CA18DET rebuild need advise

[azmi604]

hello, I think you guys always see this post but I'm going to post this again because I see people have different set ups and everything. To start i have a 200sx with auto transmission CA18DET engine. I'm still learning so please advise me. I'm collecting parts before the rebuild, I have arp head bolts and studs. Tomei cams its written as 2585 which i research is 265 with 8.5 mm. For exhaust and intake. I have a general overhaul kit (Fuji) and a gates racing timing belt. so I just want my car to be reliable thats all. Currently it spits out white smoke but i just want to overhaul it anyways. Also convert the manual transmission but thats a long way to go. I just want the heart to be pumping healthy. So the plan is to get a gt28 turbo, 550 injectors, Aem fuel pump and a safc neo or emanage ultimate, supertech valve springs. Piston reuse but change to aftermarket piston rings. Since I'm buying stuff one by one. I'll update from time to time what did i buy this week or this month. Do help give me advise on what i should take precaution of and what brand i should not touch. Thank you


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[azmi604]

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[azmi604]

Well i don't know why this thread is not going on. I'll just talk about the current update.


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[azmi604]

1. (Done 116)
Timing belt
Gates racing

2
Turbo:
Ar70 t3 t4
T28 ball bearing
Kinugawa gt28 journal bearing
GT28
Brand: garret

3
Injectors:
OEM
Evo9
550cc
Brand: nismo, gtir, denso

4
Ecu
Emanage ultimate
Neo engine management
Plug and play ecu with map sensor

5(done 251)
Bearings:
Brand : acl
Bearings for ca18det

6.(done 74)
Original engine manufacturer (OEM)
Head gasket and general overhaul kit

7(done 230)
Head studs
Brand: ARP

8
Pistons and rods
Oem
Brand: wiseco / spool package

9(done 300)
Racing cam
hks exhaust 256
Tomei exhaust and intake 2585 (256 8.5 mm lifters)

Cam gear
Works
Tomei
Normal ebay

10
fuel pump
Aem
Aeromotive
Fuel lab

11
Exhaust
Isis barrel

12
Front and rear calipar
Miri ambil rear and front tyre

13
Fuel regulator
Aeromotive
Sard
Fuel lab

14
Radiator
Jasma (260 RPS 13 pol)

15
Radiator fan

16
Thermostat

17
Water pump

18
Oil pump

Check
Port and polish
Exhaust intake rebore
Shorten Water line
Water jacket change

Bits and pieces:-
(done 13)Stainless steel sump bolt kit.
(done 24)Rocker valve cover bolt kit.




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[azmi604]

Don't mind the numbers, the one written as done is the one that i already bought.


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[azmi604]

69591 found this engine at the local junk yard haha


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[azmi604]

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69595


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[g35gabby]

Looks like you have it pretty well under control. I could not imagine putting that engine back in however, without swapping the transmission. You are 3/4 of the way done with a transmission swap when you pull the engine.

[azmi604]

Owh no no sorry my engine is still in my car. I'll post up pictures soon.


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[azmi604]

69600

Owh yeah this is what i have now don't mind the hoses.


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[azmi604]

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Well can't make a build threat complete without pictures of the car haha. I want to get advise so people can comment on what should i stay away from and what should i do.


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[azmi604]

So i start my car every now and then but i seldom drive it around because of the white smoke.


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[azmi604]

So now my arp main and rod bearings are on their way. Next salary going for that supertech dual valve springs.


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[g35gabby]

so you are doing all of this work, and you aren't pulling the engine?

[azmi604]

I'm just gathering all the parts then i'll take out the engine.

[azmi604]

69774 so i was out and got this for 50 BND. Including sides. No rear thou.

[azmi604]

69827 got my main and rod bearing. After a tired day of working coming home to new parts makes it all worth it.

[g35gabby]

I'm just gathering all the parts then i'll take out the engine.

that was what I was talking about. when the engine is out, might as well swap the trans at the same time. Save you the hassle of doing it again.:o

[azmi604]

Owh sorry hehe my bad, yes will swap the tranny when its out. So i start my car everyday even thou i don't drive it around. Tomorrow its time to pull out the battery and leave it be until i have all the stuff that i need. All parts are standard size. Referring to bearings haha

[azmi604]

70387 update for this month. My bolts came. Valve cover bolts hehe