Thanks Andrew, but I think I'm going to get the Z-18et. It just seems like
less hassles putting it into a 1600 and if parts are cheap and readily
available-well that sold me. As I said, I'm taking my time with this engine
and doing it right, so I guess there will be a heap of questions when work
on it commences in about 4-6 weeks. First I have to find
one.......................
Daniel Kroehn
----- Original Message -----
From: andrew smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, November 13, 2000 1:44 AM
Subject: Re: Z-18et vs CA-18det conversion
> 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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