ca18det swap into nx1600

[Liquid_Neon]

In order to do this swap i would advise finding an 88-89 pulsar NX SE model, with a ca18de. that way all the assorted bits u will need are readily available.

[ca18datsun510]

In order to do this swap i would advise finding an 88-89 pulsar NX SE model, with a ca18de. that way all the assorted bits u will need are readily available.

his car is the next generation, might make it easier, but still wont work just right.

[Liquid_Neon]

well i figured that way he could get all the stupid lil brackets and bits needed to mount a ca.

the N13 chassis is basicly the same as B13's. I am useing B13 AGX shox and eibach springs.

Plus he would have all the need clutch stuff, axles, wire harness... even the computer could be made to work. Would prolly jsut save on agravation in the long run.

[float_6969]

The mounts and clutch can be worked out with out a WHOLE lot of trouble. The main thing is the axles. From what I understand from Dee, there isn't a set of stock axles that work, so he had to have them custom made.

I hate to say this, but I think the SR20 would be easier.....

[Myetball]

Where there's a will there's a way. Fortunately, you're in the right place to talk about the CA. Unfortunately, you're in the wrong place to talk about anything but a 240SX.

You'd be better off checking some of the Australian or European forums.

[float_6969]

nxmachine1600, welcome to NICO!

Don't double post please. It's rude and against our policies. The CA forum isn't a high traffic area, so please don't expect a response to your posts with in minutes of posting it.

No hard feelings, and again, WELCOME!

[boost_boy]

nxmachine1600,

Again, welcome to NICO. As you may have already discovered, there are many different nissan cars belonging to members with the CA18DET. Most of the are RWD and are sitting on a RWD platform which is much easier to work with the FWD platform.

The information you request has been answered by the most of the members that responded to you, but I can see that they aren't the answers you are looking for, so let me help you out real quick. Putting a CA18DET into B13 chasis or the NX chasis of the same year is a headache. It requires total reconstruction of your car's engine mounting system via custom welding. The wiring isn't so bad if you have someone who knows what the hell they're doing. The engine has to be properly mounted and positioned so that the stock pulsar's are not over-stretched or are sitting uneven. You'll need to swap to a hydraulic clutch system and switch to pulsar's shifter linkage and rails.

It's not easy and will require time. If you're paying someone to do it, expect to pay about $2000 for the mounting of the engine/transmission "Alone". If you must have this CA18DET powering a vehicle, may I suggest you go and find you a classic KN13 87-90 pulsar with a CA engine already installed and go from there. The B13 sentra that I did is a one-off and I'm pretty confident that his is the only one like it anywhere. It took him years to save for this project and his savings and desire has paid off. BTW, that CA18DET powered B13 has standalone engine management system, 1000cc injectors, custom turbo manifold, a GT35R dual ball bearing blower, and a gang of other go fast goodies. It can be done, but are you willing to pay for it or spend the time to get it done.

IMHO, it's not worth it. Just get you an SR20DET and call it a day.

Dee

[nxmachine1600]

so where can i get mounting brackets from? i need top know asap and about how much for the brackets?

[ca18datsun510]

you have to make them.

or pay someone else to make them.

you just arent getting the complexity of this are you?

[nxmachine1600]

could care less!

[nismoplsr]

could care less!

So could we.

Boostboy already said the mounts have to me custom fabricated. You can get them from your local custom automotive fabricator for the price he will charge you for hours and hours of labor.

[asher4857]

then if you could care less, go pay someone to do it. This is a custom job, nothing can be bought premade.