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Nissan CA16 Engine Specifications
The Nissan CA16 is a 1.6 liter (1,598 cc, 97.51 cubic
inches) straight-four four-stroke carburetor gasoline engine from
Nissan CA-family. The engine was produced from 1981 through
1990.
The Nissan CA16 engine has SOHC (single overhead camshaft) with two valves per
cylinder (8 valves in total), cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum
cylinder head; fully balanced five-bearing crankshaft. The engine is
equipped with a single barrel carburetor and ignition system with a
mechanical distributor. The engine that was installed on the Yue Loong
Feeling was equipped with a double-barrel carburetor.
Bore and stroke are 78.0 mm (3.07 in) and 83.6 mm (3.29 in),
respectively. Compression ratio rating of 9.0:1. The engine produced 81
PS (60 kW; 80 hp) at 5,200 rpm of maximum horsepower and 123 Nm (91
lb-ft) at 3,200 rpm of peak torque.
Engine code identification:
CA - Engine Family
16 - 1.6 Liter Displacement
S - Carburetor
| GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA |
Engine model ............... CA16
Cylinder layout ............... Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4)
Fuel type ............... Gasoline
Production years ............... 1981-1990
Total displacement ............... 1.6 L, 1,598 cm3 (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel system ............... Carburetor
Power adder ............... None
Max. horsepower ............... 81 PS (60 kW; 80 hp) at 5,200 rpm
Max. torque ............... 123 Nm (91 lb-ftf) at 3,200 rpm
Firing order ............... 1-3-4-2
Dimensions (L x H x W) ............... No data available
Weight ............... No data available
| CYLINDER BLOCK |
The Nissan CA16 motor has a cast-iron cylinder block. The cylinder
block, a monoblock special casting structure, employs a
five-bearing-support system. The engine cylinder bore is 78.0 mm
(3.07 in) and the piston stroke is 83.6 mm (3.291 in), compression ratio
rating is 9.0:1.
The pistons are each fitted with two compression rings and a single oil
ring. The cylinder block height is 204.8 mm (8.06 in).
Cylinder block alloy ............... Cast iron
Compression ratio ............... 9.0:1
Cylinder bore ............... 78.0 mm (3.07 in)
Piston stroke ............... 83.6 mm (3.291 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil) ............... 2 / 1
Number of main bearings ............... 5
Cylinder inner diameter (standard) ............... 78.000-78.050 mm
(3.0709-3.0720 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard) ............... 77.925-77.935 mm
(3.0679-3.0683 in)
| CYLINDER HEAD |
Cylinder head alloy ............... Aluminum
Valve Arrangement ............... SOHC
Valves ............... 8 (2 valves per cylinder)
Intake/Exhaust duration ............... No data available
| MAINTENANCE DATA |
Compression pressure
Standard ............... 14.0 kg/cm2 (199 psi) / 350 rpm
Minimun ............... 12.0 kg/cm2 (171 psi) / 350 rpm
Oil system
Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) ............... up to 0.5 (1
qt. per 1200 miles)
Recommended engine oil ............... 10W-30
Oil type API ............... SE or SF
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) ............... With oil filter:
3.8 l (3-3/8 qt)
Without oil filter: 3.4 l (3 qt)
| VEHICLE APPLICATIONS |
Model ............... Years Produced
Nissan Violet ............... 1981-1982
Nissan Stanza (T11, T12) ............... 1981-1990
Nissan Auster (T11, T12) ............... 1981-1990
Nissan Bluebird (910, U11) ............... 1982-1987
Nissan Bluebird (U12) ............... 1987-1991
Nissan Bluebird Van (U11) ............... 1987-1990
Yue Loong Feeling 101, 102 ............... No data available
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