G'day people,
my name is ryan and i am planning a project car to keep me busy for a while... it is either a ca18 into 1600 or if i get enough ingo a ca18det into 1200 ute... here my Q's, BTW i have searched and it didnt return much...

1. How much is a datsun 1200 ute worth suitable for a project?

2. How hard is a ca18det into 1200 ute swap?

3. for those that have dont it what do i need and what has it cost you?

4. any good links?

thanx in advance...
Ryan.

COST - Lots, however it depends on your ability and how much you can do yourself. Also the quality of the install. I am very particular, done most of the work and my engine conversion was about $5000. Which does not include brakes, body etc.

What I have noticed about CA18 swaps is that although a few of us have done it. No one ever does it the same way. So the problems you face will be different to mine.

Thats what makes Datsun's fun.

thanx, can u give me a basic idea of what is needed? me and some mates are going to do the lot, and the body i will fix up after the conversion is done and brakes i have some in mind...

i am thinking getting a s13 front cut, then getting pre-modified x=member and mounts... what els eis needed?

The first issue was the engine mounts and gearbox mounts. If you are going to tackle this talk to an engineer or someone who has done it before you start.

The next thing I fitted was a suitable radiator and thermo fan. Then ran organised the hoses. A quick trip to super cheap with some templates made from wire solved this.

I then woked on the intercooler/intake plumbing and pod filter installation.

Next task was the computer. Been electronically minded I used the original computer. I removed everything that was not required and now I need to get the chip re-programed. Be careful if you do this as the computer has many inputs obtained in weird ways. It does not always come direct from the sensor.

If you have got a welder - get some mandrel bends and pipe. DIY exhaust.

Next on my adjenda is intercooler fitmet, tailshaft, fuel pump installation.

Sorry for such a long post - hope it helps and remember everyone will do this conversion differently.

i will probably have access to a welder and i know someone that does re-maps and is an exellent dyno tuner and has a 1600 with ca18det using a ca20 bottom end...

a mate of mine works at super cheap, and another at repco so i can hopefully get discounts on things i need, one of the guys has access to an engine crane and hoist which will make things easyer

i will probably start with a 2nd hand cooler, then replace in time...

if u have msn can you please add me: driftkid@hotmail.com