LZ engine

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Nissan works competition LZ engine DOHC four-valve engine. Predecessor to the mighty FJ engine

LZ14

LZ14 was first raced May 3, 1973 in a PB110 Sunny Excellent. The next week, LZ14s came in 1,2,3 at the 1973 Grand Prix of Japan.

Also see PB110 Racing

• Mikuni flat slide throttle body

Also see http://www.datrats.com.au/lz_twin_cams.htm

• Lots of Pic! and history

Australia

Club member davie owned an ex-works PB210 with LZ engine. It was a Japanese import to Australia, one of three cars brought in for the 1976 Southern Cross Rally. He partially restored it during 2003, less the flares and twin cam head, to match class rules he is allowed wanted to campaign the car under. The head reportedly was sold out of country. By 2007 davie had sold it to the Australian state of Victoria, where it was been fully restored by the new owner. It was used in historic events.

Sheka Mehta drove a PB210 in the 1977 Southern Cross Rally. Only one car came in from Japan for the 1977 event. Gerry Ball gained ownership. The car then passed on to ex-works driver Geoff Portman who used the head to build a 2.4 litre LZ-based engine for his Bluebird project. The car was then bought by myself and Steven Blair as a complete rolling shell (without engine) with flares intact in original works colours. The car was sold in Sydney and then passed on to one of the members of Brindabella Motorsport club in Canberra.

LZ16

LZ16 was developed for Formula Pacific racing. Maybe they a few of these in New Zealand still?

LZ20B

LZ20B was fitted to the GR8 sports, PB211 race car, as well as Skyline DR30 and Stanza/Violet PA10.

• Engine?LZ20B?4 cylinder DOHC 16 valve?
• Swept volume?2082cc ?Garret Turbo?
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