How much power can a stock ca18det handle?
If you are asking how much you should boost on a ca18det without freshing it up I would run somewhere between 200-250 rwhp if your motor has decent compression. Thats also on the safe side. If you have forged pistons 300 rwhp shouldn’t be too hard for a ca18det to do.
Is ca18det a turbo?
The CA18DET was able to produce 166 bhp with 168 lb-ft of torque, and in more ways than one represented a significant upgrade from previous models. Some of its enhancements included: A new DOHC aluminum head with 16 valves. An upgraded Garrett T25 turbocharger with better flow capacity.
Are CA18DET reliable?
Re: CA18DET reliability It is a reliable motor, but if you get the bigger T28 with bigger backhousing and plan on running stock boost, you will not be happy. If you plan on running stock boost forever, then stick to the stock T25 and enjoy. Too many projects, but never completing any.
How reliable is CA18DET?
What cars have CA18DET engines?
Cars that housed the CA18DET: Nissan Silvia S12 RS-X, Nissan Silvia/180SX S13, Nissan Bluebird RNU12 SSS ATTESA Limited, Nissan 200SX RS13-U Europe, Nissan Auster.
What is a ca18 engine?
The CA18DE is a 1.8 L (1,809 cc) DOHC 16v engine produced from 1987 through 1989. It produces 131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS) at 6400 rpm and 159 N⋅m (117 lb⋅ft) at 5200 rpm. It has the same head as the CA18DET, however it did not use piston oil squirters that are found on the CA18DETs.
How much power can a SR20DET make?
When built properly, the SR20 can reliably support more than 700 hp at the wheels. For those seeking a reliable, cost-effective engine swap that is practically a drop in for the S13 and S14 240SX, look no further.
How good is the CA18DET engine?
Scores & conclusion. The CA18DET has shown that it offers some decent tuning potential out of the box however when put under the stress of drifting the well documented issues with big end bearings wearing out and bricking the engine make it a less then perfect drifting powerplant.