TUNING THE NISSAN CA18DET (S13) – DRIFT
Tom Simpsons – Drift Spec S13 with its humble Nissan CA18DET being setup for a Drifting Competition as well as some Fast Road Action.
The Nissan CA18 is on of Nissan underrated little engines and its really capable of making some great power
The Nissan CA18DET has always punched above its weight, and Tom’s Drift Spec S13 is a good example of that: a well presented, honestly built car set up specifically for drift competition rather than outright top end power. If you want to see the same engine tuned a different way, take a look at how we mapped a similar Nissan CA18DET using Nistune, or how another CA18DET S13 was set up for a solid 300hp using OMEX standalone management for fast road and track use.
The Nissan CA engine family has a long history in both drift and grip circles, and it remains a popular, tunable choice for anyone building an S13 or S14 on a sensible budget.