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NSW.south coast.Drifting
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February 2004
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CA18DET+AE86
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Wed, 27 April 2005 14:13
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ok, after completly dis-owning the sprinter for about 1/2 a year, im finally ready to start getting a parts pool ready for the ca18det conversion for my ae86. i know a few people on here can help me out, and these people have been very helpful in the past.
im going to use this thread for help when i need it, so i dont create useless threads, and others can get info for this conversion.
i know im asking a big favour by saying this, and it probably wont happen, but can we please limit this thread to USEFUL replies (i dont want it to end up in another sr20 vs ca18 vs 4agte, why go nissan etc etc etc battle of opionions thread.)
i know most of what i need to get, but not exactly what type/size etc. im trying to make a list up of what i need so when i have some time i can go and source these parts. so im going to start off first with one simple question:
1] what radiator would be suitable for this conversion? (gtmick??)
thanks
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Wed, 27 April 2005 15:15
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silvia or 180sx ca radiator
r32 skyline radiators, which are a common upgrade for silvias/180sx's dont fit as they are too tall
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sydney
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September 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Wed, 27 April 2005 15:26
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I reckon simon would be the best bet for that answer? the reason for this is my car does get a bit hot under the collar on 30 plus days,and my car is more of a fun little street hack! he drifts his car which would put him in the know a little more than myself! best do things spot on in the first place cause its saves frustration and $$ later down the track. anthony kellam also seem to know about this conversion and has prefab mounts. i suggest you get the motor and box sitting in first before anything else is done. ive got more diff woes than anything else. this you will have to address as well cause the old t series aint up to the task ! im sick and tired of replacing centres and axles.
regards mick!
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Wed, 27 April 2005 15:49
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gtmick
how much power u putting out?
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Banned user
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ADELAIDE - The Drift City
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July 2002
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Wed, 27 April 2005 16:36
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i used a Sr20det Radiator, they are twin core and better then the CA one.. also will fit too.
you will need the following
Custom engine mounts
custom gbox mounts
custom Tailshaft
suitable fuel system
motor + box + management system
then its a matter of making it fit.. its really quite easy to wire into the ae86 loom
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Location:
sydney
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September 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Thu, 28 April 2005 05:23
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hasn't been on a dyno yet, but it has a t28,3 inch mandrel system, stock computer atm and injectors. im running 10 psi which im told is the limit with the stock management.
My goal is about 180-200 rwkw which im told is achivable with computer,bigger injectors and 18 psi???????. but i suppose 120-130 maybe a wild guess atm.
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Location:
NSW.south coast.Drifting
Registered:
February 2004
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 Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Thu, 28 April 2005 06:42
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im thinking sr20/ca18 is a good idea, save a bit of $$$ with the ca anyways (halfcut)
im getting the mounts from anthony, but i didn't know that i needed custom gearbox mounts (unless they are supplied by him also).
simon, what fuel system are you running? if i remember you are running a trd lsd right? have you broken any drivetrain parts?
what price am i looking at for the custom tail shaft?
thanks
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I supported Toymods
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Perth, WA
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May 2003
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Thu, 28 April 2005 06:47
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he provides the gbox mount too
vl turbo pump works
tailshaft is 200+
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Location:
ADL
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January 2005
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Thu, 28 April 2005 08:34
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| Simon-AE86 wrote on Thu, 28 April 2005 02:06 |
i used a Sr20det Radiator, they are twin core and better then the CA one.. also will fit too.
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ive tried dummy fitting a ca radiator im my car, i couldnt get it to fit height wise....did you mount it at a bit of a foward angle? thats the only way i could get it to fit, but mine is an auto radiator....any one know if the manual rad is different, wouldnt have tought the overall size would be different just thought it would have the extra trans cooler in it...........anyone?
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Thu, 28 April 2005 22:20
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Good thread dood. I'm in the middle of getting my shit together to do this conv. too, although I'm turboing a de cos I got 1 for free in good nick and I think the high comp/low psi sounds more like my cup of tea.I picked up a det ex manifold,clutch/presure plate and a fly wheel off nissansilvia.com for $40 the lot, so thats proven to be a good source of info and cheap parts.I also intend to use the gearbox out of a gazelle as the dato 1200 boys use this box when fitting ca's and requires little or no tunnel mods(the shortest fs5 box) so it should be good for the sprinter.Its the same basic box behind the L24 in the r30 skyline and has proven to be prety strong, exept the gazelle one has the ca bell housing.Anthony Kellam belives his box mount should work on this box but wasn't 100% sure.I intend to use his mount kit as it sounds like he's realy worked his shit out on this from a handeling point of view and has a good reputation for quality workmanship.I had a tail shaft shortend and ballanced for $88 a couple of years back and I think the dood still advertises that same price in the Melb. trading post so shop around for price.
If I here any thing new or find anything I've said is bollocks I'll get back to you's
Joe
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Location:
Baulko Hillo
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April 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Fri, 29 April 2005 01:09
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| ninja_86 wrote on Thu, 28 April 2005 18:34 |
| Simon-AE86 wrote on Thu, 28 April 2005 02:06 |
i used a Sr20det Radiator, they are twin core and better then the CA one.. also will fit too.
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ive tried dummy fitting a ca radiator im my car, i couldnt get it to fit height wise....did you mount it at a bit of a foward angle? thats the only way i could get it to fit, but mine is an auto radiator....any one know if the manual rad is different, wouldnt have tought the overall size would be different just thought it would have the extra trans cooler in it...........anyone?
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I got mine to fit with custom brackets. It JUST clears the bonnet. It is possible that the auto rad. is slightly larger in the bottom tank.
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Location:
NSW.south coast.Drifting
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Fri, 29 April 2005 06:59
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hammers are a useful tool in making thing fit. 
or custom mounts, either way it's a fairly easy thing to do.
thanks for the help so far ppl
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Location:
ADL
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January 2005
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Sat, 30 April 2005 09:31
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no matter what i could do to the s13 radiator didnt fit the way i liked it, so i said screw it and got something else.....much happier now
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Sat, 30 April 2005 11:26
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So.... what else did you get?
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ADL
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January 2005
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Sat, 30 April 2005 22:59
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st162.....fits like a charm after i made up new bottom mounts, twin core, pretty big and its got twin thermos....
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Location:
NSW.south coast.Drifting
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Sun, 01 May 2005 09:31
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well cuz im getting a half cut, i'll try to fit the ca radiator first, then if i cant do it, i'll look for others that will fit and do the job.
how much are the engine/gearbox mount kits from anthony? has anyone got a contact (email etc) for him?
thanks
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: CA18DET+AE86
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Sun, 01 May 2005 11:01
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0415185815...$300+gst
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