CA18DET Build '89 Hatch **56k Beware**

[ill_concepts]

Hey everyone,
I am building a car for my brother while he is over in iraq and thought i would post what i am doing and some pics.
CAR:
89 240sx Hatch

Bought it for $200 of or limelite racing

Parts List:
*CA18DET
*S14 T28
*Circuit Sport SS Lines
*S&W 8Pt Cage
*Nismo Mounts
*Greddy Metal Head Gasket 85mm, 1.4mm
*Greddy timimg belt
*ARP Head Studs
*Megan Downpipe
*Megan Turbo Elbow
*Megan D spec Catback
*Nissan Turbo Gaskets
*Full gasket kit
*Auto meter boost guage
*KA Throttle Body Port matched Manifold
*GP Sport Urethane Kit (thanks mehsilvia!!)
*AIT 30mm Front Fenders
*AIT 50mm Rear Over fenders (Thanks phil)
*VLSD
*CS Short hub and Quick release
*CS SUbframe spacers
*CS Steering Bushing
*Energy Rack Bushings
*CS Clutch line
*CS RUCAs
*CS Tension Rods
*Centerforce Clutch

Just added:

*S14 Seats
*Megan Coilovers
*XS Power Turbo Manifold
*ACL Rod Bearings
*ACL Main Bearings
*Battery Relocation Kit
*Battery Disconnect Switch
*Mishimoto Radiator
*Samco Hoses
*SSAC FMIC
*New Oil pump
*New water Pump


Things needed:

Clean Dash
Wheels!!


Before:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/ill_concepts/IMG00042.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j222/ill_concepts/IMG00041.jpg


Current State:

http://a520.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_5ca35245009dcc36fc15057922ba6717.jpg

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http://a293.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/77/l_fa1d7e971da717fc7dec8167d6145704.jpg

Some Work:

http://a89.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/98/l_9c0cec05d732177f02de7a1f8ed7c688.jpg

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http://a902.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_60dd5edc0ce32784dd5bc372426222ed.jpg

New Chassis!!

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/2/l_c8d54a972afd49d88868ac561092ee1a.jpg




Let me know what you think and send me some ideas!

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Yay! A CA18DET! I <3 this build.

[Maxstyle]

I'll be watching.

[CrimsonRockett]

Super nice.

Your brother is definitely in for a nice surprise.

If you need paint, let me know.

:)

[ill_concepts]

Thanks guys! He will be home on July 18th so i have alot to do!

[berz]

home boy looks like jack black. gkwbuild.....this will be a sweet car

[CrimsonRockett]

Hmm, now that I think about it, is that the kit mehsilvia was going to run?

Urethane?

[ill_concepts]

Yup it the urethane one. He is a good guy! he can get more great fitting kit.

LMAO Jack black

[FIlthy 24O]

ever ran that motor????doin pretty much the same thing was wondering how it felt...

[kevinphan]

I have a dash no cracks some goo that I will clean off before shipping, PM me if you want it. I have pics too.

[DrG_RPS13]

Man that's nice. Love the kit and fenders.

Your brother is a lucky guy! Does he know you're doing this?

What colour are you going to spray it?

[s13 @ fullboost]

one word DOPE =]

[importantone]

man you got hooked up! nice find!

[ill_concepts]

YA he knows we had talked about it before he left. I havent decided on a color yet. I need to finish the motor first. More pics to come! Thanks for the comments! Its coming along

[Import_Prophetz]

how wide are your rear quarter panels???

[DrG_RPS13]

how wide are your rear quarter panels???


*AIT 50mm Rear Over fenders (Thanks phil)



There ya go..

[ill_concepts]

ever ran that motor????doin pretty much the same thing was wondering how it felt...

Nope i have never ran it. Cant wait to see how it feels! :rawk:

[Import_Prophetz]

sorry, I didnt read it. My fault.

[LimeLite Racing]

lol! look at phil pretending like he's doing something....

that car is coming a longgggg way man, glad to see her out of my driveway and in the hands of my brotha!

i want to paint it..... cool?

[exitsine]

bad ass, but get a turbo manifold. the stock one looks like ass. The motor looks pretty tight to. If you need any little stuff let me know. ive got like 2 CA's completely taken apart.

[Gjohnson7]

NIce build. Widebody, hunh???? What size wheels are you running???

[satal95]

Nice CA. Quick question on the motor pic are those custom brackets for power steering or ac? If ac where did you get them at?

[ill_concepts]

Nice CA. Quick question on the motor pic are those custom brackets for power steering or ac? If ac where did you get them at?

Ya there stock P/S bracket that are just painted :rawk:

[ill_concepts]

NIce build. Widebody, hunh???? What size wheels are you running???


I dont have any wheels yet... thats on the way though.... eventually lol i need to get some cash together

exitsine: As for the manifold thats next thing im getting since i have the t28 just waiting to be put on

Jimmy: LOL ya its come a long ways, I was shocked how easy it was to put the rear over fenders on.

[tt99ol]

yeah we got it under control
somebody hook tom up with an fmic kit cheap and fast
then we can get her rollin'
and videos will be up when it's driving
so whoever wants vids send us donations lol
oh and whats up jimmy how u like that widebody install
cutting fenders is fun for the whole family

[kyoru]

fucking sick work, love the fenders

[Matej]

http://a520.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_5ca35245009dcc36fc15057922ba6717.jpg
http://a902.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_60dd5edc0ce32784dd5bc372426222ed.jpg
In those pics the reflection of the building makes it look like one of those boxy widebody rear panels, like they make for FC's. I wish someone would make some for a 240, that'd be awesome.

[EDacIouSX]

looks cool man.

[DALAZ_68]

yay another CA gets lovin...ill start a thread soon :faint:

[Slammed180]

CA's are dope! I'm building a 180sx with a Tomei Genesis CA18.
Nice to see some people down there avoiding the ever so popular SR.

[eds13]

ah ca's...i've had three. good little motors, just kinda torqueless

[ill_concepts]

CA's are dope! I'm building a 180sx with a Tomei Genesis CA18.
Nice to see some people down there avoiding the ever so popular SR.

Sweet dude! cant wait to see it!!

ah ca's...i've had three. good little motors, just kinda torqueless

Ya all motors have there up/'s and downs! lol :2f2f:

Thanks for the comments!

MORE PICTURES UP SOON!!

[Kougeki]

I'll be watching.
I knew you'd be on this thread!
:rawk:

[ill_concepts]

Couple of pictures


Just finished Bleeding the lifters and installing the cams

http://a744.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/53/l_0a42bcd7f75fdebea9785cb2a2c817df.jpg

Megan Street Coilovers

http://a83.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_cd86af4f6502ae0677bdc48921ec5f32.jpg

Cage Mock Up

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Some Parts

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Messy Garage

http://a806.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/53/l_211d714962b85617bd0e4233a20cda85.jpg


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[allntrlundrgrnd]

sweet shit! any wheel ideas?

[ill_concepts]

sweet shit! any wheel ideas?

Nope not yet :confused: i will have to go 5 lug to get decent fitment

[ZenkiCam]

Nope not yet :confused: i will have to go 5 lug to get decent fitment

lol at that misconception..

[ill_concepts]

lol at that misconception..

Lol sorry i will most likely have to go 5 lug to get decent fitment at a decent price :bigok:

[ch1873857]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=199478

buy my megasquirt. it would go amazing with that clean ass engine. fuck the stock harness dude.

[ill_concepts]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=199478

buy my megasquirt. it would go amazing with that clean ass engine. fuck the stock harness dude.

Sending PM now!!

[DALAZ_68]

me and you have to talk,... i need more local CA buddies :bigok:

[ill_concepts]

me and you have to talk,... i need more local CA buddies :bigok:

Sounds good dude we will probably drop it in this weekend if you wanna come help. I need that damn Stimulus check to come in to wrap this thing up!!

[tt99ol]

Sounds good dude we will probably drop it in this weekend if you wanna come help. I need that damn Stimulus check to come in to wrap this thing up!!

tell me about it bro
i just got my letter in the mail
says the check will be here by friday
hooray time for a new driveshaft
oh yeah i ordered that intake today too
yay for boarding the money train

[CAPoweredS14]

I love my CA too but I'm considering selling the swap because of it just being a little shy when I need grunt in the low end. Its in my drift S14 and while it works it's ass off I don't exactly have the power I would like at low RPMs.. Who knows if I get a decent daily S13 coupe its going in there and I'm gonna build something else. If you guys like CAs I'll have to take pics of my and my buddies built around a GT2860RS.

Anyway, got a littel carried away but seeing a new build give me hope. GL Man!

[ill_concepts]

tell me about it bro
i just got my letter in the mail
says the check will be here by friday
hooray time for a new driveshaft
oh yeah i ordered that intake today too
yay for boarding the money train


LOL That reminds me i need an intake for the s14 turbo. Dammit! Thanks Phil!

I love my CA too but I'm considering selling the swap because of it just being a little shy when I need grunt in the low end. Its in my drift S14 and while it works it's ass off I don't exactly have the power I would like at low RPMs.. Who knows if I get a decent daily S13 coupe its going in there and I'm gonna build something else. If you guys like CAs I'll have to take pics of my and my buddies built around a GT2860RS.

Anyway, got a littel carried away but seeing a new build give me hope. GL Man!

Hell ya man send some pics my way!

[DALAZ_68]

ill get my thread started once summer gets a lil more in...the cars going into hybernation and its gettin gthe motor rebuilt...sadly its DD days will be over...

[azndummie]

very sick build, i like that ca

[Antihero983]

you should get the Stroker kit for it, and twin turbo it like the drag racers in japan do....750whp CA's are yummy!

[BLKS13]

Looks good, I need a brother lol

Only thing thats bothering me is the fitment of the front bumper...

[ill_concepts]

ill get my thread started once summer gets a lil more in...the cars going into hybernation and its gettin gthe motor rebuilt...sadly its DD days will be over...

Cool Man cant wait to see it! Ya 240's are much of a DD anyways. :werd:

very sick build, i like that ca

Thank you sir!

you should get the Stroker kit for it, and twin turbo it like the drag racers in japan do....750whp CA's are yummy!

I wish! Cant find the stroker kits anywhere. $$$$

Looks good, I need a brother lol

Only thing thats bothering me is the fitment of the front bumper...

We didnt fully attach the front bumper yet since i till need to mount the FMIC

[berz]

ca is a good way to go as well.... this car is gonna be fresh

[ill_concepts]

ca is a good way to go as well.... this car is gonna be fresh


Thanks bro! :bigok:

[s14freak93901]

thumbs up for the CA.

[Antihero983]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xzOLRXyATx4

yeah, CA18s rock.

[ilovecoupes]

Just finished Bleeding the lifters and installing the cams


how did you bleed the lifters?

I thought once you get air inside them, you have to buy new ones?

[ill_concepts]

how did you bleed the lifters?

I thought once you get air inside them, you have to buy new ones?

PM'd you

You put them in a cup of oil and pump the lifter till all the air bubbles are gone and you will feel the pressure build in them .

[ill_concepts]

**UPDATE**

Ordered: SSAC FMIC , Oil Pump, Water Pump, Samco Hoses (Will be here by thursday)

Came in:

**XS Power Maifold came in today (Thanks Anthony)**

http://a810.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/68/l_3e8daaf1823029bec2d984a03f0de8d1.jpg


http://a257.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/118/l_f938c7782064bf660943fa5c742cb6d8.jpg

XS Power Manifold with S14 Turbo Mounted :whip:
http://a242.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_c37404e5ca26b1578133ea9a90b93ae9.jpg

I need someone to weld my cage in! If anyone knows someone

Text or call me

661-794-9927
My name is tom

[satal95]

Damn that looks sexy :boink:

[ill_concepts]

Damn that looks sexy :boink:

Thanks! :rawk:

[tt99ol]

i think you need me to repaint those valve covers
they dont look the same as mine
they look kinda flat in the pics

[ill_concepts]

i think you need me to repaint those valve covers
they dont look the same as mine
they look kinda flat in the pics

Ya you should, i will drop them off to you, I need to get the flywheel resurfaced!

Some stuff came in today

ARP Flywheel Bolts
XS Power FMIC
Mishimoto Radiator
Battery Relocate Kit W/ Master Shut off
Push button Start
ACL Rod
ACL Main Bearings
Oil Pump
Water Pump

Couple of pictures
http://a96.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_40e36dfa4def96eb8b71ce7a82fcc1b7.jpg

http://a446.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_a5d0cdf98437ebc7173854ca0360a94d.jpg

[DALAZ_68]

nice parts...shit ur making me wanna spend money lol...but alas i have to be patient...

dude did u ever consider the CA20 crank for that puppy

[ill_concepts]

ya thats for the next one. I have another CA im gunna build. Dont i need custom rods for that? Its been awhile since i researched it

PS i still want ur dash. Just let me finish the car first! lol

[eastcoastS14]

whoa where have I been...I didnt know GP sports made a good looking urethane kit for the s13.....*sells s14 now*

[Slammed180]

You don't need custom rods for a CA20. Tomei has re-released their CA20 engine kit, so you can get their forged H-bean conrods. As well as the 84mm pistons from either tomei or CP pistons. There's a CA20 crank on yahoo auctions for $500 right now. I'm wanting to build a CA20 aswell, but my CA19 will do.

Progress looks great man, Keep it up!

[ill_concepts]

You don't need custom rods for a CA20. Tomei has re-released their CA20 engine kit, so you can get their forged H-bean conrods. As well as the 84mm pistons from either tomei or CP pistons. There's a CA20 crank on yahoo auctions for $500 right now. I'm wanting to build a CA20 aswell, but my CA19 will do.

Progress looks great man, Keep it up!

Sweet i will have to do that now!

[bardabe]

Clean build, Im in Socal Left you a Vmail about your cage. come down to the shop we'll take care of you.

-Juan

[ill_concepts]

Clean build, Im in Socal Left you a Vmail about your cage. come down to the shop we'll take care of you.

-Juan

I have a guy coming to do it this weekend, But if it doesnt work out i will give you a call.

[ill_concepts]

A little update:

Installed ACL Rod and Main bearings with ARP rod Bolts. Also insatlled new oil pump, Timing tensioner , timing idler pulley, and Greddy timing belt. And put it all back together.


Thanks to Limelite Racing and tt99ol for the help even though it got alittle gay that NIGHT! :ugh:

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http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/ya/download?fid=Inbox&mid=1_80492_ADclvs4AARWySKcq3AZi8jI%2Fp6w&pid=2&tnef=&YY=1218915330887&newid=1&clean=0&inline=1

[96Turbo]

lookin good! i've always been a little curious about CAs...sure are cheap

i wanna put one in my '64 Austin Healey

keep up the good work!!!

[ill_concepts]

Thanks man! Lots more to come

[ZX88]

looks crazy nice! im diggin the valve cover color.

[olah.inc]

nice man! make the ca fresh like i did!

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8847/17082007199rv9.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6489/17082007203fd4.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8281/27082007222ro5.jpg

dude ca18det FTW, sr gtfo! ^^

[LimeLite Racing]

A little update:

Installed ACL Rod and Main bearings with ARP rod Bolts. Also insatlled new oil pump, Timing tensioner , timing idler pulley, and Greddy timing belt. And put it all back together.


Thanks to Limelite Racing and tt99ol for the help even though it got alittle gay that NIGHT! :ugh:

http://a84.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/113/l_a2afe965b71a5c02b41dbd84f8cd117b.jpg



lmao...... was i drunk in this picture?

[LongGrain]

you look like wee man

nice CA, reminds me of the one i built.

[LimeLite Racing]

wee man gets the ladies....and im like 3 feet taller than wee man... bamf

[ill_concepts]

ya jimmy i think u were... maybe i will go re-torque my rod bolts LMAO!!

[tt99ol]

ya jimmy i think u were... maybe i will go re-torque my rod bolts LMAO!!

dont worry i torqued them for you big boy
just make sure and return the favor sometime

[96Turbo]

yeaaaaaaaaaaa....it's startin to get gay again...

:rofl:

olah.inc - nice lookin CA

[LimeLite Racing]

over here in the garages of team ica performance, we get it done..... the gayest way possible... keeps us motivated and drug free....

[ill_concepts]

dont worry i torqued them for you big boy
just make sure and return the favor sometime

:naughty: I need that damn Megasquirt!! and i need to get that 20G before you :fawkd:

yeaaaaaaaaaaa....it's startin to get gay again...

:rofl:

olah.inc - nice lookin CA

See what i mean!! LOL :tweak:

over here in the garages of team ica performance, we get it done..... the gayest way possible... keeps us motivated and drug free....

Lol ya motivated till Phil goes on youtube looking up damn 1Jz/ RB videos!!!

That shit was awesome tonight! I will send some pictures ur way!
- :2f2f:Instructor

[LimeLite Racing]

hell yeah brotha! i connected that corner!!!!!!!! sick for me even though youve conquered it plenty of times. i didnt even know that shit was there! hahah lets drop youre CA into that 52 studebaker (if thats how you spell it.)

[ill_concepts]

Lmao! I have faith in the CA but it wouldn't even move that studebaker! Body roll central

[tt99ol]

hey its not just looking up videos
its research lol
u picking up the new chassis on thursday?
oh and forget the 20g
i gotta get a 2j first to finish the soarer
then i can get the 20g
then start on the rb car
too many projects makin me crazy
i need donations, paypal me!!!! lol

[scribbles6]

super clean build dude, i've always been curious about what it would be like to get a CA... keep up the good work.

[dorkjoey240]

isn't hard to find CA motor parts?

[tt99ol]

yeah it is pretty hard to find parts
and when you do theyre expensive
like $900 for pauter rods expensive
and standalones are scarce
you have to be a real diy guy

[ill_concepts]

Its easy to find oem parts! Since we had ca18de's in america... between and 88 pulsar and a S12 u can find pretty much anything at autozone. CA > SR

Oh and phil ya i will be getting the other shell this week sometime. I need to get that other single cam outta my garage so i can work on the other CA block

[dorkjoey240]

Its easy to find oem parts! Since we had ca18de's in america... between and 88 pulsar and a S12 u can find pretty much anything at autozone. CA > SR

Oh and phil ya i will be getting the other shell this week sometime. I need to get that other single cam outta my garage so i can work on the other CA block
you suck. already got another motor with another sick twist next shell. I assume

[ill_concepts]

Lmao! Ya I got another motor to mess around with. Since tomei re released the 2.0 stroker kit. Plus I wanna have some fun with head porting to see what we can do. Since 8 port heads aernt the best design nissan has come up with.

[ill_concepts]

UPDATE:

Ok well we welded in the cage.... but never really checked how close the seat is to the dash. I am 6'3 as is my brother.. needless to say we dont fit! So my cambodian friend who is 5'3 said he would buy the shell. After stripping the black hatch all the way down i bought this...

A really clean '92 Hatch

http://a249.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/60/l_8c5eea0a00a64706c79b4f7899f263f8.jpg

So then i stripped the interior out and took off the fenders, bumpers and put in my s14 seats.

Then Limelite Racing, TT99ol and myself decided to try and match the kit to the body color.

http://a749.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_fbc234392d29954ebe67ef61f215b3ec.jpg

WHich didnt turn out perfect.... but i like the new color (ignore bumper fitment)

http://a654.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/57/l_4194cde3ee3c613a7475f57e46ca46a5.jpg

http://a194.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/6/l_91658ddfe10c40fd6fcd41d9a37cb019.jpg

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But once you start to add beer...

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Things tend to get gay.... as some of you know

http://a515.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_15e2a962e86c0c6d7741368f79737102.jpg

No my hand is not actually grabbing him
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And then jimmy had an idea which sounded better and better, beer after beer

To paint part of the taillights (s14 kinda looking) (again ignore fitment)

http://a574.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/41/l_297b59495d619663d77f2e96a1d4ca0d.jpg

But in the end of the night it was productive. We had to pose for a photo

We are going to have to paint the rest of the car this weekend.

http://a363.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/51/l_5c7ebe613c2d394e7c9d7172f0fd7052.jpg

All for now,

Let me know your thoughts

[LimeLite Racing]

LMAO. That story is amazing. Tomorrow we will have more beers, do more painting, and more modeling.

EDIT::: Hey I don't look like weeman when I'm drunk anymore!! lol

[2wo4orty]

i've got similar setup
almost done too

any ideas how much hp it'll put out

[tt99ol]

i've got similar setup
almost done too

any ideas how much hp it'll put out

5-10whp
and 3-6wtq
lol hopefully close to 280~300hp, 250hp minimum
should be a fun car
but this time i will be around when the cage goes in to make sure those knuckleheads test fit it first
and for the record i don't drink
i can act gay completely sober
STRAIGHT EDGE FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!

[96Turbo]

extremely gay yet entertaining update!!!

keep up the good work....but for the love of god test fit the cage this time!!!!!!!!!:smash::smash::smash::smash::smash:

that's too funny u jus happen to have a 5'3" cambodian friend who picked up the shell tho. it wasn't meant to be......

[ill_concepts]

96Turbo : that's a clean ass rb25! Ya I like this chassis better anyways. Fresh start and now I'm really motivated. Ya I'm hoping for 250hp but we will see. I think I will get the 10pt cage this time with those nascar style side bars. And am still debating on doing megasquirt or stock harness... what's another $600 right?

[96Turbo]

pshhhh i piss $600 daily

+1 for the nascar door bars....the only worthwhile tech that nascar has contributed to anything

megasquirt looks pretty cool...and it seems to be very popular on the CA18s....why is that?

[LimeLite Racing]

haha hey 96turbo, we told you shit gets gay when we work on cars and drink beer..

[ill_concepts]

its just cuz CA owners are baller. We actually have a well designed head unlike some people ^^^^^^ LMAO!!

[LimeLite Racing]

its just cuz CA owners are baller. We actually have a well designed head unlike some people ^^^^^^ LMAO!!

Damnit Tom, I would so neg rep you if it was around. Just because you lent me a pitcher of coor's doesn't mean you can dog SR's.

I will murder you...

And go to bed foo we got work tomorrow.

[96Turbo]

damn....u guys would be a fuckin hoot to hang out with. u should come down to phoenix when i do a friend's sr swap next month. i'll provide the beer, and u guys provide the gay shit and entertainment.

but seriously...why is megasquirt so popular with the CA crowd?

[ill_concepts]

mainly i think because megasquirt is a cheap standalone and its reliable. thats why i want it. Plus its basic a couple sensors, injectors, and ignition wires. how far of a drive is it?

EDIT: Now we will be known for doing gay shit LMAO oh and CA > SR i can say that now that rep is gone. :)

[LimeLite Racing]

mainly i think because megasquirt is a cheap standalone and its reliable. thats why i want it. Plus its basic a couple sensors, injectors, and ignition wires. how far of a drive is it?

phoenix from here should be about 5 to 6 hours. but shit, if there's beer involved....

[96Turbo]

Phoenix AZ.....i dunno.....like 7 hours from LA or somethin?

[ill_concepts]

i know a guy from work goes to tucson and its like 8 hours. Jimmy will do anything for beer.... i mean anything!!

[tt99ol]

pffft ca, sr, rb
its all about the 2jz
it will decimate all with 15 grand in overnight parts from japan
just as the sr decimates the ca
and the rb decimates the sr
and the soarer decimates the s-chassis by being more baller
what are you guys still doing up anyway
its way past your bed time
and i just got a voicemail from some chick named bianca
says she hopes i remember her
but i don't think iv'e ever even met a bianca
oh well hope she's hot
otherwise its just back to you guys lol
oh and ca's use megasquirt because there really isn't any other readily available standalones

[96Turbo]

^^goddamn even the straight edge cracks me up.

overnight parts from.....................................japan

i have a feeling bianca is a transvestite stripper who had the wrong number.....but what the hell...give 'er a call!

[ill_concepts]

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u33/xxpandemoniumxx666/bubbles.jpg

Bianca ^


Dont get too excited jimmy... u know who it is

[LimeLite Racing]

oh man... jeffree star!!!!!!.... yeah im still drunk..
time for work!

and yeah XphilX is one funny mofo for an edge guy. hahahaha we could make it to phoenix in like 4 hours if we go 120 or so the whole way.

[ill_concepts]

Can an SR car make it that far? :)

[tt99ol]

yes ma'am an sr can even make it into your dreams
i've heard of many engines overheating trying to do that
but remember i am biased away from the ca based on christians old car
you still have to prove the ca to me
oh and jimmy Cali born high 5

[LimeLite Racing]

Yeah! Cali Born!!!!!! High 5 right back at ya!
Tom wouldn't be able to handle an SR even if it was in his dreams.
He would be to amazed and scared of the power that it would turn into a terrible nightmare.
I could see him waking up in a cold sweat, crying.

[ka240zouki]

mad props fer all u've done... just a small question how much did u spend doing all of that??

oh and u should of got the rocket bunny bodykit... it woulda looked siiiick! lol

[PIN GIO 2]

which better CA18DET or SR20DET?

[LimeLite Racing]

which better CA18DET or SR20DET?


Oh man oh man oh man.

IMOIMOIMO

SR20DET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PIN GIO 2]

thanks limelite!

[LimeLite Racing]

thanks limelite!

anytime brotha!

[ill_concepts]

oh geeze !!! They both have there up's and downs.

If u wanna be a trendy fag that you have to source all your parts out ..get an SR... if you want to be a little more original and have a way better designed head ( CA has 1 valve per lobe vs. SR has 2 valves per lobe) meaning more rpm and you can go to autozone to get all your parts if needed then get a CA.

SR has 205hp vs the CA's 175hp Stock

They both weight about the same

CA's are alot cheaper

Either way you are getting a used engine and u never know what ur going to get. With that said do some basic maintenance before you throw it in your car. The CA vs SR battle has been going on forever.

I like CA's I got A full swap and ACL Bearings, ARP Rod, flywheel and Head Bolts, S14 Turbo, FMIC, new oil pump, water pump, ETC. For cheaper then a stock SR SWAP. So i have a reliable more powerful engine for the the cost of a STOCK SR!

EDIT: I forgot to mention Greddy HG, Greddy Timing belt and full 3" exhaust aswell

<3 u jimmy LMAO

[LimeLite Racing]

whoah whoah whoah killer.
let's go hit the dyno, see who's making more power, but with those same upgrades on an SR. who will win? SR. ( Disregard the fact that now I'm running the S15 Spec R turbo ) Even when I was running the s14 t28 on a stock SR w/ SMIC, no exhaust upgrade AND no other modification, who's gonna win vs. current CA? You guessed correctly. SR! CA parts can be bought at auto zone, not because of the non turbo CA, but due to the fact that autozone KNOWS that they wouldn't be able to make any money off of SR parts. Why? you may ask? Because they are expecting CA's to break down and need part replacement every 5 seconds. (that was a joke, but a good analogy.)
NEXT off, I didn't know that you could buy any of the above parts that you purchased for you're CA (except for the oil and water pumps) at auto zone. They sell S14 turbos now? and FMIC's, ARP Rod, flywheel, and head bolts?
I didn't need a new oil or water pump when I bought my swap, and when phil, after two years, needed a new water pump, he got it for cheap!!!!!! and waited how long for shipping? or did he just go to the dealership?

In conclusion, all of the parts that you have thrown into you're CA were strongly recommended and a good choice due to the fact that if you buy a CA, it may be cheap, but that swap ain't gonna last long without all the modification. (Just look at Christian's CA)

You pay for what you get.

P.S. You're head is "better"?
Shit I spent one hundred dollars on rocker arm stoppers. Will I have any floaters? Doubt it, but if I do I will go solid lifters and destroy the head of that CA.

SR20DET>CA18DET
(P.S.S. SR's became trendy due to the fact that they are one of the best options you have for making a 240 drift ready, definitely a better option than a CA. If you want to go unique status, make it all polished, get some carbon, chrome purple, and call it a day. Wait shit that's already been done. Still bad ass, but the next trendstarter?)


Wait...
As well... CA's aren't trendy due to the fact that they are almost all blown, destroyed, and in trash cans all across america, japan, (and even canada).

SR's are more expensive and more popular why? Because they are more reliable and powerful, and they are a choice of keeper to anyone who owns one.

<3 You Tom. :D

[ill_concepts]

My point JAMES was that for the cost of a stock SR swap i can put all of that into a CA and wont have to worry about " reliability" And no Autozone doesnt sell all of the parts i bought. However i did but all new timing idler pully, timing tensioner, and some gaskets from autozone. and the reason they dont supply SR parts is because they aernt in america where as CA18DE are. And it was your choice not to replace oil pump, water pump, etc. And u and phil have been lucky. You cant compare ALL CA's to christian. He got a 400 dollar engine and slapped it in his car. Thats like me bringing up tony and why one of his SR rods was sparking down the 14 freeway? you cant base all opinions off of one experiance. There are plenty of High HP CA's and SR's its all personal preferance. i know phil is going to write a book on this so i will save my typing for that.

PS i forgot to include my Greddy HG and timing belt in the cost of the swap either.

[LimeLite Racing]

For all of the extra money you are putting into that CA JUST to make it more reliable, you still won't have the power of an SR. AND there is no way to compare Tony's SR to any other, you know just as well as I do what he did to that SR. But lmao to the flying rod across the freeway.

[ill_concepts]

A CA with s14 t28 with full exhaust has more power then a stock S13 SR. So no its not just reliability

[tt99ol]

one word wins this entire battle
TORQUE
Carol Shelby said "horsepower wins consumers but torque wins races"
and before anyone goes and mentions the ka
sr has rpm over that which in drifting is much more important than low end torque
in all reality the sr is more popular and more abundant because nissan sold it forever and 2 days
they also put it in many platforms which made it easier for parts companys to make 1 part that worked on 5 cars
the sr is like the 1jz the whored out engine of the company
really you can pick what you want but powerband is what matters most
not silly max hp figures
and the sr head isnt that bad
gt autosound is revving to 9300rpm
thats rb26 territory
all in all either motor is better than a 4age lol and that should make you all feel good
now lets get this thread back on topic
did you put the suspension parts on yet?

[ill_concepts]

Nope I think I will tonight if u wanna roll by ;) I hope most of the spiders are dead :/

[LimeLite Racing]

Nope I think I will tonight if u wanna roll by ;) I hope most of the spiders are dead :/
Take my car for example, you kill em 20 times and they come back with 20 more than you started with. I'm down to spill black widow blood!

:tardrim::love:

[drftwerks]

so wait, why the fuck do you strip a car and put oem seats in???

[Maxstyle]

sell me the CA

[LimeLite Racing]

so wait, why the fuck do you strip a car and put oem seats in???

so wait, why do people ask dumb questions without thinking?

he put oem seats in the car due to the fact that, last time i checked, you needed seats to drive a car. maybe?

but wait, why oem seats? because at the moment that is all that he has. by the looks of his budget, seats will be one of the final upgrades before tracking the car. but for the moment, you can't street a car without seats. ask before posting.

go ahead and pm him, he'll answer any questions you have. :duh:

[ill_concepts]

I bought the s14 seats awhile back and they look alot better then the s13's . However seats aernt a priority to me at this point in time. And the main reason i stripped this shell is because it is a track car and it smelled like nasty ass gear oil and old nasty carpet.

Maxstyle: Im keepin it lol

Update: We just finished putting Coilovers on and some more painting and fit some wheel up front

Pics up 2morrow

[LimeLite Racing]

that car is the sex.

[tt99ol]

uh jimmy i think li is traumatized after last night
for real
car looks good though

[doubleRJE]

And a ka24det would whoop the hell out of both your ca and sr.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_LFxGU4Gh4

YouTube - 1992 Nissan 240sx KA24DET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRQ0WVjiGbc)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXQt3164sJY&NR=1

Suck it.

[ill_concepts]

Coming from a 16 year old that probably know nothing about the subject.... you can build any engine to be fast... its all personal preference... end of story

[Knapik]

And a ka24det would whoop the hell out of both your ca and sr.

YouTube - GT30R KA24DET 240sx short (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_LFxGU4Gh4)

YouTube - 1992 Nissan 240sx KA24DET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRQ0WVjiGbc)

YouTube - From 0 to only God knows mph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXQt3164sJY&NR=1)

Suck it.


but you still suck at life...sooooo.....do something useful for society and kill yourself:D

cool build keep it up!

[Slammed180]

Sweet build man, I'm liking the progress.
You wouldn't happen to have any extra CA parts lying around would you?

[ill_concepts]

what you need? I have plenty lol

[Slammed180]

I'm looking for a non-hicas powersteering bracket.
Maybe just PM me, so this doesn't clutter up your thread.

Car is looking promising! Can't wait to see it done.

[ill_concepts]

More pictures :blah:

Here is Phil CA HATING! LOL

http://a887.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/3/l_9563d4698cc67d4a50308161a6d7768e.jpg

Engine currently

http://a447.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/125/l_19d2963e3ce69f38244526e96b145f1e.jpg

Better front bumper fitment and more paint. Oh and coilovers



http://a332.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/l_c3c2bc4d738350cc0f3633b9d59fd6f3.jpg

http://a438.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/22/l_8769b08705919cb184cee7c5cd7a473d.jpg

http://a615.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/4/l_11a5f4cbac9f2c7ba8f9dee5624e4bae.jpg

This dent bugs me.. Will get rear wide body on by next weekend.

http://a341.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_254a5c6e54e3d439c860098596cfdf04.jpg

http://a118.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/102/l_59bc335c21dc0b684bced55b5322b88d.jpg

[LimeLite Racing]

And a ka24det would whoop the hell out of both your ca and sr.

YouTube - GT30R KA24DET 240sx short (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_LFxGU4Gh4)

YouTube - 1992 Nissan 240sx KA24DET (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRQ0WVjiGbc)

YouTube - From 0 to only God knows mph (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXQt3164sJY&NR=1)

Suck it.

And a ka24et would whoop the hell out of your ka24det. Both of which can suck some asshole compared to a CA or an SR.
I fully agree with knapik.

Suck it.
No wait, that would be statuatory rape.

Let's go for a run, kid. My SR vs. you're KA24DET. Oh wait, what? You don't have one? You only have you're permit? Driving daddy's car? :mrmeph: :keke:

Oh and Phil, that was so great. I think Li may need a man in his life now after that! hahahaha

[tt99ol]

actually Li is coming to church next sunday
thats how bad you scared him
for reals
Tom come and get your over fenders
they are wasting space in my garage
seriously
oh and about that ka-t crap
ask any drifter, any real drifter
it doesn''t matter how much power you can make
rpms are rpms, thats what really gets you through the corners
this is not some silly drag racing thread
or a top speed thread
both of which will be won by a v-8
this is about a drift car
and ka+drifting= losertown
everyone goes with something else once they learn how to drift
end rant

[Rnz520]

I like 4age's....
But nice build anyways, I like the way CAs rev

[LimeLite Racing]

actually Li is coming to church next sunday
thats how bad you scared him
for reals
Tom come and get your over fenders
they are wasting space in my garage
seriously
oh and about that ka-t crap
ask any drifter, any real drifter
it doesn''t matter how much power you can make
rpms are rpms, thats what really gets you through the corners
this is not some silly drag racing thread
or a top speed thread
both of which will be won by a v-8
this is about a drift car
and ka+drifting= losertown
everyone goes with something else once they learn how to drift
end rant
that's the truth.
ka-t = suckmadong


are you serious that i really traumatized li?

i mean, once he has a couple beers in him he would have been content with the situation, but damn... i didn't want to make him permanantely scarred.

i had to make sure he knew what prison was like for me. hahahahahahahhahahhahahahahahhhahahahahahahhah

[tt99ol]

update!!!!!
we installed widebody last night
tom will post pics soon or die
well one side is installed
the blade broke short thereafter
and tom is a lazy canadian
so hes getting a new blade today
and yes jimmy you traumatized Li forever

[LimeLite Racing]

update!!!!!
we installed widebody last night
tom will post pics soon or die
well one side is installed
the blade broke short thereafter
and tom is a lazy canadian
so hes getting a new blade today
and yes jimmy you traumatized Li forever

im glad i could snap some sense into that kid.
now as for you, ill see you in 5 minutes. you know why...
























because i miss you.


oh yeah and on topic, we tried to repair that massive dent on the driverside rear...

[tt99ol]

about that
Nestor is never aloud to use bondo again
that was some of the worst body work i have ever seen ever
i did what i could to salvage the job but the widebody covered most of it up anyway
Tom stop being so lazy and post pics already
oh and i wired in push button start and his ignition is a switch now
just have to get that key cylinder off now
stupid thing is bolted on but looks like rivits
no slots in the bolts
stupid nissan crap

[dorkjoey240]

hmm...I guess I need to save my money for ca also. :)

[phishtank]

Man this thread cracks me up with all the engine smashing. Seriously guys...every motor has its ups and downs. Yes the sr can turn higher then the ka...but when it comes down to it the ka builds much better torque numbers...even with lots and lots of boost.

I say fuck 'em all though. I like efficient power...so yay for the VH45 ^_^

Yeah i just threw 4 more cylinders into the mix...what are ya gonna do now??

I like this build though...its definitely coming along nicely. And dont let the kids hate because your not a ricer rockin sparco seats. S14 seats have awesome amounts of support and are comfy. I just put some in my coupe and i could sit in those things allll day long.

Atleast your not like alot of these idiots that would actually spend 850 dollars on 180sx seats...which...ARE OEM SEATS!

/end rant

[s13 @ fullboost]

Man this thread cracks me up with all the engine smashing. Seriously guys...every motor has its ups and downs. Yes the sr can turn higher then the ka...but when it comes down to it the ka builds much better torque numbers...even with lots and lots of boost.

I say fuck 'em all though. I like efficient power...so yay for the VH45 ^_^

Yeah i just threw 4 more cylinders into the mix...what are ya gonna do now??

I like this build though...its definitely coming along nicely. And dont let the kids hate because your not a ricer rockin sparco seats. S14 seats have awesome amounts of support and are comfy. I just put some in my coupe and i could sit in those things allll day long.

Atleast your not like alot of these idiots that would actually spend 850 dollars on 180sx seats...which...ARE OEM SEATS!

/end rant


Amen to that brother

[ill_concepts]

Pictures!! So phil will stop crying lol

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/12/l_a938ab9a853843028aecc3e21921641a.jpg


Someone keyed my car...idk who though
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/27/l_82079b7353c94cc6bbe0ef70c10fbe3d.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_664f102833ff4707a0dd2e97f7ef8fb5.jpg


http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/39/l_b3f9ef5d3acb4314835a5b2399a7b85e.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/2/l_c8d54a972afd49d88868ac561092ee1a.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/16/l_8ff262729bf14eb3bd20757eaffa1f47.jpg

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/35/l_0faaf41ccd1f46f2aa0739d670caa98a.jpg

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/21/l_9e60c878f58e40d3ba7c4e905a8f7463.jpg

More to come....once i get money :) lol

[LimeLite Racing]

holy crap... that sucks someone keyed you're car... we'll find out who it is......hahahaha!!!!!

best build thread ever!

[Nitrous2k]

lookin good guys! cant wait to see it all finished up!

[ill_concepts]

Dang i havent been on zilvia for a while. I have moved to Port Hueneme! Car is still in Palmdale for the next little while. Havent even touched it since last update :( So i bought furniture instead of parts lol. Me and phil and limelite need to have a garage sale to get rid of all our stuff! Trade parts for beer and food? Or carrot sticks and food in phils case.. XPhilX... Miss you all LOL

[240love]

Dang i havent been on zilvia for a while. I have moved to Port Hueneme! Car is still in Palmdale for the next little while. Havent even touched it since last update :( So i bought furniture instead of parts lol. Me and phil and limelite need to have a garage sale to get rid of all our stuff! Trade parts for beer and food? Or carrot sticks and food in phils case.. XPhilX... Miss you all LOL

hey we are neighbors now...sort of. I live in oxnard.

update?

[ixfxi]

More pictures :blah:
Here is Phil CA HATING! LOL
http://a887.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/3/l_9563d4698cc67d4a50308161a6d7768e.jpg


oh shit, reminds me of zombie zone 3!!!

[LimeLite Racing]

i miss you tom :( come comfort me :(

[ill_concepts]

Ok i need to start on this again. I need some input on rims that will have good fitment with no spacers.

Car recap
30mm Front wides
50mm rear wides
It will be 5 lug with Z brakes

Phil PM your address so i can send parts to your house :)

[LimeLite Racing]

WTF Tom? Send me parts too man!

[ill_concepts]

LMAO PM your address too. How much do you want for the koukis? I will accept them as a gift :)

[LimeLite Racing]

A gift?! You fuckin bounce to some foreign country and leave me abandoned here? And want a GIFT?!?!?! I'll think about it next time you come visit me. Can I have your battery relocater? Please? :D And wake your lazy ass up and respond to my text.

[Shmex]

Gotta pitch in and shw my CA love. I got a CA thatll be getting rebuilt within a year. Just had a daughter. But man i love my CA. Congrats, and thats dope that youre building it for your brother. Gonna be the best welcome home presentever.

[LimeLite Racing]

Tom. I need an update on this bitch. And I also need you to return my phone calls. Or death.

[DALAZ_68]

seriously, ive been aching updates on this...

[LimeLite Racing]

seriously, ive been aching updates on this...
He just moves away and doesn't give us the down low! Bullshit! Hahaha

Tom- We are friends no longer if you do not update this shit and call me within the hour.

[crono72000]

give us an update plz ! =?

[ill_concepts]

LMAO sorry guys! I haven't had the time or money to work on it... plus i live 400 miles from it now. However me and tt99ol did some parts trading and i acquired some parts i needed to get things moving. OH and Jimmy you owe me a car cover, starter, and a romantic dinner ;) or cash equivalent lmao. Once i get all the money people in AV owe me i can kinda move forward with the project. If some one would buy my 06 sentra off me i could finish! $8250!!! I will put it up for sale later today.

[LimeLite Racing]

I was in ventura when you were in ventura. I texted you to tell you this. You did not respond. You took your romantic dinner and threw it in the trash. I have your starter at Phil's house. But you may want to rebuild it hahahahaha. Oh and ill build you a car cover and ship it out to you. Hahaha I'm thinking leopard print.

[tt99ol]

loepard print is sooo out
potato sack is the new black

[repda916]

what kit is that?

[tt99ol]

what kit is that?

You mean what aero?
gp sports g-four urethane

[ill_concepts]

I was thinking about using jimmys telletubbies sheets for the car cover :)

[LimeLite Racing]

I was thinking about using jimmys telletubbies sheets for the car cover :)
Over my dead body. Those sheets aren't going anywhere.

[deadghost]

I am so tempted to do a CA, ran it once and it wasn't bad, I'm not constantly going to the track nor anything like that but that engine is pretty cool, the fact that it originally came from the s chassis already interested me, granted it was a little sluggish but the torque made up for it, take it up with a t28 and you might have something going on. Honestly if it weren't for so many slackers that just dumped that engine as a cheap alternative to a FI setup, it would make a fine platform. More threads on the CA are highly encouraged. props to ill concepts

[LimeLite Racing]

Update Mufucka!

[ill_concepts]

Update Mufucka!

No update.....Damn bills! :naw: Sorry Jimmy! You in Oregon yet?

[tt99ol]

he leaves next sunday actually
myspace is gay tom it wont let me read your message

[LimeLite Racing]

No update.....Damn bills! :naw: Sorry Jimmy! You in Oregon yet?

he leaves next sunday actually
myspace is gay tom it wont let me read your message

This is true. I'm moving next Sunday :( 240 is getting painted as we speak. And she's alive again! Thanks to mine and phil's three month extravaganza on that bitch.

[ill_concepts]

This is true. I'm moving next Sunday :( 240 is getting painted as we speak. And she's alive again! Thanks to mine and phil's three month extravaganza on that bitch.

Well we will all have to meet up somewhere sometime! Have some beers (Phil can have a Juicy Juice) lol What color did you go with?

[LimeLite Racing]

Well we will all have to meet up somewhere sometime! Have some beers (Phil can have a Juicy Juice) lol What color did you go with?

Chrome Purple!

Hahahahahaaha jk black with some "secret pearl"