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SRskillaDET · 05-29-2002, 02:24 PM

here's the deal, i got quotes from a few people on motors. there is a shop about 2 hours away that has CA's in stock for $2000 these are full clips.  that sounds pretty good to me.  but they want $3000 for an sr clip.  i want the sr because of the large aftermarket and ease of finding replacement parts (compared to the CA).  the prices for SR clips are usually about 2600-3000.  just wondering what you all would do in my situation.  thanks for the help.

*ca18guy* · 05-29-2002, 02:27 PM

$1000 is alot of money, literally enough to sway my very biased decision to the ca.

rotaryknight · 05-29-2002, 02:39 PM

I agree with ca18guy and $1000 is alot of money.  The CA is a good motor but it really depends how far you plan to take your car.  Yes the SR has way more parts in the Japanese aftermarket scene.

But most people will not take their cars to the level that they willl need these parts.  HKS makes certain parts for the SR and not the CA.  Racing Suction, FCON S and some other of the newer products.

If you are just going to put the motor on and not get too serious with performance I'd say go with the CA.  The extra 1k can go to mods.

*transient* · 05-29-2002, 02:54 PM

Definately, go with the CA.

thewholefnshow · 05-29-2002, 03:04 PM

But what is the deal with the CA, what about if you blow a headgasket, need a belt or break a bolt or something retarded? Are they harder than the SR for this kinda stuff, or is there some usdm donor car that you can get parts for them through?

*ca18guy* · 05-29-2002, 03:16 PM

The US nissan pulsar has a ca18de and the US S12 had a ca18et. So i'm sure there is some interchangability there. If you blow a head gasket i'd get a aftermarket one anyway though.

rotaryknight · 05-29-2002, 03:19 PM

HKS Stopper Type Head Gasket

CA18DET 1.2 mm 8.5 comp 2301-RN043
CA18DET 1.6 mm 8.2 comp 2301-RN044

There is usually always an aftermarket solution.

As far as timing belt if Nissan USA does not have a substitute then you order one from Japan in advance...you know you will be changing it sooner or later anyways.

*transient* · 05-29-2002, 03:33 PM

Jun actually makes a limited number of parts for the CA too. That's better aftermarket than the KA.

SRskillaDET · 05-29-2002, 09:51 PM

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this is what i am talking about, i mean what if i need an alternator or a water pump or something like that.  i know the CA has a ton of potential as far as performance goes, and i love the fact that revving to 9000 rpms is a possibility. but its the little things that worry me.  the SR has sites like srparts.com which  caters to replacement of the little things.  where would i get such things for the CA.  Thanks for all the responses your input is greatly appreciated.

05-29-2002, 02:24 PM	#1
SRskillaDET Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here's the deal, i got quotes from a few people on motors. there is a shop about 2 hours away that has CA's in stock for $2000 these are full clips.  that sounds pretty good to me.  but they want $3000 for an sr clip.  i want the sr because of the large aftermarket and ease of finding replacement parts (compared to the CA).  the prices for SR clips are usually about 2600-3000.  just wondering what you all would do in my situation.  thanks for the help. __________________ '91 fastback base model KA is dead at 202,186 miles

05-29-2002, 02:39 PM	#3
rotaryknight Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree with ca18guy and $1000 is alot of money.  The CA is a good motor but it really depends how far you plan to take your car.  Yes the SR has way more parts in the Japanese aftermarket scene. But most people will not take their cars to the level that they willl need these parts.  HKS makes certain parts for the SR and not the CA.  Racing Suction, FCON S and some other of the newer products. If you are just going to put the motor on and not get too serious with performance I'd say go with the CA.  The extra 1k can go to mods. __________________ Daily Driver- 91 240 SX SE...S13 Blacktop HKS FMIC, EVC IV, W/G, Racing Suction, DP, Dual Drager, springs/pillow ball mounts Whiteline sway bars Tokico blues Koyo Radiator, Fluidyne fan J30 VLSD stock exterior. Fun Car- 94 FD3S (TO4S). The White HKS FD in FnF......may she rest in pieces.

05-29-2002, 02:54 PM	#4
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Definately, go with the CA. __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

05-29-2002, 03:19 PM	#7
rotaryknight Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 408 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HKS Stopper Type Head Gasket CA18DET 1.2 mm 8.5 comp 2301-RN043 CA18DET 1.6 mm 8.2 comp 2301-RN044 There is usually always an aftermarket solution. As far as timing belt if Nissan USA does not have a substitute then you order one from Japan in advance...you know you will be changing it sooner or later anyways. __________________ Daily Driver- 91 240 SX SE...S13 Blacktop HKS FMIC, EVC IV, W/G, Racing Suction, DP, Dual Drager, springs/pillow ball mounts Whiteline sway bars Tokico blues Koyo Radiator, Fluidyne fan J30 VLSD stock exterior. Fun Car- 94 FD3S (TO4S). The White HKS FD in FnF......may she rest in pieces.

05-29-2002, 03:33 PM	#8
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jun actually makes a limited number of parts for the CA too. That's better aftermarket than the KA. __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

05-29-2002, 02:27 PM	#2
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$1000 is alot of money, literally enough to sway my very biased decision to the ca.

05-29-2002, 03:04 PM	#5
thewholefnshow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 672 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	But what is the deal with the CA, what about if you blow a headgasket, need a belt or break a bolt or something retarded? Are they harder than the SR for this kinda stuff, or is there some usdm donor car that you can get parts for them through?

05-29-2002, 03:16 PM	#6
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 42 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The US nissan pulsar has a ca18de and the US S12 had a ca18et. So i'm sure there is some interchangability there. If you blow a head gasket i'd get a aftermarket one anyway though.

05-29-2002, 09:51 PM	#9
SRskillaDET Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (thewholefnshow @ May 28 2002,5:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">But what is the deal with the CA, what about if you blow a headgasket, need a belt or break a bolt or something retarded? Are they harder than the SR for this kinda stuff, or is there some usdm donor car that you can get parts for them through?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> this is what i am talking about, i mean what if i need an alternator or a water pump or something like that.  i know the CA has a ton of potential as far as performance goes, and i love the fact that revving to 9000 rpms is a possibility. but its the little things that worry me.  the SR has sites like srparts.com which  caters to replacement of the little things.  where would i get such things for the CA.  Thanks for all the responses your input is greatly appreciated. __________________ '91 fastback base model KA is dead at 202,186 miles