Ca18det Swap Tranny Help

Started by Timothy · Apr 14, 2009 · 15postsInvision 2005–09

TimothyApr 14, 2009, 4:09 pm · #1

I have read a bunch of the forums about needing the front driveshaft piece from a 240. Now is that the same if your puting the ca18det into a mark 2 200sx? Or is it based on which tranny you get with your swap? Cause i have an 88 200sx, ca20e + auto trans and would just like to know if i have to buy more parts for the swap.
Thanks Tim

brewster240Apr 14, 2009, 6:05 pm · #2

driveshaft.

TimothyApr 15, 2009, 12:37 am · #3

Ok. Well i'll know when i pick it up which tranny it has.
Thanks

blue streakApr 15, 2009, 1:59 am · #4

Are you planning to keep it an auto or swap it to a 5speed? A 5speed conversion is pretty intense (swapping pedals,hydraulics, driveshaft, etc) But brewster is right, if you use the S13 tranny you also need the S13 front half shaft. If you keep the original auto, It should be a direct fit with no mods. there's a lot of variations so decide which path is best for you, then post for help.

TimothyApr 15, 2009, 2:03 am · #5

Im deff gonna convert it to a 5 speed, cause either the autos suck, or the auto in my car sucks. Its a slushbox, lol, but deff gonna go with a 5 speed swap, i did the same to my 85 celica... auto >>> 5 speed swap. Huge improvement.

blue streakApr 15, 2009, 10:28 pm · #6

AMEN!!!!!!! and good luck. If you find a S-12 tranny it's a direct fit, just find a "c" tranny 86.5 & up. this way you can use short shifters, and they're a bit beefier.

KustamogenJun 23, 2009, 2:49 am · #7

hey Im not at home to check but is the DET trans speedo cable? or electronic?.......Im guessing cable since no one has seemed to mention it in the swap

Phisherman09Jun 23, 2009, 2:55 am · #8

Kustamogen @ Jun 23 2009, 02:49 AM
hey Im not at home to check but is the DET trans speedo cable? or electronic?.......Im guessing cable since no one has seemed to mention it in the swap

the stock s13 trans one is electronic. however, you can use a manual trans mechanical s12 one in the same hole.

KustamogenJun 23, 2009, 3:07 am · #9

Phisherman09 @ Jun 23 2009, 02:55 AM
the stock s13 trans one is electronic. however, you can use a manual trans mechanical s12 one in the same hole.

lol sorry it would make more sense if I could go over to my parents and look.......

but you can swap out the electrical sender and install the s12's cable thanger???

IggyEGuanaJun 23, 2009, 3:07 am · #10

its electric but you can use the sending unit from a S12 and screw your cable into it. Its mentioned in my thread

Timothy
Check out my auto-->manual conversion thread. its linked in my sig
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KustamogenJun 23, 2009, 4:34 am · #11

lol well Im hoping to have my engine in sometime this week......any other little things like this speedo issue I should make sure ive done that maybe you guys have regretted not doing while the engines out? lol

KustamogenJun 25, 2009, 8:12 pm · #12

ok....for those that have used the front half of a usdm s13's shaft.....uhhhhh does that giant bolt flange holding the yolk not interfere with the tranny???.....I quickly inserted it into my DET trans and the bolts hit it.......

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lmedeirosJun 25, 2009, 10:47 pm · #13

Kustamogen @ Jun 25 2009, 01:12 PM
ok....for those that have used the front half of a usdm s13's shaft.....uhhhhh does that giant bolt flange holding the yolk not interfere with the tranny???.....I quickly inserted it into my DET trans and the bolts hit it.......

wtf.gif

I dont think mine is hitting if it is I'm not noticing it. I drive my car couple times a week, sometimes pretty hard too.

IggyEGuanaJun 26, 2009, 2:31 am · #14

You gotta remove the small round shield at the tail of the trans. Just grab it with pliers and smack the pliers with a hammer.

KustamogenJun 26, 2009, 2:38 am · #15

yah kinda figured this after I googled some trans pics.......*feels dumb*