CA18 Turbo manifolds

[DRIFTPIG]

I want to put a turbo on a CA20 and I was wondering if the CA18 Turbo manifolds will bolt streight up... if not what manifolds will fit the CA20??

[nametakennow]

I bet they would fit.

Head to the CA section - zeroforum?id=126

Welcome to NICO!

[Mr1der]

he MIGHT get an answer there....

there's absolutely no love for the CA20 though.

it might really be in your best interest to swap in a motor be it an FJ (god please) or a CA18DET.

or you're really a glutton for pain.

[themadscientist]

it should work. Depending on you power goals the CA20 could be good. I am not a hater at all.

[Mr1der]

it's by no means a bad motor....just might be a lot of trouble to go through however.

[DRIFTPIG]

The main reason for the CA20 is because of the money factor, i dont have alot of it and if the CA18 manifolds fit i can get the rest of the parts fairly cheap through a mate. I'm not looking for enormous power just something to get me a little sideways untill i have enough money for a conversion, then i will be looking at a CA18 or SR20 =)

[float_6969]

I can explain this in further detail in the CA section, but the CA20 in STOCK form is horribly weak. The rods can't take very much boost at all (less than 5psi).

If you break the motor because you cheaped out, then you're not money ahead...

[DRIFTPIG]

Thanks for the heads up. this is one of the reasons i posted this, i want to know if it will work... what the engin is like etc if you have more info about the engin strengths, whats bad and will break pretty much it will be appreciated. I was only intending on running around 8 to 10 psi but if you say the engin wont even handle 5 i mite be in a bit of trouble. If you could post what you know about the CA20, its strengths and weakneses, and what would be needed to be done to stop it from goin bang in the CA forum it would be good. cheers.

[Looneybomber]

Thanks for the heads up. this is one of the reasons i posted this, i want to know if it will work... what the engin is like etc if you have more info about the engin strengths, whats bad and will break pretty much it will be appreciated. I was only intending on running around 8 to 10 psi but if you say the engin wont even handle 5 i mite be in a bit of trouble. If you could post what you know about the CA20, its strengths and weakneses, and what would be needed to be done to stop it from goin bang in the CA forum it would be good. cheers.

You will likely have to make a post there and also do some searching. A lot of info can be found with just a couple clicks and a few search words. Good luck with your project.

Just my .02, but if you're tight on money and low on hp, why not buy some cheap all season 175/80's (or whatever) and practice going sideways with those. You can start in the rain in an empty parking lot. Drifting is not cheap, so if you can get some cheap'o tires and not have to do any engine mods, that will help out your pockets! It's also easier to control a low hp car with low grip, than a high hp car with lots of grip. Things will happen much slower, thus allowing you to learn faster. Make sense?

[themadscientist]

Yeah I thought my CA18DE had tons of power until I put that LSD in and suddenly I had to spin 16" of contact patch instead of 8" on the tire with the least traction. I could almost hear the tires saying "uh, no"

[Ozzie]

I want to put a turbo on a CA20 and I was wondering if the CA18 Turbo manifolds will bolt streight up... if not what manifolds will fit the CA20??

Hello fellow South Australian.

My opinion, forget about drifting until you can afford it.

For now, go with what Looneybomber said, get some skinny tyres and use the gazelle as a practise mule, stretch for an LSD, cause you will need it for better control, and save your money for a 180, or R32, or silvia.Because the parts are ifairly nterchangeable on nissans of the same year, and the motors were built for boost.Parts for these cars will be more widely available, cheaper, and you will be able to make useable drift power easier, and for less money than on the gazelle.( need to pick up more shifts at hungry jacks! )

Maybe even look at buying a cheap 180/R32 that has already been a bit dented, because you will put plenty more damage on the panel work anyway, until your skills improve.I suggest ringing Adelaide Jap, or JMS, and see if they can help you out in this regard.

What area/suburb are you in BTW?

[DRIFTPIG]

I live down Outerharbour way, Largsnorth to be precise, how bout you?? you could probly catch me at city sk8 most weekends on my little BMX haha!

[Ozzie]

opposite end of town from me...... and I rarely go into town!16 eh? You must still be in High school then.....I didn't have a car till I was 18!Had a license...... but no car

[DRIFTPIG]

Yea 16... just started year 12, doing an Automotive TAFE course next semester and hopfully get an apprenticeship after year 12. should be good working with something i love... With the S12 ill probly just use it as a practice car to hone my skills and buy a S13 or 180, when i have some more cash lol. My goal is to get good enough to hit up Malalah =) without making a complet d!ck of myself lol. Should be just like BMX start **** and progress over time, like anything else. Just driftings a hell of a lot more expensive haha!

[Eurisko]

I want to put a turbo on a CA20 and I was wondering if the CA18 Turbo manifolds will bolt streight up... if not what manifolds will fit the CA20??

No, CA18 and 20 manifolds are COMPLETEY different.

CA18DE/T heads are, as the number describes, Dual overhead Cam. CA20E are single overhead cam.

Im currently in the process of building a CA20DET (much like another member on this forum) and have the whole process described on the australian Nissan Pintara forum.

[float_6969]

I'm aware of you're buildup process and have been watching it.

Unfortunately we don't allow linking to outside forums, sorry!

We'd love you have you be an active member of our forums though and share your experiences though!

[ca18datsun510]

No, CA18 and 20 manifolds are COMPLETEY different.

CA18DE/T heads are, as the number describes, Dual overhead Cam. CA20E are single overhead cam.

Im currently in the process of building a CA20DET (much like another member on this forum) and have the whole process described on the australian Nissan Pintara forum.

there is ca18et, sohc.