Not much difference. If you decide to revert back to a CA18DE. They still kick ass on an unworked A Series.

Engine Mounts are the same, between DE and DET. I had to make clearance for my turbo..But I had custom mounts, if you have the engine side brackets standard, then the DE engine will fit straight on the DET mounts.
The factory exhaust manifold should clear the steering, You may need to shim up a mount, or grind a flange to get clearance.

The Injectors are High impedance in the DE. The turbo ones are Low impedence and need the resistor pack (mounted on airbox) to suit the computer. If you've already wired up for DET, then you'll need to remove the resistor pack, and bridge some wires. You'll also need to remove the heated O2 sensor wires. Instead only the centre terminal is needed, the signal wire should be shielded all the way to the computer. Best suggestion, get a non-heated O2 senser wire from ANY CA20 wiring loom. Cut it at the computer and remove it completely from the loom. Even the 02 connector is the same as the CA18DE. Shouldn't cost more than $10 at Pick and Payless Blacktown. There's at least 20 cars with it, in the yard.

Everything else is the same.

Keeping the old engine and getting it rebuild is a good idea. I did the DE-> DET transplant in 4 days. And I had to remake one engine mount.

Chris

Mic a basic rebuild rings gaskets and bearings should only cost around $400-$500 depending on whats damaged also depending on who does the work some guys charge heaps.My bottom end beef up cost Close to $2500 and I did all the assembly myself machine work can be expensive. as can nitriding ect ect
Cheers Andrew

definately dont turb ca18de, i was looking at silvias a while back and thinking id buy non-turb and turb it later but everyone said you need to do an engine swap as the non-turb is totally diffrent internal and i think head too

Thats pretty pricy. I only paid $1750.00 for motor, gearbox & computer. But mine worked
Good luck with getting a replacement.

yeh im taking the motor to them and they reckon theyre 99 per cent certain it will be my fault even though itss bollocks they reckon they can tell when the damage has been done recently or not supposedly theres no grey area its "black and white" ...bunch of cock suckers if u ask me....if they dont change it or refund money im picketing for 1 year 4 hrs every saturday, sorta like volunteer work pmsl oh and i paid 2200 for the compter engine etc package...sucks huh?

thats Bull! did you go off at them, you should havent stood for that, how much did you pay for the motor, did you ask for a replacement ??

they should at least give you a replacement?

nah turbos great the compression is low the rings im sure are busted might be the valves too but i doubt it i got it from the place took it back within warranty and they reckon its my fault coz the aftermarket computer was ruinning rich lol after 100 kays....the whole time it was blowin blue smoke too:P

thats sux, you bought a motor of someone when it was busted? how come you anit taking it back to them? what happend?

Thats cool. Its always a risk buying 2nd hand motors.

Is the turbo stuffed as well?? A rebuild should only be around $300 to $500 depending how bad it is.

I also know someone who may have some good 2nd hand T25 or T28 bb turbos if you want me to ask...

import place the rings are gone cant say unless u wanna know in pm dont wanna get the site in trouble the motor can be rebuilt i dunno bout the turbo though