most compatable NA engine swap on b12

omnimedia · Mar 19th, 2004, 10:03 AM

this will be my first engine swap if i can afford it
i have a 1990 b12 2 door
im looking for the most compatible engine swap
so i can use the most of my existing parts
im a newbie to the engine swap cant wait to learn

so anyone got engine suggestions please send em this way
thanx agin peace dave

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Galimba1 · Mar 19th, 2004, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omnimedia

this will be my first engine swap if i can afford it
i have a 1990 b12 2 door
im looking for the most compatible engine swap
so i can use the most of my existing parts
im a newbie to the engine swap cant wait to learn

so anyone got engine suggestions please send em this way
thanx agin peace davehttp

GA16DE. They use the same engine mounts (or mount points) and the GA16DE engine gets about 20hp more than the GA16i. Not sure about the E series though. . .

Galimba1 · Mar 19th, 2004, 10:23 AM

also would need a ECU and wiring harness.

minute rice sentra · Mar 19th, 2004, 05:30 PM

Don't get the E if you want any increase in power, If you don't want to go GA get a CA-16de, 18de, 20e, 18et, or 18det. With these you will also need the harness, mounts, tranny, ECU, and some other stuff.

omnimedia · Mar 20th, 2004, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minute rice sentra

Don't get the E if you want any increase in power, If you don't want to go GA get a CA-16de, 18de, 20e, 18et, or 18det. With these you will also need the harness, mounts, tranny, ECU, and some other stuff.

looking to keep my 5 speed transmition i have now
can i do that and still go with any of the CA engines?
or do i have to stick with GA for that?
thanx peeps

Myetball · Mar 20th, 2004, 12:21 PM

Have to stick with the GA. Nice thing is, there is a good amount of aftermarket support for the GA16DE. Cams, intake, headers, exhaust. The GA16DE is a 25hp increase in stock form over the GA16i. With the right mods you could easily get an additional 25 hp or more.