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by lloyd bradley
Fri May 11, 2012 10:17 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WANTED sr20det
Replies: 4
Views: 850

Re: WANTED sr20det

Dont really have a specific budget. Not olanning on keeping it stock, prob looking for just over 200kw.
by lloyd bradley
Fri May 11, 2012 9:48 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

I am thinking of the SR route now, will be coming to SA pretty soon. Going to try looking for a SR. Are there any places that you guys would recommend?
by lloyd bradley
Fri May 11, 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WANTED sr20det
Replies: 4
Views: 850

WANTED sr20det

Can anyone help me out, I am planning on making a trip down south, going to the GMS. I am being swayed to replace my ca18det with a sr20det. Where abouts in the Jozi, PTA area would i be able to look at a few engines? I am looking for the engine, gearbox, ECU and harnesses. And what SR20det should i...
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: Articles
Topic: Project Botswana
Replies: 9
Views: 4983

Re: Project Botswana

Some work done today, going on a bit of a diet. Taking off the panels to see what lurked under there and saving a bit of cash stripping the car myself before it goes for a respray. http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/773/img3211rc.th.jpg http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5110/img3209b.th.jpg http://...
by lloyd bradley
Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

And with the ARP Bolts & Studs, which kit should i look for? I have seen a 202-4702 and a 202-4302, whats the difference? And is there a bolt kit for the conrods?
by lloyd bradley
Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:31 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

What is the standard bore & stroke and compression ratio for the ca18det?
I have read in the manual that it's 83.0 * 83.6 and 8:5
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Articles
Topic: Project Botswana
Replies: 9
Views: 4983

Re: Project Botswana

With great difficulty, jokes. Which way did you go up? Through Nata and Kasane? I know that road is terrible. Up my side the roads are not to bad at all, well most of them.
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

Is there any means of finding out if you need a 4 port or an 8 port gasket before pulling the head off?
by lloyd bradley
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:49 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

Great stuff. How did you pay him? Where did you source your intercooler from and all the piping?
by lloyd bradley
Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

That turbo has definatly seen better days. Going to try stick to good quality well known name brand products. I have gotten hold of the guys from team obsession for some of the parts, wanted to find out if they cant post some of the things to me because i have little time to make a trip down south, ...
by lloyd bradley
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:55 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

Thought abot that, but an SR20 conversion is not the cheapest thing to drop in. I have seen a complete drop in with harness, ecu and gear box for R60 000. I only paid 15 000 for the car.
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

Pretty much boosting a reasonable amount of crap out of it. And doing the radiator hoses.
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Re: Engine rebuild

wanted to do the pistons, rods and rings. what are good products to keep an eye out for? Seen a couple of sets for just under $1000 on eBay.
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Articles
Topic: Project Botswana
Replies: 9
Views: 4983

Project Botswana

This is my S13, Paint work is not in the greatest condition but she purs like a kitten and goes side ways like a crazed animal. Already stripped out the interior and done a decent service. http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3521/img3134r.th.jpg http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/3548/img3137g.th.jpg...
by lloyd bradley
Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Engine rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 5228

Engine rebuild

Howzit mates. I have a ca18det and have been thinking about pulling the engine out and giving it some TLC. I plan to change; Main rod bearings Timing belt Pulley's Valves and springs Gaskets Water pump Oil pump Studs, Is there anthing else that i should add to my list? And can anyone help me with pr...