This thread needs

 

HYPE? WTF theres no hype in the CA, if there was HYPE about the CA then your question would actually be like CA vs. Sr why does everyone like the CA over the SR. I seriously suggest you research and dont get a CA18DET leave the one your thinking about buying to someone who knows why they want the CA since they are becoming harder to find. Just to spoon feed ya a bit. The CA produces 175hp 30 less than the SR, but slap on the same turbo the SR has and you produce the same figures, amazing huh. Also the CA is a better designed motor its solid takes a beating and asks for more.
Heres a thread. http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=128056

again research.

 

you just repeated what i said. but with anger. i know its hard to find i know it has 30 less figures and it can take a beating. trust me ive done my reasearch. i want to know why people pick it over the SR when in most cases the SR is the obvious choice. :nono

 

i picked it because of iron block to be honest.

 

cheaper to, plus a lil boost and you will be fine.

 

just go with the sr youll be happier on the long run.

 

Ive always seen the majority go for the SR swap to be honest. In my area theres around 5 SR 240s and a RB25 240. I thought about going with the CA but then looked at the motors and mostly were high miles and would have been best to rebuild them. So i went with the SR that had alot less miles and is in perfect condition so far. You cant go wrong with either one IMO. If i dont go KA-T with my other 240 im gonna get a CA for it.

 

Just think , just another option though. redtop sr set is what 2300 . get a ca set for 1200 and spend 1000 on internals. Then you'd already be a step ahead.

edit: but i'd rather everyone leave all the ca's for me :rotflmao

 

everybody does go for the SR. and the CA is something a bit different that most people rule out when it comes to a swap. and from what ive read a CA would do me better in casual day driving, as well as taking it out on the weekends and such. and its a grip cheaper

 

everybody does go for the SR. and the CA is something a bit different that most people rule out when it comes to a swap. and from what ive read a CA would do me better in casual day driving, as well as taking it out on the weekends and such. and its a grip cheaper

casual driving is more based on the turbo and mods you select. Both engines are great for daily driving. :thumbsup

 

damn its like a kid in a candy shop. so hard to decide.

could you just throw on a s14 t28 and be in the same hp range as a stock sr? i heard they were direct bolt ons too

 

damn its like a kid in a candy shop. so hard to decide.

could you just throw on a s14 t28 and be in the same hp range as a stock sr? i heard they were direct bolt ons too

Yeah it's direct bolt-on. I have a GTIR T28 on my CA. But a 3 inch turbo back on a CA should put you in the same hp range as the sr. :thumbsup

 

doing internals correctly will cost you more than a grand. head gasket, arp head studs, pistons, rods, bearings, oil pump, etc.. then machine shop fees...

im looking at about 750 for my rebuild, and thats with reused my pistons rods crank etc. just getting new oil pump, rings, bearings etc for bottom end and thensome head work...

 

 

yes!

anyways im gunna be doing it for the high reving capabilities.

that and the iron block.

 

aluminum is for soda cans, not engine blocks.

 

I can't believe threads like this are still allowed.

 

"threads like this" are for opinions. if you dont want one. then dont read it :thumbsup

 

Yeah it's direct bolt-on. I have a GTIR T28 on my CA. But a 3 inch turbo back on a CA should put you in the same hp range as the sr. :thumbsup

3 inch turbo back alone or + the t28?

 

"threads like this" are for opinions. if you dont want one. then dont read it :thumbsup

the thing is, there are a million threads like this, comparing ca vs sr vs rb. you dont see it because your new, but people see this everyother day, but luckily its the persons first and last post, i dont think were gonna be so lucky with you.
your a troll.

 

matt those are the same treasure trolls you have on the dash of your Civic Hybrid right?? i remember you saying your proud of those on the way to Viejas :smacked49

 

"threads like this" are for opinions. if you dont want one. then dont read it :thumbsup

I know exactly what these threads are for, people who can't do their own research.





BTW, opinions win races.
True story.




and if you want my opinion, I like the sr better than the ca (simply for the displacement) and I like the ka more than the sr (boosted designs sells a built longblock for 2 grand) but as long as you put a turbo on your car, with either engine, you will be pleased.

 

well i can say ive done plenty of research. not so much on the ca ill admit. and thats why im here. forums are just another way of finding out the "scoop" on things like this. and by labeling people as "trolls" and making them feel inadequate enough to leave the forum, your only limiting a persons knowledge on such topics. and i dont think thats very right. or fair.

btw. if all you guys get on this thing and read all this everyday. you should look into getting out more.

and i dont think youll be that lucky either. but youll learn to love me.

 

well i can say ive done plenty of research. not so much on the ca ill admit. and thats why im here. forums are just another way of finding out the "scoop" on things like this.

Do I look new here or some thing? I know why I'm here and what I'm doing, it's you who's looking north and pointing west at the moment. Why don't you go ahead and break it down for me then "Mr. I have done my research" and tell me some differences between the motors you are currently picking from.



Hurry up now, I grrabbed a beer and I'm ready to learn some thing.

 

no you dont look new at all. i never suggested that. and i dont doubt you know what your doing. thats why im posting topics. to hear what people that "know what their doing" have to say in response to my questions. i just wanted some casual conversation about motors so i can decide which i would like to put in my car. and what is it to you if i have or haven't done my research? are you the president of the "sr has more displacement than ca" club?

and im sorry i just joined this forum. if i could change the past i would have joined yyyears ago.