My Beast- Ca18Det Into Ae71

[redae71]

hey all... well i blew up my 4ac about 6 months ago and it sounds like a tin full of marbles now. probably should have put up this thread when i started the project as I'm about half way now but meh, here goes.

 

bought ca conversion off my mate, came out of a ke70, which consisted of, custom engine mounts on crossmember, custom g/box member, one piece t/shaft with ca turbo splines and ae71 BW flange, blown motor complete with wiring loom turbo etc, turbo g/box, brand new clutch, ca18det manual computer... all for $300 :dance: plus my t50 g/box. oh and a straight through catback 2.5 inch system with no mufflers that runs under the diff:)

 

so far i have bought a new CA from alljap imports for 1100 and resealed it. fitted stainless manifold onto t25 standard turbo. bought a 3 inch split dump pipe from some place in sydney looks wicked and should sound awesome to.

 

now the fuel side, in the boot i have, on a custom stainless mount, a 14psi lift pump looks like holley copy, into a 2l surge tank then into a walbro 600hp high press pump. from the pump to the motor is 3/8 braided fuel line with dash fittings either end. i had the fuel pick up modified by predator so i had 5/16 pickup return and breather lines, i just used efi hose from the tank through to the high pres pump as it is only a max of 14 psi through there. also the return line is 5/16 efi hose.

 

next step is fitting a couple of coolant lines to the motor and getting the flywheel resurfaced and clean up the pressure plate then i will bolt the clutch on and the g/box and slide it in that way as ive been told that is the easiest way to do it with these conversions.

 

questions and comments appreciated :hmm: HAS ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH what RADIATOR TO USE!!!

 

(P.S. also going in car is a 600x300x75 front mount, blitz DD BOV Autometer boost, oil pres, and water temp gauges, 3 inch high flow cat)

 

 

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Edited November 21, 2010 by redae71

[Jono]

lets see some pics.

[redae71]

i am in tassie atm so i have no pics on this computer but i will be back up in qld next week and il put up all my pics then

[oh what a nissan feeling!]

I don't know if you've sorted out a suitable radiator. If not, look into using the old volvo sedan radiators. The V6 ones are alloy (others are copper) and they fit very nicely into the front of the E50 corollas. That's what I'm running in my CA18det powered TA22.

 

 

Just remembered this, from JORDAN, with a ca18 ta22 :dance:

[redae71]

Just remembered this, from JORDAN, with a ca18 ta22 :dance:

 

hmmm... i will definitely have a look at that, was thinkin about using an aluminium ca radiator off ebay, not sure yet I'm gona size up the space i have once the engine is in

[fozz]

:dance:

[oh what a nissan feeling!]

hmmm... i will definitely have a look at that, was thinkin about using an aluminium ca radiator off ebay, not sure yet I'm gona size up the space i have once the engine is in

 

I'm pretty sure i looked at that, and they were a bit too wide, but correct hight, you should check anyway cos my memory sucks. Another one to try is, i know you can buy ones to suit datto 1600 with sr20, i think they were about 400 bux, but i never checked if they would suit the rola though.

[redae71]

:dance:

 

far out stop being impatient i am on holidays and I'm bored so i posted this up... again WHEN I GET BACK HOME TO QUEENSLAND I WILL PUT UP ALL MY PICTURES!!!!!!! sorry for yelling :hmm: btw I'm selling a 4ac check thread in for sale section

PICS UP 16/4/08 i promise

[redae71]

I'm pretty sure i looked at that, and they were a bit too wide, but correct hight, you should check anyway cos my memory sucks. Another one to try is, i know you can buy ones to suit datto 1600 with sr20, i think they were about 400 bux, but i never checked if they would suit the rola though.

 

thanks mate il sus it out

[redae71]

ok some more pics for everyone

 

[ca18rolla]

in my Ke35 i just used the standard corolla one but with a three row core installed and a thermo switch never got hot once. In my mates ke70 ca18 we used a standard flushed corona radiator with the outlet moved

[Jordan]

Hello, and might I say good luck. Some advice:

 

-Toss the T25 in favour of almost anything else. T28 off a GTiR is a blast. look even to a new garrett unit (GT2871R is my pic and will fit in the stock location, GT2876R or larger requires a highmount as I found out.)

-The tape measure is your friend when it comes to radiators. Measure the hole then go the the wrecking yards. Old volvo's, and hyundi's are a good place to start, but keep an open mind and just keep measuring, eventually you'll find the perfect fit.

-I've got a reflashed computer and RB20AFM you can have for $250. (the reflased computer worked fine on a 180SX, but I have wiring issues in my car.)

-Get friendly with your angle grinder, dremil and or di-grinder. you'll be doing plenty of cutting.

 

If you've got any questions I've basically rebuilt the car twice, even after buying it as a perfectly running car, feel free to ask. email is '[email protected]'

 

Cheers

Jordan

[redae71]

Hello, and might I say good luck. Some advice:

 

-Toss the T25 in favour of almost anything else. T28 off a GTiR is a blast. look even to a new garrett unit (GT2871R is my pic and will fit in the stock location, GT2876R or larger requires a highmount as I found out.)

-The tape measure is your friend when it comes to radiators. Measure the hole then go the the wrecking yards. Old volvo's, and hyundi's are a good place to start, but keep an open mind and just keep measuring, eventually you'll find the perfect fit.

-I've got a reflashed computer and RB20AFM you can have for $250. (the reflased computer worked fine on a 180SX, but I have wiring issues in my car.)

-Get friendly with your angle grinder, dremil and or di-grinder. you'll be doing plenty of cutting.

 

If you've got any questions I've basically rebuilt the car twice, even after buying it as a perfectly running car, feel free to ask. email is '[email protected]'

 

Cheers

Jordan

 

thanks for your advice mate i am sorta running low on cash but if you still have the computer i will consider it later on down the track

 

UPDATE: engine and gearbox are in :rocknroll: now i only have radiator intercooler piping and wiring left to do i will post some more pics soon

[redae71]

hey all its been a while but i have the internet at my house now so i thought id update this :lolcry: motor is in and g/box and custom tailshaft are in to... took a bit of cutting and bending but it was relatively straight forward, so now all i have left is intercooler piping, radiator, clutch line, wiring and a couple of other little things... so far so good il keep you posted

[WinKE55]

Looks good Luke. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see it running haha.