engine swap

djohns6072 · Nov 23rd, 2004, 02:04 PM

i have a 88 pulsar with a e16i with a hole in the block i want to know if the mounting points are in the same place for the 1.8l dohc engine if anyone know reply

Slacky · Nov 23rd, 2004, 02:56 PM

iiii have a e16 i if u want it and arent too far away, just needs a isv valve which u have on your block

Slacky · Nov 23rd, 2004, 02:57 PM

nevermind your in ohio and im in ct

mille-16i · Nov 23rd, 2004, 05:36 PM

It should not be that difficult to bolt in since the 1.6/1.8 DOHC engine was available in the 88 pulsar just get all the mounts with the engine and it should just about bolt right in. You will need the tranny to I would guess not 100% but pretty sure. The fun part is wirring it in, the 87-90 sentra/pulsar's had a single wiring harness unlike the newer ones that had one for the engine and one for the chasis so have fun with that.

Crazy-Mart · Nov 24th, 2004, 01:15 PM

just get the whole wiring harness ... very easy to take off with the dash out ... engine harness should snap into the "in car loom" without a cut. youll need the mid back engine mount and passenger side (pretty sure for this one)...

Mervic · Nov 25th, 2004, 05:50 PM

You would also need the front mount as well and host of other things(too many to mention). Can I recommend the GA16i swap instead? You have a 20HP improvement over your current engine with the added benefit of using your old tranny, axles and able to bolt-on GA16DE header as well for more power(to regain the lost HP from a CA18DE swap). It is also a lot easier to swap/mod the wiring harness since both the E16i and GA16i are TBI, unlike the CA18DE. GA16i are also dime a dozen. CA18DE's are very rare as most guys here knows and parts like ignitors and coilpacks are quite expensive to replace and often breakdown. Anyways, just my 2 cents.

Myetball · Nov 25th, 2004, 11:35 PM

Do a search on "CA18DE swap" and you'll have more than enough reading to keep you busy for quite a while.