp can spank a 500hp anything, it proves that drifting is technique and not all out power.
Modified by rico05 at 8:11 PM 2/21/2010

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I always just tell them they're right and then ask them if they want to race for $500. They usually give you a dumb look and walk away.

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float_6969 wrote:I always just tell them they're right and then ask them if they want to race for $500. They usually give you a dumb look and walk away.
I usually had to tell them what they were looking at before they could even ask a question. when some 5ft nothing girl has to explain what you are looking at they usually dont have much smart shiz to say.

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That's a good idea. I should tell ppl it's my wife's car and to ask her about it, LOL!

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rico05 wrote:
But a highlight reel to get you started:- Near square cylinder dimensions (83mmx83.6mm) = very revvable, very reliable
+ only half counterweighted crankshaft= no torque, no revs
rico05 wrote:- Cast iron = nuff said
Word.
rico05 wrote:Drifting is retarted
Word.

But if you want to take corners with the doorhandles forward, or have a little fun on the streets, this engine is as good as any other.

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The ca has shock value that's why it's the best. When people don't see a SR. they're like WTF is that? And as my friend told me, he said when he first saw it in my car "That dude has a Transformer in his engine bay....I think it's a Autobot" lmao The CA is one of the most expensive engines nissan has ever produced. Unlike some engines you will not float a valve at 8,000 rpm, and shoot a rod through the valves and out your hood cough cough sr cough. Ummmm it's Purdy kinda like the girls TMS see's at Soapland. Only rediculously cool people own CA's It has a us counterpart with most parts being swapable(think pulsar). You can shoot at it with a gun and bullets will bounce off. Man I have so many reasons why the CA is the best engine! I've heard if you don't have a CA more often then not you will FAIL at life

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Why do you care what a douchebag thinks?

Worry about something that matters.

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blownhemi wrote:+ only half counterweighted crankshaft= no torque, no revs

Word.

Word.

But if you want to take corners with the doorhandles forward, or have a little fun on the streets, this engine is as good as any other.
He asked for plusses, not negatives .

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Dude your friend is a retard!!! Ca is a great engine, it would be fun to ask his reasons why the CA wont drift but seriously dont even pay attention to those comments, read and learn by yourself, at the end is your money and your time.

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who cares what others think. CA is great, enough said. I got a hater friend to, but hes just jealous because he is having god awful problems w/ his 3800 series II Camaro build.

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thnx sorry for the retarded a** question thow

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sjbsuperman1425 wrote:who cares what others think. CA is great, enough said.
/thread

theres always gonna be s*** talkers...and thats all they can usually do, talk...

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rico05 wrote:
He asked for plusses, not negatives .
True, indeed, he asked for "pro's and advantages"... my bad.

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ganma_ca wrote: I've heard if you don't have a CA more often then not you will FAIL at life
im glad i have a CA

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ganma_ca wrote:...and shoot a rod through the valves and out your hood cough cough sr cough.
Never seen a sr do that. Im a ca lover but u dont gotta piss on us ol sr boys to make ya ca look good do ya? hehe

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Me neither. Complete valve train failure, sure, but the short block is tight as a schoolgirl.


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