Archived News (July 2008)

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July 30, 2008

CA18DET inline oil cooler install.
I found this rare oil cooler for my CA18DET at a salvage yard. It is a Nissan inline oil cooler that bolts to the CA18DET block. Although these were standard on UK market CA’s, I found this little gem on a 1980’s (year unknown) Nissan Maxima. Check it out: (CA18DET Inline Oil Cooler (UK Factory Oil Cooler))

July 27, 2008

Day 22: Single Stage Oil Cooler, Cold Air Intake and BOV Recirculation

July 23, 2008

Part 3 of the over the top intake manifold is now online. Simply click the link or the image below. (CA18DET Over the Top Intake Manifold (CA16DE) Install (Part 3: Vacuum and Wiring)
Header image for part 3 of the ca18det over the top intake manifold install.

July 21, 2008

New Project 240sx Overhaul Update: Day 21: Finalizing the Charge Pipe and Installing the BOV

July 15, 2008

A new entry in the 240sx Overhaul Journal is available.
Day 20: Turbo Manifold Bracing and Charge Pipe Mock Up

July 11, 2008

Part 2 of the over the top intake manifold install on the CA18DET is now online. (CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold (Part 2)) And it looks like this has grown from a 2 part series to 3 so check back for the custom charge pipe install, line routing and throttle cable bracket fabrication.

July 8, 2008

Part 1 of the CA18DET over the top intake manifold install is now available. (CA18DET Over the Top (CA16DE) Intake Manifold Install (Part 1)) It goes into a lot more detail and discusses some of the pros this system will have over the factory hardware.

July 7, 2008

How do you set up a CA18DET with less than 2 feet of boost piping. Install a Nissan Pulsar over the top intake manifold. Project 240sx Overhaul Journal (Day 19: Nissan Pulsar Over the Top Intake Manifold)

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