looks like you have got your work cut out for you!!!!

Setup wise, i would definatly recomend r31 running gear, rear LSD and discs as well as front struts and discs... this is sure to keep the engineers happy and give you some good stopping power.

For the gear box you have a few options.. i went with, again, the r31, 'stumpy' gear box as it means you dont have to modify the gear box tunnel and requires minor work to bolt onto the ca engine.

for things like brake boosters and hydraulic clutch setup i bought all that through www.maddat.com.au, and would highly recomend dealing with them, they also have fitting kits for the ca motor (they have heaps of bits and peices). they can also supply you with the above parts mentioned (running gear ect...), but it depends on your budget, i found it cheaper to source the parts and get them reconditioned privatly.

If you start playing with the engine make sure you dont waste money buying cheap manifolds on ebay and the like, save your cash and spend a bit more for a quality product, its worth it in the long run.

Wheels..... stick to smaller sizes like 15 or 16 inch, once you get bigger you are asking for trouble.

thats a bit rich!!! When you say fix it up you mean rebuild with mods or just fix it standard?

On one hand, i have spent around 4k on my engine so far and about another 2k to go but it will be capable of around 300kw + if needed...

On the other hand, i just bought a ca motor for $200 last week, as a spare!! needs about $500 spent on it and she's good to go as a standard engine..

where abouts are you located??

if you need help sourcing engines or parts i can help you with that..

Hi all, i am looking for an engineer to engineer my 1200 ute. It has had a CA conversion done.

Does anyone know or has dealt with an engineer in NSW that is RTA approved??

Any help is appreciated.

i would wait.

The CA conversion will probably take you 2 years if not more, that is if it ends up like most other builds i have seen!!

you could always drive the car as is and start building your motor in the garage, assemble all parts required then in 2 years start the change over...

if you need any ideas of cost or where to get bits for a CA conversion let me know as i am completing one myself.

2000 cash?!

Hey nate try, Wetheril Park Pannels 02 9756 3011
they are in sydney and have most 1200 panels

Hi all i am after a set of rocker covers for a CA18DET s13...

If you have some and are willing to sell and post to Welby, NSW, please call or txt me on 0417495995.

thanks for the info guys, its making my job alot easier.

i quite like the cobra classic, going to see if i cand find some...

CLYONS8, do you know where i can get some prices for new cobra classics in NSW???

Hi all,

I am in the process of building my 1200 ute.

I am currently looking at the diffferent options for the interior.

I would like to know if anyone has had experiance with bucket seats in a 1200 ute and how they fit or what to look out for...

Currently i am leaning towards the sparco pro200 seats, although i have even considered puting in some seecond hand, good condition, porsche seats, like the ones in the 911's.

Any help would be much appreciated.

if you still have it ill give you 250 for it.