Daniel,
Why dont you try to test drive some cars using these motors and see what you
prefer then hunt around for some good prices on motors. I never thought much of
the CA18det's until i drove and worked on a couple. There very quiet,smooth and
they like to rev.But like Errol said they can be pricey for parts.I just fitted
a 13b intercooler( $150), boost bleed set at 14psi, and a 3 inch exhaust to a
ca18 silvia on a mates wifes car and he was so impressed he's selling the ford
and buying a silvia for himself .
Andrew Smith
Daniel Kroehn wrote:
> That's exactly what I thought Errol but I thought I'd ask guys with the
> first hand knowledge. Are they a "bolt in" fitment or is lots of mods
> required. Do they fit L-series boxes? Finally Errol do you reckon you'll
> be getting more in stock 'cause I would be looking at buying the set-up in
> about a month.
>
> Cheers
>
> Daniel Kroehn
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Errol Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 5:39 PM
> Subject: Re: Z-18et vs CA-18det conversion
>
> > Daniel,
> > Personally I like the Z18ET for its simplicity and ready availability of
> > parts at bargain basement prices. CA's are great as well but the parts
> > costs are murder by comparison to an Z engine!
> > Cheers
> > Feral Errol
> > WWW.Datrats.com.au
> >
> > ----------
> > From: Daniel Kroehn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Z-18et vs CA-18det conversion
> > Date: Sunday, November 12, 2000 11:14
> >
> > List,
> >
> > I have recently accumulated enough funds to get out of my gas guzzling
> twin
> > 45mm hotted up L series (I'm going to miss that induction noise and
> exhaust
> > note!). Here's my deliema, do I go for a Z-18 or a CA-18?
> >
> > My reasons for the Z-18. FAR LESS hassles fitting to the existing cross
> > member, no need for new sway bars etc and I reckon a little more suited to
> > the car as far as weight goes. Since the block is basically an L series,
> I
> > would have far less troubles rebuilding it since I have a bit of
> experience
> > with the internals of these engines. CHEAPER! Plus my gearboxes I already
> > have lying around would fit up to it.
> >
> > Reasons for the CA-18. Newer, not an import engine, so parts would be
> > easier to get (I think, correct me if I'm wrong), more power from standard
> > and double overhead cam.
> >
> > Whichever I get wont be going in the car for a while. I plan to tear it
> > down and rebuild it from the ground up. My plans are to get all the rods,
> > cranks and pistons balanced. Rods and crank toughened up ie crank
> polished
> > and nitrided. Either a set of forgies or high quality cast (that might
> > create some contreversy). Block fully prepped and probably O-ringed.
> Plan
> > to also get the flywheel lightened and balanced with a stonger clutch.
> > Don't want to do too much to the head except maybe a valve job with bigger
> > valves and a mild port job. A big cam would be nice since I love hearing
> > my engine scream at over 7400rpm so I would love to keep this in my new
> > engine, but what do people think? Also keeping the STANDARD compression
> > ratio.
> >
> > Outside the engine I want to probably put some bigger injectors in and
> > build a custom exhaust system to the turbo and a 2.75 or 3 inch dump pipe
> > off the turbo. I will probably keep my current 2.25 inch system from the
> > extractors back as its the biggest that the guys at the shop could fit
> > through the rear crossmember. The turbo will stay standard at the moment
> > but will have a solenoid control bleed switch on it. The intercooler will
> > also be upgraded and front mounted but wont be huge, I want one that
> would
> > look pretty stock if the 1600's came out with a turbo intercooled engine.
> >
> > Anyway really sorry about the length but just wanted to give you guys an
> > idea of what my plans are to do. Whichever engine I choose will be built
> > slowly and over a period of about 6-9 months as extra funds become
> > available before the actual transplant occurs.
> >
> > Any feed back would be hugely appreciated.
> >
> > Daniel Kroehn
> >
> >
> >
>
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