Japanese project to remanufacture L-series heads

[Huw]

Hi

All in Japanese but may be of interest to some.

There is also a write up in one of the Japanese magazines (I think it was Nostalgic Speed [Edit - it was - Vol 29 (Nostalgic SPEED vol.029　2021年8月号 | 芸文社カタログサイト (geibunsha.co.jp))).

A group of 3 or so shops collaborating to remake L-series heads with a more modern design and manufacture.

http://www.pams-japan.com/30cafe/project.php

[Edit - they have youtube updates on the project - here is one; there is also one for the first test race at Motegi]

Looks like they hope to manufacture and sell this year. They are currently testing the prototype.

It will be interesting to see how it goes.

Huw

 

Edited January 16, 2022 by Huw

[Huw]

Of course, I wouldnt be surprised if Gav or someone has already posted on this and I am late to the party!

[theremm]

Very interesting indeed - exciting to see what possibilities have become available as technology has advanced. Looking forward to see where that goes.

[gav240z]

I've been watching it on Facebook groups, but I haven't posted about it here.

[240ZBUILTBYME]

I’ve been watching on Instagram, looks interesting. Wonder what the price will be 

[Huw]

Waiting with baited breath - they had planned to announce the price / variants at a car show in Japan today - pulled out due to covid but I assume the price/details will still be published.

Will update with a link once it all goes up.  It will be interesting to see what the specs etc are.

[Huw]

On 2/18/2022 at 10:53 AM, Huw said:

Waiting with baited breath - they had planned to announce the price / variants at a car show in Japan today - pulled out due to covid but I assume the price/details will still be published.

Will update with a link once it all goes up.  It will be interesting to see what the specs etc are.

Well prices are up with a  spec/explanation in different specs.   Taking orders.

Base model without valve / guides in.

Second and third have valves and guides in but differ in material used. 

 

Says domestic only - don't know if this a permanent state of affairs or just for first batches.   

L6_spec4.pdf

Edited February 19, 2022 by Huw

[gav240z]

I am looking forward to the results achieved from this project.

[Huw]

Some more idle conversation and speculation.

I am assuming some of you saw the recent NISMO twin cam L-series head?

Nissan Develops 240Z DOHC Upgrade Decades After the Car's Retirement (thedrive.com)

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3bdk4dpVH2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Most of the commentary seems to suggest it is unlikely to end up readily available and, even if it did, likely to cost a pretty penny.

Interestingly, the team at L6 Head Project also announced that one of their new head projects is a twin-cam head (all in Japanese), amongst other interesting projects.

 

[C.A.R.]

Considering how expensive the L6 head from them already is (nearly AUD$10k), I can't expect the TC version to be cost effective either.

[Huw]

3 hours ago, C.A.R. said:

Considering how expensive the L6 head from them already is (nearly AUD$10k), I can't expect the TC version to be cost effective either.

Yes, I was expecting it to be in dreams or sell kidney territory.  Still, it will be interesting to see what they come up with.

I see Les is their distributor in Australia.  

 

[C.A.R.]

2 hours ago, Huw said:

I see Les is their distributor in Australia. 

He is.
And Kameari.

[gav240z]

Has Les done a build with 1 yet?

[C.A.R.]

17 minutes ago, gav240z said:

Has Les done a build with 1 yet?

Not that I'm aware of.