Newbie... searching info on a CA18DET

Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:25 pm

let me start off with my story... I have a 1992 Nissan 240sx with a blown ka.. I was rebuilding to go KA24DET... Now this friend of mine has got my mind to change on buying a CA18DET. I searched around.. i fell in love with the ca18det. its cast-iron but yet super light at the same time. that is when i fell in love.. also it revs at 8k stock. that i'm not sure.. if someone can shine the light on that for me. Anyways.. I really want to buy a CA18DET now and try to hook up even more. my friend said he seen a ca18det with 700HP.. i was like no way!!! People please post pics and info on your hooked up CA18DET i would like know how much HP and torque I could get on them.

Post by **boost_boy** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:38 pm

In Search for a CA18DET wrote:let me start off with my story... I have a 1992 Nissan 240sx with a blown ka.. I was rebuilding to go KA24DET... Now this friend of mine has got my mind to change on buying a CA18DET. I searched around.. i fell in love with the ca18det. its cast-iron but yet super light at the same time. that is when i fell in love.. also it revs at 8k stock. that i'm not sure.. if someone can shine the light on that for me. Anyways.. I really want to buy a CA18DET now and try to hook up even more. my friend said he seen a ca18det with 700HP.. i was like no way!!! People please post pics and info on your hooked up CA18DET i would like know how much HP and torque I could get on them.

You can get as much hp and torque as you need, but it all depends on how much dollars you're willing to cough up. And you must be realistic and realize that it is a rather small, but scrappy motor, so don't be looking for the torque to match the hp. Prices for them run between $1300-$1500 for a complete engine set. There's a few good places to buy them. Myself and pulsar gtr have connection that can get you hooked-up with one as well, but it's all your preference as none of us will try to solicit your business. It is indeed a great engine that's worthy of smacking some @$$ on the track and on the street .

Dee

Mon Apr 11, 2005 1:41 pm

well 10/10 i'm gonna buy a ca18det.. if i hook it up.. what are some good numbers i can push on it? hp,torque,and psi wise?

Post by **c-rad** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:07 pm

In Search for a CA18DET wrote:well 10/10 i'm gonna buy a ca18det.. if i hook it up.. what are some good numbers i can push on it? hp,torque,and psi wise?

Again, goes back to how much money you are going to front.

Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:18 pm

well not sure yet.. lets say if i want like 500HP/and i dont know ig uess 400 toruqe.. what kinda money would i be talking and what would i need to get.

Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:21 pm

i'm kinda guy who wants high numbers on everything. i want high hp, high torque, and somewhere between 20 to 28psi. i dont know all what it would take and what kinda parts i need.

Post by **biosehnsucht** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:46 pm

thats going to take tons of money. go to http://www.sxoc.com and check out their forums, they have a few people with #'s near there..

Post by **Fat Felix** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:59 pm

What kind of numbers are people getting from just basic bolt ons?

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:26 am

Mid 200's

Post by **HashiriyaS14** » Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:52 am

In Search for a CA18DET wrote:i'm kinda guy who wants high numbers on everything. i want high hp, high torque, and somewhere between 20 to 28psi. i dont know all what it would take and what kinda parts i need.

Yeah, well I'm the kinda guy that wants a solid gold toilet, doesn't mean it's going to happen.

You're just looking for the wrong things here buddy. Buy a Mk IV Supra or something.

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