Iv started a converstion for my 120y i wanted a cheap power up grade without turbo charging the a12 so i decided on a CA20E (multi point fuel injection) it was cheaper and i think will be more reliable than turbo charging the a12.

Any thoughts and coments would be greatly aprreciated

2 words best describe the ca20e those words are boat anchor

i agree. A L20B would be a better engine!

those pintara motors are ####!

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I run a suck through SU set up on an A14, good for 90 rwkw and an everyday driver. Plenty reliable if you respect it. And, much lighter than either an L series or CA20!

Not worth running the ca20. A lot better engine choices and setups are out there. I once read a post from a member of this club. The best place for a ca20 is in the back of ute on the way to the dump.

Ca20's arn't that awfull but they do have flaws... The factory injections leave alot to be desired as do the heads cracking and warping... other than that, not a bad idea.

Nothing is going to be "cheap". It's probably cheaper to buy a whole new car with the conversion already done than to go through the whole engine conversion process yourself. I think there is a coupe for sale at the moment with a ca on this site. Very well priced too.
Either way best of luck

A guy locally has a CA20, with a CA18det head on it. It is a leathal weapon!

L series could be a better option

i believe you can use a 180b crossmember in the 120y to give you the L series mounts.

(i may be wrong though)

Are they really that bad? is there anything positive about them because i already have the motor in it has got after market computer and injectors which are still waiting to be tuned.
Is there much involded changing the heads from a ca18? The conversion has been cheap iv only spent 80 dollars so far. I have got a bit left but hopefully it wont be to bad. As its my first car im not really after the power just something with a bit of stick not a xr8 killer thow it would be nice