What should I do with my B12?

PatScottAKA99XE · May 1st, 2002, 04:50 PM

Sup,

Well Ive got an 87 XE, lil rust and well used. My question is, What should I do with it? Ive had it for 3 or 4 months and havent even driven it on the road yet(legally anyways). Give me some inspration.

RiceBox · May 1st, 2002, 09:28 PM

Your sig says that you use it for rallying. So why not turn it into a dedicated rally/autocross car. These cars handle really well but they have very little power. That's why autoX is perfect, power is not important, I spin my inside tire in 2nd gear around tight corners. They are also great daily drivers/winter beaters. Whatever you do, don't sell it, B12 enthusiasts are few and far between, we want to keep these cars around as long as possible.

PatScottAKA99XE · May 1st, 2002, 09:33 PM

RiceBox, I've made a promise to myself...Never sell any Sentra I ever own. I cant wait to beat that thing this summer.lol

RiceBox · May 1st, 2002, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by PatScottAKA99XE
RiceBox, I've made a promise to myself...Never sell any Sentra I ever own. I cant wait to beat that thing this summer.lol

So why did you ask what you should do with it??? What are the choices??

PatScottAKA99XE · May 1st, 2002, 09:44 PM

RiceBox,

Choices - Stock rally beater,Stock winter beater, "Restore"/DET swap, Lawn ornament,Boat anchor(j/k)

Nismodriver · May 1st, 2002, 10:25 PM

You guys are overlooking a very easy swap. The CA18DET. It was produced in Japan as a FWD engine. All of the necessary parts for the swap can be obtained from the pulsar SE which was produced in the states with a CA18DE. I have seen many at the junk yards. The CA engines are not very popular and can be obtained with tranny, turbo, ECU, and all for around $1200 last time I checked. The wiring harness is interchangable between the N/A and turbo versions. You could prolly just get the engine for much cheaper and use the CA20 tranny from the old Stanza for longer gears and I beleive it is stronger. All of the other parts could be sourced from the Pulsar and I beleive you could have a 200 hp engine swap for under $1500 if you do the labor yourself and use cheap parts like a Starion intercooler. I have never given it any serious thought, so my numbers may be off a bit, but it is an option. JWT does do ECU programs or it, also easy upgrades would be 370cc injectors and a GTiR or S15 T-28 turbo. There is also the E15t, which Charles can tell you all about. Honestly though, I think he will tell you its not worth the trouble (Since he now has that badass turbo SR20). Let us not forget the GA16DE. Though its not a powerhouse, it will handle a 50 shot of NOS with no problem and can be good for around 150 hp. Alot of guys sell them cheap after doing SR swaps. Just some options. Have fun!
John

hybrid DET · May 2nd, 2002, 02:37 AM

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I've made a promise to myself...Never sell any Sentra I ever own.

My Brothas. . . . Can I get an "AMEN!"???

I seriously considered the CA18det and almost went with it. I know alot of the pulsar guys are running it with good results. Does anyone know which site those old school pulsar guys hang out?

The e-15t motor is a good swap, but just not enough to keep up with the big boys today. I think the e-15t is better off in a B11 sentra. I kept the E-16t I built to one day make a b11 sleeper/beater for daily driving. I think it would kick ass with a t-28 bolted on.

RiceBox · May 2nd, 2002, 08:48 AM

How much power does the CA18DE put out??? And with the turbo???

PatScottAKA99XE · May 2nd, 2002, 05:13 PM

Hmm
Simple bolt in turbo motor, I think the light bulb just turned on!

Dropped89 · May 2nd, 2002, 07:54 PM

there great cars, do somthing youll love with it.

www.jjvphotography.com/Sentra = old pics new ones with the skyline front end and rebuild of the body soon to come.

sentrastud · May 2nd, 2002, 08:30 PM

Come one guys, where the love for the GA16i....

Were these CA18DE's ever sold in Canada?

-Nick

RiceBox · May 2nd, 2002, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by sentrastud
Come one guys, where the love for the GA16i....

Were these CA18DE's ever sold in Canada?

-Nick

They were in the Pulsar

Dropped89: Your car is beautiful!!! I'm diggin' the wheels

sentrastud · May 2nd, 2002, 11:59 PM

Ok, i see.
Dropped89->Thats a nice ride!

-Nick

Dropped89 · May 4th, 2002, 08:21 PM

thnks guys,

so what are your plans or ideas for your cars then?

sentrastud · May 5th, 2002, 10:49 PM

Im gonna put a small bumper kit on, rims, lowering kit, BMW headlight conversion, some bolt ons for the engine and then Rally/Auto X!!!
I dont think my GA16i leaving my engine bay n e time soon...

-Nick