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Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:15 pm
by flatcat19
I would almost look for a new head. Who knows how clogged/deep that rust is on it.

Being an L16, even a 210 head would work fine for you.
Any other head will lower stock compression. Not by much. But still.

Keep an eye on local yards for fresh Datsuns to show up.
You may just come up lucky. Every L18 I have ever taken apart has had an A87 peanut on them.
5 in total so far.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:23 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
Hmmmmm........ Need too look for L18's...... Yeah. The block looks great, but the head makes me worried. I really want more power so alot of cheap alternatives I feel are in the future.

I have heard L24 flat top pistons are the same diameter as L16 pistons, is this true?

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:25 pm
by flatcat19
It is true.

L24 flat tops and a U67 head(easy to find) will be a fun little ride.
I had a friend with a 521 with the same motor. Zippy little thing.


But more power? L20B is the best bang for the buck you'll be able to find.
NOTE: U67s came on the earliest L20Bs.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:26 pm
by izzo
Nice man. every L18 I have taken apart has had a W53 peanut head. JDM imports, yo.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:27 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
Hmmmmm....... Do you know about how much power it was pushin?

I don't expect much over 100hp, but I don't need to much, I have natural weight reduction.

I got this L16 for free so I'm goin to use it.i don't have too much cash

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:28 pm
by flatcat19
izzo wrote:Nice man. every L18 I have taken apart has had a W53 peanut head. JDM imports, yo.
I've found 3 L16s with the W53s on them.
All the L18s I have found had an A87. Never anything different.



The L18 I will be using will be with a W53 though.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:28 pm
by izzo
ls are what? 85 hp?

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:29 pm
by flatcat19
Spoona_Jay21 wrote:Hmmmmm....... Do you know about how much power it was pushin?

I don't expect much over 100hp, but I don't need to much, I have natural weight reduction.
Not a lot. A stock L20B will net you more.


But it sure sounded good and ran well.
This was the Dr's 521, if anyone even remembers that thing.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:30 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
izzo wrote:ls are what? 85 hp?
stock l16 in a 73' 620 was 93bhp

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:31 pm
by flatcat19
Spoona_Jay21 wrote:
izzo wrote:ls are what? 85 hp?
stock l16 in a 73' 620 was 93bhp
At the crank, using the old style of measurement.
Good luck reaching that number, ever.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:34 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
flatcat19 wrote:
Spoona_Jay21 wrote:
izzo wrote:ls are what? 85 hp?
stock l16 in a 73' 620 was 93bhp
At the crank, using the old style of measurement.
Good luck reaching that number, ever.

either way, I'm. Not too concerned about hp, torque is what I want cause until I change my rear gears I will still top out at 78mph on a flat

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:35 pm
by RedBanner
Image
Saw the pipe and was all.
:|
:geek:
:fyea:

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:39 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
RedBanner wrote:Image
Saw the pipe and was all.
:|
:geek:
:fyea:

and yes... I'm keepin the stinger... Even after my boso pipe is on.... :fyea:

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:39 pm
by flatcat19
Torque? Once again, L20B.
L16 is not a torquy motor.

L16 is more top end.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:40 pm
by flatcat19
Do you need the light panel for under the tailgate?

I haz one-both sides.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:41 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
Once again. I got the L16 free, and I have no idea when I am gettin my L20 back or if it will be in one piece when I do... Lol

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:43 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
flatcat19 wrote:Do you need the light panel for under the tailgate?

I haz one-both sides.

but..... But..... I like my trailer lights.... I already asked for the LED ones for my birthday..... :troll:

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:45 pm
by flatcat19
Slow down.

I didn't ask to get married.
Just a drink or two and we'll see where it takes us.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:48 pm
by Spoona_Jay21
Alright :P

I do like my lights though, the only thing that might replace them someday is j30 tails if I get too crazy with my boso shit.

Re: Sebastien... Oh no.... it's that S**tbox Datsun again...

Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:56 pm
by RedBanner
L16s are fun. If you could run a cam, su carbs and a lightened flywheel they feal even funner.

But if I had a stock one ready to drop in on a budget I would in a heart beat. Then stack up parts for the next one.