datsunfreak Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 It is a CA18DE from a 1990+/- Nissan Silvia. It ain't much, but puts down approx 130hp. I wanted to keep the idea of a compact sedan with a high-revving, low torque engine. I really liked my A14, but I passed it on to a friend with a 1200. I found this little CA18 on my local Craigslist page for a deal and got a complete turn key swap for a low price. The idea of the compact, high revving car really shines through with the CA18DE. 130hp / 115ft/lbs torque and it will happily rev to 8,000 rpm. High compression of something like 10:1 so it's quick to rev. Also, the non turbo CA18 is something kind of special. It's found in the USDM Nissan Pulsar in FWD lay out, however, a RWD non turbo CA is something of a rarity. You can easily find a turbo CA on ebay or your local CL. FYI, the FWD engine is essentially the same, with the exception of the intake manifold. I have put one together using a CA20E flywheel and transmission from an '85 200SX. They were available in the Pulsar, and also some Sentras. If you want really high revving, there was also a CA16DE sold here. Probably no way to get it to pass smog o California. The CA18 does not come with any sort of smog equipment. No egr or anything like that. See above. May be an option? As well as mixing and matching with a JDM engine/trans with some USDM parts? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 This is an odd one.... But I would love to do a B210 or 1200 with an E15T (1.5L turbo) from an earlier Pulsar. It is rumored that the A series transmission will physically bolt to the E15 block, making it easier to go RWD. This engine is rare and is available in North America. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just realized this.... But I think the E15 valve cover has a strong resemblance to the RB20E -- single cam, non turbo RB20. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 This engine is rare and is available in North America. I would bet there are more CA18DETs in this country than E15Ts... :rofl: Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 I would bet there are more CA18DETs in this country than E15Ts... :rofl: You'd be 100% right. 240SX drift fan boys love CA and SR turbo engines... Like I said, the E15T is fucking rare!!! Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 This my motivation to get my hatchback going.. This is what I'm shooting for my ride. 1 Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Beautiful! Simply said.. Great choice of word(s)... Quote Link to comment
Cosmonaut Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I love the marker lights on the Japan "B"'s. afraid of the bondo work. I might try it though. I already have the same front bumper.... Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted March 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have the bumpers already, just need them side marker lights.. Anyone have any.?? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 I have the bumpers already, just need them side marker lights.. Anyone have any.?? Last I looked, they are on ebay fairly cheap? Quote Link to comment
Cosmonaut Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Buy Nissan thru Japan Yahoo Auctions Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Last I looked, they are on ebay fairly cheap? Last I looked, they are on ebay fairly cheap? You don't happen to know the link do you.? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Just an observation for people who are considering a CA18DE swap.... It's fucked. Don't try it. Exhaust manifold hits steering box. Only about 2.5" from front of engine to radiator (depending what rad you use). I'm not losing interest or hope, but I don't under stand how a KA or anything turbo fits in a LHD car. Also, center link smacks the block / bell housing area. It's fucked lol. Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Good info to know.. 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Just an observation for people who are considering a CA18DE swap.... Only about 2.5" from front of engine to radiator (depending what rad you use). Also, center link smacks the block / bell housing area. Odds you have the engine too far forward? Using a 510 crossmember, or just modified your mounts? 510 crossmember would make it much easier... Exhaust manifold hits steering box. I don't under stand how a KA or anything turbo fits in a LHD car. It doesn't. :rofl: NA, need a header for most engines. Turbo, you need a top mount manifold that relocated the turbo up. Easy fix (but not cheap) would be Icehouse's rack and pinion conversion. B) 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I am using a 510 crossmember, flipped. 1 Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Daily dose of "B"s 1 Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Need more pictures.. to quite here.. Here's something that I would love to own someday. 1 Quote Link to comment
gene knight Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 i just purchased a 78 b210 hatchback today from a known member on ratsun/desert datsuns. i am going to see if i can make it look like a early 610/skyline 2 Quote Link to comment
B2Fresh Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Congrats on your new B210 Hatchback.!! Shoots some picture of your new "B" and post them up so we can take a look at it.. 1 Quote Link to comment
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