having trouble wit the ca18det it was farked from when i got it and im into thinking ill have a greater chance at getting a better quality motor by getting a ca18de, anyone know whether they mount the same etc etc (s13) the only difference is the turbo correct? are the pistons etc different and if i wanted to later could i put a turbo on easily??? (this will be way down the track coz im at uni id rather reliability for now... thanks guys!! hope ur ok bent axel bob good luck to all canberrans

chris!! HELPPPPPPPPPPP lol

I wouldn't turbo a CA18DE if you want reliability. The internals will be weaker and compression too high.

Whats wrong with your CA18DET? Maybe you'd just be better off spending your $$ on a rebuild.

crikey! how much would that cost!

Sorry, can't help you with that one you'll have to ask the workshops.

Why don't you get a second hand CA18DE now, and then rebuild your DET when you can afford it?

Where'd you get your first motor from?

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

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...

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

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 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?