ca18det yay or nay

[filthy 240]

well im thinking of running ebay manifild and front mount kit with a s14 t28 safc some other things.Never bought motor just ideas...but how u guys like um...seems to be the best bang for my buck.

[filthy 240]

anybody in put???yall like ur ca's

[ragenasian]

This is a Ca18DET forum the answer is going to be "Yes we all like our CA's!!!!"

[filthy 240]

garantee but why....

[dattodude]

I like mine because it's got a great head, but I'm yet to see my 'happy ending'. It's also got a good exhaust note, more like the Nissan L18 with Webers.

Registration laws also mean I can't use a SR20DET.

For under $2000 of SR engine parts you can easy have a 350hp monster. Costs double or triple that for a CA18. Unless you fluke getting a shop-modified second hand one from Japan on a pallet.

[mdubc405]

i love mine, and ebay manifolds suck ***, mine broke after a week( literally, the wastegate flange broke completely off) so i have a custom built log mmanifold

[MeanGreenS13]

ported stocker FTW! just got mine back but im in NC, ill post pics, its noticably lighter too lol

[91rs13]

It's also got a good exhaust note, more like the Nissan L18 with Webers.

YES! --it sounds like my old 510 with the open exhaust --just faster now.

I am really impressed the CA18det. It revs freely, makes good power and so far seems rock solid. ( after some teething issues from my poor mechanical skills) -

-Main reason I went with the CA is for AutoX/Track days/Time trials --the SR's had a reputation for cooling issues. The iron Block--although lighter than the SR seemed like it would take abuse better.

Initial cost is/was lower --but you have to search (although not much farther than this forum) for some aftermarket "go fast" parts

[MeanGreenS13]

is the ca REALLY lighter than the SR?... this could be interesting with traction if soo haha

[filthy 240]

yeah i aint gonna try push over than 250 and 250 is the most for now. hawaii dont have a track im just building a street battle car...yes CA seems to be perfect

[r34 gtr]

Mine pulls like a train from about 3800-7500rpm. Thats certainly nice. The SR'd 240sx's Ive ridden in just dont give me the same "whoa crap" factor. Even when they made more power (supposedly, mine hasnt been on a dyno in 4 years). Some parts are a little hard to find, but I really cant complain. Its not like trying to find FJ20 parts.

[float_6969]

I haven't ridden in an SR powered S13 for a while. I need to see how they compare.

[r34 gtr]

Wasnt impressed. I rode in a ka24de-t and it stomped pretty well until it threw a rod. That pretty much convinced me otherwise. You know I have never ridden in a non-turbo 240sx?

[nissanic89]

. You know I have never ridden in a non-turbo 240sx?

its prolly better that way lol.

And i loved my ca , well see how much i like it after this build up though. Im sure it will make me smile :-)

[dash]

Don't see what would make a ca18 any more expensive than an sr20.Loads of 300-330hp CAs on stock innards & bolt-on turbos.Excellent power, 400+ even with stock intake & hydraulic inlet cam.Working on nissans suk vs say a mitsu. CA easier than SR or KA imo tho. Removing stock turbo in a left hand drive car is a pita. Pulling the head insitu (with that long s13 engine bay) is no picnic either.old CAs with worn bearings/sloppy clearances will likely spin a rod bearing when you start beating on 'em.A healthy CA is durable, hella fun and acceleration is surprising

[trevr]

Here are some reasons not to use ebay manifolds



Used from July to September. Other than being cheap it had no reason to break. It was only holding the stock t25 turbo, and my down pipe is equipped with a mesh basket. The ebay seller as promised to give a full refund when I sent it back to him.

[float_6969]

I've had mine on for 2+ years with out any problems. I think it's hit or miss.

[filthy 240]

what do u guys think about the FMIC kit on ebay......link.............http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CA18-89- ... dZViewItem