I am just about to start my project and i am in need of some help.

I am going to put a CA18DET engine in my 1200 ute and was wondering what gearbox would be the best. I have been told a CA gear box will fit and the shifter should only sit about 15cm rear of the old shifter point. Or go and get a R30 stumpy with a CA bellhousing.

Is there a prefered gear box for this converstion

Thank you

ive kept the ca box can handle what you give it,, where stumpbox (r30) wont for long,
not much is needed to tranny tunnel for fitment just sum little changes

I have heard that the CA box is a lot stronger. Is there any particular version of CA that i should be using?

Thank you

did you get a box with the ca?,

S13 silvia there just standard boxes.....if your not using silvia gauges cluster then you must use a L series speedo drive to replace the electonic one in the CA box, cables from Maddat.com

Thanks hotrocket you are a champion.

No i did not get a box with the engine i am doing some searching now for one.

I am lookoing at putting autometer gauges so i guess i will just buy some that match the gearbox

give sum of those jap wreckers ago or try nissansilvia.com
scout around ebay or oztion you do see them there sumtimes,
autometer white or silver face?

I am not sure what colour i will go yet. White always looks good at day time but it gets bright at night time unless it is dimmed right down.