Today I bought another engine to use instead-- a CA18DET. It's lighter and more powerful than the KA24DE. It's got a factory turbo too :) It also comes with a five speed transmission.
Here it is:
CA18DET Specs:
- 1.8L Inline 4
- Horsepower: 173 @ 6400RPM
- Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 4000RPM
- Garrett T25 turbocharger
- ~7500 RPM redline
- Dual overhead cams, 16 valves
- iron block, aluminum head
4 comments:
my question is...how do you know its going to work??is there a special engine only test drive???mom
i'm still trying to figure this out...i really don't want to be anonymous
Hey Mom, that is a valid question.
There are tests that can be done on the engine while it's not running that may help diagnose its health. These involve testing how well each cylinder is able to maintain compressed air. If the cylinders leak a lot then they're probably not in great shape.
The place I bought the engine from does test each engine in this way before sending them out. Also they have a "Start-Up Guarantee."
So hopefully it'll work out.
hey matt,
diagnosing health is a term i can understand...the leaky cylinders sound kinda like the heart, and i'm betting open heart surgery with a valve replacement is not an option...hoping for a successful delivery tomorrow on the loading dock or wherever....
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