Projects update!

[boost_boy]

Though I've been very busy with work, I want you guys to know that I haven't fallen off what I like to do and that's build fast cars and drive them fast as well. After my 1990 CA18DET powered sentra got rear ended last year, I spent alot of time searching for a new shell. This would prove to be most difficult because these cars aren't in abundance like they used to be. I found a 1988 4dr Sentra (white in color) was eager to just swap everything over. But I had promised my self that I wouldn't come back to the set with yester-years set-up and I meant what I said.

Today I tore the engine apart to be nosy and see how the internals looked after 17,324miles of hard-core driving, two stepping, 8300rpm dump-the-clutch launches and just straight-up abusing the CA and to my dismay, no spun bearings. However, the #1 main got some debris in it and it needs to be changed, but other than that, this engine is tight work and I did not and will not disturb the pistons because they're in excellent shape and not coated with too much carbon.

This issue with the cometic gasket that most are having is still puzzling to me. I pulled my head off from the block and the cometic gasket was very dry, except for a little coolant from the head. Since I'm changing the head for my ported unit, I thought I'd give this headgasket thing a closer look and I've concluded that it has to be a user error issue because I can't see the difference between the 3 gaskets I have. But don't take my word for it, feel free to do your own tests (My cometics seal pretty good).

I have almost finished the new sentra's wiring since I'm heading for a color change with the white engine bay being painted black. In case some have forgotten, I've also completed my fully built CA and am ready to place it into my drag sentra. This sentra is my highlight as it has some of the best stuff money can buy for example: JUN solid lifters, Jun valve springs, JUN 272 10.5mm camshafts, heavily ported/polished and modified head, Wiseco pistons, Pauter rods, knifed-edge and lightened crank, 9 lb flywheel, ARP studs on the top and bottom, aftermarket high volume oil pump, ACL bearings, NISMO 1.2mm headgasket, custom transmission, custom axles, custom intake manifold, 75mm throttle body, Ksport coilovers, and a bunch of other goodies that takes forever to mention.

The daily sentra gets a new intake camshaft as I will be using a Tomei 270 8.8mm to replace the HKS 264 8.mm. The HKS 272 8.5mm will remain on the exhaust side, but the new head sports tomei high lift valve springs. The daily sentra also gets 1000cc injectors in place of the 750cc injectors which are now on my 1993 S13 silvia/CA18 converted 240sx that's nearly done. Each of the vehicles I spoke of will be managed by Simple Digital Systems or SDS standalone engine management systems. I am my own programmer/tuner as well as my own builder, so I have no one to point the finger at when something goes wrong, but my self.

And last, my 4G61T swapped 1995 Hyundai Elantra has been down for over a month with a well blown or smoked headgasket. After nearly 3 years of reliability, I tried to push it hard with too may adults in the car and the little 1.6 DOHC engine told me to go to hell and shut down. I've been building it's replacement killer which is a 4G63T while at the same time building CA18's, so having 3 engines on engine stands staring me in the face everytime I go in my garage isn't quite a cute sight, but all is nearly done. I also added a LSD set-up to the hyundai's new eclipse gearbox, so that ate-up alot of my time as well.

In closing, I know this is a long post, but it's only fair that I share my car stories with you guys like most of you do. I got some nice cars coming out this race season, so stay tuned and let's see if it can get this built CA to produce upwards of 600whp! .

Later,

Dee

[XTCshri2222]

sick, pixs!! =)

[r34 gtr]

Sounds good man. Cant wait to see those machines back in action, which leads me to my point: I REQUIRE PICTURES!!!

Sucks debris got in that #1 bearing. Happens sometimes though. I recommend Purolator Pure One oil filters.

And I'll bet no one will suspect a 1995 Hyundai Elantra is going to take them to school. Have fun with that turbo dsm engine though. I havnt actually had any experience with them, but I have heard some.....things....

Please continue driving the hell out of the CA. I know I will be. I haven't shifted under 4krpm in weeks.

[jey_253]

a little off topic but im in need of a ca motor only no transmission, etc. Im currently in jacksonville...anything available before nxt week?

[float_6969]

Good to hear from you Dee!

[boost_boy]

a little off topic but im in need of a ca motor only no transmission, etc. Im currently in jacksonville...anything available before nxt week?

I might be able to help you, I'll make a call tomorrow to see if one can be had. And guys as for pics, I'll go snap some photos and try get them posted as soon as possible. I promise you that the video will put the pics to shame. I have to produce big because I have co-workers who likes fast cars and have put some expectations on my abilities to build and tune. I'll go snap some photos now! And to Ryan, I've been stingy long enough .

Dee

[dash]

two stepping, 8300rpm dump-the-clutch launches

good grief, you are brutal.Does a lightweight fwd actually 'get out' like that ? I'd think it would sit there and fry.On slicks then... what kinda 60 foots ?

what LSD did you put in the FWD eclipse gearbox ?

[NUT-CSE]

Sounds good, cant wait to see the final result.

I wish i had the time and money to do the same, my future plans are a forged ca18 with Tomei head, an CA18 head with custom ITB setup onto a CA20 block which will be NA, and finally a CA18 head onto a CA20 block which will be turbo. "CA BIG BLOCK" For now ill just keep dreaming.

Modified by NUT-CSE at 12:40 AM 2/21/2008
Modified by NUT-CSE at 12:44 AM 2/21/2008

[jey_253]

Thanks and waiting to see those sick ca builds

[boost_boy]

good grief, you are brutal.Does a lightweight fwd actually 'get out' like that ? I'd think it would sit there and fry.On slicks then... what kinda 60 foots ?

After being at this as long as I have, one would think it's time for me to stop playing around and go for the gusto. The previous sentras all had horrible 60 foot times and I always found myself scrambling to make up the distance and time by winding the thing out to about 8200rpm. Check out the times in our 1/4 mile sticky as they are actual and factual. The best 60 foot sprint on BFGoodrich drag radials cost me a spring in the clutch disk which ultimately killed the run.[/QUOTE]

what LSD did you put in the FWD eclipse gearbox ?

This would be the one and I had to modify it a bit to make it fit. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...20078

Dee

[boost_boy]

Thanks and waiting to see those sick ca builds

There's one here, but the guy doesn't want to part it. If you can't find one, let me know and just maybe I can do something special for you. I'll post some pics tomorrow.

Dee

[r34 gtr]

Okay, it is officially tomorrow, and I have yet to see pictures. Don't make me come down there...

[boost_boy]

Okay, it is officially tomorrow, and I have yet to see pictures. Don't make me come down there...

Okay, here's a dumb question, How do I post pics? (It's been a while) .

Dee

[BACARDI_DWB]

answer some of my emails to you and i will tell ya

[r34 gtr]

[IMG ] linky to piccy [/IMG ] but without the spaces. If you are using photobucket or something, itll give you the link with tags set up so all you do is CTRL + C, CTRL + V.

[jey_253]

There's one here, but the guy doesn't want to part it. If you can't find one, let me know and just maybe I can do something special for you. I'll post some pics tomorrow.

Dee

I found a ca18de...but its north of atlanta, ga and i'd have to swap all my stuff over. If u have anything let me know...i tryin to get this thing back up so i can play with my nistune asap

[boost_boy]

Update with pics: The 240 is up and running on 15 psi (untuned) and it runs like I expected it to (Wicked). I'll be posting pics of the thing as I progress with it. I am doing my sentra and 240sx at the same time while prepping my drag sentra as well. I'm tired, so I'll just pos a few pics....











This is just a few of many and when I find the time to play with this, I'll make it more interesting.

Later,

Dee

[ca18detgabby]

[roplusbee]

That is what I am talking about Dee. Is that the 8 port head? I still don't know how to tell the difference, because there are no other 180SX/200SX/240SX/Silvias near me (that aren't wrecked or w/o an engine). Now I only need to get my shizzle together and work on my ride. Give me more inspiration please..........................

Rob

[r34 gtr]

Good grief man, paint those valve covers!!

[boost_boy]

Good grief man, paint those valve covers!!

Leave me alone in reference to the valve covers. That car is nowhere near finished. I still have to install the big brakes (300zx), some sort of suspension and still have some things to do in and around the engine bay area and the car's interior. Valve covers will get powder coated when I stop being lazy and drop the extra ones off. Cut me some slack Tim .

Dee

[r34 gtr]

Cut me some slack Tim

Dee

Never!!! I'm way too bored at work to leave anyone alone, especially when I have the internet to hide behind!

[boost_boy]

Never!!! I'm way too bored at work to leave anyone alone, especially when I have the internet to hide behind!

@ssholio and you're long overdue for one. What do the rest of you guys think? You've been charged and found guilty of excessive post-whoring in the 1st degree. I'm recommending banning Tim so that he can get some damn work done .

Dee

[r34 gtr]

Noooooo!!!!