who in perth has done the ca18det into ute or coupe etc. just wondering how many are around cause i am going to be starting my conversion shortly i wanna see the little things that might make it an easier install if i can prefab a few things...

cheers

Have a CA18DET in a 1200 coupe, which you are welcome to come and look at. Registered last week and fully engineered.

If I done it again would use Maddat crossmember. I made my own but ran into issues as a result. My engine sits further forward than Mad Crossmember engine placement. Meant had issues with clutch slave/steering arm clearance. Limited room for radiator and because my engine sits lower I needed to make custom sump

mine was ca18det so i can show you crossmember gearbox member brake booster ect ect

i will take you guys up on the offer. i am looking forward to doing this conversion

when u starting the convershion ?

how much power difference is there between a CA18DET and a SR20DET and which is easyer to fit in my ute

Datokid, did you not ask this before?

The CA is by far the easiest and unless you want to challenge the WA Transport Dept a SR20DET Can not be registered in WA.

A CA Turbo will be much more powerfull than a non turbo sr20.

There are heaps of specs on the net for the various sr20 engines and the ca engines. Plus alot of info in the wiki.

i need to do a crossmember too
if we can borrow jordys maybe we can do 2 at the same time

you are welcome to come and have a look at ca18detmans coupe and have a look at his crossmember (sounds bad)

i will be starting the convo asap. i am just gunno so some wiring on the engine and get it so i can just bolt the sucker in and fire it up.... in theory lol.

when can i come have a looksie? maybe get dazza to come have a look at the same time to get a few specs...