DRIVEN Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Probably closest to CA in end result -- without the expense and hard to find parts. I approve. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 CA parts are easy to find. CA16DE/CA18DE was sold in USA and now are current junkyard years (1986-1989 sentra). I have seen several in the local yards. Plus you can still buy the parts new from Nissan. CA18DET wasn't sold here, but there are only a few unique parts which you can buy from any japanese engine importer or ebay or mail order. Here's another swap idea: Audi TT engine in a Datsun 1200 Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well, the Miata is not looking so good. While anything can be done, I don't think I want to hack the tunnel to the extent it would requre to clear the trans. The even bigger concern would be the issue of the steering linkage and crossmember. I can not see setting the trans back far enough to clear the lnkage without having to notch the firewall as this would also set the engine back. The oil pan could be solved with a swap to a FWD front sump pan, but there is also the issue of clearance at the front of the engine without having to cut the core support. Just seems like too much cutting for my taste. It's looking like I should be directing my attention toward the GA since it has been shown that an A series trans can be bolted to it fairly easy, saving the tunnel hacking. The dizzy issue can be a problem if the crank/cam angle sensor is in there, (due to the ECU signal. Maybe Megajolt can do the angle sensor functon?) but the other issues look solveable. Mark Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 this is what they mean by falls view then I had to stop at plaid panties for oil and coolant for my stupid Toyota motor. This.. Ratsun ...member name, .Littlejason Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 No 'yota engines. Have to draw the line somewhere. :lol: What are the thoughts on a E15ET engine? Same HP as a GA16DE and has the oddball factor. Still has the dizzy issue but maybe kinda cool? And I believe it is a bit smaller to boot. Mark Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 E15ET is less low & mid RPM horespower. Only peak is similar. It is lighter, smaller. But the distributor is used by the ECM (unlike regular E15) so you can't replace it with MegaJolt unless you use aftermarket ECU like Megasquirt. Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 But isn't that the case with the GA also? Crank position sensor in the dizzy? Probably still heading down the GA road, but ran across the E15ET and thought it was different. My thoughts on either engine would be to somehow modify the distributor to only work as the crank position sensor and run a megajolt. I don't think either of my choices could justify a stand alone. I have a SDS setup with a crankfire setup in my Roadster that would easily solve the dizzy/crank sensor issue of either engine, but that runs about $1500 new. :blink: Maybe if I can find a good used one. Mark Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm not sure, but I don't think so. It has a separate CAS I think. Megajolt is $200 Megasquirt is $300 and can do spark and fuel Or you could run twin carbs and use Megajolt to activate the variable cam timing. Quote Link to comment
littlejason Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 ...hi Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 ... I can't picture it. I keep seeing 20 valves for some reason. Yota vision. Quote Link to comment
littlejason Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Sorry gg, I just edited my post because I realized it was dumb. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 mitsu powered with dual carbs? :cool: nb 5spd should fit too Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 But isn't that the case with the GA also? Crank position sensor in the dizzy? Probably still heading down the GA road, but ran across the E15ET and thought it was different. But since neither was sold RWD, what transmission are you going to put behind it? Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 mitsu powered with dual carbs? :cool: nb 5spd should fit too I've thought about a MIVEC.............., but not really wanting carbs for this. But since neither was sold RWD, what transmission are you going to put behind it? It has been shown that an A series tranny can easily be made to mate up with either. Mark Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 GA16 was sold in two RWD models, the Nissan Serena with 71C 5-speed and the Nissan R'Nessa with weird transmission. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 that looks terrible Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 that looks terrible The disaster of a hack job on the firewall? Or the stupid black plastic engine cover that adds unnecessary weight and hold heat in? Quote Link to comment
datsunrides Posted September 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Well, I decided to go foward with the Miata swap after thinking the GA over for a while. Basically came down to what I had already invested in the Mazda and the *potential* problems with the GA. See the carnage in my other thread. Mark Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 It has been shown that an A series tranny can easily be made to mate up with either. And it's also been shown the A-series 5spd is difficult to find, and can cost big $$$ when you do. :P But I'm one of those weirdo "why try so hard to re-invent the wheel" kind of people. There are plenty of proven, and (relatively) easy swaps for the 1200. Why go to so much trouble for basically no added gain? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Yes, just follow the crowd. Or be the first to swap a GA16DE in. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Or be the first to swap a GA16DE in. And get beat by someone who swapped an L18 in theirs, and spent half what you did. :lol: Quote Link to comment
kinetisist Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 OK you guys are missing something ... yes I believe that keeping with nissan is great and all but if it works and is less of a challenge to get the engine in ...DO IT ... here one I did not read about that some one clearly for got about ... the 200sx rwd engine and 5 speed combo ... more HP and a 5spd ... ALSO I would like to know what a fJ engine swap is????? what does it come in missed this one and can't read on that bueatiful aluminum cover what brand of engine it is ... thanks david Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 here one I did not read about that some one clearly for got about ... the 200sx rwd engine and 5 speed combo well, the 200SX in the US market came with 6 different engines in it, so you may have to be a little more specific. :cool: Did you mean L20b, Z20E, Z22E, CA18ET, CA20E, or VG30E? I would like to know what a fJ engine swap is????? what does it come in missed this one and can't read on that bueatiful aluminum cover what brand of engine it is ... The FJ20E (and FJ20ET) came from the Nissan Skyline and Nissan Silvia, plus a few other vehicles. None sold in the US. Here's one in a 1200: Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 The GA16DE makes more HP and more torque than the L18. Stock for stock. But i get your drift. It is simpler and cheaper. Quote Link to comment
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