Hi, Im new in this forum and i have a few questions about the ca18det. I have recently purchased a half cut that includes everything i need and am about to swap it into my 92 s13. First I was wondering what the exact power and torque specs are? Also if anyone has done this swap, what are the areas where you had difficulty? Was it a relatively easy swap?Any info will be a big help. Thanks
I think its more than that!!! Its not that bad IMO... Thats like SOHC KA numbers. And i can beat those. But if you think that you can just install the engine and have mad crazy HP then stop kidding your self... A rebuild works wonders and expect to spend money if you want high numbers. The reason I got the CA is cause its Cheap, Strong(internally), Revs high, parts are easy to come by, CAN produce high #'s and seems to be reliable...
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Last edited by azRPS13 : May 27th, 2004 at 04:08 PM.
Just because its turbo doesnt mean its powerful. A stock CA is weak. Its 800cc smaller than the KA and the turbo on it barely makes up for this difference at stock boost.
Add a s15 turbo, intercooler, exhaust and some tuning though and you have a weapon.
And revs high? what has that got to do with anything? It makes peak power at the same RPM as the SR! After that you are just wasting time.
I dont really see a real abundance of parts for the CA, aftermarket wise. I know JUN or TODA make a 2.0L stroker kit for it, and there's a few Yashio Factory parts for it(Intake manifold,cams,etc.)
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CA parts abound. just remeber that prices are pounds. multiply by 1.8 for US dollars. and it can use a few stock replacement parts from ca18de in the 88/89 pulsar.
I dont really see a real abundance of parts for the CA, aftermarket wise. I know JUN or TODA make a 2.0L stroker kit for it, and there's a few Yashio Factory parts for it(Intake manifold,cams,etc.)
found a TODA Stroker kit for the SR nothign for the CA
the CA18DET is a light and powerful engine...wind up the boost and off you go, plus it will rev to the moon, has a variable intake standard (SR people start crying now)....personal prefrence would lead me to a CA over a SR in a S13, but thats just me....
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