Rotary or CA18DET into 76 Galant Coupe?

31EGL · Post by **31EGL** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 3:05 pm

Hey guys. Just got a 76 Galant Coupe. Just wondering what transplant would be easier out of the ca18det and rotary. Not sure with what cross members and mounts i will need to use. Allready built a 76 GD Galant with the 2.6ltr astron and 5-speed. But wanna do sumthn with more power this time. Any hints and tips would be great. Cheers Jamie

Post by **astronturbo77** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:19 pm

both doable, ca's spin bearings before you get any decent power from then, but rotaries can be built for lots and lots of power

galantproject · Post by **galantproject** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:36 pm

pm galantwagon he stripped a galant with a rotary in it, and he knows his stuff. i was going to do the conversion myself but decided not to as mines enough of a project as it is

Post by **75wagon** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:09 pm

Yes they rotors fit in fine.
Here's a 13B bridgey in a GC sedan.

and a 9 inch

Dave...

karl_2ltgc · Post by **karl_2ltgc** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:52 pm

Either is going to go well.

I know SR20's are a little tricky to get in due to the block(or maybe front of gearbox) hitting the drag link.

BOOTS · Post by **BOOTS** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:11 pm

karl_2ltgc wrote:Either is going to go well.

I know SR20's are a little tricky to get in due to the block(or maybe front of gearbox) hitting the drag link.

wouldnt the ca18 be very similar to the sr20?

ISKA8 · Post by **ISKA8** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:10 am

if it aint a rotor,it aint a motor...

rotary all the way bro but a sr20det like boots said would be good too..

BOOTS wrote:wouldnt the ca18 be very similar to the sr20?

very different buds..

kenvv · Post by **kenvv** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:15 am

CA is a 1.8 and the SR is a 2.0.... from all accounts the only good thing ive seen/heard of CA's is good bottom end torque. in every other way the SR seems beneficial. its a bit more expensive but worth it if your not doing the rotor. i personally know nothing at all about rotors except their loud as ffffkkkkk

Rally_2.6LC · Post by **Rally_2.6LC** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:51 pm

4G63T

Use one from a VR4.
Keep it Mitsu

Cheers Matt

rx22nv · Post by **rx22nv** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:17 am

DOn't bother with the CA. They are extremely old now and finding a decent one will be hard. They aren't the best motor in the world. People use them in datsuns because legalities stipulate that they can't go 2.0 turbo.

Rotaries are awesome but you really have to know what you are doing or you'll have problems.

Go with what Matt said and chuck a VR4 in there or build a proper 2.6 and wipe the floor with all of them.

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