should i put a ca18det engine into my 1200 coupe and have to wait to years to be able to drive (because just got green ps not alowd to drive engeneerd cars) or put a worked datson 1200 moter in there and be able to drive
your thoughts

just an a14 or a15 with some sidedrafties and you'll be set

will i need an engineers certificate ?

only for an a15 i think but sometimes you can get away with it...but an a14 you dont, as far as most of them need to know is that you have just had an engine change just dont tell em that you have increased the capacity

awsome thanks mate 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.

dont have the original engine might get one off ebay i saw one for about 40 a few weeks back it sounds like a good idea have a ca18det that came with car not put in but it needs a rebuild i have been quoted 5 grand to fix it up :(

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..

bit of both i wouldnt fix up the original engine but will probly just end up buying ca18 of net only 300 stock keep the other for parts probly keep it that way i want preformance but not 5000 worth lol im a bit of a novice when it comes to this stuff i have never done up a car before i live in maitland near newcatle nsw i brought this ccar off ebay as prodject verry happy problily go ripped off lol but still happy with car dosent look good but iit cost 600 dollers this is what the add said
i am seeling my datsun 1200 coupe it has all bodyparts all trims and windows. everything you need to make it a complete car.

it also comes with

* ca18det motor which needs rebuilding and gearbox wirring lume and computor.

* stubnose 5speed gearbox.

*aluminuim droptank

*brandnew black carpet

*200b struts with kyb gas inserts and 250lps lowerd springs with 4spot vented dics

*bullet chrome side mirror brandnew

*hydrailic clutch conversion kit

*stainless steering box brace

*brake booster master cylinder & alloy spacer

* 1200 to ca18det accelerater cable

*solex door locks brandnew

* blackface monster taco

*also has had all mager rust cut out it only has surface rust have the reciept for the work

thats what add said

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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.