Turbo 4WD U12

Mar 5th, 2003, 03:35 PM

Just thought i'd put this here for your interest:

I own a '88 U12 SSS ATTESA (4WD) turbo, it uses a CA18DET standard and later models came with a SR20DET. Nissan also made a competition version with a CA18DET-R, close ratio trans, half cage and lower weight. My one has a T3 hybrid turbo and a front mount intercooler.

Hawkon · Dec 9th, 2003, 06:55 PM

That's an AWD?

Never seen a SSS around here... i d*mn want one though, they look very nice!

Kurt · Dec 12th, 2003, 06:41 PM

You gotta pic, Undertaker? Web link or something?

minute rice sentra · Dec 12th, 2003, 08:14 PM

yeah I'd like some pics too, and any info you have about the close ratio tranny and other ca18det-r info!!!

Hawkon · Dec 20th, 2003, 12:50 PM

While we're at it; what are the differences between the CA*ET, CA*DET and CA*DET-r engines?

Ghion · Dec 20th, 2003, 01:18 PM

just curious as to which chassis' does that engine fit? And what would be necessary for each to work. I researching a potential swap for my b14 and looking at route other than the sr20.... any help would be good.

Hawkon · Dec 20th, 2003, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghion

just curious as to which chassis' does that engine fit? And what would be necessary for each to work. I researching a potential swap for my b14 and looking at route other than the sr20.... any help would be good.

I think that fits together with my question

E.g my CA18ET engine can be fitted on my other Bluebird (wich has a CA20E engine). Only trouble would be the grid since this is a turbo...

CA = engine block type
18 = engine volume (1.8 liters)
S = carburator
D = twincam
E = injection/electronic ignition
T = turbo

putting a 200sx s13 engine (CA18DET) in a bluebird/stanza would fit with the gearbox and everything, but the fly wheel wouldnt.. (something about the amount of bolts on the clutch or whatever)

another example is a maxima (nfi what its called in the states), with a VQ20DE engine... you could put one from the 350Z into a Maxima (350Z has a VQ35DE engine)

I think that makes sense

please correct me if I'm wrong.

Kurt · Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:43 AM

I have a dillemma.
If the CA from a 200sx can be put into a Bluebird/Stanza...
If the SR20DET fits easily into the 200sx...
Why can't you drop an SR20DET into a Stanza?
You can't easily. Am I right?

minute rice sentra · Dec 23rd, 2003, 12:33 PM

IIRC the motor mounts are the problem on the SR for any CA,E,or GA powered nissan.

Hawkon · Dec 23rd, 2003, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt

I have a dillemma.
If the CA from a 200sx can be put into a Bluebird/Stanza...
If the SR20DET fits easily into the 200sx...
Why can't you drop an SR20DET into a Stanza?
You can't easily. Am I right?

Heh, it could work

I'll try it out one day when I wreck my CA18ET engine...

Would need to change the clutch, gearbox and everything too I guess...

For what car is the SR20DET engine created for originally?

kml125z · Mar 5th, 2005, 07:14 AM

i own a u12 attesa 2.0 n/a fwd. now i want change my engine to ca18det awd. what model of fwd transmission unit can i use for this project. or can i get advice from u.tq

Gsolo · Mar 6th, 2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kml125z

i own a u12 attesa 2.0 n/a fwd. now i want change my engine to ca18det awd. what model of fwd transmission unit can i use for this project. or can i get advice from u.tq

I don't know what tranny the awd U12 used, but an AWD tranny from an 89 sentra station wagon with awd works on any CA engine for a FWD configuration

or if for some weird reason you want 4wd instead, look at the 4wd stanza wagon.

Yes the problem with sr20 swaps is motor mounts.

Yes a CA from 200sx will go into stanza/bluebird with right tranny and mounts but you have to change the intake and exhaust manifold iirc. But a bluebird from the 80's only came with a CA engine. CA20E, CA18ET, CA18DET

an SR swap to a 200sx is no easier than into a bluebird, you still have to change mounts.

And Hawkon...Nissan already did the 350z swap, but with an Altima!! Altima SE-R, check it out. I got to drive one, pretty damn quick and sporty.

KA24Tech · Mar 7th, 2005, 01:18 AM

I am trying to understand something? you say the you have a CA18 above but then you say in the message it is a 2.0L???

The Bluebird SSS had both a CA18DET and SR20DET in the U12 chassis and both with AWD so whichever way you go you will need the entire drivetrain and suspension as well as the harness and ECU. Both engines had an auto and manual trans for them with most of them equipped with the automatic.

Troy

kml125z · Mar 7th, 2005, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Gsolo

I don't know what tranny the awd U12 used, but an AWD tranny from an 89 sentra station wagon with awd works on any CA engine for a FWD configuration

or if for some weird reason you want 4wd instead, look at the 4wd stanza wagon.

Yes the problem with sr20 swaps is motor mounts.

Yes a CA from 200sx will go into stanza/bluebird with right tranny and mounts but you have to change the intake and exhaust manifold iirc. But a bluebird from the 80's only came with a CA engine. CA20E, CA18ET, CA18DET

an SR swap to a 200sx is no easier than into a bluebird, you still have to change mounts.

And Hawkon...Nissan already did the 350z swap, but with an Altima!! Altima SE-R, check it out. I got to drive one, pretty damn quick and sporty.

can i use ca20e standad transmission unit (fwd) to combine with ca18det engine.i realy dont know the ca family got ca20det.can i get photo for ca20det.tq

Gsolo · Mar 7th, 2005, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA24Tech

I am trying to understand something? you say the you have a CA18 above but then you say in the message it is a 2.0L???

The Bluebird SSS had both a CA18DET and SR20DET in the U12 chassis and both with AWD so whichever way you go you will need the entire drivetrain and suspension as well as the harness and ECU. Both engines had an auto and manual trans for them with most of them equipped with the automatic.

Troy

Actually SR20DET wasn't invented yet.