CA18DET E30 318i

[raspygold 0]

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

[*Glenn* 854]

You need more pictures in your add

Good luck with your sale

[Guest Simon*]

GL mate and +1 to what Glenn said.

Definitely need pics under the hood

[raspygold 0]

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.

[Jamez 2147483647]

how much HP does it have?

Edited February 11, 2010 by Jamez

[raspygold 0]

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.

[Nasan 0]

why would u do that???

whats wrong with bmw engines?

[kingkarl 136]

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.

[raspygold 0]

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.

[dubman 39]

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.

[raspygold 0]

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)

[raspygold 0]

Another bump

[raspygold 0]

Just an updated link to the auction:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=275165575

[raspygold 0]

Bump, its for sale again, fresh WOF.

See first post for updated details.

[pureboiracer 0]

half tempted to just take the motor and slam it in my racecar...

[raspygold 0]

Bump.

This is a really great opportunity to get something that stands out. Something very unique, and quick =)

[raspygold 0]

SOLD.