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Gem03
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Joined: 31 Mar 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:30 pm    Post subject: CA18DET Reply with quote

Iam looking at putting a CA18DET into a TE, has any one done it?
I know you need to get a custom sump, engine mounts, gearbox mount, and shorter tail shaft.. is there really much more apart from small stuff and is it worth the trouble??
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GeminiCoupe
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Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:45 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

If your going to go to the hassles of an engine conversion, spend abit of extra money and go for something a little bit better with more potential, the results will be worth it in the end. Something like an SR20DET or FJ20DET....cheers
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Gene FJ20DET
hod rodder


Joined: 06 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 8:50 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

lol, u better hope adam dont see that post
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MRS_GEMI
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Joined: 16 Dec 2002
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:11 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

SR20 all the way mate....i got quoted 5-6Grand to slap in a SR20 into my gem.....shoulda done it instead of the dohc
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hypaTG
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Joined: 15 Oct 2002
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:13 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

put in a rotor. 13b bridgeport or 13b turbo.
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Klown
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Joined: 11 Aug 2002
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:26 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

1jzgte in it Wink sounds better than a rotary
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hypaTG
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:27 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

rotary sounds better than a sr20/fj20 which sounds better than a ca18
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Mr bayce
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Joined: 26 May 2002
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:38 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

brap brap brap brap BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!

yes i agree Smile
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goons hired goons
petrol head


Joined: 04 Jul 2002
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:47 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

each to their own i guess...
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Gene FJ20DET
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:01 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

rotors take the dick
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:13 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

i think they sound like a 2 stroke victa
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spud
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Joined: 05 Apr 2002
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:24 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

you may not like the sound they make but tell me any other engine that puts out almost 100hp per .5l as stock
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:25 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

im not saying that mate, i know they go like a shower of shit; im just not a fan of the sound thats all.
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Gene FJ20DET
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 10:34 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

im not a fan. full stop
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DrIFtA
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Joined: 13 Mar 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 11:14 pm    Post subject: Re: CA18DET Reply with quote

Dude, the CA is a perfectly capable, reliable and powerful engine. What is it with people that think the CA18DET should be pushed aside in favour of the other engines you suggested. They are built on a par easily wit the SR's, some of they're designs actually overshadow the SR20DET. The CA has a mountain of potential.
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