What is involved in going from a L20 to an L16? I know it sounds backwards. The L20 has dual SUs and is hooked to a dogleg 5 speed. The L16 has an original Hitachi.
Is it just the exhaust interference?
Just weighing my options.
Also, who has a general estimate to install new valve seats in a L series head or is it something I can do myself at home?
Thanks,
Dan
Getting closer to 510 ownership again!
L20b to L16
Re: L20b to L16
An L20B exhaust won't interfere with installation in a 510 - typically - but it will hang ~3/4" lower owing to the lower height of the cylinder head.
If your L20B head is a square port head, there shouldn't be any major issues.
If you're asking about installation of valve seats, it's not something you can do yourself. Specialized equipment and experience are needed. Best to find recommendations for a shop in your area and ask them direct.
If your L20B head is a square port head, there shouldn't be any major issues.
If you're asking about installation of valve seats, it's not something you can do yourself. Specialized equipment and experience are needed. Best to find recommendations for a shop in your area and ask them direct.
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Re: L20b to L16
If the L16 has a flywheel and clutch/pressure plate assy on it then the dogleg will just bolt up an run. Providing...screamer510 wrote:What is involved in going from a L20 to an L16? I know it sounds backwards. The L20 has dual SUs and is hooked to a dogleg 5 speed. The L16 has an original Hitachi. ....
That the L20B was using a 200mm clutch/pressure plate. If it was running a 225mm from a truck then you will need to get a proper release bearing collar that matches the 200mm clutch on the L16.
The L20B has an L16/18 exhaust manifold on it now. This manifold will bolt perfectly to the L16. If it has an L20B manifold with a single large output pipe the L16 manifold won't match up to the down pipe.
"Nissan 'shit the bed' when they made these, plain and simple." McShagger510 on flattop SUs
Re: L20b to L16
Su's will more than likely work on the L-16 as well, depending on what has been done to them....
Finished is better than perfect......
Re: L20b to L16
What about going from L16 to L20b? I pulled my L16 and started to put in the L20b, and Im having problems with the oil pan hanging up on the crossmember and the steering linkage? Any solutions?
Re: L20b to L16
You need the L-16 oil pan and pick up from what I understand. Exhaust will be too short more than likely as L-20 block is 3/4" higher.
Finished is better than perfect......
Re: L20b to L16
So I still have my L-16 so I can just use the oil Pan from that? It doesn't interfere with how much oil goes through the motor? And the exhaust isn't an issue I already planned for that.
Re: L20b to L16
James wrote:You need the L-16 oil pan and pick up
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