CA18de is it worth getting?

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bias
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I already have a det and it's running great. I have been enjoying it every step of the way. I have a chance to get a CA18de Fwd and complete from the pulsar. Would it be worth it to get the engine for spare parts or maybe a build up? I have searched but I can't find much info on the CA18de. Anyone have any info on he engine please let me know. I'm getting it in a trade so the money is already spent. I have heard it has the same head, no oil squirters, crank girdle, and different compression.


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You could probably use the crank and the head, but the other stuff kinda sucks.

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can you get it for about $100-150?

if so, why not?

dash
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Dr drift got impressive power from a ca18DE with *moded stock DE pistons*


bias
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Thanks for all the info. I guess I won't get it. I'm not sure of the condition it's in and I already have enough going on with my first CA.

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my ca18de went like a bat outta hell when i slapped the turbo on it


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