Hey Andrew,
As far as bolting up a CA18DET into an Stanza, are there any
issues with modifying mounts to suit? Will the 5 Spd gearbox's gearstick sit
too far back? (perfect for the back seat driver!!)
Regards,
George
P.S: 20psi!!!!! Whoa!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Denniss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: CA18DET in a STANZA????????
> Hey George the CA18 is a mighty engine :) Steve Newing has-had a normally
> aspirated one ex speedway that has around 220hp out of a 1800cc engine is
> unreal. He is also a guru when it comes to datto-nissan stuff he has done
some
> work for me at a very reasonable price and extremely good quality.
> I have seen 520hp out of a CA18det in a 180sx in Japan very modified
running
> 28psi it run 10.4 down the quarter in a heavy car. My engine can safely
run
> upto 20psi with 15psi it has around 320-330hp 400hp Would be its limit
without
> spending lots on custom rods ect. The forged pistons will handle it the
crank
> will aswell.being steel with a huge steel girdle to hold it together. It
is easy
> to get around 200-220hp out of a stock as a rock CA18det just fit a good
size
> exhaust and filter and bump the boost upto 12psi.
> The series 3 bluebird box will bolt upto Ca18 no problems this was one of
the
> gearbox option's I had on my conversion but decided for the stumpy skyline
box I
> have now broken two of these.
> If you want any other info give me a yell
> Cheers Andrew
>
> George Zouglakis wrote:
>
> > Ladies and Gentlemen,
> > I am about to undertake an engine conversion to the
> > unknown (as far as I'm concerned!) and well frankly need your help. I've
> > currently got a Stanza SSS L16 EFI which goes Ok but is getting pretty
tired
> > now and anyway to cut a very long story short, I would like to drop in a
> > CA-ish engine in it but not sure of the feasibility. Has anyone on the
list
> > gone through with this type of operation? Are there any issues with
respect
> > to mounting the engine? I've been told that an S3 Bluebird manual box
bolts
> > straight onto the CA18...is this true? Should I even go for the CA18DET,
and
> > what would I expect to pay? Am I just plain crazy? (I know the answer to
> > this one already!!)
> > I deal with Steve Newing in Melbourne and he's pushing the CA18 series
> > engine but I was wondering if any of you listers could please give me
some
> > direction. Any advice would be helpfull...except the part about being
> > crazy...because I already know that!!!
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > George
> >
>
>
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