Mack Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 I know everyone has heard this rumor about how the L series motor is a copy of a Mercedes motor. My question is does anyone in here know if a head (crossflow or DOHC) from one of these motors will fit on one of our venerable L motors? could anyone go out to a junkyard and take some measurements? I would but where I am, I am lucky to find a Z in a JY, let alone a mercedes! lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 External measurements would be the least of your concerns. You would need to be concerned about combustion chamber alignment with the cylinder bore, oil galleys, water jackets, head bolt/studs, etc, etc. It would be a hoot if all matched perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted September 19, 2001 Share Posted September 19, 2001 It would cost about a tenth the effort and time to just swap in the whole Benz motor/trans if you were so inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0N Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 I'm just mentioning this for knowledge and nothing else... yes that is correct Datsun/Nissan copied a lot of Mercedes Engineering which is not bad, just means we have quality and reliable engines. Lots of interchangable parts but why pay more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 The rumors are true, but in a roundabout way. You can check the IZCC web site. From what I recall, the Prince Motor Company in Japan licensed the Mercedes SOHC 6 cylinder engine in the early 1960s. They were working up their engine design from the Mercedes license when they were purchased by Nissan in 1965. From there, the design effort continued and the results were the L4 and the L6 engine families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zpeed Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 mmmm thats another good reason to tell my dad why i bought a 2 door sports car, reliabilty, because the engine is based on a mercedes engine.... mmm just something to keep in mind if my dad wants to make me sell my car... haha... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383 240z Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 If your more than just interested buy the head gaskets and see if they match Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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