how much is a non turbo ca18 worth these days
reco or second hand.

im thinking of outting one into my datsun 1200 ute , i dont want turbo so would this
be my best option?

its an a15 or a ca18 id say
any suggestions?

Well you've probably seen the import prices for Ichiban, SSS automotive and others. Around the $1000.00 mark or less...
Have you thought of an SR20 non turbo? That's what I'd do. It's legal and a bigger engine with similar clearance problems to the CA18, so why
not put it in?
The A15's are around $400-$600 imported last time I checked, but you'd have to spend $ to get the same performance as a stock SR20 or CA18.
Justin.

yeah , i mainly waht a new transplant just so ive got the power there when i want it.
i dont want to have the fastest 1200 ute around , just one with some balls, this is why i do not want a turbo, i dont want the expense, or the fuel factor. the main reason i bought
my ute was for economy, after previously owning a 6cyl slr lh torana, it was time to save sopme money in fuel.
but now i see the potential of a 1200 ute , and id like to upgrade however, this is not going to be a BIG project i just want to simply upgrade to a faster power plant

so would the ca18 or sr20 be the go, which is the most cost effective , with the best end result, and does one require any more modyfication than the other.

anyone who has maybe already done a similar conversion, or knows the process, your info would be great


thanks again elspethra

I thought the firewall had to be moved to fit the sr20 in.
A mate has a sr20 non turbo in a 200B SSS. It has 145 hp on the ground & moves quite well. I have not measured it, but the std 5 speed only just fits down the tunnel, and it is
way bigger than the 1200 tunnel. A skyline stumpy may be a better option.
If it would fit with only a little more effort than the ca18det, it would be much better for insurance premiums.

Has anyone done the convert?

mely

The firewall doesn't have to move for the SR to fit - it is tight
though.

Yes, I've seen a SR20DE install in a 1200 Ute. It was Blue and I saw it some 4 years ago at the 4 Cylinder
Nationals at Natex Canberra..

I've not seen the guy since, nor do I have a contact. But it's obviously possible.

Chris

will insurance be cheaper for an sr20 , even though its a quicker
motor?

so a ca18de would probably be easier and cheaper then?

The SR is a much better engine. And it would be much easier than fiddling with the plumbing for the ca18det.

Another mate of mine has a ca18de in a 1600, and the SR20de in the 200B pulls much harder. Both R stock. But the SR is a bit more expensive up front. The internals in the SR stock
are stronger than the stock CA ones.

It depends what U want, if you want to bust wheelies for 2 gears, then put some tough internals in the ca18det, crank up the boost and away you go. But if you just want a car with a
spirited ride, then the SR non turbo would be better than the CA non turbo.

The only reason the SR20de would be cheaper on insurance is that it is non turbo, vs the CA18det.

mely