Walkthrough for the swap?

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240sexinacan
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hi there. I am getting ready to swap a ca18det into my 89 240sx. anyone have like a complete walkthrough on this swap? getting the motor in and hooked up shouldent be a problem but I am worried about all the electronics and things like master cylinder and stuff like that. any help would be great thanks alot guys.


240sexinacan
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is the swap pretty much the same as the SR20 swap? the time to do my swap is coming here in a week or 2 so I need some info. the shops next shipment comes in pretty soon...im excited. thanks again guys

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Movingviolation240
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Car: '95 Nissan 240SX 400hp SR20DET -SOLD
'93 Lexus SC300 w/ SP66 turbo kit

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I used the SR diagrams to do everything on my swap. A few of the colors are different on the wires, and some of the heater core stuff and radiator hoses are easeir on the CA. Otherwise it's about the exact same install.

Paul

240sexinacan
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alright cool thanks alot. I just went to the muffler shop and they said all they have is 2 1/2" pipe...you guys think it will make a difference if it is 3" or not? I am pretty sure it wont make a difference but I would like some other opinions. also if these guys dont make down pipes where can I get one? will an SR downpipe work on a CA? thanks again.


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