raspygold 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) My beloved E30 is up for sale again. Not your average E30 as it has had a CA18DET engine conversion with 5 speed S13 (silvia) gearbox. All mods are certified and flew through the last WOF last week (16th June). Looking for at least $7,000 hopefully. Auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=298754353 Here's a copy and paste from TM: Number plate: uq8877 Kilometres: 100,000km Body: alpine white, 2 door, Coupe Fuel type: Petrol Engine: 4 cylinder, 1800cc, Manual Registration expires: Dec 2010 WOF expires: Dec 2010 Stereo description: Panasonic CD player (MP3) with aux-in, good quality 6x9 rears and dd drive front speakers Features: 5 star Alarm Alloy wheels Central locking Power steering 1989 BWM E30 318i coupe Nissan CA18DET engine and 5spd gearbox from an S13 Silvia Under 100K on the engine 190K on body This vehicle is fully certified for all modifications Just got a new WOF last week. Unique car with a lot of character. Currently my daily driver. Mods: - F1 racing stage 3, 6 puk ceramic racing clutch - SRP SSQ BOV - 2.5" exhaust off the turbo with stainless resonator and stainless dumpy - Defi style black face boost gauge - Momo Steering wheel - Mspec adjustable boost controller with gauge, never used on current setup so its always been on standard boost - STI v7 bucket seats on custom brackets (worth up to $500 each!) - Standard BMW radiator modified with alloy tanks and custom mounting brackets - Front mount inter-cooler with custom chrome piping - 17x7 Mak alloys with great tread on tires (Bridgestone MY01s) - Lowered on Pedders springs - K&N pod filter - Custom engine mounts - LSD diff - Driveshaft modified by Circle Track engineering - Suzuki Vitara V6 brake booster and master cylinder - 5 star alarm Tiny amount of damage to front valance, will include replacement valance Also comes with 4 steel rims with warrant-able tires. Genuine reason for sale, looking for a cheaper daily driver All genuine offers will be considered. Pref cheaper daily driver. Inspections welcome & test drives with proof of funds. Wouldn't mind staying the BMW family, just need something a bit cheaper for a daily. Edited June 22, 2010 by rosco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 You need more pictures in your add Good luck with your sale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 11, 2010 GL mate and +1 to what Glenn said. Definitely need pics under the hood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Ta, I've updated the photos now, just had to find the rest of them... A car like this gets a lot of hits and attention on TM but quite often people are reluctant to purchase them haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) how much HP does it have? Edited February 11, 2010 by Jamez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 how much HP does it have? Well its pretty much a stock engine, running standard boost (the boost controller is currently plumbed back into itself). According to Wikipedia the CA18DET "produces 169 hp (124 kW) and 166 lb·ft (228 Nm)" so I'd say its still around that mark now, although I haven't had it tested. It does pull pretty well though. With a bit of modification that can go up steeply without too much money spent though. If you replace the turbo with a T28 and a few other simple mods you can get a lot more power, but It was plenty powerful for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nasan 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 why would u do that??? whats wrong with bmw engines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 why would u do that??? whats wrong with bmw engines? It's quite simple. M40B18 = 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) (standard) CA18DET = 169 hp (124 kW) 166 lb·ft (228 Nm) The CA18DET has more power, which is obviously why the swap was made. If you don't have anything constructive to say, don't post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted February 13, 2010 It's quite simple. M40B18 = 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) (standard) CA18DET = 169 hp (124 kW) 166 lb·ft (228 Nm) The CA18DET has more power, which is obviously why the swap was made. Quoted for truth. The CA18DET is also a lot easier and cheaper to get more power out of as well, if you need/want it. Its a Japanese engine too, so its _generally_ cheaper and easier to repair or find parts for too. All things are relative though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted February 13, 2010 your engine bay is even roomier than my 316's. and alot simpler compared to a bm engine. Damn the japanese know how to be efficient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 your engine bay is even roomier than my 316's. and alot simpler compared to a bm engine. Damn the japanese know how to be efficient.Sure do! (bump) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2010 Another bump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Just an updated link to the auction: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=275165575 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 Bump, its for sale again, fresh WOF. See first post for updated details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2010 half tempted to just take the motor and slam it in my racecar... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2010 Bump. This is a really great opportunity to get something that stands out. Something very unique, and quick =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raspygold 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2010 SOLD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites