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aqwkmf · 07-23-2002, 10:06 PM

lets see ca=175hp, 1.8T.....$1600 clip
is this a compliced swap? i really want a turbocharged car so would this be the swap?

then we have rb20=215hp 2.0T....$1000 clip
is this a compliced swap?

and the sr20....more expensive?

i really want to go turbo and i want it to be rare too. like a ca or rb. i dont want to put down crazy hp but a 13-low 14 sec 1/4 would be nice

Natty · 07-23-2002, 10:48 PM

I wanna know too! Is the CA worth the effort? Can it be modded much? Never knew about the RB20DET though. Will the tranny work out okay? I bet wiring will be a pain in the ass. I would find someone (like a shop) that has done it. I would hate to be the first guy to do something like that.
I really want to know though. That is cheap as hell for a clip.
Where are the prices from?
Jeff

aqwkmf · 07-23-2002, 11:02 PM

venus-auto.com has a special on the rb20det

*sykikchimp* · 07-24-2002, 01:06 PM

Please look in the FAQ for facts and specs on the CA18DET.  There is some REALLY interesting stuff in there.

The RB20DET is NOT a direct bolt in, and will require custom mounts, and wiring, and custom intake piping, etc...  Remember this is a Skyline motor, not a S-chassis motor.

Yoshi · 07-24-2002, 01:36 PM

exactly what chimp said...
if you get the CA, dont' expect to be able to find parts easily for it, and the RB is a skyline motor... and an much older one... don't expect to find parts for it either without waiting a while... the SR is actually in america in it's FF form, so many of the parts are switchable.

Everyone agrees/agreed that teh CA was a great motor, it just wouldn't be very realistic to have in the states, unless it was a race-only car.  The RB would require even more work... either way, to have one of these engines in a daily driver would definitely not be the best idea, but as a 2nd car would make a good project.

Where's CA18guy? he's all about the CA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  I wanna hear his input

aqwkmf · 07-24-2002, 06:41 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Yoshi @ July 24 2002,2:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Everyone agrees/agreed that teh CA was a great motor, it just wouldn't be very realistic to have in the states, unless it was a race-only car. The RB would require even more work... either way, to have one of these engines in a daily driver would definitely not be the best idea, but as a 2nd car would make a good project.

Where's CA18guy? he's all about the CA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> I wanna hear his input</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
damn...its all clear to me now. so which sr should i go with? black or red? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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nrcooled · 07-24-2002, 06:47 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">damn...its all clear to me now. so which sr should i go with? black or red? </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
We have another convert to the darkside muhahahaha <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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07-23-2002, 10:48 PM	#2
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wanna know too! Is the CA worth the effort? Can it be modded much? Never knew about the RB20DET though. Will the tranny work out okay? I bet wiring will be a pain in the ass. I would find someone (like a shop) that has done it. I would hate to be the first guy to do something like that. I really want to know though. That is cheap as hell for a clip. Where are the prices from? Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

07-24-2002, 01:06 PM	#4
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 43 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Please look in the FAQ for facts and specs on the CA18DET.  There is some REALLY interesting stuff in there. The RB20DET is NOT a direct bolt in, and will require custom mounts, and wiring, and custom intake piping, etc...  Remember this is a Skyline motor, not a S-chassis motor. __________________

07-24-2002, 01:36 PM	#5
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 47 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	exactly what chimp said... if you get the CA, dont' expect to be able to find parts easily for it, and the RB is a skyline motor... and an much older one... don't expect to find parts for it either without waiting a while... the SR is actually in america in it's FF form, so many of the parts are switchable. Everyone agrees/agreed that teh CA was a great motor, it just wouldn't be very realistic to have in the states, unless it was a race-only car.  The RB would require even more work... either way, to have one of these engines in a daily driver would definitely not be the best idea, but as a 2nd car would make a good project. Where's CA18guy? he's all about the CA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  I wanna hear his input __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

07-24-2002, 06:41 PM	#6
aqwkmf Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: not there. Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Yoshi @ July 24 2002,2:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Everyone agrees/agreed that teh CA was a great motor, it just wouldn't be very realistic to have in the states, unless it was a race-only car. The RB would require even more work... either way, to have one of these engines in a daily driver would definitely not be the best idea, but as a 2nd car would make a good project. Where's CA18guy? he's all about the CA <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> I wanna hear his input</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> damn...its all clear to me now. so which sr should i go with? black or red? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

07-24-2002, 06:47 PM	#7
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 45 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">damn...its all clear to me now. so which sr should i go with? black or red? </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> We have another convert to the darkside muhahahaha <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

07-23-2002, 10:06 PM	#1
aqwkmf Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: not there. Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lets see ca=175hp, 1.8T.....$1600 clip is this a compliced swap? i really want a turbocharged car so would this be the swap? then we have rb20=215hp 2.0T....$1000 clip is this a compliced swap? and the sr20....more expensive? i really want to go turbo and i want it to be rare too. like a ca or rb. i dont want to put down crazy hp but a 13-low 14 sec 1/4 would be nice

07-23-2002, 11:02 PM	#3
aqwkmf Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: not there. Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	venus-auto.com has a special on the rb20det