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Nissan L engine

April 30, 2023

The Nissan L series of automobile engines was produced from 1966 through 1986 in both inline-four and inline-six configurations ranging from 1.3 L to 2.8 L. It is a two-valves per cylinder SOHC non-crossflow engine, with an iron block and an aluminium head. It was the engine of the Datsun 510, Datsun 240Z sports car, and the Nissan Maxima. These engines are known for their reliability, durability, and parts interchangeability.[citation needed]

Nissan L engine
Overview
ManufacturerNissan (Nissan Machinery)
Production1966–1986
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-4, Straight-6
Displacement1.3 L; 79.1 cu in (1,296 cc)
1.4 L; 87.1 cu in (1,428 cc)
1.6 L; 97.3 cu in (1,595 cc)
1.6 L; 97.5 cu in (1,598 cc)
1.8 L; 108.0 cu in (1,770 cc)
2.0 L; 119.1 cu in (1,952 cc)
2.0 L; 121.9 cu in (1,998 cc)
2.3 L; 138.0 cu in (2,262 cc)
2.4 L; 146.0 cu in (2,393 cc)
2.6 L; 156.5 cu in (2,565 cc)
2.8 L; 168.0 cu in (2,753 cc)
2.8 L; 170.4 cu in (2,792 cc)
3.1 L; 188.9 cu in (3,096 cc)
Cylinder bore78 mm (3.07 in)
83 mm (3.27 in)
84.5 mm (3.33 in)
85 mm (3.35 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
87.8 mm (3.46 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Piston stroke59.9 mm (2.36 in)
66 mm (2.60 in)
67.9 mm (2.67 in)
69.7 mm (2.74 in)
73.7 mm (2.90 in)
78 mm (3.07 in)
79 mm (3.11 in)
83 mm (3.27 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Block materialCast iron
Head materialAluminium
ValvetrainSOHC, DOHC
Compression ratio7.4:1, 8.3:1, 8.8:1
Combustion
Fuel systemCarburetor, Fuel injection
Fuel typeGasoline, Diesel
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output65–570 PS (48–419 kW; 64–562 hp)
Torque output103–170 N⋅m; 76–125 lbf⋅ft (10.5–17.3 kg⋅m)
Chronology
PredecessorG
SuccessorZ, CA (Straight-4)
RB (Straight-6)
VG (V6)

The L16 four-cylinder design was influenced by the Mercedes-Benz M180 engine that the Prince Motor Company developed in four- and six-cylinder displacements called the Prince G engine.[1]

The six-cylinder L20 was rushed into production by Datsun in 1966 and was designed prior to the Prince merger using the Mercedes overhead cam engine as a model.[2] Due to design and reliability problems it proved short-lived,[3] and was replaced by the L16-based L20A.[4]

The four-cylinder L series engines were replaced with the Z series and later the CA series, while the six-cylinder L series engines were replaced with the VG series and RB series.

Straight-four

L13

The L13 was a 1,296 cc (1.3 L; 79.1 cu in) engine with a bore and stroke of 83 mm × 59.9 mm (3.27 in × 2.36 in) that appeared in 1967. It was not available in the United States, but Canada received it in 1968 only. It produces 77 hp (57 kW) SAE at 6,000 rpm (export models). In the Japanese market, the JIS rating was used and the figure is 72 hp (53 kW) SAE at the same engine speed. Torque is 109 N⋅m (80 lb⋅ft) SAE or 103 N⋅m (76 lb⋅ft) JIS at 3,600 rpm.[5] The L13 was essentially a short-stroke L16.

Applications:

L14

The 1,428 cc (1.4 L; 87.1 cu in) L14 was destined for most of the world, but was never offered in the US.

Specifications

Bore x stroke (83 mm × 66 mm (3.27 in × 2.60 in).

85PS / 6,000rpm 11.8kg · m / 3,600rpm (single carb specification)

95PS / 6,400rpm 12.4kg · m / 4,000rpm ( SU twin carburetor specification)

Applications:

L16

The L16 was a 1,595 cc (1.6 L; 97.3 cu in) Inline-four engine, fed by a 2-barrel Hitachi-SU carburettor,[6] produced from 1967 through 1973 for the Nissan Bluebird, sold as the Datsun 510 in North America. Learning lessons from the original L20, the L16 was given a full design and development cycle in Nissan's Small Engine Division, resulting in a superior design that proved itself over time and served as the basis for the later L24 and L20A. The L16 also formed the basis of Nissan's "Modular L Series" lineup well into the 1980s. In US trim, it produces 96 hp (72 kW; 97 PS) at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 3600 rpm[7][8] through 1971, then 93 PS (68 kW; 92 hp). Bore and stroke were 83 mm × 73.7 mm (3.27 in × 2.90 in). The L16 replaced the Prince G-16 in 1975.

Applications:

When this engine was installed in a 1972 Canadian 510 sedan model with manual transmission, two sets of points were installed in the distributor and this second set of points was in circuit only in third gear to obtain a different dwell angle. A similar arrangement exists in the US-spec 510/610 cars and 521/620 pickup trucks for the years 1970-1973.

L16S

The L16S was an engine that was used in the 910 Bluebird sedan and van/wagon. This engine was equipped with an electronically controlled carburetor.

Applications:

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 (81 kW).

Applications:

  • Nissan Bluebird (510) - At least in European version, where it was known as Datsun 1600SSS (P(L)510), 1968-1972.
  • Datsun 160Z (B210), specific to the South African market where it was assembled.

Note the L in PL was for left hand drive models.

L16P

The L16P is the LPG version of the L16.

Applications:

L18

 
Cutaway of an L18 engine

The L18 was a 1,770 cc (1.8 L; 108.0 cu in) with a bore and stroke of 85 mm × 78 mm (3.35 in × 3.07 in) engine produced from 1972 through 1976. It produces 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 5,000 rpm in the most common trim. The L18 replaced the Prince G-18 in 1975. All variants used the same camshaft lobe lift. The L18 was a popular powerplant in many non-USA markets due to its under-2-liters displacement, which made it exempt from many fuel and classification tariffs.

Applications:

L18S

The L18S was an 1,800 cc (1.8 L; 109.8 cu in) engine that was used in the 910 bluebird Sedan and S10 Silvia.[9]

Applications:

L18E

The L18E was an 1,800 cc (1.8 L; 109.8 cu in) engine that was used in the S11 Silvia. The L18E is an upgraded version of the L18S, but with electronic fuel injection rather than a carburetor, that produces 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 6,200 rpm. The L18E was added in the S11 Silvia's 1976 upgrade for the "Type-LSE" trim level.[10][9]

Applications:

L18T

The L18T was basically the same as the L18 but had twin SU carbs, higher compression pistons, and lower volume combustion chambers. A high lift cam, 2 mm (0.079 in) bigger inlet valves and 1 mm (0.039 in) bigger exhaust valves were also fitted. It was installed into the 610-series Bluebird 180B SSS and UK market 910-U Bluebird 1.8 GL coupé. It produces 110 PS (81 kW). Also used in the Bluebird SSS Hardtop Coupé (910) for General LHD markets.

L18P

The L18P is the LPG version of the L18 engine.

Applications:

L20B

The L20B is a 1,952 cc (2.0 L; 119.1 cu in) with a bore and stroke of 85 mm × 86 mm (3.35 in × 3.39 in) engine produced from 1974 through 1985. In US spec, it produces 110 hp (82 kW) in 1974-75 form with 112 lb⋅ft (152 N⋅m) of torque as installed in the Datsun 610 and 97 hp (72 kW) in 1977-78 form with 102 lb⋅ft (138 N⋅m) of torque as installed in the 200SX.[11] The L20B engine introduced larger-diameter 60 mm (2.4 in) main bearings while retaining a fully counterweighted crankshaft. The forged U60 crankshaft also ushered in the use of a six-bolt flywheel boss. The block introduced a taller deck height to accommodate the longer stroke and connecting rods. This specification would also be used later in the Z20 and Z22 engine series. The bigger powerplant even helped spawn an important new offering from Datsun's competition department -50 mm (2.0 in) Solex twin-choke carburetor kits- complete fuel systems that help produce nearly double the power from the ubiquitous L20B. The legendary robustness and nearly square configuration have made this engine a popular choice among tuners for turbocharging.

The engine used a carburetor but switched to fuel injection (and round instead of square exhaust ports) in some non-USA markets in 1977. Carburetors were used in all US L20B applications for both cars and trucks. In the US, the L20B was used in six different model families -A10, 610, 710, S10, 620, and 720 models- making it the most versatile powerplant in the company's US history. To avoid confusion with the six-cylinder L20, Nissan designated this engine the L20B.

Applications:

LZ (competition)

The "LZ" twin cam head was designed to give a power boost to the Datsun L series engine for competition purposes.

There are two different LZ cylinder heads. The early head is the same thickness as a normal L series head. The engine using the first head was referred to as the L14 twin cam. There was no mention of Z in the title. This L14 twin cam head engine has flat exit side exhaust ports, the early 12 bolt rocker cover and the coolant discharge on the inlet side of the head. All early twin cam engines appear to have the 14 bolt rocker cover (6 for the cover and 8 for the bolt-in plug holders). Later engines use the full flat cover with six bolts to secure it.

The LZ engine was built purely for Datsun/Nissan competition use. Engine size can vary between 1400 cc (LZ14) in the PB110 "1200", 1600 cc in the PB210, 1800 CC in the 710 2.0 litres in the PA10 Stanza, to 2.2 liter in the 910 bluebird rally cars. The naturally aspirated LZ engines used 44 or 50 mm (1.73 or 1.97 in) Solex carburettors depending on capacity. The LZ engine found its way into many categories, from "Datsun Works" rally cars, Formula Pacific, Group 4 (racing), Group 5 (racing) and Group C.

In some Japanese racing classes the LZ engine is fitted with low compression pistons and a "T05B" turbocharger. These engines are electronically fuel injected. A very successful example of the LZ turbo was in the famous Japanese "White Lightning" Silvia and "Tomica" R30 Skyline, both driven by Hoshino in the mid 1980s. The LZ turbo engine was also used in the 1986 Nissan March 85G Le Mans car.

The LZ turbo engine was tuned to produce 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp) at 7,600 rpm and 539 N⋅m (398 lbf⋅ft) at 6,400 rpm. The original LZ20B turbo engine used in the 1983 Nissan Silvia (S12) "White Lightning" Group 5 race car, produced 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp) at 8,000 rpm.

The LZ14 engine for the Formula Pacific race cars produces 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) at 10,200 rpm. For qualifying and non endurance events the LZ14 can be tweaked to produce 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) at 11,000 rpm. The LZ14 is naturally aspirated and has a bore and stroke of 87.8 mm × 66 mm (3.46 in × 2.60 in) 1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in).

The LZ engine uses a standard L series engine block to mount the DOHC cylinder head. Usually the bottom end is dry sumped using a Tsubakimoto dry sump pump. The crankshaft used is a Nismo chrome moly "8 bolt flywheel" type. Connecting rods are various length, Cosworth style, to suit the engine stroke. The rod caps have aircraft grade rod bolts and are dowelled. Pistons are thin ring forged units.

The head was available for purchase from Nissan (Nismo) and was sanctioned by the FIA. The LZ14 1,598 cc (1.6 L; 97.5 cu in) was used during the 1973 Japanese GP, taking the top three positions. In open wheeler "Formula Pacific" racing the LZ14 engine dominated competition in most events it was entered in. It received multiple top rankings in some events.

LD20/LD20T

There was also a diesel version of the four-cylinder L-series, used in amongst others the Bluebird 910 and the Vanette. Strangely, it was not installed in the 720 pickup (which has the SD22/25 when diesel powered) although the gas versions most often has the L-series engine. However, in case of a conversion of a gas powered 720 to diesel, it will be much easier to use a LD20 because it fits on the original gearbox and engine mounts.) The N/A version produced 65 PS (48 kW) at 4600 rpm and 12.5 kg⋅m (123 N⋅m; 90 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2400 rpm, later 67 PS (49 kW) and 13 kg⋅m (127 N⋅m; 94 lb⋅ft) of torque. The turbo version has 79 PS (58 kW) at 4400 rpm and 17 kg⋅m (167 N⋅m; 123 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2400 rpm.

LD20
  • 1,952 cc (2.0 L) diesel engine pre-combustion chamber

65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) at 4600 rpm and 12.5 kg⋅m (123 N⋅m; 90 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2400 rpm

Models:

  • Vanette (C120)
  • Largo (GC120)
LD20 II

Introduced in 1986, the LD20 II has a differently shaped combustion chamber. 67 PS (49 kW; 66 hp) at 4600 rpm and 13 kg⋅m (127 N⋅m; 94 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2400 rpm

Models:

  • Bluebird (910 and U11)
  • Vanette (C22)
  • Largo (GC22)
LD20T/LD20T II

79 PS (58 kW; 78 hp) at 4400 rpm and 17 kg⋅m (167 N⋅m; 123 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2400 rpm (LD20T II)

Models:

  • Bluebird (U11)
  • Largo (GC120 & GC22)
  • Homy / Caravan (E23 & E24)

OS Giken DOHC cylinder head (16-valve)

In 1974, Osamu Okazaki designed a dual overhead cam, 16-valve cylinder head as an upgrade to the four-cylinder variant of the L-series engines, and manufactured it through his automotive performance company, OS Giken. This cylinder head also significantly improved the performance of the engine by using a more modern crossflow cylinder head design, compared to the original which used a reverse flow design. A naturally aspirated version of this engine produced 230 hp (170 kW; 230 PS).[12]

Straight-six

L20/L20A

 
Nissan L20 engine

The L20 is a SOHC 12-valve engine produced from 1966. A bore and stroke of 78 mm × 69.7 mm (3.07 in × 2.74 in) meant a displacement of 1,998 cc (2.0 L; 121.9 cu in). The original L20 was plagued by problems caused by its rushed development and was short lived. The L20 was used in the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT and Nissan Cedric 130, producing 109 hp (81 kW) for the 2000 GT and 123 hp (92 kW) for the Cedric.

A new L20, designated L20A, was introduced in 1970 and was based on the design of the L16. The L20A was used in HLC210 (Nissan Laurel/Datsun 200L, 75-77), G610 Bluebird U 2000 GT and GTX, 230/330 Series Cedrics, HIJC31 (Laurel, 81-85), and Fairlady Z (1970–1983). It produces 115 PS (85 kW). There was also the fuel injected L20E, with 130 PS (96 kW).

L20ET

 
L20ET engine in an R30 Skyline

The L20ET is a turbo engine developed from the L20E. It is a 12-valve, six-cylinder, fuel-injected engine with a single chain driven cam, turbo (non intercooled), and a non crossflow head. It produces 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp).

It was released in the late 1970s [13] and fitted to the Skyline C210 and R30, Laurel, Leopard, Cedric, Gloria, and early Fairlady Z lines of automobiles.

This engine was the first engine out of Japan to ever receive a turbo.

L20P

The L20P is the LPG version of the L20 engine.

Applications:

L23

The L23 was a 2,262 cc (2.3 L; 138.0 cu in) engine produced in 1968. It produces 123 hp (92 kW). This engine was produced in limited numbers and was replaced by the L24 the following year. Bore and stroke were 83 mm × 69.7 mm (3.27 in × 2.74 in). The L23 was based on the design of the original L20.

Applications:

L24

 
Nissan L24 engine

The L24 was a 2,393 cc (2.4 L; 146.0 cu in) engine produced from 1969 through 1984. It produces 130 PS (128 bhp; 96 kW) and the version with twin side draught SU Carburettors produces 150 PS (148 bhp; 110 kW). Bore and stroke is 83 mm × 73.7 mm (3.27 in × 2.90 in).

A single carburetor version of the same engine was also standard in the Laurel sedan (240L) for various export markets, in the years 1982-1984. While the last generation Cedric to use this engine in Japan was the 230-series (1971–1975), Yue Loong of Taiwan installed it in 430-series Cedrics at least as late as 1984.[14]

Applications:

L24E

Electronic fuel injection was added for the L24E, produced from 1977 through 1986. It produces 138 hp (103 kW; 140 PS) and 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) of torque.[citation needed] This engine was used in export market cars only and was never sold in Japan.

Applications:

L26

The L26 is the larger 2,565 cc (2.6 L; 156.5 cu in). Bore and stroke is 83 mm × 79 mm (3.27 in × 3.11 in). It was produced from 1973 through 1978. It produces 140–162 PS (138–160 bhp; 103–119 kW). In 1975, the L26 replaced the Prince G-20. The L26 makes around 165 bhp (167 PS; 123 kW).

Applications:

L28

The L28 is a 2,753 cc (2.8 L; 168.0 cu in) 12-valve engine. Bore and stroke is 86 mm × 79 mm (3.39 in × 3.11 in). The basic L28 is carbureted. As fitted to the 160-series Nissan Patrol, the L28 produces 120 PS (88 kW) at 4800 rpm and has a torque of 201 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 3200 rpm.[16]

Applications:

L28E

 
Nissan L28E engine in a Datsun 280Z

The L28E is the enlarged 2,753 cc (2.8 L; 168.0 cu in) engine produced from 1975 to 1984 equipped with dish-top pistons from 1975 to 1978 and 1979 to 1983 with flat top pistons and a resulting compression ratio of 8.3:1. The E stands for electronic multiport fuel injection, provided by Bosch using the L-Jetronic system, and is one of the first Japanese produced vehicles to introduce the technology. 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 thus increasing the power rating from 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp) (1975–1980) to 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp) (1981–1983).

Applications:

L28ET

The L28E was turbocharged in December 1980 to produce the L28ET 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. The L28ET produces 180 bhp (182 PS; 134 kW) at 5600 rpm and 203 lb⋅ft (275 N⋅m) of torque at 2800 rpm.[17] This engine was considered too powerful by Japan's Ministry of Transportation, who would only allow turbochargers to be installed in sub 2 litre-engined cars, and was therefore very limited in sales in its homeland.[18]

The L28ET used a single Garrett AiResearch TB03 internally wastegated turbocharger and no intercooler. Boost was limited to 6.8 psi (0.47 bar). Other modest changes were made to the turbo model, with static compression reduced to 7.4:1, and automatic transmission models were given a higher-volume oil pump. The most significant change aside from the turbocharger itself was the introduction of a new engine control system, Nissan's Electronic Concentrated Control System (ECCS).

Applications:

LD28

The LD28 is the diesel-version of the L28 engine. Robust 7-main bearing block design, like all L-series six-cylinder engines. Bore and stroke are 84.5 mm × 83 mm (3.33 in × 3.27 in) respectively.[19]

  • LD28
  • 2,792 cc (2.8 L; 170.4 cu in)
  • pre-combustion chamber

Power outputs: 91 PS (67 kW; 90 bhp) at 4,600 rpm and 17.3 kg⋅m (170 N⋅m; 125 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2,400 rpm

Applications:

LD28T (turbocharged)

A turbocharged version of the LD28 diesel engine. There are no factory turbocharged LD28 engines available in the US market, nor has Nissan ever equipped any of its US-market cars/light trucks with a turbo-diesel engine. LD28Ts are only found in Japan, Australasia/New Zealand, southern Africa and parts of Europe.

Nissan also marketed LD28Ts as bare engines for genset and stationary engine uses and may be also found in maritime version.

Applications:

OS Giken DOHC cylinder head (24-valve)

OS Giken released a 24-valve version of the DOHC cylinder head for the six-cylinder version of the L-series engines, shortly after producing the 16-valve version for the four-cylinder L-series engines. It produced 320 hp (240 kW; 320 PS) in naturally aspirated form, with a rev-limit of 9000 rpm.[20]

In 2013, a redesigned version of the 24-valve DOHC cylinder head was released. Osamu Okazaki says that he redesigned every component with more modern technology and materials. The rev-limit of this newer model is 10,000 rpm, and a naturally aspirated version of this engine produces 420 hp (310 kW; 430 PS).[21]

See also

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  2. ^ Chief engineer Mr. Iida reported that the design effort took place on a very rushed schedule, lasting only four months from start to the production of test engines in Oct. of 64. The design cycle was rushed because Nissan wanted to keep abreast of its competition from Toyota. Mr. Iida tells us this rapid design was accomplished by taking the drawings of the block, from a previously designed L Type 4 Cylinder Engine and adding two cylinders to it. Mr. Iida said that they used the Mercedes Benz OHC design, wherein 12 valves are driven by a single over head cam shaft via adjustable rocker arms. The Cam is driven by a double row, roller chain with power taken off the crankshaft.
  3. ^ It was later found that the production engines suffered from excessive oil consumption caused by problems with the design of the oil rings and the valve seals. Customers also complained about excessive noise, and poor fuel economy, brought about by the need to maintain the engine at high idle speeds. After the first year of production, several of these problems were at least mitigated in a second production run. The engine originally equipped with twin side draft type carburettor's - was then equipped with a single down-draft carburettor, and power reduced from 123 to 112 HP. Because of its rushed design and development cycle, and the resulting problems that plagued it the L20 would be short lived in the Nissan line-up.
  4. ^ According to Mr. Iida, the design improvements found in the newer and more fully developed design of the L16, were too good to pass up, so L20A OHC, in-line six was designed to take advantage of them. The new 2.0 liter, OHC, in-line six based on the design of the L16 was designated the L20A.
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The Nissan L series of automobile engines was produced from 1966 through 1986 in both inline four and inline six configurations ranging from 1 3 L to 2 8 L It is a two valves per cylinder SOHC non crossflow engine with an iron block and an aluminium head It was the engine of the Datsun 510 Datsun 240Z sports car and the Nissan Maxima These engines are known for their reliability durability and parts interchangeability citation needed Nissan L engine1971 Skyline 2000GT engine bayOverviewManufacturerNissan Nissan Machinery Production1966 1986LayoutConfigurationStraight 4 Straight 6Displacement1 3 L 79 1 cu in 1 296 cc 1 4 L 87 1 cu in 1 428 cc 1 6 L 97 3 cu in 1 595 cc 1 6 L 97 5 cu in 1 598 cc 1 8 L 108 0 cu in 1 770 cc 2 0 L 119 1 cu in 1 952 cc 2 0 L 121 9 cu in 1 998 cc 2 3 L 138 0 cu in 2 262 cc 2 4 L 146 0 cu in 2 393 cc 2 6 L 156 5 cu in 2 565 cc 2 8 L 168 0 cu in 2 753 cc 2 8 L 170 4 cu in 2 792 cc 3 1 L 188 9 cu in 3 096 cc Cylinder bore78 mm 3 07 in 83 mm 3 27 in 84 5 mm 3 33 in 85 mm 3 35 in 86 mm 3 39 in 87 8 mm 3 46 in 89 mm 3 50 in Piston stroke59 9 mm 2 36 in 66 mm 2 60 in 67 9 mm 2 67 in 69 7 mm 2 74 in 73 7 mm 2 90 in 78 mm 3 07 in 79 mm 3 11 in 83 mm 3 27 in 86 mm 3 39 in Block materialCast ironHead materialAluminiumValvetrainSOHC DOHCCompression ratio7 4 1 8 3 1 8 8 1CombustionFuel systemCarburetor Fuel injectionFuel typeGasoline DieselCooling systemWater cooledOutputPower output65 570 PS 48 419 kW 64 562 hp Torque output103 170 N m 76 125 lbf ft 10 5 17 3 kg m ChronologyPredecessorGSuccessorZ CA Straight 4 RB Straight 6 VG V6 The L16 four cylinder design was influenced by the Mercedes Benz M180 engine that the Prince Motor Company developed in four and six cylinder displacements called the Prince G engine 1 The six cylinder L20 was rushed into production by Datsun in 1966 and was designed prior to the Prince merger using the Mercedes overhead cam engine as a model 2 Due to design and reliability problems it proved short lived 3 and was replaced by the L16 based L20A 4 The four cylinder L series engines were replaced with the Z series and later the CA series while the six cylinder L series engines were replaced with the VG series and RB series Contents 1 Straight four 1 1 L13 1 2 L14 1 3 L16 1 4 L16S 1 5 L16T 1 6 L16P 1 7 L18 1 8 L18S 1 9 L18E 1 10 L18T 1 11 L18P 1 12 L20B 1 13 LZ competition 1 14 LD20 LD20T 1 15 OS Giken DOHC cylinder head 16 valve 2 Straight six 2 1 L20 L20A 2 2 L20ET 2 3 L20P 2 4 L23 2 5 L24 2 6 L24E 2 7 L26 2 8 L28 2 9 L28E 2 10 L28ET 2 11 LD28 2 12 LD28T turbocharged 2 13 OS Giken DOHC cylinder head 24 valve 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksStraight four EditL13 Edit The L13 was a 1 296 cc 1 3 L 79 1 cu in engine with a bore and stroke of 83 mm 59 9 mm 3 27 in 2 36 in that appeared in 1967 It was not available in the United States but Canada received it in 1968 only It produces 77 hp 57 kW SAE at 6 000 rpm export models In the Japanese market the JIS rating was used and the figure is 72 hp 53 kW SAE at the same engine speed Torque is 109 N m 80 lb ft SAE or 103 N m 76 lb ft JIS at 3 600 rpm 5 The L13 was essentially a short stroke L16 Applications Nissan Bluebird 510 L14 Edit The 1 428 cc 1 4 L 87 1 cu in L14 was destined for most of the world but was never offered in the US SpecificationsBore x stroke 83 mm 66 mm 3 27 in 2 60 in 85PS 6 000rpm 11 8kg m 3 600rpm single carb specification 95PS 6 400rpm 12 4kg m 4 000rpm SU twin carburetor specification Applications 1968 1973 Nissan Bluebird 510 Nissan Violet 140J J710 J711 1971 1973 Datsun Sunny Excellent PB110 1971 1973 Datsun Sunny Excellent Coupe KPB110 April 1971 1973 1976 Nissan Sunny Excellent PB210 1973 1974 Datsun 140Z PB210 L14 with twin Dell Orto carburetors and performance cam South Africa special 1975 Nissan GR 1 concept L16 Edit The L16 was a 1 595 cc 1 6 L 97 3 cu in Inline four engine fed by a 2 barrel Hitachi SU carburettor 6 produced from 1967 through 1973 for the Nissan Bluebird sold as the Datsun 510 in North America Learning lessons from the original L20 the L16 was given a full design and development cycle in Nissan s Small Engine Division resulting in a superior design that proved itself over time and served as the basis for the later L24 and L20A The L16 also formed the basis of Nissan s Modular L Series lineup well into the 1980s In US trim it produces 96 hp 72 kW 97 PS at 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 135 N m 100 lb ft at 3600 rpm 7 8 through 1971 then 93 PS 68 kW 92 hp Bore and stroke were 83 mm 73 7 mm 3 27 in 2 90 in The L16 replaced the Prince G 16 in 1975 Applications 1967 1973 Nissan Bluebird P510 1968 1973 Datsun 510 1970 1972 Datsun 521 pick up 1971 1977 Nissan 160B sedan 610 1972 1973 Datsun 620 pick up 1973 1977 Nissan Violet Datsun 160J P710 P711 1977 1978 Nissan Violet Auster Stanza 160J A10 When this engine was installed in a 1972 Canadian 510 sedan model with manual transmission two sets of points were installed in the distributor and this second set of points was in circuit only in third gear to obtain a different dwell angle A similar arrangement exists in the US spec 510 610 cars and 521 620 pickup trucks for the years 1970 1973 L16S Edit The L16S was an engine that was used in the 910 Bluebird sedan and van wagon This engine was equipped with an electronically controlled carburetor Applications Nissan Bluebird 910 L16T Edit 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 81 kW Applications Nissan Bluebird 510 At least in European version where it was known as Datsun 1600SSS P L 510 1968 1972 Datsun 160Z B210 specific to the South African market where it was assembled Note the L in PL was for left hand drive models L16P Edit The L16P is the LPG version of the L16 Applications Nissan Bluebird 510 Nissan Violet 710 L18 Edit Cutaway of an L18 engine The L18 was a 1 770 cc 1 8 L 108 0 cu in with a bore and stroke of 85 mm 78 mm 3 35 in 3 07 in engine produced from 1972 through 1976 It produces 105 PS 77 kW 104 hp at 5 000 rpm in the most common trim The L18 replaced the Prince G 18 in 1975 All variants used the same camshaft lobe lift The L18 was a popular powerplant in many non USA markets due to its under 2 liters displacement which made it exempt from many fuel and classification tariffs Applications 1971 1976 Nissan Bluebird Datsun 180B 1973 Nissan Bluebird Datsun 1600 SSS P510 1973 Datsun 610 1974 Datsun 620 truck 1974 Datsun 710 1979 1981 Nissan Silvia Datsun 180SX S110 1980 1986 Datsun 720 Middle East Datsun 810 L18S Edit The L18S was an 1 800 cc 1 8 L 109 8 cu in engine that was used in the 910 bluebird Sedan and S10 Silvia 9 Applications 1979 Datsun Bluebird 910 1975 1979 Nissan Silvia Datsun 180SX S10 L18E Edit The L18E was an 1 800 cc 1 8 L 109 8 cu in engine that was used in the S11 Silvia The L18E is an upgraded version of the L18S but with electronic fuel injection rather than a carburetor that produces 115 PS 85 kW 113 hp at 6 200 rpm The L18E was added in the S11 Silvia s 1976 upgrade for the Type LSE trim level 10 9 Applications 1976 1979 Nissan Silvia Datsun 180SX S10 L18T Edit The L18T was basically the same as the L18 but had twin SU carbs higher compression pistons and lower volume combustion chambers A high lift cam 2 mm 0 079 in bigger inlet valves and 1 mm 0 039 in bigger exhaust valves were also fitted It was installed into the 610 series Bluebird 180B SSS and UK market 910 U Bluebird 1 8 GL coupe It produces 110 PS 81 kW Also used in the Bluebird SSS Hardtop Coupe 910 for General LHD markets L18P Edit The L18P is the LPG version of the L18 engine Applications Datsun Bluebird 810 Datsun Bluebird 710L20B Edit The L20B is a 1 952 cc 2 0 L 119 1 cu in with a bore and stroke of 85 mm 86 mm 3 35 in 3 39 in engine produced from 1974 through 1985 In US spec it produces 110 hp 82 kW in 1974 75 form with 112 lb ft 152 N m of torque as installed in the Datsun 610 and 97 hp 72 kW in 1977 78 form with 102 lb ft 138 N m of torque as installed in the 200SX 11 The L20B engine introduced larger diameter 60 mm 2 4 in main bearings while retaining a fully counterweighted crankshaft The forged U60 crankshaft also ushered in the use of a six bolt flywheel boss The block introduced a taller deck height to accommodate the longer stroke and connecting rods This specification would also be used later in the Z20 and Z22 engine series The bigger powerplant even helped spawn an important new offering from Datsun s competition department 50 mm 2 0 in Solex twin choke carburetor kits complete fuel systems that help produce nearly double the power from the ubiquitous L20B The legendary robustness and nearly square configuration have made this engine a popular choice among tuners for turbocharging The engine used a carburetor but switched to fuel injection and round instead of square exhaust ports in some non USA markets in 1977 Carburetors were used in all US L20B applications for both cars and trucks In the US the L20B was used in six different model families A10 610 710 S10 620 and 720 models making it the most versatile powerplant in the company s US history To avoid confusion with the six cylinder L20 Nissan designated this engine the L20B Applications 1974 1976 Datsun 610 1975 1977 Datsun 710 1975 1979 Datsun 620 110 hp 82 kW 1975 1979 Datsun 200SX S10 1977 1981 Datsun 200B 1978 1981 Datsun 510 1979 5 1980 Datsun 720 1981 198 Nissan Datsun Skyline R30 South Africa LZ competition Edit The LZ twin cam head was designed to give a power boost to the Datsun L series engine for competition purposes There are two different LZ cylinder heads The early head is the same thickness as a normal L series head The engine using the first head was referred to as the L14 twin cam There was no mention of Z in the title This L14 twin cam head engine has flat exit side exhaust ports the early 12 bolt rocker cover and the coolant discharge on the inlet side of the head All early twin cam engines appear to have the 14 bolt rocker cover 6 for the cover and 8 for the bolt in plug holders Later engines use the full flat cover with six bolts to secure it The LZ engine was built purely for Datsun Nissan competition use Engine size can vary between 1400 cc LZ14 in the PB110 1200 1600 cc in the PB210 1800 CC in the 710 2 0 litres in the PA10 Stanza to 2 2 liter in the 910 bluebird rally cars The naturally aspirated LZ engines used 44 or 50 mm 1 73 or 1 97 in Solex carburettors depending on capacity The LZ engine found its way into many categories from Datsun Works rally cars Formula Pacific Group 4 racing Group 5 racing and Group C In some Japanese racing classes the LZ engine is fitted with low compression pistons and a T05B turbocharger These engines are electronically fuel injected A very successful example of the LZ turbo was in the famous Japanese White Lightning Silvia and Tomica R30 Skyline both driven by Hoshino in the mid 1980s The LZ turbo engine was also used in the 1986 Nissan March 85G Le Mans car The LZ turbo engine was tuned to produce 570 PS 419 kW 562 hp at 7 600 rpm and 539 N m 398 lbf ft at 6 400 rpm The original LZ20B turbo engine used in the 1983 Nissan Silvia S12 White Lightning Group 5 race car produced 500 PS 368 kW 493 hp at 8 000 rpm The LZ14 engine for the Formula Pacific race cars produces 205 PS 151 kW 202 hp at 10 200 rpm For qualifying and non endurance events the LZ14 can be tweaked to produce 240 PS 177 kW 237 hp at 11 000 rpm The LZ14 is naturally aspirated and has a bore and stroke of 87 8 mm 66 mm 3 46 in 2 60 in 1 598 cc 1 6 L 97 5 cu in The LZ engine uses a standard L series engine block to mount the DOHC cylinder head Usually the bottom end is dry sumped using a Tsubakimoto dry sump pump The crankshaft used is a Nismo chrome moly 8 bolt flywheel type Connecting rods are various length Cosworth style to suit the engine stroke The rod caps have aircraft grade rod bolts and are dowelled Pistons are thin ring forged units The head was available for purchase from Nissan Nismo and was sanctioned by the FIA The LZ14 1 598 cc 1 6 L 97 5 cu in was used during the 1973 Japanese GP taking the top three positions In open wheeler Formula Pacific racing the LZ14 engine dominated competition in most events it was entered in It received multiple top rankings in some events LD20 LD20T Edit There was also a diesel version of the four cylinder L series used in amongst others the Bluebird 910 and the Vanette Strangely it was not installed in the 720 pickup which has the SD22 25 when diesel powered although the gas versions most often has the L series engine However in case of a conversion of a gas powered 720 to diesel it will be much easier to use a LD20 because it fits on the original gearbox and engine mounts The N A version produced 65 PS 48 kW at 4600 rpm and 12 5 kg m 123 N m 90 lb ft of torque at 2400 rpm later 67 PS 49 kW and 13 kg m 127 N m 94 lb ft of torque The turbo version has 79 PS 58 kW at 4400 rpm and 17 kg m 167 N m 123 lb ft of torque at 2400 rpm LD201 952 cc 2 0 L diesel engine pre combustion chamber65 PS 48 kW 64 hp at 4600 rpm and 12 5 kg m 123 N m 90 lb ft of torque at 2400 rpmModels Vanette C120 Largo GC120 LD20 IIIntroduced in 1986 the LD20 II has a differently shaped combustion chamber 67 PS 49 kW 66 hp at 4600 rpm and 13 kg m 127 N m 94 lb ft of torque at 2400 rpmModels Bluebird 910 and U11 Vanette C22 Largo GC22 LD20T LD20T II79 PS 58 kW 78 hp at 4400 rpm and 17 kg m 167 N m 123 lb ft of torque at 2400 rpm LD20T II Models Bluebird U11 Largo GC120 amp GC22 Homy Caravan E23 amp E24 OS Giken DOHC cylinder head 16 valve Edit In 1974 Osamu Okazaki designed a dual overhead cam 16 valve cylinder head as an upgrade to the four cylinder variant of the L series engines and manufactured it through his automotive performance company OS Giken This cylinder head also significantly improved the performance of the engine by using a more modern crossflow cylinder head design compared to the original which used a reverse flow design A naturally aspirated version of this engine produced 230 hp 170 kW 230 PS 12 Straight six EditL20 L20A Edit Nissan L20 engine The L20 is a SOHC 12 valve engine produced from 1966 A bore and stroke of 78 mm 69 7 mm 3 07 in 2 74 in meant a displacement of 1 998 cc 2 0 L 121 9 cu in The original L20 was plagued by problems caused by its rushed development and was short lived The L20 was used in the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT and Nissan Cedric 130 producing 109 hp 81 kW for the 2000 GT and 123 hp 92 kW for the Cedric A new L20 designated L20A was introduced in 1970 and was based on the design of the L16 The L20A was used in HLC210 Nissan Laurel Datsun 200L 75 77 G610 Bluebird U 2000 GT and GTX 230 330 Series Cedrics HIJC31 Laurel 81 85 and Fairlady Z 1970 1983 It produces 115 PS 85 kW There was also the fuel injected L20E with 130 PS 96 kW L20ET Edit L20ET engine in an R30 Skyline The L20ET is a turbo engine developed from the L20E It is a 12 valve six cylinder fuel injected engine with a single chain driven cam turbo non intercooled and a non crossflow head It produces 145 PS 107 kW 143 hp It was released in the late 1970s 13 and fitted to the Skyline C210 and R30 Laurel Leopard Cedric Gloria and early Fairlady Z lines of automobiles This engine was the first engine out of Japan to ever receive a turbo L20P Edit The L20P is the LPG version of the L20 engine Applications Nissan Cedric 330 430 and Y30 Nissan Gloria 330 430 and Y30 L23 Edit The L23 was a 2 262 cc 2 3 L 138 0 cu in engine produced in 1968 It produces 123 hp 92 kW This engine was produced in limited numbers and was replaced by the L24 the following year Bore and stroke were 83 mm 69 7 mm 3 27 in 2 74 in The L23 was based on the design of the original L20 Applications 1968 69 Nissan Cedric Personal Six Special Six and Super SixL24 Edit Nissan L24 engine The L24 was a 2 393 cc 2 4 L 146 0 cu in engine produced from 1969 through 1984 It produces 130 PS 128 bhp 96 kW and the version with twin side draught SU Carburettors produces 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW Bore and stroke is 83 mm 73 7 mm 3 27 in 2 90 in A single carburetor version of the same engine was also standard in the Laurel sedan 240L for various export markets in the years 1982 1984 While the last generation Cedric to use this engine in Japan was the 230 series 1971 1975 Yue Loong of Taiwan installed it in 430 series Cedrics at least as late as 1984 14 Applications 1970 1973 Datsun 240Z 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1970 1971 Nissan Cedric Gloria 130 1970 1972 Nissan Skyline 2400GT C10 15 1971 1972 Nissan Cedric Gloria 230 1972 1977 Datsun 240K C110 1978 1981 Datsun 240K GT C210 1979 1980 Nissan Laurel C230 1980 1984 Nissan Laurel C31 export L24E Edit Electronic fuel injection was added for the L24E produced from 1977 through 1986 It produces 138 hp 103 kW 140 PS and 180 N m 133 lb ft of torque citation needed This engine was used in export market cars only and was never sold in Japan Applications 1977 1980 Datsun 810 1981 Datsun 810 1981 1985 Nissan Skyline R30 1982 1983 Datsun Maxima 1984 Nissan Maxima 1984 1990 Nissan Laurel C32 L26 Edit The L26 is the larger 2 565 cc 2 6 L 156 5 cu in Bore and stroke is 83 mm 79 mm 3 27 in 3 11 in It was produced from 1973 through 1978 It produces 140 162 PS 138 160 bhp 103 119 kW In 1975 the L26 replaced the Prince G 20 The L26 makes around 165 bhp 167 PS 123 kW Applications 1972 1975 Nissan Cedric 230 Series 1974 1977 Nissan Laurel C130 1974 Datsun 260Z 1974 for North America 260Z sold in other countries until 1978 1976 1978 Nissan Cedric 330 Series L28 Edit The L28 is a 2 753 cc 2 8 L 168 0 cu in 12 valve engine Bore and stroke is 86 mm 79 mm 3 39 in 3 11 in The basic L28 is carbureted As fitted to the 160 series Nissan Patrol the L28 produces 120 PS 88 kW at 4800 rpm and has a torque of 201 N m 148 lb ft at 3200 rpm 16 Applications 1975 1977 Nissan Laurel C130 1977 1979 Nissan Gloria 330 1978 Dome Zero 1978 1979 Nissan Cedric 330 1980 1989 Nissan Patrol 160 1982 1987 Datsun Nissan Skyline R30 South Africa 1986 2002 Nissan Patrol 260L28E Edit Nissan L28E engine in a Datsun 280Z The L28E is the enlarged 2 753 cc 2 8 L 168 0 cu in engine produced from 1975 to 1984 equipped with dish top pistons from 1975 to 1978 and 1979 to 1983 with flat top pistons and a resulting compression ratio of 8 3 1 The E stands for electronic multiport fuel injection provided by Bosch using the L Jetronic system and is one of the first Japanese produced vehicles to introduce the technology 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 thus increasing the power rating from 135 PS 99 kW 133 hp 1975 1980 to 145 PS 107 kW 143 hp 1981 1983 Applications 1975 1978 Datsun 280Z 150 PS 110 kW 148 hp 1975 1986 Dome Zero 1979 1983 Datsun 280ZX 1980 1982 Nissan Leopard F30 1980 1989 Nissan Patrol 160 Nissan Cedric Nissan Gloria Nissan AD 2 concept L28ET Edit The L28E was turbocharged in December 1980 to produce the L28ET 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 The L28ET produces 180 bhp 182 PS 134 kW at 5600 rpm and 203 lb ft 275 N m of torque at 2800 rpm 17 This engine was considered too powerful by Japan s Ministry of Transportation who would only allow turbochargers to be installed in sub 2 litre engined cars and was therefore very limited in sales in its homeland 18 The L28ET used a single Garrett AiResearch TB03 internally wastegated turbocharger and no intercooler Boost was limited to 6 8 psi 0 47 bar Other modest changes were made to the turbo model with static compression reduced to 7 4 1 and automatic transmission models were given a higher volume oil pump The most significant change aside from the turbocharger itself was the introduction of a new engine control system Nissan s Electronic Concentrated Control System ECCS Applications Datsun 280ZX TurboLD28 Edit The LD28 is the diesel version of the L28 engine Robust 7 main bearing block design like all L series six cylinder engines Bore and stroke are 84 5 mm 83 mm 3 33 in 3 27 in respectively 19 LD28 2 792 cc 2 8 L 170 4 cu in pre combustion chamberPower outputs 91 PS 67 kW 90 bhp at 4 600 rpm and 17 3 kg m 170 N m 125 lbf ft of torque at 2 400 rpm Applications Nissan Gloria 430 and Y30 1980 1985 Nissan Cedric 430 and Y30 Nissan Laurel C31 and C32 1980 1987 Nissan Skyline C210 and R30 Datsun 810 G910 Datsun Maxima G910 Albin 27 boats from 1982 to 1992 3 LD28T turbocharged Edit A turbocharged version of the LD28 diesel engine There are no factory turbocharged LD28 engines available in the US market nor has Nissan ever equipped any of its US market cars light trucks with a turbo diesel engine LD28Ts are only found in Japan Australasia New Zealand southern Africa and parts of Europe Nissan also marketed LD28Ts as bare engines for genset and stationary engine uses and may be also found in maritime version Applications Nissan Patrol Y60 amp Y61 Safari export version Nissan Laurel Euro only citation needed OS Giken DOHC cylinder head 24 valve Edit OS Giken released a 24 valve version of the DOHC cylinder head for the six cylinder version of the L series engines shortly after producing the 16 valve version for the four cylinder L series engines It produced 320 hp 240 kW 320 PS in naturally aspirated form with a rev limit of 9000 rpm 20 In 2013 a redesigned version of the 24 valve DOHC cylinder head was released Osamu Okazaki says that he redesigned every component with more modern technology and materials The rev limit of this newer model is 10 000 rpm and a naturally aspirated version of this engine produces 420 hp 310 kW 430 PS 21 See also EditList of Nissan enginesReferences Edit A brief History of the Nissan Skyline and GT R Everything you need to know Silodrome Gasoline Culture Silodrome 5 June 2019 Retrieved 10 January 2021 Chief engineer Mr Iida reported that the design effort took place on a very rushed schedule lasting only four months from start to the production of test engines in Oct of 64 The design cycle was rushed because Nissan wanted to keep abreast of its competition from Toyota Mr Iida tells us this rapid design was accomplished by taking the drawings of the block from a previously designed L Type 4 Cylinder Engine and adding two cylinders to it Mr Iida said that they used the Mercedes Benz OHC design wherein 12 valves are driven by a single over head cam shaft via adjustable rocker arms The Cam is driven by a double row roller chain with power taken off the crankshaft It was later found that the production engines suffered from excessive oil consumption caused by problems with the design of the oil rings and the valve seals Customers also complained about excessive noise and poor fuel economy brought about by the need to maintain the engine at high idle speeds After the first year of production several of these problems were at least mitigated in a second production run The engine originally equipped with twin side draft type carburettor s was then equipped with a single down draft carburettor and power reduced from 123 to 112 HP Because of its rushed design and development cycle and the resulting problems that plagued it the L20 would be short lived in the Nissan line up According to Mr Iida the design improvements found in the newer and more fully developed design of the L16 were too good to pass up so L20A OHC in line six was designed to take advantage of them The new 2 0 liter OHC in line six based on the design of the L16 was designated the L20A 自動車ガイドブック 1968年 69年新 Japanese motor vehicles guide book 1968 1969 in Japanese vol 15 Japan Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association 1968 10 25 p 103 Datsun Nissan carburetors nationalcarburetors com Retrieved 2018 06 11 1970 Datsun 1600 SSS specifications carfolio com Retrieved 2018 06 11 1971 Datsun 510 2 door sedan automobile catalog com Retrieved 2018 06 11 a b Heritage Model SILVIA Official Global Newsroom Retrieved 2022 11 02 TYPE S10 Z ONE ZONE DATSUN FR in French Retrieved 2022 11 02 Flammang James M 1994 Standard Catalog of Imported Cars 1946 1990 Iola WI Krause Publications Inc pp 169 170 ISBN 0 87341 158 7 OS Giken Releases L Series Head 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS OF JAPAN Retrieved 6 August 2015 1984 Yue Loong Cedric 807 Catalog Yue Loong Motor Company 1984 Scans of the Dutch Nissan 2400 GT catalogue www banpei net 19 September 2009 Rohrbach Hans U ed 1982 Internationaler Nutzfahrzeug Katalog Inufa 1982 International Commercial Vehicle Catalog in German vol 24 Solothurn Switzerland Vogt Schild AG p 261 the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide 2007 11 19 Nissan Z History Auto howstuffworks com Archived from the original on 2011 06 12 Retrieved 2010 12 05 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a author has generic name help Yamaguchi Jack K 1982 Losch Annamaria ed Japan Shogun Strikes Back World Cars 1982 Pelham NY The Automobile Club of Italy Herald Books 63 ISBN 0 910714 14 2 Losch Annamaria ed 1984 World Cars 1984 Pelham NY L Editrice dell Automobile LEA Herald Books p 372 ISBN 0 910714 16 9 OS Giken Releases L Series Head Engine Porn Os Giken Tc24 b1z 25 February 2013 External links EditNew Zealand Datsun Club Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nissan L engine amp oldid 1146877426, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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