Archive for July, 2008

CA18DET Inline Oil Cooler (UK Factory Oil Cooler)

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 Posted in Tech (CA18DET 240SX, S13) | No Comments »

Background I stumbled across this oil cooler while scavenging a local salvage yard for Ford EDIS parts for a megasquirt install.  This particular cooler comes as factory equipment on UK market CA18DET's.  As with most things Nissan, there are a lot ...

Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 22)

Monday, July 28th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »

Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Things are finally starting to come together. The charge pipe has been painted to prevent corrosion and the BOV has been recirculated to the new air intake that draws air from outside the engine ...

Archived News (May 2008)

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Archived News | No Comments »

May 30, 2008 The guide, installing a sr20det lightweight flywheel and clutch into the ca18det has been updated with new pics. Mainly focusing on the clearance of the new flywheel so that the factory bolts do not bottom out in ...

CA18DET Over the Top Intake Manifold (CA16DE) Install (Part 3: Vacuum and Wiring)

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Tech (CA18DET 240SX, S13) | No Comments »

Related Links CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 1: What and Why) CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 2: Prep) CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 3: Vacuum and Wiring) With the new manifold prepped ...

Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 21)

Monday, July 21st, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »

Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Day 21:  A smoother charge pipe was created that includes the SSQV BOV. The inside was also sandblasted and smoothed to ensure maximum airflow. [gallery]

Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 20)

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »

Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index Today, the new turbo manifold was modified and installed and then a rough charge pipe was created for testing purposes. Also note the compressor blade on the turbo. This close picture is going ...

CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 2)

Friday, July 11th, 2008 Posted in Tech (CA18DET 240SX, S13) | No Comments »

Related Links CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 1: What and Why) CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 2: Prep) CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 3: Vacuum and Wiring) Whereas part 1 covered the ...

CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 1)

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Tech (CA18DET 240SX, S13), Uncategorized | No Comments »

Related Links CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 1: What and Why) CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 2: Prep) CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 3: Vacuum and Wiring) This is part 1 in ...

Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 19)

Monday, July 7th, 2008 Posted in 240sx Build Journals | No Comments »

Related Links Project 240sx Overhaul Journal Index How does 2 feet of boost piping from the turbo to throttle body sound? That is exactly what I am doing to project 240sx by adding an over the top intake manifold from a ...