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| - | A14 is the most common A-series engine available in the United States. In most other markets it is relatively rare. It was produced from 1975 model year up to the year 2007. New A14s are still available from Nissan commercial business (e.g. forklift engine) and in the [[B140]] Nissan LDV Bakkie (Sunny Truck). | + | The '''Nissan A14 engine''' is a 1.4 liter (1397 cc) engine produced from the 1975 [[Model year]] through current year as of 2007, produced in various ratings from 50 Horsepower to 85 hp. It the most common A-series engine available in the United States, although in most other markets it is relatively rare. Like the previous 1974 [[A13 Engine]], the A14 is a "tall-block" variant, but the bore was increased to 76 mm, up from 73 mm of the previous A12 and A13 engines. A [[Hitachi Twin Carb]] "GX" version of this engine (A14T) was available in some markets. |
| - | Also see: Overview of Nissan A engine on [[Nissan A engine|wikipedia]] | + | Also see: Overview of Nissan A engine on [[wikipedia:Nissan A engine|wikipedia]] |
| - | The '''A14''' is a 1.4 liter (1397 cc) engine produced from the 1975 [[Model year]] through current year as of 2007. The bore was increased to 76 mm, up from 73 mm of previous A-series engines. Like the previous A13 engine, the A14 is a "tall-block" variant. It was produced in various ratings from 50 Horsepower to 85 hp. | + | * Being intro'd after 1974, this engine has the features of the [[A-series Engine Redesign]]. |
| + | * New A14s are still available from Nissan commercial business (e.g. forklift engine) and in the [[B140]] Nissan LDV Bakkie (Sunny Truck). | ||
| - | A twin-carburetor "GX" version of this engine (A14T) was available in some markets. | ||
| - | Applications: | + | = Applications = |
| * 1975-1978 [[Nissan Sunny]] B210 (140Y or B-210) | * 1975-1978 [[Nissan Sunny]] B210 (140Y or B-210) | ||
| * 1979-1982 [[Nissan Sunny]] B310 (Datsun 140Y or "Datsun 210") | * 1979-1982 [[Nissan Sunny]] B310 (Datsun 140Y or "Datsun 210") | ||
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| + | = Details = | ||
| + | * Engine block has extra mounting boss on left side (now 3 bolts for mounting accessory) | ||
| + | * [[A-series Cylinder Heads]] with medium-oval ports of 28 x 34mm | ||
| + | ** Smaller than the [[A12GX Engine]]'s monster 30 x 34.5 ports | ||
| + | ** Larger than the 1974 A13's 28 x 30 small-oval ports | ||
| + | * New four-bolt water outlet (thermostat housing) instead of former 2-bolt design | ||
| + | * Longer conrod | ||
| + | * New larger conrod small-end piston pin (now 19mm, 1.6 mm larger) | ||
| + | * New large valves (larger than A12GX) | ||
| + | ** Intake valve: | ||
| + | * 3mm larger bore: Now 74 mm | ||
| + | ** requiring new head gasket with large bore | ||
| + | * 3-belt crankshaft pulley (for [[Water Pump]], [[Air Pump]], and [[Aircon]]) | ||
| + | * Heavier flywheel increased by 2.2 lbs (1 kg) for smoother idling | ||
| + | ** 3mm thicker | ||
| + | * Rubber [[Engine Mounts]] now stiffer 1092 lb/in, up from 1008 for 1974 A13. | ||
| + | * Stronger, light starter (80mm), starting wih 7404 vehicles | ||
| + | * Distributor improved by moving condensor inside the housing | ||
| + | * 3-bolt exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold connector | ||
| + | ** stainless front tube (USA only?) | ||
| + | ** aluminized pre-muffler (USA only?) | ||
| + | |||
| + | = HP Ratings = | ||
| http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12225.jpg [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12224 1979 B310 Chassis plate] | http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12225.jpg [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12224 1979 B310 Chassis plate] | ||
| * 65HP - lo-po (economy) A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the Coupe with 5-speed tranmission. The engine has round exhaust post rather than the usual oval-shaped A14 style. | * 65HP - lo-po (economy) A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the Coupe with 5-speed tranmission. The engine has round exhaust post rather than the usual oval-shaped A14 style. | ||
Revision as of 02:58, 9 September 2007
The Nissan A14 engine is a 1.4 liter (1397 cc) engine produced from the 1975 Model year through current year as of 2007, produced in various ratings from 50 Horsepower to 85 hp. It the most common A-series engine available in the United States, although in most other markets it is relatively rare. Like the previous 1974 A13 Engine, the A14 is a "tall-block" variant, but the bore was increased to 76 mm, up from 73 mm of the previous A12 and A13 engines. A Hitachi Twin Carb "GX" version of this engine (A14T) was available in some markets.
Also see: Overview of Nissan A engine on wikipedia
- Being intro'd after 1974, this engine has the features of the A-series Engine Redesign.
- New A14s are still available from Nissan commercial business (e.g. forklift engine) and in the B140 Nissan LDV Bakkie (Sunny Truck).
Applications
- 1975-1978 Nissan Sunny B210 (140Y or B-210)
- 1979-1982 Nissan Sunny B310 (Datsun 140Y or "Datsun 210")
- 1977-1982 Nissan Pulsar N10 ("Datsun 310")
- 2007 Nissan LDV 1400 (model B140). See Nissan Sunny.
- Datsun Forklift models (including turbocharged variant)
A fuel injected version (A14E) was offered in Asian markets in the B310.
Details
- Engine block has extra mounting boss on left side (now 3 bolts for mounting accessory)
- A-series Cylinder Heads with medium-oval ports of 28 x 34mm
- Smaller than the A12GX Engine's monster 30 x 34.5 ports
- Larger than the 1974 A13's 28 x 30 small-oval ports
- New four-bolt water outlet (thermostat housing) instead of former 2-bolt design
- Longer conrod
- New larger conrod small-end piston pin (now 19mm, 1.6 mm larger)
- New large valves (larger than A12GX)
- Intake valve:
- 3mm larger bore: Now 74 mm
- requiring new head gasket with large bore
- 3-belt crankshaft pulley (for Water Pump, Air Pump, and Aircon)
- Heavier flywheel increased by 2.2 lbs (1 kg) for smoother idling
- 3mm thicker
- Rubber Engine Mounts now stiffer 1092 lb/in, up from 1008 for 1974 A13.
- Stronger, light starter (80mm), starting wih 7404 vehicles
- Distributor improved by moving condensor inside the housing
- 3-bolt exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold connector
- stainless front tube (USA only?)
- aluminized pre-muffler (USA only?)
HP Ratings
- 65HP - lo-po (economy) A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the Coupe with 5-speed tranmission. The engine has round exhaust post rather than the usual oval-shaped A14 style.