Luke's CA18DET Datsun 1200 Ute

Name: Luke Curley

Occupation: Internal Sales

Location: Penrith, Sydney

Make: Datsun

Model: 1200 Ute

Year: 1984

Engine Hardware: Nissan CA18DET

Engine Accessories: custom alloy radiator, overflow tank, oil catch can, M&W ignition, Wolf 3D V4 ecu

Induction System: Custom FMIC, K&N pod filter, T28 turbo, 3" exhaust

Driveline: Nissan CA18DET 5 speed, ceramic 5 puck button clutch, custom tailshaft, stock locked diff (soon to be Borg Warner LSD)

Brakes: Datsun Stanza front brake conversion, remote brake booster under dash, all new brake lines.

Suspension: Pedders heavy duty shocks and lowered springs up front 2" lowering blocks in rear

Wheels: 15" Nissan TRX rims, Kumo ecsta 195 50 15

Bodywork and Paint: All new panels, tarp and tailgate latches removed, sprayed in 2-pack Lemon Yellow

Interior Gadgetry: All new carpet and roof lining, Sparco sprint seats, custom door trims with Sparco embroidery, dash reskinned with Autometer gauge cluster missile switch.

Performance: 160rwhp power on 7-8psi

Additional Information: The whole car was rewired hiding and all alloy bits on the motor were polished by hand.

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