CA18ET question

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92gvr4#333
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could one use a DET head on a ET block? I have a chach to buy a S12 for 50 bux but the head is in sad shape but I suppose it could be re-worked. But I rather upgrade to the DET head and use the ECU from a DET as well or could I just get by with just the head swap?


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Myetball
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It can and has been done, takes some work. People have also swapped the DET crank girdle onto the ET block.

Check out http://www.club-s12.org/forum/ for more info.

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92gvr4#333
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I just came back from that s12 site and I am ammazed at how much tech is over there. I think I am going to pick up the s12 for the fun of it. Thanx for the quick responce.

euroboy
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^^^^thanks, we try

even though to put a det head into a et block would be kinda difficult since you need 2 tensioner pulleys, the et releif valves are different etca lot of headache was tried but too much got in the way and still is in the talksnothing concrete so far, or at least nothing i have seen

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holy sweet jesus lord!!! youre...from...HUNTSVILLE! oh, its like christmas only better! dude, if you need anything at all please feel free to give me a call, (256) 694-1452. im so excited to have a fellow CA enthusiast in huntsville. im at school in auburn but im back every weekend working on my car. ill be back at about 7-730 tomorrow and i wont leave until about the same time sunday night.

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92gvr4#333
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sweet you need to come by my shop..err.. house I am a DSMer who has moved on to the realibility of nissan. I have a full shop here and always have something interesting going on. I will give ya a cacall this weekend.

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ooooh, i love the sound of "a full shop". ive just got a loaded garage. my dad might put in a hydraulic lift though, so we shall see. i think its one of his life goals to have a lift in the garage, haha.

but yeah, give me a call. ill be more than happy to stop by. by the way, where did you find your s12?

- tim


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