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Tuesday, 29-Jul 2014 @ 7:27am
Wow I just realised that a ute can't have a 1.6 turbo.
Ca18de has been done before and proven succesful.
A mostly agreed/acceptable conversion for our 1000s is an a15 turbo, some people have seen up to 500hp with that combo. The reason for that is that the a15 is closest to the factory a10 weight so you won't be suffering with handling issues. And keeps a bit of originality.
Have a search but as for
disc brake upgrades the front you can use Sigma GE wagon and pintara/bluebird series 3 on the rear. Maybe someone can chime in on whats involved for that. It's not much iirc.
Although you would never be able to turbo it legally (in a ute) and although everyone has basically cancelled this engine out by vote, the sr16ve engine is another option although most agree that the sr blocks being all mostly the same even with the 1.6, are too heavy in the front of our thou's being twice the weight of an a series. Size also being an issue and will need major sump and/or crossmember alteration for clearance.
And also the oil solenoids for the vvl and the distributor hanging out the back of the head will need to be relocated. Mazworx do a oil solenoid relocation plate and I have heard the you can use an sr20 20v cas in replacement of the dizzy.
Custom bellhousing adapter to an l series box has been done or something similar will be needed. Custom intake as fwd one is wrong way.
The addicting thing about this engine is the factory 195hp (or close to) and that's in NA form. And the vvl is basically 2 cam profiles in one engine giving great all round torque and drivability. Would be perfect for our 1000s when not considering weight issues.
I'm still looking into this engine option, and although I know everyone will say don't do it I still want to give it a go and atleast dumby fit it into another rusty thou just to see how close it all comes. And if I can pull off the fit and get it running, then i'll put it in my 1000 wagon see how it drives and go from there with upgrading suspension etc.
Just some food for thought!
What kind of power are you wanting?
Are you still on your Provisional licence? (your name says your possibly 18?)
Have you had any other cars?
Budget?
A15 would be a wonderful start with some carbs or if you get itchy hands try efi and some mild work. Would hammer in the weight of the 1k ute. And then you can decide from there if NA power is enough for you or you can go the turbo route without swapping engine.
Welcome!
Matt
1967 Datsun B10 2 Door.
