Hi, I know where I can get a cheap Z-18 with 5spd, computer and wiring loom. Does any one know what to do? And how hard it is to install one into a 1200 sedan?

is t the hole car or not just the engine and wireing

http://www.geocities.com/danielmaelzer/nissan_engine_family.html

1982-83 Silvia ZSE-X and Gazelle

The Z18 hasn't been made for nearly 20 years. They would easily fit in a 1200, except that their 8 spark plugs make them a pain in the ass. You'd definitely have to rebuild the engine once you'd found one in reasonable condition. I've heard of people modifying them back to 4 spark plugs.

I've also heard that gaskets and spare parts for them are excrutiatingly hard to find. This is why people put CA's and SR's in the cars. It's a longer term solution.

I've seen some FWD QR-20's etc floating about. I wish someone would start looking at them. Even the QR20-DET out of the Japanese Terrano would be INTERESTING.
Although no car in AUS uses this engine yet, so it would be better to wait for the QR.

Chris

If you can get that engine cheap, go for it. At least one club member has the Z-18ET engine in their 1200.

If I recall correctly, it is similar to putting an L18 in, where mainly you need to make custom engines mounts, pound the tunnel out to fit the bigger trans, and have a custom driveshaft fitted. One problem to think about is which trans it has, some are too long for the 1200. Use the Search box on the left to search for Z-18ET or Z18T or something like that.