Update on the ca18det Sentra

[campground man]

As you can see I have gotten my boost gauge installed, shows about 20 psi on vacuum and about 7 psi boost at about 5000 rpm. I also have installed a wideband Air/Fuel gauge, however I can't finish the installation under the hood until after the car is finished being painted.

This week we also installed the Nissan Sunny Ground effects, which took a bit of modifying on the area around the back door.



Also, we will finish installing the rear wing, as well as we had to modify the Nissan Sunny rear bumper - basically we're having to take two bumpers to legthen this one so that it will actually reach up to the wheel wells. In the pic we havn't finished the modifications on the rear bumper.





Now as soon as my paint & body guy sobers up (he's an alcoholic) this thing should be painted, hopefully in the next couple of days...

[boost_boy]

Looks like a gang of work, but it also looks you're having fun with it as well. Hope it turns out the way you want it to, just try not to go overboard with the ground effects stuff because you can't keep the B12 chasis jacked-up in the air like that and expect it to be safe to drive. You're gonna have some problems with that bumper and lowering the car. And be wary of lowering the car because the CA sits pretty low in the B12 chasis which equates to busted oil pans if you know what I mean. And lastly, the SE front! What gives on that selection? Anyways, keep us updated on your toy..........

Dee

[mothius]

nice!,

Dee

do you know where I can get a fwd ca18det manifold and a decent used turbo?

[ca18detgabby]

looks great

[campground man]

Looks like a gang of work, but it also looks you're having fun with as well. Hope it turns out the way you want it, just try notto go overboard with the ground effects stuff because you can't keep the B12 chasis jacked-up in the air like that and expect it to be safe to drive. You're gonna have some problems with that bumper and lowering the car. And be wary of lowering the car because the CA sits pretty low in the B12 chasis which equates to busted oil pans if you know what I mean. And lastly, the SE front! What gives on that selection? Anyways, keep us updated on your toy..........

Dee

The thing is those ground effects are not ANY lower than the factory rockers - it's an illusion - they are just wider not lower. They are the factory ground effects from the Nissan Sunny ZX B12 so it shouldn't effect safety being that a Nissan Sunny is the same car as the Nissan Sentra SE and they look to have the same ride height as the Sentra 4 door. Same ride height & same ground effects shouldn't be any less safe I'd hope.

I personally like the SE front better, and the bumper is a factory bumper from a Nissan Sunny ZX, as well as the rear bumper. I don't plan on lowering it, as I live in the mountains and need my ground clearance...

I'll post some pics probably when it's primered and the modifications to make the rear bumper fit is finished. Beyond this, the only others things I'm considering is getting some nice rims, as well as soon as it's painted I'll be taking it to Knoxville to get a front mount intercooler installed and have it tuned with a larger MAF.

[boost_boy]

nice!,

Dee

do you know where I can get a fwd ca18det manifold and a decent used turbo?

I got both! IF you're really interested in this stuff, reply here and I'll drop you an email.

Dee

[Nali]

I cant wait to see what this looks like when its done.....I always wanted to do a one of these cars.*Jealous*

[boost_boy]

I personally like the SE front better, and the bumper is a factory bumper from a Nissan Sunny ZX, as well as the rear bumper. I don't plan on lowering it, as I live in the mountains and need my ground clearance...

I hear you brotha' and if you live in the mountains, then you will need some clearance. I think it'll be tight when you're done because you're so determined to get it done. Can't wait till it's done. Mine is going to be a while, but it will be a sick something when done. And as for my drag sentra, it ought to be sick as well! Big things happening on this end of town, but time is my enemy because I don't have much spare anymore.

Dee

[mothius]

seriously am

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[boost_boy]

seriously am

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You got mail!

Dee

[AWDB12wagon]

Looks good, I hope your drunk painter takes the bumpers and such off the car before he paints them, and puts heavy coats of primer on where he broke through the paint all over the place.

[campground man]

Looks good, I hope your drunk painter takes the bumpers and such off the car before he paints them, and puts heavy coats of primer on where he broke through the paint all over the place.

Well I just put the bumpers on for the sake of the pics :P. The back bumper is on to get the measurement to plastic weld to make them fit. This guy actually uses a small paint roller to thickly roll on primer, then sands it down smooth. We'll know when he velveseals the whole thing - i've seen his work and he does good work. Just needs to sober up so he can get some more days in, he doesn't work while drunk - but he's drunk about 4 days a week...