Gearbox options for FWD CA18DE/T?

[SA_Nissan_Fan]

Hey People.

Cool site,been browsing for a while but never posted.

I have a bit of a strange question and I really would love an answ.I've been all over the internet and cant find the answ! PLEASE HELP!

Well,to give some background,I have a N14 Sentra with a GA16DS motor and obviously (like most people) I want more power. Now I know the SR20 is the motor to swop in this body as it came with it,but it costs alot to do.

So, I was thinking (and this is my Q) does the GA16-series gearbox fit on the FWD CA18-series block?

If it does then I'll rather do the CA swop than the SR (which requires a gearbox, side shafts, CV's ect. change) as I dont want monster power. I do track days and gymkhana's only (no drag racing ) I also read on the net that the E, GA and CA motors use the same mountings on the block, so I think I can use my same engine mountigs?

If someone can confirm that the gearbox fits it would be brilliant,themountings isnt my biggest concern but if someone can confirm that as well it would be even better.

Oh yes, I know the E-series gearbox fits on the GA-series block (and visa versa, of corse), so if someone can confirm if the E-series box fits the CA-series block that'll do as well.

Thanx in advance guys.Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Later

[campground man]

You'll need the gearbox from a 88-89 Pulsar NX SE with the Ca engine or the Nissan Stanza 84-90 with the CA20DE.

If your outside of the US, Nissan Sunny ZX coupes with ca engines also have trannies that will work - some sunnys were lsd too.

[boost_boy]

So, I was thinking (and this is my Q) does the GA16-series gearbox fit on the FWD CA18-series block?

The GA series gearboxes will only fit the CA16's bellhousing. You will need a complete CA FWD transmission or you will be in for some not so cool fun.

Oh yes, I know the E-series gearbox fits on the GA-series block (and visa versa, of corse), so if someone can confirm if the E-series box fits the CA-series block that'll do as well.

The E nor G series will fit the CA18's or CA20s bellhousing. When you mention gearbox, I'm referring to the gearbox where the gears are because the bellhousing can be detached from the gearbox if you want to experiment. But if you are referring to the complete E or GA transmission bolting onto any CA series block, then the answer is "no".

Dee

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[mothius]

It is true they are not compatible, And yes Dee I have not forgotten your secret ace in the hole transmission.

[SA_Nissan_Fan]

Hey Boost_Boy.

Thanx for the advice man, wasnt wat I wanted to hear but such is life he

Damn, I really just wanted to bolt a CA18DET in my car with the GA box and kick some @SS. Guess if it was that easy everybody would be doing it.

Anyway, thanx for the info Guys.

Later

[boost_boy]

It is true they are not compatible, And yes Dee I have not forgotten your secret ace in the hole transmission.

Can't wait to put my product back in rotation. The only CA powered car I got running is my 240/silvia conversion, but I don't have the time to even take it to a dyno. I'm going to try and bring both FWD sentras online at the same time, but I have to get through with folks' projects that I'm doing before I get back to my own. The drag car will be what it is and it has a specific goal of over 700whp and I built it and spent the money and kept it quiet just for that purpose. The other one is somewhat innovative as it is a frankenstein car, but it will not be lacking in big power by any means. Time is my enemy and nowadays it is considered to be up there with money, which is not the problem.

To the OP, get you a CA18DET engine, find a FWD transmission and it's components and go have some fun. It'sa fun engine to play with and much more simpler to work on than the SR20 or anything timing chain related.

Dee

[Liquid_Neon]

Or you could turbo the GA16de.... hotshots and other companies make kits for it. Hell im sure if u look around u can find stuff for it.