CA18DET in a FC
04-01-05, 03:44 PM
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if your going to put in a piston engine, dont put in a nissan garbage, my friend's sr20 had stupid **** breaking on it every day... it was just retarted. now what you need is a turbo F20C 
that will get you around town plus you can have VTACK!
that will get you around town plus you can have VTACK!
04-01-05, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigretardhead
there is no possible way to get the engine to sit lower or further back in the chassis than a rotary engine....
04-04-05, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by LT8TurboII
The CA18DET is an iron block as opposed to the AL of the SR20, it will be heavier. I do not think the outside dimensions of the block are much different.
Go with the SR.
Go with the SR.
04-09-05, 12:34 AM
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Correct. The 1.8litre is about 20-40 lbs lighter than the SR. The SR isn't full aluminum either. They both have advantages and disadvantages you just need to figure out what kind of power you want, and how much cash you're willing to spend. Personally I'd rather do a CA over an SR strictly for the indestructible nature of the CA. The thing can take abuse all day long and when it does break, odds are it can be fixed. SR's aren't quite as forgiving...
However, an LS1 swap is probably the best choice for these cars if you don't wish to keep the rotary.
However, an LS1 swap is probably the best choice for these cars if you don't wish to keep the rotary.
Last edited by JustinStrife; 04-09-05 at 12:35 AM. Reason: adding info so not to repost
