I know this is kinda a stupid question, but I need to know the right answer. Did any gen maxima come with any other size engine besides a v6? Other people are sure they came with 4 cylinder, I tell them no, but I need to know for sure. Thanks

 

No, standard V6 power...period....


Eric

 

They have the Maxima confused with the Altima. They call it "MAXima" for a reason.

 

japan has a 2000 cc version of the VQ

 

they've got plenty of power, its the top of the line car, they wouldnt degrade it with a 4 cylinder. Consequently Resale seems to be higher aswell.

If they put any more power down, well this isnt the 60's anymore

 

Shows what ya'll know the 1st gen maxima (81-84) was powered by a 2.4L inline 4 and it was RWD.

 

Yeah, but 2nd gens is where the fun begins

 

1st gen Maxima (810) was rwd, yes, 2.4L, yes, straight 6.

 

But it's still a V6.

 

Yup that would be 1980-81 Datsun 810 and 82-84 Maxima I believe.

 

Your right it was a L-Series straight 6 found in the 240Z.

Nismo87SE What exactly was it you knew more than us about again?

 

No U.S. spec Maxima has ever come with anything other than a 6 cylinder engine.

 

and it better stay that way..i don't want a bloaty 8 in this car (just my opinion)

forced induction

 

I think the L24E in the early 80 Modil 810/Maxima was a Inline 4



Also check Your PM dude, I need some information from you.

 

No sir. The 810 and 1st gen Maxima had a L24 which is the same inline six that the original 240Z used. There was also a LD28 diesel version in some years which was geometrically different than the inline six of the 280Z and 280ZX.
The other 2.4 liter engine in that era was the Z24 which was the inline 4 banger and it was used in the 84 to 86 Nissan 720 pickups.

 

Naw. It was the same engine that the early 240z used. The staight 6 spanned 2.4-2.8 liters. L24-L26-L28-L28-T and a diesel version.

The 4 banger L-series were L16-L18-L20B. But there was a NapsZ 2.4 liter 4 cylinder and of course the KA24 that ran the late 70-early 80's trucks and was stupidly put into the 240sx.

 

I beat you to it. But now you're scaring me because we just posted the same damn thing.

 

If had mentioned the FJ20DET, THEN you should be scarrrred.

 

U20 owns jOO

 

I was still running around in my Underware in the early 80z. You guys are probubly correct

 

Just to make it more confusing, Nissan had an inline 6 cylinder that was 2.0 liters. The L20A

 

Finally some people who know their Nissans/Datsuns. Anyone know how they came to the name Datsun?

Did someone say FJ?

 

Nissan thought "Datsun" sounded more "American" or something. It was two part name DAT and SUN. I forget the meaning behind each part though. I believe on the some early 80s Datsuns, Nissan put on both the Datsun and Nissan name on their cars for a few years then went completely to Nissan. I think the 810 had the "810" badge and the "maxima" badge also. Who could forget the 710 with the same 240z 2.4 L24? It was ugly as sin but was actually quick(for it's time). haha

 

http://www.ratdat.com/history/1911to...911to1932.html

If you can't sleep tonight

 

Si. It was in the JDM spec Z car because Japanese law imposed heavy tax penalties on anything over 2.0 liters. It was even used in the Japanese Police cars (Fairlady).

 

anyone have an idea what engine this one had?

 

Yes, either an A13 or A14, 1300 or 1400cc 4 cyl inline pushrod, iron block, aluminum head, non-crossflow, developed from the A12 found in the 1200 (B110, or Sunny). Nifty engine - a very upgraded copy of the BMC A series engine found in Sprites, MG Midgets, Morris Minors and the original Minis.

 

Another "real" Nissan/Datsun enthusiast! Good job if you did no research to answer that one.

 

Yeah, the 1st generation Maxima was the

Datsun Maxima, By Nissan.

 

Just for reference, I had a few Datsun 510s. I ran a L18 sss motor with dual SU carbs. I had a L20b built for an old cartech turbo but never got around to putting it in. I put on the 280zx struts and brakes in, had the early 68' x-member, frt/rear sways, springs, 200sx turbo rims and and also ran the 810 wheels for a time. Fun cars to learn about stuff.

 

nice, BTW those emblems came off my neighbors mint datsun which she totaled last year. I bet she only had less than 5,000 miles on that thing. I drove it once, didnt feel too quick

 

And the RB20...

 

Sounds familiar. I run a 1971 (street) with a L-18, A87 cylinder head, 280zx tranny going in, 280zx struts/brakes with tokico inserts, early crossmember for raised control arm mounting points (reduced bumpsteer) , 240z rear vented alluminum drums, slotted rear for camber adjustment, Subaru LSD going in, Bars front and adjustable bar in rear, tokicos in the rear, all poly bushings, fstb, getting camber plates for front, springs forgot brand, Libra rims with street tires and Panasports (non-dot)for the stickies. Amber tail lenses, corbeu buckets, factory tac, etc......

Now there also resides the '71 ITC car and has all the allowable mods

Datsun 510 = most of my automotive energy.

 

I had a 200sx 5-sp but the damn thing got noisy in 3rd/5th. Never knew what caused that. I also ran a msd6 with the 200sx distributor(no points). I had a shop bend my rear a-arms to about 1.5 deg neg. I was so young when I was doing all of this. I started in high school and ran a 510 as a daily though college. I still have a set of flat top SUs rolling around(you want to buy them?? hehe).
We converted my brother's SPL11 R16 Roadsore to L16 power. hehe

I wouldn't mind doing something like this again but I got tired of working on crusty cars. Especially when you just get them and it needs EVERYTHING. whew!

I used to think the amber tail lights were the shat! lol I bet you put all ambers in your turn signals. Or if you were really sneaky, put the 69' front fenders on with the bullet signals and use the rear 68' round rear side marker lights. hehe It's all coming back to me now.