I'm not sure - but you might want to check the flywheels too - they are both an 8 bolt flywheel - but maybe there is a difference between FWD, RWD

Yer its been done before. You may need (as has been mentioned) Manifolds etc that suit RWD. Not sure of the HP but carnt see why it would be different.

exa ca can be used but engine mounts and manifolds are slightly different and rwd will need to be sourced

just wondering if you could whack a 5speed silvia box on it and turn it rear wheel drive. are they the same hp figures as silvia and 180sx?

Exa CA's are the same as Silvia ones - on the inside - all the manifolds will be screwy though - as they are east/west FWD config.

I don't know about engine mounts/brackets though.....might be the same.

BUMP. can exa ca18det's be used in 1200utes?

i never thought of converting an EXA ca18det. how hard is that to do. do they have the same power as the siliva or 180? does it cost much to do the conversion? its just getting harder to get hold of a GOOD silvia or 180 ca these days

Yep.. A hot A15 (injected/webers) will cost upwards of $3000. Then add $1000 for a 5 speed, and the number stop adding up...

A stock CA18DE will still keep up with the A15. and almost certainly return better fuel economy.

Mildman's got it right, and sidedraught 'hit it on the head' when he recommends picking up someone else's leftovers

Going CA would mean a bunch more time and difficulty though - if it's his first conversion maybe go stock A15....to help you get the idea that the term "Bolt in" does not exist in real life.

Then at least after a 'simple' conversion the CA wont be as daunting.

Just some conservative thoughts....depends how long you can afford the car off the road.

2 weeks or 2months

i'm going a CA18de in my sedan, $350 for motor, just get a exa fwd and convert it, they are cheap as, can't go past EFI and 5 speed. the coupe has CA18det, sedan will be my daily driver