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AnGeL_180sx
25-04-2005, 04:21 PM
hey everyone

yes i tried looking for info on how to do a sr20det from a ca18det
i just need qiuck info of wot i need..

will the sr20det fit straight onto the ca18 gearbox?
wot do i need for a sr20det conversion?

well straight off my head. the sr20det with the dump pipe, ecu, wiring loom, radiator. that wot i think u mainly need for the swap but im a noob at this since im a girl..:P any more things needed for the swap?
well any help with be good thanks
Rossco
25-04-2005, 05:05 PM
get ur self a front cut from a jap wrecker, and the rest will be smooth sailing, only minor modification needed to mounts and g'box. Use a reputable garage to perform the transplant (ie, someone whose done it several times). Good Luck :wave:
Lord_Muck
02-05-2005, 09:30 PM
N i'll take that used ca18det away to the wreckers for u.
singh
02-05-2005, 09:51 PM
I'm planning a SR20DET conversion myself to my CA.

basically a front cut would be nice, but realistically, u just need motor, ecu, wiring loom, and bellhousing from the SR.

The gearboxs are almost identical, so you only have to change the bellhousing to the SR.
Lumpy
03-05-2005, 07:53 PM
It's a cheaper and probably better proposition to put an RB20 in it. At least when you break one of them, they are cheap and available.
brotherjohn
03-05-2005, 08:12 PM
why would you want to do away with the CA in the first place??? hehe. CA's are the way to go!!
fatz
05-05-2005, 09:00 AM
the wiring loom is slightly diffrent so make sure you splice the conectors at the passengers headlight corectly
magic1
05-05-2005, 10:00 AM
CA's are a far better motor. infact very simiar to the RB's
Joe
06-05-2005, 10:56 AM
With a CA, in reverse gear you dont hear a beeep...beeep...beeep like you do when your reversing in your SR equipped vehicle.
LNYMRKO
07-05-2005, 09:10 AM
With a CA, in reverse gear you dont hear a beeep...beeep...beeep like you do when your reversing in your SR equipped vehicle.:lol:
deadCA18DET
07-05-2005, 02:16 PM
mine beeps in reverse
Panda_ET
07-05-2005, 10:53 PM
I'm planning a SR20DET conversion myself to my CA.

basically a front cut would be nice, but realistically, u just need motor, ecu, wiring loom, and bellhousing from the SR.

The gearboxs are almost identical, so you only have to change the bellhousing to the SR.
radiator hoses dont lineup either so u need the SR20 radiator
brotherjohn
08-05-2005, 11:53 AM
mines beeps as well. ;) hahaha
Pete
08-05-2005, 05:24 PM
Go the Rb, love the sound of it, very easy choice to make when my ca let go
i pity anyone who has ever tried to pull rb box out of an s13 tho. Its not fun
bank
11-05-2005, 07:48 PM
CA's are a far better motor. infact very simiar to the RB's
come on better than the sr.........please

why did the go FROM ca18 TO sr20
brotherjohn
11-05-2005, 08:52 PM
maybe coz they were too expensive to produce.
180 sx
11-05-2005, 09:48 PM
ca's are shit...SR's are way better :) ca are ok but shit compared to sr's.
Lumpy
11-05-2005, 11:04 PM
Guys, this is a tired issue.

Give me some PROOF that one is better than the other!

The CA shits on the SR. The only thing it's lacking is sheer capacity. It doesnt break rocker arms either!

There are some serious CA's out there. It's a shame that they were killed off before the aftermarket scene as we know it took off.
Remix
12-05-2005, 08:59 AM
mine beeps in reverse

Yours was an SR 180sx with a CA upgrade ;)
mek
12-05-2005, 11:35 AM
ca's are shit...SR's are way better :) ca are ok but shit compared to sr's.




Care to post some valid reasons that support your statement?
Joe
12-05-2005, 01:02 PM
Ahhh its times like these I'm glad I didnt buy an S15 ;)
JME
12-05-2005, 02:34 PM
My S13 Silvia K's CA18DET used to beep in reverse as well. Was even better when i'd rev the crap out of it in neutral, pop it into 1st and light up the bags (auto's suck).

Jme
Joe
12-05-2005, 05:22 PM
Jme, I think ya missed the joke ;)
JME
13-05-2005, 07:50 AM
Im gettin old :(
Joe
13-05-2005, 08:13 AM
Nah you drive a Subaru...you really dont need to be "in" with all the Nissan jokes.

The only reason I am is cos all my mates drive Nissan bunkys :D
Volatile Rob
19-05-2005, 06:35 PM
Howdy...

dont mean to hijack the thread, but i have a RB20DE sitting on the floor of my shed if u wanna do a real conversion... $500 with computer and turbo manifold, standard exhaust manifold and bellhousing to suit sr 5 spd... ran out of money to convert mine

Bung in a set of low comp. forgies and a decent aftermarket computer and u got yourself a winner :)

Rob