Guest kamakazi620 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I just got a L16 for free and I was wondering if I should buy new pistons or reuse the stockers??? I can't find any place that sells L16 pistons(I found 1 place but their forged and $500 bucks) Are the stocker pistons Flat tops??? I haven't taken the head off yet any suggestions?? and where should I get rebuild parts? Dealership?? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 http://kb-silvolite.com/test/silv-o-lite/spistons.php?action=details&S_id=368 83mm or the oversize you want call them for a dealer near you. These are 240z pistons ,of coarse you only need 4 . I dont know if they sell them in 4s Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 phil has some for sale 130 bucks pistons rings and bearings http://community.ratsun.net/topic/20080-l18-rebuild-parts/page__pid__282863__st__0entry282863 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 The cylinder wear will determine if you need to bore to the next oversize piston. If the block is within spec the old pistons can be re-used as long as they are in good shape without visible scuffing or broken ring lands. L16 pistons have a 7cc dish. As Hainz said L24 pistons can be substituted and they are flat top. If you have to re bore because the block is worn and don't mind taking 1mm off the walls, you could run 85mm L18 pistons with a 4.36 cc dish. Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 The cylinder wear will determine if you need to bore to the next oversize piston. If the block is within spec the old pistons can be re-used as long as they are in good shape without visible scuffing or broken ring lands. L16 pistons have a 7cc dish. As Hainz said L24 pistons can be substituted and they are flat top. If you have to re bore because the block is worn and don't mind taking 1mm off the walls, you could run 85mm L18 pistons with a 4.36 cc dish. How bout used L24 pistons??? if in GOOD shape? are the L24 rods any stronger than L16 rods?? I would like to do a High compression L16 with a peanut A87 and maybe a L20 cam or aftermarket cam..I'm lookin' for around 10:1 compression and a lumpy cam,a sidedraft carb and done!!! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 the rods are the same in L16/24 get ARP rod bolts. I would do a L20 as the cost would be the same. But IM a L motor guy. I like to see people saving and rebuilding L motors. But worrying about hicomp on a L16 when you can just get a L20 will still be cheaper power. I guess it depends on your clutch(size200 or 225mm) set up what you have lying around also. Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 figure out what you want to do and hit me up i have a few :rolleyes: pistons around :blink: help save you funds or some trades??? turbines Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 I had a couple L24 pistons (two) that Hainz gave me years ago... I wonder if they're still in my garage. Brand new. He must have bought a set of six and just gave the extra two to me for some reason. :) Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 you could run 85mm L18 pistons with a 4.36 cc dish. i have a used set w/rods avail. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 If you have to re bore because the block is worn and don't mind taking 1mm off the walls, you could run 85mm L18 pistons with a 4.36 cc dish. L16 with 85mm 4.36cc dish L18 pistons = 1,672 cc motor with a 9.52 compression! Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 the rods are the same in L16/24 get ARP rod bolts. I would do a L20 as the cost would be the same. But IM a L motor guy. I like to see people saving and rebuilding L motors. But worrying about hicomp on a L16 when you can just get a L20 will still be cheaper power. I guess it depends on your clutch(size200 or 225mm) set up what you have lying around also. Sorry,I Don't like L20b don't ask why,I also hate 350 chev (cuz everone has one and I just don't like them) I love my L16 It rev's and goes really good!!!! If ya set up everything up right you can get ANY motor to go good. Quote Link to comment
freaky510 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Sorry,I Don't like L20b don't ask why,I also hate 350 chev (cuz everone has one and I just don't like them) Because they are like assholes !!!every one has one :huh: seriously hit me up i have stuff!!!!! Quote Link to comment
alex843 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have seen them at Summitracing if you run a search by engine make and model http://www.summitracing.com/search/make/NISSAN/engine-size/1-6L-1595cc/engine-family/Nissan-4-cylinder/Part-Type/Pistons/?Ns=Rank|Asc Don' know if this link will help, I just copied it off the browser. Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have seen them at Summitracing if you run a search by engine make and model http://www.summitracing.com/search/make/NISSAN/engine-size/1-6L-1595cc/engine-family/Nissan-4-cylinder/Part-Type/Pistons/?Ns=Rank|Asc Don' know if this link will help, I just copied it off the browser. THANKS Man!!!!! thats the price range I was lookin' for!!!! Quote Link to comment
alex843 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 No problem. I'm surprised no one had looked their. I'm in the middle of rebuilding my L16 too. Just trying to find all the parts I need. Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 maybe this will work: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/1672558958.html not mine. Quote Link to comment
Eriks Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 In five years all these links have died. Anybody knows where to buy flat top pistons for L16 nowadays ? Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Have anyone tried the friendly local Nissan dealer? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 still there https://www.uempistons.com/index.php?main_page=index&zenid=60832f71b6d17f288ceb82df221d2ee2&cPath=6_25_27&sort=5a&filter_id=16 rock auto.com nissan itm maybe others 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Have anyone tried the friendly local Nissan dealer? Or a local machine shop? It seems people need urging in the right direction. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 try a Z car supplier. I bet they know where to get L16/24 pistons ez Quote Link to comment
Doctor510 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Check with Aaron BendOR510 I think Quote Link to comment
Doctor510 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Check with Aaron 510BendOR, he haa what you need Quote Link to comment
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