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nvrplzd240 · 11-30-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

not something huge...but its sometimes the lil things that help

I can't agree more. My CA was overheating like a mofo until I got my Mishimoto. She's been cool ever since then and I've never had a cooling problem. GREAT investment.

StopSnitchin · 12-18-2007, 10:54 PM

hey can someone tell me which oil pan I can use? a friend is looking to replace his

Ca_laurier · 12-18-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StopSnitchin

hey can someone tell me which oil pan I can use? a friend is looking to replace his

how badly is it damaged?? finding a new pan is hard

best bet is to hammer out the dents

SusanR34 · 12-19-2007, 10:49 AM

Can you use an SR? Is there any other application that will work?

180tricksx · 01-10-2008, 04:26 AM

hey thanx for posting a list of parts for CA. u guys rock!!!

CA-mazing · 02-27-2008, 10:35 AM

well guys I just want to get as many opinions as I can....I'm not exactly new to the scene but this will be my first project 240 I will be doing. I want to go with the CA just cuz to me it seems it is not as widely modified/used period for any 240/silvia project. So in a way I want to get it for it's rareness of being seen and the fact it has a cast iron block. The motor would cost me $1500, very reasonable I think: harness, transmission, ecu, maf, ignitor. But they also offer the RB20 at $1500 also, same deal: harness, transmission, ecu, maf, ignitor. Eventually I plan for a 450-500HP engine either way I go. Which do guys feel I should with? (I know there is some biasis involved, but just want ya'lls opinions)

Maxstyle · 02-27-2008, 12:01 PM

I love my CA. It has this bulky feel that CA's and RB's have with the iron block. It has been quite a test of my patience. I'll be running my HKS 264 cams in a bit and it has changed everything I origanally had in mind. Sometimes you even have to source products in England and Aust. Really evaluate you options. Make a list of all the parts you will need on day for both motors. Then begin searching for where to get them and prices on internet. Do not intend to buy from Manufactures directly. Like Boss Auto Product has awsome products for CA18 but how would you get them from Japan. No one here really distributes. And if someone can get it for you. There will be charges to tack on that cuz they are entitiled to make a bit of profit too. Good luck with your project. hope to see you around here more often.

CA-mazing · 02-27-2008, 02:07 PM

well see the thing is, I would love to put it together myself, but I neither have the time nor another vehicle drive while i'm building the engine up. So I've talked with JGYCustoms.com, and they're the guys I'm going through to build the CA. I would build the RB up also, but I feel the parts would more expensive. But a couple parts would more expensive for the CA b/c they told me they would be shipping parts in from Aus. and the pistons and cams would basically be a custom job b/c of the rareness of this engine being modified. And you said that it has tested your patience? Do you mean just like lil things that go wrong or just the way the engine is setup? Cuz another reason why I wanted the CA is b/c it fits so perfect in the S13 and you have sooo much room to work with.(from what i've seen in pics.).

*DALAZ_68* · 02-27-2008, 05:59 PM

My CA rocks

only things i will tell u is...even if ur doing a stock CA swap... FMIC>SMIC

secondly...upgrade the turbo...i still rock my puny T25 (whihc in fact is smaller than the T25 on the SR's and am going to upgrade to a T28 from a Spec R s15 soon hopefully...

but i should say this isnt the thread fo rthis deiscussion...sorry to be the jerk, even though i did add my .02 lol

*DALAZ_68* · 04-11-2008, 06:29 PM

any one verify any of the water pumps for this car...i need to know ASAP...thank you

stealthj · 04-11-2008, 07:11 PM

if i remember correctly, the ca18de water pump (pulsar-nx) should be a perfect fit for the jdm ca18det, any confirmation on this? i havnt had a ca18 for about 4 yrs now

i want another 240sx! 300ZX for sale!!!!!!!!

*DALAZ_68* · 04-14-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealthj

if i remember correctly, the ca18de water pump (pulsar-nx) should be a perfect fit for the jdm ca18det, any confirmation on this? i havnt had a ca18 for about 4 yrs now

i want another 240sx! 300ZX for sale!!!!!!!!

actually after some research...the FWD pulsar WP is not good...different pressure from the turbo...teh proper fit for the CA18DET in California is a WP from a 86 200sx 1.8L

the radius of the center of the pulley mounting area on the pump is different. FWD+RWD or RWD+FWD leads to exploding pumps.

just a heads up for those that needs info ...thank u N-i-c-0

part number in the Autozone code list is AWP-692

*DALAZ_68* · 04-19-2008, 06:46 PM

my Water pump and Timing belt walk thru

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=187560

Canadian_S13 · 05-05-2008, 11:26 PM

ok, I am having a big problem with my CA18DET. I have a exhaust leak coming from one of the gaskets from my turbo, forgot which one right now, not a huge deal....so I thought. I wasn't going to fix it because I have a new manifold and also a turbo on the way, I can deal with the loud exhaust noise. So everything is put back together and now after driving it for a couple of minutes it will studder, shake, jolt like nobody's business. I'll be cruising in 3rd or 4th it doesn't matter which gear and after a couple of km, stop turn around, it then sounds as if the engine is turned off, then loud exhaust leak noise with the jolt forward, shutter and shake, engine lights comes on sometimes but shuts off. One I get to higher RPM(over 3700) it doesn't do it that much. After we turn the car off think about, try something, it runs fine for a couple of km then it starts to act up. All we did was tighten the down pipe bolts because they were loose. So we losened them a bit, just undoing what we fixed and...well by no surprise nothing changed. Please help me out here!!!!

superJoy · 05-17-2008, 08:44 PM

Just replaced my power steering pump so I thought I'd add some info here.

Do NOT get an 85 200SX Turbo (CA18ET) pump. The DET pulley will not fit.
Do NOT get an 88 Pulsar NX SE (CA18DE) pump. It's mounted on the other side of the engine due to being in a FWD platform, and will be upside down on a DET.

Get a 91 240SX (KA24DE) pump.

It fits the CA bracket AND tensioner AND pulley. The KA tensioner looks like it could work too, I just didn't bother since the CA one fit. I swapped the low pressure hose fitting over from my CA pump, but the KA one is usable if you just reroute the hose. Also, I used the KA banjo fitting thingie so it would be all OEM and stuff. You can see it in the second pic. It did require hacking off part of the CA bracket (you can see my crappy job with a hacksaw in pics lol), or you can use KA bracket or you can just use the stock CA set-up or whatever. It doesn't really matter. THE KA24DE PUMP WORKS

~~~pics~~~

Notes:

Replace copper crush washers if you don't want leaks at the high pressure joints. KA fitting-to-pump banjo bolt requires M18 copper crush, easy size to get at parts stores because they're used as oil drain plug washers. The banjo bolt connecting the high pressure line to fitting requires M16, which I couldn't find locally. BUT Harbor Freight sells a copper wash assortment that has an imperial size that interchanges. Like 6.99$ for a whole set. Go for it.

Also, be sure to use Dexron ATF in the power steering system. This is what Nissan specifies in the FSM.

My stock belt fit with CA pulley, tensioner, and KA pump. Don't know if stock belt will fit with KA tensioner, didn't try it.

But yeah. If your power steering pump goes out on your CA18DET, get a KA24DE one.

Canadian_S13 · 06-05-2008, 10:50 PM

I need to purchase exhaust manifold bolts/studs since I have to yank my manifold off. Is there any cross-over parts that I can use instead of trying to order the factory ones through Nissan which will have to come from Japan.... I need these ASAP!

*DALAZ_68* · 06-30-2008, 12:21 AM

u could try autozone or somehting..CA18DE from a 88 pulsar should be the ame shit

da_grey_s13 · 07-05-2008, 09:02 PM

do you have to use an aftermarket turbo elbow or a stock SR elbow when using an SR t28??

i tried to use my stock CA elbow but it is hitting the side of the bell housing

for what its worth, i have the xs power ex manifold

Slammed180 · 08-13-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da_grey_s13

do you have to use an aftermarket turbo elbow or a stock SR elbow when using an SR t28??

i tried to use my stock CA elbow but it is hitting the side of the bell housing

for what its worth, i have the xs power ex manifold

No you don't need an A/M turbo elbow. It's your manifold that's causing that.

I didn't see this anywhere so I'll post it up here for people to reference.
CA18DET FSM:
http://www.rezlo.com/Pages/FSM/Files...A18DET_FSM.pdf

Also a link to most other Nissan engines:
RAW FSM

Ans here's a pic of my CA, patiently waiting to be dropped into my 180SX.

Yes, it's a Tomei Genesis Phase 2 complete motor.

*DALAZ_68* · 08-13-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed180

No you don't need an A/M turbo elbow. It's your manifold that's causing that.

I didn't see this anywhere so I'll post it up here for people to reference.
CA18DET FSM:
http://www.rezlo.com/Pages/FSM/Files...A18DET_FSM.pdf

Also a link to most other Nissan engines:
RAW FSM

Ans here's a pic of my CA, patiently waiting to be dropped into my 180SX.

Yes, it's a Tomei Genesis Phase 2 complete motor.

DAMN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

how much did that pretty thing cost yah

Slammed180 · 08-13-2008, 11:42 PM

I got it for a steal.
ummmm *cough$3000cdncough*

*DALAZ_68* · 08-14-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed180

I got it for a steal.
ummmm *cough$3000cdncough*

i8 should - rep ur ass....

congrats....PM me the specs will yah

HillaBean13 · 09-02-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

i8 should - rep ur ass....

congrats....PM me the specs will yah

i have a CA in my car and it owns mine is the baby of all the boys a ca is just like a baby RB hahah yay u have to come to pipline when i debut it!!!

2wo4orty · 09-28-2008, 03:20 AM

is there a different ignitor chip i can use besides the ca18det one

BlueKpS13 · 12-01-2008, 10:47 PM

anybody know where to find and OEM CA18det harness? new or used? thanks

*DALAZ_68* · 12-05-2008, 12:13 AM

still searching for an adapter plate for the oil temp and press gauge

chadca18s13 · 12-12-2008, 10:53 PM

has anyone had to go thru the hicas pwr steerin pump in a non hicas s13? ive got the ka24de pump, im pretty sure i can get it to fit in the Ca hicas bracket, but the Ca pulley has a notch in the female part and the ka pump uses a spline.the Ka pulley wont work as it has 2 teeth and the engine side of the belt is 3 teeth

HELP

sLiDewAys · 12-23-2008, 03:23 PM

I am glad to see that you guys are keeping this post alive! still tuning and purchasing the ca18 you guys really give the new generation hope for an alternate engine swap besides sr/rb! good job guys

Shmex · 12-30-2008, 08:30 PM

Wow. Thanx for the very useful info. Esp. Cuz I didn't notice that the inlets for the ka and ca rads are the same. Damn brand new mishi going on with brand new fans. Sweet don't have to sell em.

What's the choice of sparkplugs? Any specific recoomendations on one kind? Thanx.

*DALAZ_68* · 12-30-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shmex

Wow. Thanx for the very useful info. Esp. Cuz I didn't notice that the inlets for the ka and ca rads are the same. Damn brand new mishi going on with brand new fans. Sweet don't have to sell em.

What's the choice of sparkplugs? Any specific recoomendations on one kind? Thanx.

Ca18det FAQ

12-18-2007, 10:54 PM	#92
StopSnitchin Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ATL Age: 26 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0)	hey can someone tell me which oil pan I can use? a friend is looking to replace his __________________ Meet me in the trap...

12-19-2007, 10:49 AM	#94
SusanR34 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St Peters Missouri Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (3)	Masf Can you use an SR? Is there any other application that will work? __________________ -Susan Adrenaline Motorsports Inc. 636-477-9363 www.adrenalinexxx.com spnfly007@aol.com

02-27-2008, 12:01 PM	#97
Maxstyle Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach (SoCal) Age: 27 Posts: 714 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Maxstyle	I love my CA. It has this bulky feel that CA's and RB's have with the iron block. It has been quite a test of my patience. I'll be running my HKS 264 cams in a bit and it has changed everything I origanally had in mind. Sometimes you even have to source products in England and Aust. Really evaluate you options. Make a list of all the parts you will need on day for both motors. Then begin searching for where to get them and prices on internet. Do not intend to buy from Manufactures directly. Like Boss Auto Product has awsome products for CA18 but how would you get them from Japan. No one here really distributes. And if someone can get it for you. There will be charges to tack on that cuz they are entitiled to make a bit of profit too. Good luck with your project. hope to see you around here more often. __________________ "Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary.... that's what gets you." "Exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster." Jeremy Clarkson TOP GEAR, BBC. http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h86/maxstyle/Sig.jpg

02-27-2008, 05:59 PM	#99
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,632 Trader Rating: (74)	My CA rocks only things i will tell u is...even if ur doing a stock CA swap... FMIC>SMIC secondly...upgrade the turbo...i still rock my puny T25 (whihc in fact is smaller than the T25 on the SR's and am going to upgrade to a T28 from a Spec R s15 soon hopefully... but i should say this isnt the thread fo rthis deiscussion...sorry to be the jerk, even though i did add my .02 lol __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

04-11-2008, 06:29 PM	#100
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,632 Trader Rating: (74)	any one verify any of the water pumps for this car...i need to know ASAP...thank you __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

01-10-2008, 04:26 AM	#95
180tricksx Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC Age: 19 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	hey thanx for posting a list of parts for CA. u guys rock!!!

02-27-2008, 10:35 AM	#96
CA-mazing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 'Boro, TN Age: 21 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0)	well guys I just want to get as many opinions as I can....I'm not exactly new to the scene but this will be my first project 240 I will be doing. I want to go with the CA just cuz to me it seems it is not as widely modified/used period for any 240/silvia project. So in a way I want to get it for it's rareness of being seen and the fact it has a cast iron block. The motor would cost me $1500, very reasonable I think: harness, transmission, ecu, maf, ignitor. But they also offer the RB20 at $1500 also, same deal: harness, transmission, ecu, maf, ignitor. Eventually I plan for a 450-500HP engine either way I go. Which do guys feel I should with? (I know there is some biasis involved, but just want ya'lls opinions)

02-27-2008, 02:07 PM	#98
CA-mazing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 'Boro, TN Age: 21 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0)	well see the thing is, I would love to put it together myself, but I neither have the time nor another vehicle drive while i'm building the engine up. So I've talked with JGYCustoms.com, and they're the guys I'm going through to build the CA. I would build the RB up also, but I feel the parts would more expensive. But a couple parts would more expensive for the CA b/c they told me they would be shipping parts in from Aus. and the pistons and cams would basically be a custom job b/c of the rareness of this engine being modified. And you said that it has tested your patience? Do you mean just like lil things that go wrong or just the way the engine is setup? Cuz another reason why I wanted the CA is b/c it fits so perfect in the S13 and you have sooo much room to work with.(from what i've seen in pics.).

04-11-2008, 07:11 PM	#101
stealthj Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: norcal, san jose, sacramento Posts: 413 Trader Rating: (0)	if i remember correctly, the ca18de water pump (pulsar-nx) should be a perfect fit for the jdm ca18det, any confirmation on this? i havnt had a ca18 for about 4 yrs now i want another 240sx! 300ZX for sale!!!!!!!! __________________ -Kevin from 2003 to '08 and 6 s13's and 1 z32 later, comes my first COUPE!

04-19-2008, 06:46 PM	#103
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,632 Trader Rating: (74)	my Water pump and Timing belt walk thru http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=187560 __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

05-05-2008, 11:26 PM	#104
Canadian_S13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Regina, Sask, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0)	ok, I am having a big problem with my CA18DET. I have a exhaust leak coming from one of the gaskets from my turbo, forgot which one right now, not a huge deal....so I thought. I wasn't going to fix it because I have a new manifold and also a turbo on the way, I can deal with the loud exhaust noise. So everything is put back together and now after driving it for a couple of minutes it will studder, shake, jolt like nobody's business. I'll be cruising in 3rd or 4th it doesn't matter which gear and after a couple of km, stop turn around, it then sounds as if the engine is turned off, then loud exhaust leak noise with the jolt forward, shutter and shake, engine lights comes on sometimes but shuts off. One I get to higher RPM(over 3700) it doesn't do it that much. After we turn the car off think about, try something, it runs fine for a couple of km then it starts to act up. All we did was tighten the down pipe bolts because they were loose. So we losened them a bit, just undoing what we fixed and...well by no surprise nothing changed. Please help me out here!!!!

05-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#105
superJoy Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0)	Just replaced my power steering pump so I thought I'd add some info here. Do NOT get an 85 200SX Turbo (CA18ET) pump. The DET pulley will not fit. Do NOT get an 88 Pulsar NX SE (CA18DE) pump. It's mounted on the other side of the engine due to being in a FWD platform, and will be upside down on a DET. Get a 91 240SX (KA24DE) pump. It fits the CA bracket AND tensioner AND pulley. The KA tensioner looks like it could work too, I just didn't bother since the CA one fit. I swapped the low pressure hose fitting over from my CA pump, but the KA one is usable if you just reroute the hose. Also, I used the KA banjo fitting thingie so it would be all OEM and stuff. You can see it in the second pic. It did require hacking off part of the CA bracket (you can see my crappy job with a hacksaw in pics lol), or you can use KA bracket or you can just use the stock CA set-up or whatever. It doesn't really matter. THE KA24DE PUMP WORKS ~~~pics~~~ Notes: Replace copper crush washers if you don't want leaks at the high pressure joints. KA fitting-to-pump banjo bolt requires M18 copper crush, easy size to get at parts stores because they're used as oil drain plug washers. The banjo bolt connecting the high pressure line to fitting requires M16, which I couldn't find locally. BUT Harbor Freight sells a copper wash assortment that has an imperial size that interchanges. Like 6.99$ for a whole set. Go for it. Also, be sure to use Dexron ATF in the power steering system. This is what Nissan specifies in the FSM. My stock belt fit with CA pulley, tensioner, and KA pump. Don't know if stock belt will fit with KA tensioner, didn't try it. But yeah. If your power steering pump goes out on your CA18DET, get a KA24DE one.

06-05-2008, 10:50 PM	#106
Canadian_S13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Regina, Sask, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 16 Trader Rating: (0)	I need to purchase exhaust manifold bolts/studs since I have to yank my manifold off. Is there any cross-over parts that I can use instead of trying to order the factory ones through Nissan which will have to come from Japan.... I need these ASAP!

06-30-2008, 12:21 AM	#107
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,632 Trader Rating: (74)	u could try autozone or somehting..CA18DE from a 88 pulsar should be the ame shit __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

07-05-2008, 09:02 PM	#108
da_grey_s13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Orleans Age: 24 Posts: 211 Trader Rating: (1)	do you have to use an aftermarket turbo elbow or a stock SR elbow when using an SR t28?? i tried to use my stock CA elbow but it is hitting the side of the bell housing for what its worth, i have the xs power ex manifold __________________ http://www.sloganizer.net/en/style7,bullshit.png

08-13-2008, 11:42 PM	#111
Slammed180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 888 Trader Rating: (0)	I got it for a steal. ummmm cough$3000cdncough __________________ Blow me, bitches.

09-28-2008, 03:20 AM	#114
2wo4orty Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	is there a different ignitor chip i can use besides the ca18det one

12-01-2008, 10:47 PM	#115
BlueKpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wa Age: 19 Posts: 155 Trader Rating: (0)	anybody know where to find and OEM CA18det harness? new or used? thanks

12-05-2008, 12:13 AM	#116
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,632 Trader Rating: (74)	still searching for an adapter plate for the oil temp and press gauge __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

12-12-2008, 10:53 PM	#117
chadca18s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary, ab Age: 22 Posts: 67 Trader Rating: (1)	has anyone had to go thru the hicas pwr steerin pump in a non hicas s13? ive got the ka24de pump, im pretty sure i can get it to fit in the Ca hicas bracket, but the Ca pulley has a notch in the female part and the ka pump uses a spline.the Ka pulley wont work as it has 2 teeth and the engine side of the belt is 3 teeth HELP

12-23-2008, 03:23 PM	#118
sLiDewAys Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salinas, CA 831 Age: 24 Posts: 1,343 Trader Rating: (0)	I am glad to see that you guys are keeping this post alive! still tuning and purchasing the ca18 you guys really give the new generation hope for an alternate engine swap besides sr/rb! good job guys __________________ http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/551...yscolabcc5.png

12-30-2008, 08:30 PM	#119
Shmex Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Los Angeles/ McAllen, Tx Age: 23 Posts: 1,749 Trader Rating: (4)	Wow. Thanx for the very useful info. Esp. Cuz I didn't notice that the inlets for the ka and ca rads are the same. Damn brand new mishi going on with brand new fans. Sweet don't have to sell em. What's the choice of sparkplugs? Any specific recoomendations on one kind? Thanx. __________________

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