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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Z-series Engine Swap

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The Nissan Z Engine is readily available in both USA and Australia in early 1980s Datsuns and Nissans. They came in displacements of 1.8 (Z18), 2.0 (Z20), 2.2 (Z22) and 2.4 liters (Z24). The Z-series and L-series Engine are very closely related, it is possible to put a Z head on a L-series bottom end with the use of the Z24 front cover. Z18s are a top little motor and readily available in Australia. If price is no object, the CA18DET is a lighter and far more powerful engine. However, if you come across a Z18T and the price is right, it makes a little Datsun 1200 move out with style.

Also see: 
* Nissan Z Engine
* Z18ET engine swap
* Fairlady (for the Z-cars)

Contents

Overview

Z-series is the 2nd generation of the L-series engine. So oil pans and mounting is the same as fitting an L-series engine.

See Main Article: Nissan Z Engine

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Also see L-series Engine Swap crossmember, sump sections.

Z20S in 1200
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Z24 swap into 1200
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Z18ET setup http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=37690
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Sources

See main article: Nissan Z Engine

Transmission

Z-series uses the same transmissions as the KA-series engines. The bolt pattern is the same as the L-series but the lean is different.

See Transmission section of KA Engine Swap

Crossmember & Sump

Z-series Engine uses same crossmember mounts points as L-series engine.

See L/Z/KA/SR Crossmember

Oil Pan

720 4x4 pan modified to fit stock 1200 crossmember
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But why go to all that trouble?

Vanette Z-22 sump fits stock crossmember:
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Roller Rocker Head

  • 1993–2009 Nissan K30 "Nissan Crew". NA20P is Propane version
  • gasoline NA20S was used in 1989-1999 Datsun Truck D21 (Navara/Hard body platform) and Homey, Caravan, Atlas

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_NA_engine

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