CA18DE(T) basic stats

[themadscientist]

This is provided to those who are unfamiliar with the wonderful little workhorse motor. Please read through it before you start a thread it may save you the trouble of starting a thread.

The basic facts;

Displacement - 1809ccBore - 83mmStroke - 83.6mmCompression - 9.5(DE) 8.5(DET)Horsepower - 135PS@6400RPM(DE) 175PS@6400RPM(DET)Torque - 16.2KG@5200(DE) 23.0@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. The inductive pickup on the timing light goes to the loop of black wire on the coil harness(YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE COILS TO SHOOT TIME ON THESE ENGINES)

Timing - 15*BTDC(DE) 10*BTDC(DET)

Idle 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

Oil filter - Fram 3682, 3614 or equivalent (4qts with these)

[NeedCAforS13]

Heres a site that has explains CA ECU error codes and how to check for them.

http://www.users.bigpond.com/w...s.htm

Sean

[NeedCAforS13]

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°