84 R-l Ca18det (drfsta)

Hi its been along time since I last posted here. The new website looks great! and everyones cars are amazing!! I'll be floating around the forums a bit now doing my research for rear suspension.  Heres some pics of my S12 as it is today, details as follows.

1984 RL Coupe/Notchback Silvia

Engine:
CA18DET, (replacement main bearings and tensioner, sump and gaskets)
T25G w braided oil feed
Sard RR FPR
Warlbro intank fuel pump
38mm Ext Wastegate
Front mounted Intercooler
Oil Cooler, Mocal sandwich plate, braided lines
Manual Boost controller
Crap BOV
Pod Filter
SARD Oil Catch Tank
Aliminium Water Resivour
Aftermarket front pipe
2 1/2" exhaust

Interiour:
Sportsline steering wheel
Apexi 1st gen SAFC
Boost gauge
Oil Temp and Press to be wired

Wheels:
Volk Racing/Rays Engineering
16x8 +22 Rear
16x7 +24 Front
205/50/16 All round

Suspension:
Compressed springs
Shortened shocks
(to be adressed!)
Front S13 Strut Brace
Nolothane Sway bar links etc

nice car, you should paint the rims bronze with the polished lip. that would look pretty good. i like the cars stance too.

Your car is looking really good since I last saw a pic of it   Good job on the swap too.

Looks like my car from the future.

I really like...

CA18DET... Two Thumbs up!!! ^_^

like the notchback man sweet ride nice looking CA18 too. keep up the good work dam that turbo RL sticker "i want one" when i turbo my car tho..

Nice swap. Cool car!

Btw eightysix200sx, your notch is exactly like mine but with the original rims.

Thanks a lot everyone!! Its good to see some of the same people still around, I look forward to chatting.
Im trying to find information as to rear suspension parts, can anyone help? I need to know..

- Do Z31 rear sway bars fit directly?
- Do Z31 rear subframe bushes fit directly??(If not, what can I use where can I get them)
- What other rear suspension components from the Z31(or any other vehicle) can be used to improve the 12s handling?
- Are CA20 sway bars better/thicker/stronger than the CA18(ET)?
- Can S12 wheel bearings be tightened/come loose?(i've been told there is a nut that can be adjusted?? Is this right?)

Any help would be AWSOME! Cheers

Tony

Drfsta
Thanks a lot everyone!! Its good to see some of the same people still around, I look forward to chatting.
Im trying to find information as to rear suspension parts, can anyone help? I need to know..

- Do Z31 rear sway bars fit directly?
- Do Z31 rear subframe bushes fit directly??(If not, what can I use where can I get them)
- What other rear suspension components from the Z31(or any other vehicle) can be used to improve the 12s handling?
- Are CA20 sway bars better/thicker/stronger than the CA18(ET)?
- Can S12 wheel bearings be tightened/come loose?(i've been told there is a nut that can be adjusted?? Is this right?)

Any help would be AWSOME! Cheers

Tony

Cool, thanks for that. Good to see S12 parts becoming available! Im not sure whether our dollar + shipping is gonna make a very attractive final price though. Still having some trouble finding info on these sites, maybe Im not searching right?, but there seems to be heaps of shit and not a whole lotta factual stuff. Can anyone answer the above Qs?
Thanks again  

Tony

love the stance, nice rims!!

Lovely car nice work.
Makes me want to get a new s12 again ;-)

Hi  

Theres have been one or two people asking for detailed eng. pics - If you could post what exactly your after Ill do my best to snap some for you guys..

The 12s been pretty much living on the dyno atm. Currently held back by an exhaust leak at the manifold, but shes going pretty well. Had issues with boost stability and realised I had the wrong wastegate spring installed and it was climbing straight to factory boost cut. It sits at a stable 10psi now.

Am currently in the process of replacing all 4 wheel bearings, installing a new electric fan, relay in fuel pump, oil temp and press gauges and knock sensor.

Its the beginning of summer here in NZ so the plan is to prep her for paint. Its been a busy year..

Tony

I dont know what engine shots they want, but I love your car   it looks soo good.

Nice job on your Notch. Two thumbs up   ! Man now I want to get a MK1 Notch too.

THANKS! - Im actually a BIG fan of yours too Oldschool  
lol mines actually pretty ruff

Drfsta
THANKS! - Im actually a BIG fan of yours too Oldschool  
lol mines actually pretty ruff

That's choice, bro!!

I love it.

Who cares if it's rough. It's a crusty old Datsun  

Top work!!

Cheers guys!

I had a mate help me wire in my gauges and complete the SAFC wiring today.
Does anyone know the ecu pinout for throttle position? and what air flow (%) the CA should read at idle?

A few pics of the I/C setup for ol'school  

Bottom bracket..




Mounting the Radiator..

thats a clean car