Nissan L engine
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The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1.3 L to 2.8 L in both straight-4 and straight-6 configurations and were produced from 1968 through 1983. This was the engine of the Datsun 240Z sports car as well as the Datsun 510 and the first Nissan Maxima. It was a 2-valve per cylinder SOHC non-crossflow engine, with an iron block & an aluminium head.
The design is often incorrectly attributed to Mercedes-Benz. In 1966 Prince Motor Company merged with Nissan. At the time of the merger, they were licensed to produce copies of the four and six-cylinder engines. Prince Motor Company later refined the design such that it no longer needed licensing. The engine still resembles a Mercedes in many ways, particularly the valve train.
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[edit] Straight-4
[edit] L13
The L13 appeared in 1968 in the Nissan Bluebird. The L13 engine was only available outside of the United States. It produces 77 hp.
[edit] L14
The L14 was used on Nissan/Datsun Bluebird (510 series) models destined for non-U.S.A. markets like South America, Europe, Africa.
[edit] L16
The L16 was a 1.6 L (1595 cc) engine produced from 1968 through 1973 for the Datsun 510 sold in U.S.A. It produces 96 hp through 1971 then 92 hp.
Applications:
- Datsun 510 sedan
- Datsun PL521 pick-up (1970 - 1972)
- Datsun PL620 pick-up (1972 - 1974)
[edit] L16T
L16T
The L16T was basically the same as the L16 but had Twin SU carbs, flat top pistons (same as ones used in 240Z) and a slightly different head. It produces 109 hp.
Applications:
- Datsun 510 - At least in Europe version. Model was known as Datsun 1600SSS (P(L)510), 68-72.
Note the L in PL was for left hand drive models.
[edit] L16P
The L16P is the LPG version of the L16.
Applications:
- Datsun 510
- Datsun 710
[edit] L18
The L18 was a 1.8 L (1770 cc) engine produced from 1972 through 1976. It produces 105 hp.
Applications:
- Datsun 610
- Datsun 620
- Datsun 710
- Datsun 810
[edit] L18T
The L18T was basically the same as the L18 but had Twin SU carbs, High lift cam, 2 mm bigger inlet valves and 1 mm bigger exhaust valves. Fitted to 910-U Bluebird 1.8GL "Hardtop" coupé for UK market. It produces 110 hp.
[edit] L18P
The L18P is the LPG version of the L18 engine.
Applications:
- Datsun Bluebird 810
- Datsun Bluebird 710
[edit] L20B
The L20B was a 2.0 L (1952 cc) engine produced from 1975 through 1980. It produces 90 hp. The engine originally used a carburetor but switched to fuel injection (and round instead of square exhaust ports) in 1977. Carburetors were used in trucks until 1980 when the L20B was replaced with the Nissan Z engine series.
Applications:
- Datsun 610
- Datsun 710
- Datsun 620
- Nissan 200SX
- Datsun 510
- Datsun 720
[edit] LZ
The LZ is an engine that was built purely for competition use, engine size can vary between 1400cc (LZ14) to 2 liter (LZ20). They found its way into many categories from Formula Pacific, Group 4, 5 and C cars. It´s a L20B with a "T05B" turbocharger and electronicle full injection and was tuned to 570 ps @7600 rpm and 539 Nm @6400 rpm. Or 500 ps @8000 rpm in the '83 NISSAN SILVIA S12 Group 5 racecar. And there is a LZ14 engine for the Formula Pacific racecars and it produces 205 ps @10200 rpm and for qualifying and non endurance events they used a LZ14 with 240 ps @11000 rpm. The LZ14 is NA-engine (naturally aspirated) and had a 66 mm stroke and 87.8 mm bore.
[edit] Straight-6
[edit] L20A
The L20A was a straight 6 version of 2.0 litre L-series engine. Used in HLC210 (Datsun 200L, 75-77), 230/330 Series Cedrics and HIJC31 (Nissan Laurel, 81-85). It produces 115 hp.
[edit] L20E
The L20E is a SOHC 12 valve engine. It produces 130 hp. It was used in the Nissan Skyline 2000GT, HR30.
[edit] L20ET
The Nissan LT Engine is a turbo engine developed by the Nissan Motor Company. It is a 12 valve, 6 cylinder, fuel injection engine with a single chain driven cam, turbo (non intercooled), and a non crossflow head. It produces 144 hp.
It was released in the early 1980s and fitted to the Skyline, Laurel and Gloria lines of automobiles.
[edit] L20P
The L20P is the LPG version of the L20 enigne.
Applications:
- Nissan Cedric (330, 430 and Y30)
- Nissan Gloria (330, 430 and Y30)
[edit] L24
The L24 was a 2.4 L (2393 cc) engine produced from 1970 through 1974. This was the engine used in the Datsun 240Z. It produces 130 hp and the version with twin side draught SU carbs produces 151 hp.
Applications:
- Nissan 240Z
- Nissan/Datsun Cedric/240C
- Nissan Skyline
[edit] L24E
Electronic fuel injection was added for the L24E, produced from 1977 through 1984. It produces 128 hp and 180nm but the fuel injection system may have numerous problems and is very rare.
Applications:
[edit] L26
The L26 is the larger 2.6 L (2565 cc) engine used by the Datsun 260Z. It was produced from 1974 through 1978. It produces 138 hp and the twin side draught SU carbs version produces 162 hp.
Applications:
- Datsun 260Z
- Datsun 230 Series
- Datsun 330 Series
[edit] L26E
Again, electronic fuel injection was added for the 810/Maxima. This L26E was produced from 1977 through 1984.
Applications:
[edit] L28
The L28 is a 2,8 L (2,753 cc) 12 valve engine.
Applications:
- Datsun 280Z
- Nissan Cedric 330
- Nissan Gloria 330
- Nissan Laurel C130 and C230
- Nissan Civilian W40 and W41
[edit] L28E
The L28E is the enlarged 2.8 L (2753 cc) engine produced from 1975 through 1980 with dish-top pistons and a resulting compression ratio of 8.3:1. For model year 1981 through model year 1983, the L28E received Flat top pistons and a high quench head, raising the compression ratio to 8.8:1, and thusly increasing the horsepower rating from 135 net (1975 to 1980) to 145 net (1981 to 1983). Applications:
- Datsun 280Z (170 hp)
- Nissan 280ZX (170 hp)
- Nissan Patrol
[edit] L28ET
The L28ET was turbocharged in December 1980 for the 280ZX Turbo. The L28ET was produced through June 1983. The early versions had adjustable mechanical rockers though these were phased out after September 1982 in favor of hydraulic rockers.
Applications:
- Nissan 280ZX Turbo
[edit] LD28
The LD28 is the diesel-version of the L28 engine.
Applications:
- Nissan Gloria 430 and Y30
- Nissan Cedric 430 and Y30
- Nissan Laurel C31 and C32
- Nissan Skyline C210 and R30
