Datsun l18 engine rebuild

[1974hellarust]

I am going to rebuild my l18 and I found this site online that says that have everything anyone heard of them?

 

 

http://www.cleggengine.com/nissan-1-8l-l18-610-620-710-sohc-8v-73-74-engine-rebuild-kits.html

[Lockleaf]

Yes. They are an engine shop local to me. I've used their engine kits without complaint and they are the shop who does all my engine machining. I keep going back to them.

 

I think 4perrev just barely ordered some stuff from them. Hopefully he will post a review.

[Zeusimo]

Never Heard Of Them Before But The Price Isn't Bad

[flatcat19]

That is a good price.

 

Too bad you couldn't order 280zx flat top pistons with the kit for a little upcharge.

 

 

Or can you?

[datzenmike]

I am going to rebuild my l18 and I found this site online that says that have everything anyone heard of them?

 

 

http://www.cleggengine.com/nissan-1-8l-l18-610-620-710-sohc-8v-73-74-engine-rebuild-kits.html

 

Definitely over bore your block and get the next oversize piston and ring set.

[flatcat19]

Definitely over bore your block and get the next oversize piston and ring set.

 

*cough* 86mm 280zx flattops *cough*

[datzenmike]

You would have to get the 280zx kit and have 2 left over pistons/rings/rod and main bearings.. Head gasket wouldn't work.

 

And if doing that, go highest oversize on the flattops. I checked they go 0.040" that 1mm so 87mm.

[1974hellarust]

Awesome! Some really good stuff here! I have 2 engines I want to build. The one that's in my truck now and one I just picked up. I was thinking about going all stock for the first one just to figure everything out then build the second one 40 ever. Any suggestions on that?

[datzenmike]

Stock is going to have at least some cylinder wear. Yes if not excessive you can hone and run softer iron rings, but if you want a new engine have it over bored so the cylinders are perfect and you can run a chrome ring. 

[Lockleaf]

Call them. They will assemble custom kits for you. While I won't guarantee it, you likely can get your engine kit with those flat tops. Also likely other upgrades like ka24 oil pump or z24 fan clutched water pump.

[datzenmike]

Shopping list

 

280z (0.040 over) 87mm flattop/ringss................. qty. 4 of everything (was it the z or zx?)

L18 gasket and seal set ..................................................... qty. 1 

L4 cylinder main and rod bearing set................... qty. 1

[flatcat19]

ZX pistons are already oversized from the L18 specs. 86mm vs 85mm.

 

81-83 280zx NA

[banzai510(hainz)]

Sounds like to many cheap parts for that price.

 

Ask where parts made at on package.

 

Hard to order kit till you know what you need.

 

I seen a kit supplier and all parts were from Thailand. So be wary.

If all Japanese kit I would be buying a few as spares.

The Tsubaki timming kits I havent seen in a while.