CA18DET swap

akstreet_racer · 02-23-2008, 02:31 AM

iv been hearing diffrent things about this now. what year for s13s is better for the swap with ps and ac issues? iv heard 89 90s then iv heard 91 93s so can someone please help i wanna get my project rolling.

thanks

CA18DETswap · 02-23-2008, 07:14 AM

Well when I did mine I pulled all the a/c stuff out. I didn't have to modify the p/s at all and mine was a 91.

AFSil80 · 02-23-2008, 11:41 AM

91 if you want powersteering.

The A/C high pressure line from the KA24DE fits, low pressure does not. Flare is too big.

I'm not sure if SOHC lines will work since they require 2 bolts per line.

akstreet_racer · 02-23-2008, 03:52 PM

ok thanks i have a 93 right now. just making sure thats all.

CA18DETswap · 02-23-2008, 07:47 PM

You'll also have to get a SOHC throttle cable if you didn't know that yet.

AFSil80 · 02-23-2008, 10:37 PM

^ Damn, forgot that one, haha.

I'm trying to think if there's anything else.

Stock radiator will work...someone else chime in, haha...you've got the right gauge cluster.

You must also swap over the KA 5-speed tranny sensors (including speed) in order for them to work.

EDIT: And by 'work' I mean, read properly.

AFSil80 · 02-24-2008, 11:34 PM

Another:

You'll need to extend the starter wire, or splice/solder the one from the KA24DE and use that plug.

I chose the latter, because I hate butt connectors. I solder everything I can, unless the position sucks.

JBHELL · 03-26-2008, 09:37 PM

I Was Wondering What Driveshaft Would You Need For The CA? Would The Automatic Driveshaft work? Thanks Let LMK

IWantRWD · 03-27-2008, 09:41 PM

when i did the CA swap i used the stock DOHC everything. The throttle cable i just pushed in the holder and put a couple zip ties around it, or you can custom make one, either will work.

Im not sure if i used the DOHC or CA lower harness because i had to splice the trans sensor plug into the fusebox plug because they were 2 female plugs..

articzap · 03-27-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JBHELL

I Was Wondering What Driveshaft Would You Need For The CA? Would The Automatic Driveshaft work? Thanks Let LMK

If I'm not mistaken, only the 5 speed drive shaft will work.

corrigan989 · 01-13-2010, 08:31 PM

im looking at getting a 240 soon. i dont want an n/a motor and im deciding if i want to do a sr20 or ca18 tubo. i wanted to know do both motors just bolt in using stock mounts and crossmembers, also if i bought a swap online and it comes wth an uncut wire harness would that include both upper and lower

thanks for any info

Pharaoh19 · 01-14-2010, 05:02 PM

corrigan989 just for future reference this is usually a FAQ in every section. Try reading the FAQs about the Sr20 and CA18 or use the "Search" button. I guarantee you'll get results a lot faster if you search first.