# Cost to install a CA18et **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [August 29, 2005, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390 "2005-08-29T21:30:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![newbieracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47c2d/32.png) [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2005, 9:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/1 "2005-08-29T21:30:20Z")
I have looked everywere and searched up and down the forms and [240sxfourms.com](http://240sxfourms.com) I know the install is very similar to the sr but what is the cost to get a Ca in an S13. Dont flame or anything I have looked up and down, help a man out. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2005, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/2 "2005-08-29T21:43:07Z")
It will cost you possibly a bit cheaper than a sr unless you get a really good deal on a clip or engine set. The main thing you would save on is the engine set, but there are alot of things you might want to add; fmic, bigger turbo, ecu, mafs, fuelpump, fuel controller, boost controller. ---
**Author:** ![newbieracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47c2d/32.png) [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2005, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/3 "2005-08-29T22:15:02Z")
thanks man 😃 For right now im just thinking of the motor really, as my motor is “past its prime at almost 400000 km” So i want somthing thats not going to run me a ton of cash that is workable in the future. I can pick a complete motor set up for just under or at 2G’s what am i looking at to just get it in after that origional cost, to just get the motor in and running? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/4 "2005-08-30T04:08:31Z")
Try to save up at least about 4-4.5g for the swap. Contact Rafic (pulsar\_gtr) about CA setups, i havnt seen him online msn for a while, but you should try emailing him. Start pricing things out, although everything may only come upto 3g through initial pricing, you should save up a bit more just incase you run into something unexpected that you would want to get. ---
**Author:** ![FEAST\_EXPORTER](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/848f3c/32.png) [@FEAST\_EXPORTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FEAST_EXPORTER)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/5 "2005-08-30T06:21:08Z")
> [@mikeness](#): > > Try to save up at least about 4-4.5g for the swap. > Contact Rafic (pulsar\_gtr) about CA setups, i havnt seen him online msn for a while, but you should try emailing him. > Start pricing things out, although everything may only come upto 3g through initial pricing, you should save up a bit more just incase you run into something unexpected that you would want to get. Would you prefer to spend 8500k to have one registered in your name from Japan. I have one coming up shortly thats fairly built. ---
**Author:** ![newbieracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47c2d/32.png) [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/6 "2005-08-30T09:06:33Z")
^no im good man thanks. Alright guys thanks for the help. Im gonna have to sit and work out a budget. Thanks again ---
**Author:** ![mr200](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr200/32/5495_2.png) [@mr200](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mr200)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/7 "2005-08-30T12:01:14Z")
Uhm … Is that a typo in your Subject? Ca18ets don’t need to be imported, they were available here and can be purchased for under $1000 complete and in good shape. They’d be way easier to install in an S13/14 than an SR (motor is older, needs fewer wires to run, and will bolt to your factory mounts). The question more is why? They make less power than a KAE (130hp). If you’re serious about the SOHC CA, let me know, and I’ll hook you up. They can make over 200whp pretty easily, and on stock fuel if you know what to do, and can handle your own fab (zero aftermarket) I’m assuming you want a ca18DET though … ---
**Author:** ![Nismo\_Only](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@Nismo\_Only](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nismo_Only)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/8 "2005-08-30T13:12:02Z")
God if you want to go with the CA18ET there are 2 200sx’s at the wreckers here in kingson that run perf and can be bought for $500 each (motor, tranny, driveshaft, wiring, ECU) ---
**Author:** ![mr200](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr200/32/5495_2.png) [@mr200](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mr200)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/9 "2005-08-30T14:12:50Z")
what what what?!?! 200s in Kingston? What wrecker? ---
**Author:** ![s13Junkyard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/s13junkyard/32/5502_2.png) [@s13Junkyard](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/s13Junkyard)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/10 "2005-08-30T16:01:01Z")
i have a complete ca18det motor in my car im looking to pull out and sell soon im asking 2000 [http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14953&highlight=](http://www.son240sx.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14953&highlight=) let me know i have already done tones of work to it and replaced alot of stuff on it to insure it runs like a champion such as: -new throw out bearing -new rear main oil seal -new ngk sparkplugs -professionally cleaned injectors -new thermostat etc where else do u get a test ride with the motor ur about to purchase let me know ---
**Author:** ![newbieracer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47c2d/32.png) [@newbieracer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newbieracer)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2005, 11:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cost-to-install-a-ca18et/88390/11 "2005-08-30T23:18:15Z")
I ment De yeah. I just realised i neglected to mention I have a Sohc. How much harder would it be. Im almost thinking about Geting the E and bulding up, I need nothing crazy.