mykeo4's pulsar question post(s)

[sedoken]

A good a/t transmission is always faster than a M/t.

it's more consistent with it's shifts, it's quicker to shift, and it can be more precise.

M/t's are just a lot more fun to drive.

of course stock 240 a/t and stock m/t i think the m/t is faster but that's just cus it isn't like a 06 vette a/t

[adam-gtX]

It seems with my experence's stock vs stock a standard is faster then a auto but only because you choose when to shift, as said above only very fast drag cars use auto's and no a manual has lil chance against abuilt auto.

[mykeo4]

well im not sure if u guys are familiar with the nissan pulsar nx but ive wanted to engine swap it for awhile but i havent gotten much help on these forums, i was going to put a ca18det but then thought that since im already guna waste money might as well put a bigger engine like the sr20det, right now i have a xe edition which is the base base car with the smalled engine the e16i, im not sure exactly what i need to do the swap but money is not the problem i get 8,000 cash n i think that should be enough, ive asked this before but i havent gotten a straight answer can u guys please let me know what i need besides the engine and transmission to squeeze that into my pulsar along with converting it into a manual?

[Liquid_Neon]

short answer, u need a doner car. nothing off ur E motor works with CA or SR motors

Another option would be to source an E15ET, the N12 pulsar guys are proving to be just as fast if not faster then an N13 with a ca18det in some cases.

[mykeo4]

how much horses does an e15et have and do u think da e15et is fast enough to beat a ca18det. do u know if they sell sr20 fwd?

[Liquid_Neon]

awd sr20, N14 pulsar gtirca18det pulsars vary, depends on how u set it up. (like mine isnt running good right now :P )a bone stock E15ET has 105hp, but a bigger turbo helps it a lot. Poor thing has a T2, TINY turbo! Also, since u already have an E16, the E15 should fit in rather easily. Some of the N12 guys have built some pretty fast E motors, so dont underestimate it.

[Myetball]

http://www.nicoclub.com/b11-b1....html

That link is so a thread for swapping the SR20DE into a B12. Pretty much the same thing as SR20DET in N13. The B12 and N13 chassis are virtually identical. There's more info on Nissanforums.....search around.

[mykeo4]

well im kinda having trouble because the fact that i have fwd and the sr20 dont come in fwd as from what i have seen, im also giving the ca18det a try but im wondering how much money i would need to do that and if im able to upgrade from the stock 175hp to atleast 225hp?

[Liquid_Neon]

of course theres fwd sr20's.

I said there was awd ones.There is no FACTORY fwd sr20det, but sentra SE-R's are sr20de equipped. Those guys often convert or turbo the de.

[float_6969]

You can get 225RWHP out of a CA18DET quite easily. Generally the CA can be had cheaper than the SR, but from what I'm hearing, CA's are getting quite rare over in Japan, and the ones that are coming here now probably aren't in very good shape. This means they may need freshening up a bit (rings, bearings, seals, pumps).

[ca18datsun510]

zerothread?id=224224http://forums.nicoc ... ?id=230929

try these threads, they have some good info for ya.

[mykeo4]

well i dunt wanna get the fwd sr20de and then turbo it, too much hassle i think ima go with the fwd ca18det that has 175 hp and try to upgrade on it a bit, do you think the ca18det would fit easily into an e16i engine bay i mean it cant be that hard i assume? does anyone know or can estimate how fast the ca18det can do 0-60mph (100km) in my nissan pulsar nx that weighs about 3,000 pounds? sorry to ask so much is that im kinda desperate to do this already cus im not to found with the mighty e16i lol

[Liquid_Neon]

our pulsars do not wiegh 3000lbs. they are lighter then the 240sx (2700lbs).An E16 powered pulsar weighs around 2400lbs.

[ca18datsun510]

zerothread?id=224224http://forums.nicoc ... ?id=230929

try these threads, they have some good info for ya.

[Liquid_Neon]

oh wow... i didnt relize this guys asked this same question at least 3 other times! yeah, i third the "look at those threads"

[nismoplsr]

of course theres fwd sr20's.

I said there was awd ones.There is no FACTORY fwd sr20det, but sentra SE-R's are sr20de equipped. Those guys often convert or turbo the de.

I am almost positive the Avinir was FWD and had a SR20DET.

Besides that the later versions of the U12 Bluebird had AWD SR20DETs as well as the GTiR. These bolt right up to the FWD trans just like we do with the CAs.

[float_6969]

oh wow... i didnt relize this guys asked this same question at least 3 other times! yeah, i third the "look at those threads"

Mykeo4, please stop creating new threads. If you have another question, please ask it in this thread.

Thank you,Ryan

[mykeo4]

well i gotta keep creating new threads if i dunt get a straight answer in one thread. all i want to know is can i get the ca18det swapped with the e16i without buying an se or buying **** from it, ifnot would it be easier to get in an e15et and jus upgrade the turbo? do u think it is possible to get around 200fwhp with the e15et?

[ca18datsun510]

well i gotta keep creating new threads if i dunt get a straight answer in one thread. all i want to know is can i get the ca18det swapped with the e16i without buying an se or buying **** from it, ifnot would it be easier to get in an e15et and jus upgrade the turbo? do u think it is possible to get around 200fwhp with the e15et?

the first reply you got answers your first question

Hmmm, E16 to CA18DET swap? Sounds like you got your work cut out for you. Basically, you'll needa complete 1988-89 nissan pulsar SE (5-spd. of course) to even begin trying to pull this off. From the pulsar you'll need it's:Clutch pedal.Throttle cable and pedal.Shifter and rails.Brake pedal (because your's is an auto).Transmission mount bracket.Right side engine mount bracket.Rear engine to transmission to rear lower mount bracket.Front dog bone bracket.Make sure you get all the bolts and nuts associated with these parts.If your engine comes with a transmission and it's one with LSD, you'll need the axles that comes with that transmission.If you use a pulsar transmission, you'll need the axles from that pulsar.Brand new 1988 nissan pulsar mounts and there are 5 of them.Wiring is another issue as I don't know exactly what you're getting because the person or people don't know exactly what they're getting until it gets to to them. Most don't know much about the engine anyway as it comes in 3 versions for the fwd. I hope you get the right engine set the first time which is the 3rd gen bluebird motor or you're going to be very disappointed with older version which PITAto put in. Good luck with this and if you need anymore help, you know how to find me.

Dee

and again

Ive been down that road before and just to let you know, it's not going to work unless you have loads of $$$$ saved up. Get a pulsar with a CA18DE engine in it. I purchased mine for $300 and swapped the engine with the existing one there and i used the transmission as well.

and again

Clutch pedal.Throttle cable and pedal.Shifter and rails.Brake pedal (because your's is an auto).Transmission mount bracket.Right side engine mount bracket.Rear engine to transmission to rear lower mount bracket.Front dog bone bracket.all the bolts and nuts associated with these parts.

I have all the above parts. I also have a CA18DE flywheel.

I dont have extra CA18DE 5spd transmission or axlesWhat are your plans for management? I do have a complete CA18DE engine harness also.

Figure out what you are going to do about certain things, and make an offer on the parts

and again

short answer, u need a doner car. nothing off ur E motor works with CA or SR motorsAnother option would be to source an E15ET, the N12 pulsar guys are proving to be just as fast if not faster then an N13 with a ca18det in some cases.

and as far as you e15 question, that has been answered too, but i dont feel like quoting anymore.

[Liquid_Neon]

hear hear ca18datsun!

mykeo4, we're all very willing to help you. but we can only do so much for ya on the internet. Buy me a plane ticket an ill come help ya tos that ca18det in. I broke mine enuf to know what NOT to do by now!

But seriously, dont bite off more then u can chew. Thats all.

[boost_boy]

well i gotta keep creating new threads if i dunt get a straight answer in one thread. all i want to know is can i get the ca18det swapped with the e16i without buying an se or buying **** from it, ifnot would it be easier to get in an e15et and jus upgrade the turbo? do u think it is possible to get around 200fwhp with the e15et?

Why don't you just spend the money and get someone to build you what you want? I've given you the answers that will help you, but I'm still not understanding what it is that you want. I've seen you even mentioning SR20DET. Do you realize what is needed to pull-off a swap like this? Not easy indeed. I've even given you my phone # to try and help, but starting threads will only upset the community because you seem to be a bit undecided.

There's more than enough advice in this thread to assist you in your build and if you want to pay someone to build you what you want, that might be your best recourse because the parts you seek are nowhere here in south florida.

Dee

[mykeo4]

iight so let me make this easier for everyone else, boost boy i have a tiny e16i engine in an 89 pulsar, i want sumthing fast with alot more powerrrrr i am very indecided with the engine i shud put or if i should turbo the e16i, wut do u recomend i do?

[boost_boy]

iight so let me make this easier for everyone else, boost boy i have a tiny e16i engine in an 89 pulsar, i want sumthing fast with alot more powerrrrr i am very indecided with the engine i shud put or if i should turbo the e16i, wut do u recomend i do?

Dude, I am biased towards the CA over the SR for obvious reasons. The GA16DE, GA16i, E15et, and your e16i are all jokes when it comes to big performance (IMHO). The CA series engine fits in your engine bay naturally, but you're gonna have to open-up that wallet if you want to go fast with one of those engines powering your car.

First of all, what kind of power are you looking for? And you do realize that your project will cost a lot more if someone did it because you don't have the necessary equipment to even mount the CA. You'll have to make up your mind and select a power plant that will be easy for you to install. I can help you, but it won't be cheap............

Dee

[mykeo4]

well first of all my car is very light weighs 2400lbs i think the CA is the engine i want for what u can say "street racing" i want enough power to take most of those lil honduhs on the street. how much do you think i can get out of the CA in fwhp? and when u mean expensive how expensive because all i need is the parts such as mounts and everything else needed before i can even put the engine because once everything is ready my cusin will do the swap for me.

[boost_boy]

well first of all my car is very light weighs 2400lbs i think the CA is the engine i want for what u can say "street racing" i want enough power to take most of those lil honduhs on the street.?

You're going to need a lot more than just a CA18DET to begin battling with some of these cars around here, but the CA18DET is the start.

how much do you think i can get out of the CA in fwhp?

It all depends on how much money you're willing to throw at the project. The stock CA platform with stock harness and bits will probably get you in the ballpark of 200-225whp and it all depends on what mods you have, blah-blah-blah.

u mean expensive how expensive because all i need is the parts such as mounts and everything else needed before i can even put the engine because once everything is ready my cusin will do the swap for me.

Meaning if your cousin doesn't knows what he's doing, it's going to be very expensive to straighten it out. I'll tell you what, when you get all the parts that you need and get stuck, let us know and we'll go from there because yo have a serious uphill battle just locating the parts you need to begin the swap.

[mykeo4]

u got any ideas where i can get the parts i need so then i can buy the engine?

[boost_boy]

u got any ideas where i can get the parts i need so then i can buy the engine?

The only thing I can say is find you an 87-89 SE model pulsar and go from there. I don't see them in the junkyards I frequent anymore, so the last one I found I scarfed as much stuff as I can because I knew these cars would be come rare in this neck of the woods.

Dee

[mykeo4]

wow that **** is going to be harder than i thought. well if u come across any parts let me know.thanx

[nismo.rac3r]

Dear mykeo4,

I hate to do this, but I am going to sound like the bad guy now. From reading all your posts here, I will tell you flat out... you are WAY over your head with this project. Now, before any bad thoughts come to mind, I am not telling you something like "give it up" or anything like that, what I am saying is that if you really want to do this, be prepared to spend a lot of time on this. A LOT of time. I don't even know where to begin... ummmm, OK here's one. When you think something like "all you need are the mounts and some other parts", you will soon find that it's much more complicated that that. As others have stated, try to find a donor SE. SE's have bigger brakes and better suspension parts as well.

CHALLENGE: try to find an SE in any junkyard around there or anywhere else.

What else... ahhhh. What about various hoses and plumbing you will need. Wanna try and use 20 year old hoses that are solid as a rock??? Think you can just go to the dealer and buy this stuff??? They no longer have access to any of this stuff anymore. That's another challenge right there.

If you say money is no longer a problem, that's good, because you're going to need more of it for this project than you can imagine. Do you even have the engine yet??? If not, don't forget you have to pay a few hundred for shipping. Also, most likely, they're not gonna ship it straight to your door... it'll go to a warehouse where you'll then have to go and pick it up and bring it home somehow after paying the warehouse their fee.

SR20DET!?!?!? If you are unsure of how to put a CA into the car, I highly suggest to erase this thought from your mind for now. CA would be your best bet...

I now present to you the biggest challenge I can think of off the top of my head... what are you going to do about the transmission??? There are 2 stock (non-custom) options to go with: 1987 Pulsar SE came with 5 speed (RS5F31A), and '88-'89 came with 5 speed (RS5F50A) that's physically much stronger.CHALLENGE: Find one of these transmissions... AND...Did you know that axles for both of these transmissions no longer exist anywhere in the entire United States of America??? Unless you can find them at a junkyard or maybe on ebay used... I am not joking on this. Try to go to AutoZone, Pep Boys, Strauss, online internet order, WHATEVER... No axle manufacturer in the entire country makes axles for the Pulsar SE anymore. Period. I personally contacted a couple, and there was nothing that could be done. This alone almost put an end to my project until I found some used on ebay. You will be given axles if you go to buy them, but they are ALWAYS for an E16 setup.

This is way too long, so I will stop here. My final thoughts for now... An E15ET might drop straight into yours since you have an XE, but I don't know much about those, so I can't say for sure. I think CA is the best way to go, especially since they came with our cars. But you must realize that this will take a lot of time, and a hell of a lot of learning. About the learning, I will tell you this... I began my project many years ago just wanting to rebuild it... I now have 7 ASE's. If you decide to do this, I will be glad to help in any way I can. My goal is to re-engineer the CA and bring it new life and opportunity. We will all help, BUT, you must be sure of what you want to do. Do not ask others what you should do... this you must decide on your own. What's good for one isn't what's good for the other. Any engine can put out good power: the only main determining factor is how much money you have to throw at it...

Let us know and we'll be here for ya... bigthumb

[nismoplsr]

Good post ^^^^

You beat me out, im only on Pulsar #5. Because of this i have a stockpile of parts, i guess ive spoiled myself. I have not tried looking for axles yet. Im surprised that they are really unavailable.

But i do agree with you and Boostboy. These cars are literally falling off the face of the planet in the USA. Ive done a munch of online searching and only 3 came up in one junkyard in all the Northeast. I was lucky enough to find an XE in a junkyard here in Worcester. I am stripping most of the usable parts off it.