PICTURE REQUEST! CA18DET SMIC pics

[jdotlim]

i searched and searched...and only found SR20 SMIC, i know it looks the same kinda, but i wanted to see the exact thing. so if anyone out there that can help me with this please do. i only want to see how the piping will fit and line up with the side mount.

[ca18hatch]

I have a few pics as jpg files on myu computer, but I cant figure out how to post them on here....

[float_6969]

You'll either need to purchase an iServe account on NICO or sign up for some photo hosting site like http://www.photobucket.com and then link the pictures from there.

[jdotlim]

yeah try to upload them for me please...i need to know really just where the intercooler sits and how the hotpipe is hooked up

[ca18hatch]

Ok guys, here are a couple links to some pics...maybe they will help.

http://i144.photobucket.com/al...1.jpgh ... al...3.jpg

In the third pic, the bottom of the pic is towards the front of the car.

[jdotlim]

thanks that help alot...u mind showing me the hot pipe now?

[ca18hatch]

http://i144.photobucket.com/al...3.jpgIf you look at this pic, there are two pipes that connect to the top of the intercooler. The one closest to the bottom of the pic is the cold pipe(the one that looks like plastic) it connects to the intake manifold. The pipe right above that is the hot pipe, it connects to the intercooler on one side and a flange on the turbo at the other end. Hope that helps.

[ca18hatch]

http://i144.photobucket.com/al...8.jpgMaybe this is more like what you needed?

[jdotlim]

http://i144.photobucket.com/al...8.jpgMaybe this is more like what you needed?

exactly what i need man thanks alot...how hard was it to put on the SMIC?

[mrzabala]

So clean. Ill have pictures of the ca removal and installation from many angles to help people refer to things since the ca is from a front clip and should be complete (Venus auto- The boss is a lil *****). If putting the smic on your 240sx, its more simple than installing a front mount. You still need to drill a hole for the pipings but it beats drilling 2 on a fm. Only thing that may be difficult is having the intercooler placed and bolted down. But Im not too sure yet until I do the swap.

[adrianfromthecastle]

someone help this guy out... he dropped in his CA frekkin last august, and it still isnt finished! 5 month CA18det swap ftl

[MasterZenki]

what help does he need?? besides money or labor im sure many of us can guide him

[ca18hatch]

It really isnt that bad, the toughest part is cutting out the hole for your pipes to gog through. I found that it went pretty smooth if you just cut/trace around the boss that is already there, it makes the hole just the right size. As far as actually installing the intercooler, it just bolts right up. Just take your front fascia and fender well off to give you room to work with.

[mrzabala]

Just have a puch and tap a indentation on where you want the hole, than attach a 2-3" drill hole for a drill, sand and your done.

[jdotlim]

alright thanks...ill try that this weekend

[ca18hatch]

You know, that makes a lot more sense than what I did (using a reciprocating saw to cut around the shape of the boss). It never ceases to amaze me how I always seem to find easier methods after I have already completed the task, lol.