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For all you CA owners looking for a standalone system that is far superior to your normal ECU, better than SAFC-2, Power FC, Emanage, SDS….
This write up is for your basic CA18DET into a 240sx and utilizing the FORD EDIS-4 ignition system and Megasquirt II.
Before we begin lets compile a list of what is needed, what options there are, prices, etc etc. I will indicate what is optional.
You have your choice of Megasquirt I and Megasquirt II as well as V2.2 and V3.0.
To make this project a reality you’ll need the following:
A car with an Automatic Transmission (RE4R01A in this case).
Powertrain Control Solutions Universal Transmission Controller (PCS TCU).
PCS Custom TCU wire harness plug and play solution.
Twist Machine’s The Shrifter ™ paddle shifter.
Aftermarket steering wheel and hub adapter (Grant signature GT wheel and 3560 adapter)…
*place the pan underneat the driver’s side wheel/where the PS pump sits.*
***remove intake assembly, undo all spark plug wires, and remove all harness out of harm’s (ps fluid’s) way.
Removing the emissions box, oil dipstick and the ex. mani heat shield gives you A LOT more room to work with!***
1) Using the 15/16 or 26mm wrench, unbolt the main nut connected to the PS pump.
*unless you are re-doing the PS High Pressure Hose, like I did, no need to unbolt it at the banjo fitting. I used a home-made straight stainless-steel-braided line from the pump back to the hardline leading to the PS Rack.)
I decided to take the ugly fabric off of my door panels today. It was a fairly easy task, and in all it took a little less than an hour. Heres how you do it!
Difficulty: **
Time: 1-2 hours
Cost: Less than $10…
1. Unscrew your gas cap to relieve fuel pressure.
(you may want to unfasten 2 10mm bolts that hold the electrical bar)
2. Unfasten two philip head screws for each injector. you may need wd40
and impact screw driver if screws are corroded.
3. Push in on fastener and pull off electrical connection at each injector…
Custom vented hoods can be as expensive as $1,500. Making your own vent not only means that no one else will have the same design, it is also a cheap alternative to buying a custom-fabricated hood.
Difficulty: ****
Time: 6-8 hours
Cost: $100-$200
The A’PEX-i Multi-Checker features:
Monitors all various aspects of NISSAN vehicles using the diagnostic signal.
The Multi-Checker is a valuable diagnostic tool designed for most NISSAN fuel injected automobiles. The unit monitors and displays a wealth of information and is unmatched by any other similar diagnostic meter on the market today…
Tools / Supplies needed:
Metric sockets and open end wrenches in various sizes and ratchet drive extensions
Gasket scraper / razor blades
Screwdrivers
Rags
Shop Vac
Compressed air
Torque wrench….
Step 1:
Note the zippers exposed in the first picture. These are buried inside the back rest of the seat. I was able to expose them without removing the “hog ring” clips that hold the upholstery on the frame. once exposed, unzip them…
Turbochargers for Automatics
Many people wonder if it’s a good idea to put a turbocharger on a car with an automatic transmission.They’ve heard horror stories that it will mess up the transmission in no time…
