Is it worth it?

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NissanFan81
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I was looking into getting a ca18det with auto transmission because i dont have the money to convert my 240, but i was wondering if it was even worth getting since i have a auto? will it still be fast? I know it wont be as fun as a 5 speed but i still want something faster than my ka24e


Florida240sx
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Only cost like $200 to convert to 5spd....Usually cost abotu 500 because you need the transmission but your swap will come with one.

NissanFan81
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so i should just buy a front clip? what else would i need that doesnt come with front clip?

NissanFan81
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well what if i just kept it auto, would it still be worth getting?

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tyrannix
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if you get a clip, youll get everything you need for a 5 speed swap and a bunch of other goodies you can sell to make back some of the money (maybe even carpets)

eidt> and do it now, or youll have to find a CA bellhousing later and that might not be easy

NissanFan81
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But do y[QUOTE=tyrannix]if you get a clip, youll get everything you need for a 5 speed swap and a bunch of other goodies you can sell to make back some of the money (maybe even carpets)

eidt> and do it now, or youll have to find a CA bellhousing later and that might not be easy[/QU

But if i couldnt afford the 5 speed swap, do you think itd still be pretty fast if i just went with the auto ca18det?

capwred
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NO

look man dont worry about being fast right now.if you dont have the money to do the 5speed swap and the ca.then dont do it right now.save a little more and then do it.find out if the padels out of the front clip will work and i we sell you mine. but dont waste your money on the auto.

NissanFan81
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[QUOTE=capwred]NO

look man dont worry about being fast right now.if you dont have the money to do the 5speed swap and the ca.then dont do it right now.save a little more and then do it.find out if the padels out of the front clip will work and i we sell you mine. but dont waste your money on the auto.[

What else do i need that doesnt come with the 5 speed clip?


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