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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 5:31 pm
by fj20spl311
That I don't know.....post on a 200sx and 240sx forums...
It does look to unscrew, because of the two notches.....
I would try a thick plate....as close to the thickness of the notch as possible with a tang that goes inside the oil hole and see if it turns.
don't put too much pressure.

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 5:34 pm
by fj20spl311
The right side motor mount looks good.

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:39 pm
by peter
I found out that this part can be replaced, it's from a RB30 and fits the ca 18det, so I got one problem lesser.
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For the transmission mount I found an replacement, it's from GM and this one is from polyurethane.
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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:15 pm
by peter
It goes slowly and I have changed the motor mounts a few times to get everything in the right place.
Today I made the transmission mount and noticed that the engine must be angled more to get the tranny straight.
The tranny mount sits about 1" to the front, so the tranny is 1" more backwards :roll:
I changed the oilfilter stud and now I can use a normal oilfilter, and have space for the oil-pressure sensor too.
Phill, you were right, with a thick plate I could remove him. :smt023
I am busy with a log manifold and I still don't know if the turbo will fit under and between the steering shaft, The welding of the manofold must be done by someone else, I don't have the equipment for that.
When I take the engine out I weld all the motor mounts completely.
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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 12:13 am
by Gregs672000
Hmm, proving to not be a drop in swap! Ive seen a good NA CA18 DE done by Guy Selle... Didn't Skyman buy that car? Maybe some of this stuff has already been sorted out?

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 12:45 am
by Mattk
Nice work!
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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 7:31 am
by msampsel
Very nice indeed! I will miss your current avatar once you update it with the new motor :smt022

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:54 pm
by fj20spl311
Gregs672000 wrote:Hmm, proving to not be a drop in swap!
That depends on what you mean by "Drop In"......Looks to be pretty much a drop in......i.e. frame notching held to a minimum.
Great work Peter!

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:16 am
by Markate
Thanks Peter! This will help with my build.

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:56 am
by peter
I am busy with the turbo to turn the middle piece downwards, but it doesn't work, I screw the 4 bolts open on top of the halve moons but can't turn it.
Does someone know how to do this? it's necessary, or the oil outlet is on top of the turbo.
Problem solved, I clocked the turbo.

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2015 12:21 pm
by peter
Today I made a custom heat-shield for the log manifold, and I made the drive shaft on the right length.
For the drive shaft it was really easy, I only have to take the yoke housing away for 80% and now he fit like a glove. :wink:
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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:00 pm
by peter
Today I got my welding material back, and it fits great.
The Co sensor comes under the breakmaster cilinder and the exhaust fits great by the elbow.
This week I take the engine out and make him complete with the good tranny and the renewed flywheel and all the gaskets will be renewed.
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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 4:11 am
by peter
The turbo side is completely ready, I got my harnass back and its complely shortend and much thinner then before. I am busy now to fit it and connect all loose ends.
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also the resistor and power transistor found a place in the engineroom.
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Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 8:49 am
by msampsel
Very nice indeed Peter! Will we see an avatar update in the future?

Re: CA18DET swap in the Netherlands

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:09 am
by S Allen
Yes, looking good and getting closer to a solid driver. Nice work.

Steve