# CA18DET

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ca18det/124849>\
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [May 27, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ca18det/124849 "2009-05-27T18:16:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![hnic514](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hnic514/32/5668_2.png) [@hnic514](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hnic514)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2009, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ca18det/124849/6 "2009-06-02T10:06:20Z")

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> [@LANCASTER OPEN TODAY 12-30-06](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lancaster-open-today-12-30-06/22321/8):
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> ca18’s are shit - the only reason why ppl get them is coz they are a cheap replacement and want to be different.
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> prolly as fast as a stock KA with bolt ons

^ To each their own, it’s a great motor i’ve had mine for 4 years without a single problem. Just make sure all the gaskets,water pump, timing belt and fluids are changed and you should be fine! Remember its a 20 year old motor.

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