The Nissan Z22S is a carbureted 2.2 liter (2,187 cc, 133.45 cu in) straight-four, four-stroke cycle gasoline from Nissan Z-family. The Z22 engine was producted from 1980 through early 1983.
The Nissan Z22S engine features a cast-iron block and aluminum alloy cylinder head with two ignition plugs per cylinder. It has a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) and 8 valves (2 per cylinder).
The Z22S has an 87 mm (3.43 in) cylinder bore and 92 mm (3.62 in) piston stroke with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. It produced 86 HP (64 kW; 87 PS) of horsepower.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- Z – Engine Family
- 22 – 2.2 Liter Displacement
- S – carburetor
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine code | Z22S |
| Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Production | 1980-1983 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L, 2,187 cm3 (133.45 cu in) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Power adder | None |
| Max. horsepower | 86 HP (64 kW; 87 PS) |
| Max. torque | – |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x H x W): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The Z22S engine has a cast-iron cylinder block, bore is 87 mm (3.43 in) and stroke is 92 mm (3.62 in). The cylinder block, a monoblock specially cast structure, employs the five bearing support system. The pistons are each fitted with two compression rings and a single oil ring.
| Cylinder block | ||
| Cylinder block alloy | Cast iron | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 87 mm (3.43 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 92 mm (3.62 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder inner diameter (standard): | 87.000-87.050 mm (3.4252-3.4272 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter (standard): | 86.985-86.015 mm (3.4238-3.4258 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter: | 20.993-20.998 mm (0.8265-0.8267 in) | |
| Piston ring side clearance: | Top | 0.040-0.073 mm (0.0016-0.0029 in) |
| Second | 0.030-0.063 mm (0.0012-0.0025 in) | |
| Oil | – | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.25-0.40 mm (0.0098-0.0157 in) |
| Second | 0.15-0.30 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in) | |
| Oil | 0.30-0.90 mm (0.012-0.035 in) | |
| Crankshaft journal diameter: | 54.942-54.955 mm (2.1631-2.1336 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 49.961-49.974 mm (1.9670-1.9675 in) | |
| Crankshaft center distance: | 46.0 mm (1.8110 in) | |
Cylinder head
The cylinder head is made of a light, strong aluminum alloy with good cooling efficiency. Intake valves are 42.0 mm in diameter and the exhaust valves are 38.0 mm.
| Cylinder head | ||
| Valve Arrangement: | SOHC, chain drive | |
| Valves: | 8 (2 valves per cylinder) | |
| Intake/Exhaust duration: | – | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 42.0-42.2 mm (1.654-1.661 in) |
| EXHAUST | 38.0-38.2 mm (1.496-1.4504 in) | |
| Valve length: | INTAKE | 124.38-124.68 mm (4.90-4.91 in) |
| EXHAUST | 117.35-117.65 mm (4.62-4.63 in) | |
| Valve stem diameter: | INTAKE | 7.965-7.980 mm (0.3136-0.3142 in) |
| EXHAUST | 7.945-7.960 mm (0.3128-0.3134 in) | Cam height: | INTAKE/EXHAUST | 38.477-38.527 mm (1.5148-1.5168 in) |
| Outer camshaft journal diameter: | 32.935-32.955 mm (1.2967-1.2974 in) | |
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance (HOT) | |
| Intake valve | 0.30 mm (0.012 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.30 mm (0.012 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 12.0 kg/cm2 (11.77 bar, 171 psi) / 350 rpm |
| Minimun | 9.0 kg/cm2 (8.83 bar, 128 psi) / 250 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil |
5W-30 5W-40 10W-30 10W-40 |
| Oil type API | SF or SE |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) |
With filter change (2WD/4WD): 4.4/4.2 l Without filter change (2WD/4WD): 3.9/3.7 l |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | Every 5,000 (3,000) |
| Ignition system | |
| Ignition timing (B.T.D.C./rpm) | 3±2°/650 rpm (2WD MT and AT), 3±2°/800 rpm (4WD MT) |
| Spark plug |
Cold: BP7ES, BPR7ES Standard: BP6ES, BPR6ES Hot: BP5ES, BPR5ES |
| Spark plug gap | 0.8-0.9 mm (0.03 -0.035 in) |
Vehicle applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| Datsun 720 | 1981-1982 |
Where’s the Nissan Z24?
in your forklift David
I have a question,, can you use the head off of a z22 on a z24 block? I have an 82 with the original 2.2 and a friend gave ame a block I’m gojng to rebuild out of an 84 that is a 2.4, but has no head so just wondering if they are compatible cam and all?
I will buy that Z22 head off you if it is a 07W.
Z24 cylinder head bolts will fit a z22??? Or where can I find the z22 cylinder head bolts, help appreciate