I know I know I basically forgot to update the build of my engine on this blog. But im posting the final result of my CA20DET build. Its all went together without a problem it started without a hitch after I had setup the new 750cc injectors and Z32 AFM on the Apexi PowerFC ECU. We did however noticed it didn't like to idle at all. So we checked the ignition timing which confirmed our suspicions that it was running way out of the standard 15degress BTDC. It proved to be quite difficult to setup the cams due to using an exhaust cam on the inlet side of the engine. The reason i used the exhaust cam was because it had slighlty higher lift and duration. 

Its been a while since i have updated my build. to be honest not alot has happerned. The block is still away getting bored, honed and compression ratios checked. I have however been working on the head. My first task was to replace the Valve stem oil seals

Its been a while since i last posted by progress on my CA18DET build, it has been coming along quite smoothly, the head was sent away to a local engineering company to get the head refaced just to make sure everything is flat in anticipation for the metal head gasket. Once the head was back i started lapping in the valves.

My Nissan 200sx S13 has done me proud. Over 2 years, 300bhp and 120000 miles without a rebuild it has finally bitten the bullet and died. It managed todo 3 to 4 drift days and various sneeky roundabout trips, before giving up. However onward and upwards this little section of JapPower will host my engine rebuild project. This will be my first ever rebuild and im hoping to learn a few things and make a reliable 350-400hp CA18DET in the process.