you could also try for an a10 stanza 5 speed,there's a couple advertisd in the ozdat classifieds,these also go into 1600's without cutting a new hole for the gearlever,so they might fit the l16 in a 1200 without too much worry.be warned,though,these are a dogleg first shift pattern.the skyline model you're looking for for the stumpy box is an r30.

Don't forget the 521 and early 620 pickups used the L16.

Thanks for the info!
The stumpy 5spd out of the early skylines sounds like its worth a try. Looks like its gonna be a few trips to all the local wrecking yards.
Cheers!

q.1. pb110 exelent 1200-L14 4-spd, 14-/160z 120y L-14/16 4/5spd.

q.2. the 160z perhaps but rare

q.3. all L-series engines have the same bolt pattern for the trans mounting so yes

nose poke: you will have to look long and hard to find the stumpy 5-spd. but there are a few options the skyline, 200sx (s10 76-79)early and ugly, some special sport models of 1200-120y.

hope this is helpfull

Yes..The stumpy skyline box would be a good choice for the L Series in a 1200. The box fit niceley in a 1200 Auto Tunnel. The Bellhousing suits an L24E engine, which is the same gearbox->engine mount bolts for all "L" series.

You'd need to make up a crossmember, and it should fit nicely under the bonnet.

The L16 also came in the A10 Stanzas (late 70s model 510 in USA)

Chris

I have a friend with a 1600 and he keeps braging that a skyline stumpy 5speed will bolt strait up to the L16 no wories

i don't know if this is true at all but its something to look into, hope it helps.

Levi

I have a friend with a 1600 and he keeps braging that a skyline stumpy 5speed will bolt strait up to the L16 no wories

i don't know if this is true at all but its something to look into, hope it helps.

Levi

Hi all,
got a few questions for ya. One of my coupes has an L16 / 4spd combo in it.
Q.1. What other dattos came with the L16 motor besides a 1600 ?
Q.2. Could u get an L16 with a 5spd box in any of these cars ?
Q.3 Does any L - series 5spd fit onto an L16 w/out any mods ? eg. off an L26
Thanks for any help!