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blown_gemini
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Joined: 15 Jun 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 4:23 pm    Post subject: CA18DET Conversion Reply with quote

Hey Fellas,
Im buying a '81 TE gemini and i want a turbo engine for it but at a bit of a budget! I have looked at the 4ZC1 piazza motor, but i think i can get better power results out of a CA18DET motor plus this motor is fairly common. I have also looked at a SR20DET but cannot afford this motor so i think i'll do with the CA18DET!! My question is what will i need to fit this engine straight into the gemini? I wanna try and do this myself but If i can't fit the engine myself then ill have to get some1 to fit it for me! Thanks fellas!! Justin
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Pete
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Joined: 05 Oct 2001
Posts: 502

PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 4:34 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Conversion Reply with quote

man have a good think about an FJ20...
either you will definately be able to fit yourself.
get custom engine mounts made up and go from there. there is a heap of work involved in any conversion so dont think that it will just be a little weekend job,, that is if you want it to be legal.
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Danny
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Joined: 10 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2003 7:13 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Conversion Reply with quote

what ever you chose, do a search
this will tell ya most of what you need to know
THEN once youve found some stuff out yourself
come back and ask more specific questions
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Gene FJ20DET
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Joined: 06 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2003 11:08 am    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Conversion Reply with quote

the only cost differecne in a ca, fj, sr conversion is the price of the engine. the conversions are all basicly the same.
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Gene FJ20DET
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Joined: 06 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2003 12:05 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Conversion Reply with quote

fj20-
not including the cost of the box. to put it in stock i would say have $4000 ready to flush.
but as u go im sure u will speind more.

VERY quick run down (these are cheap prices, may cost more, but not less)

engin and box - $1500
bigger fuel lines - $100
surge tank - $100
bigger fuel pumps - $200
rising fuel reg' - $200
custom mounts - $150
custom gearbox mounts - $150
hydrolic clutch peddle - $200
custom rear sump - $200 - $300
custom oil pick up - $150
custom exhaust manifold (stockone hits the fire wall)- $600
brake upgrade - $450

(im sure somethings will cost a bit more and somethings u may find cheaper but that all adds up to $4100)

then im sure if your getting a custom manifold u will get a bigger turbo. and im sure u will want a FMIC. so thers another $1500-$2000 ontop.

+ engineering- $1000ish (4 engin, gearbox, FMIC and brakes)
+ insurance - easy over $1000
+ rego - $500ish
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