hi.

Just wondering what i'm in for if i decide to put a CA18DET into a 1200 coupe/sedan. The 1200's come across quite cheap and seem to have good power-to-weight ratio when fitted with a 100hp+ engine.

I'm and rotary engine freak, but I've seen and heard of people being able to put all sorts of nissan/datsun engines into 1200's with ease. so basically this is what i want to know...

What engines bolt "exactly" onto the 1200's engine mounts. (is that a dumb question?)

What good engine (90hp+ stock) + gearbox combination swaps are best for good power, and r easiest to do

I wouldn't mind having a little runner 'bout with decent power, and i'm not afraid to spend 3500+ on a conversion. though i wouldn't wanna go over 5k, thats my limit.

Thank you for all your help guys.

also need to know;
what parts can be interchanged with the 1200 eg: what other model datsun/nissans.

thanks

Hi, and welcome aboard.

basically all the A series engines bolt up to the engine mounts, I am sure as my A14 and A15 no mods required. You can get CA18 crossmembers for the 1200's I knew a guy who had everything for $400, basially crossmember and mounts etc.
Then about $1500 for the engine and gearbox itself, then you gotta look at intercooler and plumbing, hooking up the computer, engineer's certificate.

I am quite sure that you could do it for the $3500 mark, providing you already own a 1200. All these prices are estimations, someone with a CA18DET would be able to tell you more. But if you search for CA18DET you'll find all the previous discussions about installing one.

Hope I have provided accurate information and of been a help

Cheers
Damo

The only engines that bolt *exactly* up are the A12 and possibly the smaller A10.

For more info, take a look at the Tech Section article What's the best engine to put into a 1200?.