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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:54:00 +0000

A fellow Dutch Driver competing in the German Time Attack car which drove from Germany to pay me a visit to switch from Stage 3 Chip to A Custom Tune on his GT2871R 64 housing. Boost was completely untouched, as the actuator was fixed to 1.2bar. The before and after show why plug and play chips will never compliment your setup and a custom tune is the ONLY way to go.

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TUNING THE MAZDA MX5 (CA18DET)

fctuning — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:42 +0000

Powered by an FCTuningNistune ECU Solution, tuned by FC Tuning. It was a journey working with this clients project, with the main issues being wiring gremlins from the previous owner. However, we persevered testing everything and achieved a nice result in the end. I also know there is a lot more in this humble CA as the tune was on a crude bleed valve. Once a decent electronic boost controller is fitted and setup with 740cc injectors fitted at a minimum we can then really crank up the GT28RS and see an easy 340-360hp. Now that phase 1 is complete, the owner can now enjoy the 250hp and get used to the power as it is, before cranking out a potential another 60-80hp on the next session.

Great work Alex. Got there in the end mate.

See you soon for more ponies

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:30:18 +0000

Another nice CA18DET in for a wake u call. The owner knew what he was doing with this one. Well maintained (as expected from Jaiz who’s no stranger to SX ownership and maintenance). So little was needed for me to do other than wire in an upgraded MAF and fit an FCTuningNistune ECU Solution and calibrate a base map so as further fingers checks could be performed in house.

A fantastic result after tuning from a 25 year old engine Lovin’ the little Nissan CA !

Nice one Jaiz.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:19:22 +0000

This Nissan CA18DET S13 had been sitting dormant in a South London garage for some time. It sported a Rocket Bunny kit and an Emerald ECU, but the owner was struggling to get it tuned and running properly.

When it first ran on the dyno, the CA18DET was producing just 168hp at under 1 bar of boost. That was well below what a healthy CA should make. A compression test and full engine check showed the engine had plenty of life left in it.

After 2 to 3 hours of fully setting up the ECU on the dyno, the humble CA was transformed. It lived to see another dual carriageway with a strong, reliable tune behind it.

The CA18DET is probably one of the best small turbocharged engines Nissan ever made. It is tough, tuneable, and very rewarding to work with. Hail the CA18DET.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:27:56 +0000

There is still plenty of life in these great little engines. The Nissan CA18DET deserves all the respect it gets. It is one of the best small turbocharged engines Nissan ever produced — and a personal favourite here at FC Tuning.

This S13 was brought back to life with some TLC. The key upgrades were a GT2871R turbocharger and a full FCTuningNistune ECU solution. These two additions transform what the CA18DET is capable of.

The GT2871R spools quickly and delivers strong mid-range power. With the Nistune ECU providing precise control over fuelling and ignition timing, the result is a smooth and reliable power increase. It just does what it says on the tin. May the CA18DET live on forever.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:02:01 +0000

This old-school S13 was brought back to life, sporting a favourite engine here at FC Tuning — the trusty Nissan CA18DET. The setup included a hybrid T28 turbo, Z32 MAF, 444cc injectors, and a healthy fuel pump to match a little more boost than factory.

The previous owner had the engine trying to run on a staged chip, but it was failing badly. The owner made the right call and junked it. They chose a FCTuningNistune ECU solution and a proper custom tune instead.

The performance speaks for itself. With next to no weight in an S13 shell, this little 1.8 continues to make us proud every time it is seen to properly. The CA18DET rewards good maintenance and quality tuning every time.

A great engine. A great car. Long live the CA18DET.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:28:51 +0000

This Nissan CA18DET S13 with a GT28RS turbo was previously running an HD Stage 3 chip. This was simply not the right setup for the engine. As with any build, the engine must be custom tuned correctly — and that means either a proper ROM tune or a dedicated engine management system.

In this case, an FCTuningNistune ECU was the right choice. It gave us full control over fuelling, ignition timing, and boost management to build a tune specifically for this CA18DET and GT28RS combination.

After about an hour on the dyno, the car was performing much better in every area. Torque, acceleration, and overall power all improved. Most noticeably, the power delivery became much smoother through every gear. The Stage 3 chip could never have delivered results like this. A proper custom tune makes all the difference.

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FC Tuning in Holland _ Session 11

fctuning — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:45:00 +0000

Continuing with the first European tuning session of 2012 — FC Tuning was back in Holland at DP Engineering for Session 11. New and returning customers joined us for what was a busy and rewarding weekend of custom ECU tuning.

This video provides a preview of just two of the six engines tuned over the weekend. The individual session results will follow as separate posts. If you are based in Europe and considering attending an FC Tuning Holland session, this gives you a taste of what to expect.

FC Tuning Holland sessions bring together Japanese performance car owners from across mainland Europe. Each car receives a dedicated engine management tune on the dyno. The results speak for themselves. Enjoy, and a big thanks to Team PhotographD for their continued coverage and reviews. Much appreciated.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:58:13 +0000

Just a pre-prep session and mild remap prior to a little Nurburgring Time Attack testing in the S13. This was the first time testing out the new brakes.. We then went on to lap the ring in under 8mins Shaky iPhone4 footage to follow shortly and there will be a link to it here on this page. Watch this space in the next few days !!

The FCTuningNistune ECU solution and careful CA18DET tuning delivered a sharp, reliable result.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:17:28 +0000

Great prep, Great build, and still based on the stock block with a little valve gear and port modification, and sporting the GT28RS. This one I think surprised us all on the day.

Tuned using the FCTuningNistune ECU for precise control. The CA18DET loves a GT2871R and responds brilliantly on the dyno.

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:19:13 +0000

Sporting an ebay turbo kit (one of those T70 things), this little forged CA18DET just shows they are still an old skool force to be reckoned with.. OK.. so we know that they are of a less quality (naming no names) but hey.. As for Bang for ya Buck well.. watch and see…. God knows what the exact spec of these units. Can anyone tell me… Even though we peaked this one testing at 1.9bar id say from this being the 3rd one ive done now that 1.6bar is really enough for the unknown spec.. The compressor simply doesnt cope well with high boost applications, but then what can you expect for a £250 quid kit :).. Still no doubt great fun on the motorway and im sure it will surprise a few people still.. Enjoy the turbo kick Dan!!

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TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13)

fctuning — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:43:02 +0000

The Dutch Time Attack Winning Car – 2010 @ FC Tuning in Holland_ Session 8

Albert was back for more fine tuning and enhancements and engine modifications to his nice S13 200sx CA18DET. This including a fresh new body kit and new paint from, and more boost form the GT2871R.

I wish him well in this years 2011 Dutch Time Attack Season. Go get em AK!!

I hope the car kicks arse in this years (2011) Dutch Time Attack Series

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