CA trannys?

[Kenji180]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and just had some questions on trannies for a CA.. I'm considering getting a front clip from a silvia Ks with an auto.. the guy I am getting it from is also giving me a 5 speed manual transmission from either a CA18et or a CA18E.. I know this will bolt up with no problems, but I was wondering if that transmission was any different from the stock DEt engine and if it will hold up ok.. I used to have a redtop SR a while back, but I decided not to be a lemming/bandwagon jumper and go with the CA.. any thoughts/advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

[NeedCAforS13]

hey are you coming to the drift day this weekend? its in Tampa:) see my sig!

Sean

[Kenji180]

Dunno,.. maybe.. I gotta work that day, but I might skip

[Nismo1182]

NOOOO Kenji!!!! Dont use a CA18ET or CA18E transmission!!!!

My friend bought his clip with an auto transmission and the shop that did his install put a Pulsar flywheel and clutch and a CA18ET transmission.

The transmission bolts on with no problem but its 3-4" way to short, you going to have to cut the shifter hole bigger towards the radio and have a custom shifter made so your hand wont hit the center console. Your going to need a custom driveshaft too.

Its not worth the hassle. This weekend we installed a true CA18DET transmission and he noticed big improvements.

The Pulsar clutch and flywheel works but its smaller than a CA18DET clutch so performance upgrades are a pain.

[NeedCAforS13]

I was waiting for your response Kevin :pface... I wasn't sure exactly why it didn't work, but I knew it wasn't the best idea!

Sean

[ca18det_boy]

What kind of gearing differences are there in all these trannys?

[Nismo1182]

I dunno but my friend said the DET transmission felt a lot better. And when I drove his car with the E transmission it seemed way slower than mine.

[boost_boy]

Quote »What kind of gearing differences are there in all these trannys?[/quote] I personally can't say, but at worst I would assume the CA18ET's gearing isn't too far off from the CA18DET's. The difference will be felt because of a mental thing. The CA18DET's gears may be a tad bit longer, but I would assume the CA18ET's would be good drag racing.

Dee

[pulsar gtr]

HI,

I gotta RWD 5 spd ca18det with flywheel and clutch for pretty cheap(BOLTS ARE INCLUDED) if you are interested, shoot me an email at [email protected]

Thanks,

Rafi,

PULSAR GTR

[240sxgirl]

Actually I jsut bought my 89 240sx with the ca18et engine and transmission swapped in, the guy had to do a little mods to the shifter but it all works good. The engine is not bad at all. With my t28 and and custom intercooler setup she should boostin good. I wouldnt mind having a ca18det transmission down the road but there is nothing wrong with the ca18et.

[240sxgirl]

Rafi,Is that the same transmission that i called you about or a different one? I wouldnt mind buying that.

[pulsar gtr]

Hi 240sxgirl, Ya it is the same transmission, this time I am including the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, all the bolts for the flywheel, pressure plate and transmission.

let me know, I can have it shipping for you tomorrow, give me a shout since I am heading to Montreal tomrrow.

Thanks,

Rafi

[240sxgirl]

for the same price you wanted before? or for more?

[pulsar gtr]

I will let it go for the same price as before, since I am a nice guy, and would like to help another Nissan dude. lol

Rafi

[240sxgirl]

ok i will tell my boyfriend about the new deal and he can call again if he is interested. Thanks Rafi!

[pulsar gtr]

Sounds good.

Rafi

[gani]

hey rafi email me about the head

[pulsar gtr]

I should have the head and intake removed from the engine some time this weekend, you will be the first one to know.

Thank you,

Rafi

[Nismo1182]

I personally can't say, but at worst I would assume the CA18ET's gearing isn't too far off from the CA18DET's. The difference will be felt because of a mental thing. The CA18DET's gears may be a tad bit longer, but I would assume the CA18ET's would be good drag racing.

Dee

Something didnt feel right. When I had my KA back in my car I was keeping up side by side with his car. Now his car feels like it should.