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Nissan SR engine

Nissan SR engine

FieldValue
nameNissan SR engine
imageSR16VE.JPG
manufacturerNissan (Nissan Techno)
production1987–2007
configurationInline-four engine
valvetrainDOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVT (some versions)
displacement1596 cc
1838 cc
1998 cc
bore82.5 mm
86 mm
stroke68.7 mm
86 mm
blockAluminum
headAluminum
compression9.0:1, 9.5:1, 10.3:1, 11.0:1
powerFrom 110 PS to 320 PS
torqueFrom 150 Nm to 418 Nm
predecessorNissan CA engine
successorNissan QG engine
Nissan QR engine
Nissan MR engine
fueltypeGasoline
fuelsystemFuel injection
coolingsystemWater-cooled
turbochargerGarrett T25G or T28 (some versions)
captionNissan SR16VE engine

1838 cc 1998 cc 86 mm 86 mm Nissan QR engine Nissan MR engine

The SR engine is a series of 1596 to straight-four, four-stroke gasoline engines manufactured by Nissan from 1987 to 2007. It was part of a new engine family name PLASMA (Powerful & Economic, Lightweight, Accurate, Silent, Mighty, Advanced).

The SR engine family uses a DOHC 4-valve design, with variable valve timing on select models, and is an all-aluminium design with an aluminium head and block with steel sleeves. All SR engines are chain-driven rather than belt-driven, unlike previous Nissan four-cylinder engines.

The SR engine was designed by Nissan as a replacement of the earlier CA series of engines, which used cast iron blocks and timing belts, and was later replaced by the QG, QR and MR series of engines. It was used in many small to medium Nissan vehicles, including various high-performance turbocharged variants.

Power outputs are shown under JIS Net PS or ECE Net kilowatts unless otherwise indicated.

SR16VE

Nissan SR16VE engine

The 1596 cc SR16VE has Nissan's Neo VVL variable valve timing with lift control. It produces 175 PS at 7800 rpm and 119 lbft at 7200 rpm. Redline is at 8300 rpm. Bore and stroke is 86x68.7 mm with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.

This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the B14 Lucino, the B14 Nissan 200SX, as it uses the 1.6 L GA16DE and 2.0 L SR20DE engines instead.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • N15 Nissan Pulsar VZ-R
  • B14 Nissan Lucino VZ-R
  • B15 Nissan Sunny VZ-R

SR16VE N1

This version was used in the limited-production Pulsar VZ-R N1, produced from 1997 to 1998. These cars were tuned by Autech Japan. It made 200 PS at 7800 rpm and 134 lbft at 7600 rpm. Redline of the N1 Version 2 (1998) is at 8600 rpm. This is also claimed to be the most powerful production 1.6 L naturally aspirated engine.

SR18Di

The SR18Di is a 1838 cc DOHC engine. It produces 110 PS at 6500 rpm and 150 Nm at 4000 rpm. Based on the Single Point Fuel Injection system, it was installed on JDM cars and some UK versions. This model used some cast iron blocks and it was used on the P10 generation Nissan Primera, but due to the low overall power this engine option was dropped on the next generation.

This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • 1990-1993 Nissan Primera
  • Nissan Sunny
  • Nissan Bluebird U12
  • Nissan Avenir W10

SR18DE

The SR18DE is a 1838 cc DOHC engine. It produces 125 PS at 6000 rpm and 156 Nm at 4800 rpm. This engine came with Multi Point Fuel Injection System ECCS (Electronic Concentrated Control System). The SR18DE crankshaft was produced with four fewer counterweights than the SR20DE variants, which have eight, for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency. These lightweight crankshafts were also homologated for use in the Japanese N2 Silvia racing program and later used in the SR20VE engine.

This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • 1991-1997 Nissan Primera
  • Nissan Sunny
  • Nissan Avenir W10
  • Nissan Rasheen
  • 1991-1997 Nissan Bluebird U13
  • 1989-1998 Nissan Bluebird U14 119 PS Factory detuning and refining of fuel injection.
  • 1990-1993 Nissan Pulsar GTi B13 and N14, 140 PS at 6400 rpm and 167 Nm at 4800 rpm
  • 1991-1999 Nissan Pulsar GTi N15, 140 PS at 6400 rpm and 167 Nm at 4800 rpm
  • 1989(??)-2001 Nissan Presea 125 PS

SR20Di

The SR20Di is a 1998 cc DOHC engine. It produces 116 PS. Bore and stroke are 86x86 mm. Similar to the 1.8 liter version except for bigger displacement with a throttle body injection system.

This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P10/11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • 1991–1994.6 Nissan Primera

SR20DE

The SR20DE is a 1998 cc DOHC engine. It was used in over 15 Nissan models, first appearing in the U12 Bluebird in October 1989. It was gradually phased out over time with the introduction of the low-emissions QR engine family in 1999, until production stopped in 2002. It carried nominal power ratings between 125-165 hp from the factory, although there are some Autech models with horsepower ratings of between 175 and 200 hp depending on the chassis and degrees of tuning.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

  • SR - Engine
  • 20 - 2.0 Litres
  • D - Dual Overhead Cams
  • E - Electronic Fuel Injection

This engine has the following specifications (SAE, 1991):

Maximum torque:132 lbft at 4800 rpm (SAE net)

It is used in the following vehicles:

ModelYears Produced
180SX1991–1992, 1994–1998
200SX SE-R1995–1998
Almera1996–1999
Almera Tino1998–2006
Avenir1990, 1992–1995, 1997–2001
Bluebird1989, 1991–1993, 1995–1998, 1999–2007
Liberty1998–2000
Infiniti G201991–2002
NX20001991–1996
Prairie Joy1995–1997
Presea1990–1993, 1995, 1997–1998
Primera1990–2002
Pulsar1991–2000
R'nessa1997–1998, 2000
Rasheen1998
Sentra1991–1994, 1998–2001
Serena1991–1995, 1997–2000
Silvia1991–1993, 1995–1996, 1998–2002
Wingroad1996–1999
Tommykaira ZZ (first generation)1996–2001

SR20DET

Main article: Nissan SR20DET

The SR20DET is a 1998 cc DOHC engine. It is a turbocharged version of the SR20DE, with power outputs ranging from 204 PS at 6000 rpm to 250 PS at 6400 rpm, and torque outputs ranging from 266 Nm at 4800 rpm to 280 Nm at 4800 rpm. It was first used in the U12 Bluebird SSS ATTESA Limited from October 1989, and expanded to several cars from 1989 through 2002. The Silvia was the longest-running and most notable Nissan model to use the SR20DET, starting with the S13 series in 1991 and ending with the S15 series in 2002. This engine was replaced with the QR20DE engine in most applications.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • Transversal (FWD/AWD):
    • 1989-1991 Nissan Bluebird HNU12 SSS ATTESA Limited
    • 1990-1995 Nissan Pulsar RNN14 GTi-R
    • 1991-1997 Nissan Bluebird HNU13 SSS ATTESA Limited
    • 1995-1998 Nissan Avenir PNW10 Salut G GT Turbo
    • 1997-2001 Nissan R'nessa NN30 GT Turbo
    • 1998-2002 Nissan Avenir PNW11 Highway Star/GT4
    • 1998-2002 Nissan Liberty PNM12 GT4
  • Longitudinal (RWD):
    • 1991-1994 Nissan Silvia S13 K's
    • 1991-1998 Nissan 180SX S13
    • 1994-1998 Nissan Silvia S14 K's
    • 1994-1998 Nissan 200SX S14 + "S14a"
    • 1994 Nismo 270R
    • 1999-2002 Nissan Silvia S15 Spec-R (JDM)
    • 1999-2002 Nissan 200SX S15 Spec-R/Spec-S (AUDM and NZDM)

SR20VE

Nissan SR20VE engine

The 1998 cc SR20VE has Nissan's Neo VVL variable valve timing with lift control. It produces 190 PS at 7000 rpm and 20.0 kgm at 6000 rpm with a 10.3:1 compression ratio and later (2001–2003) 204 PS at 7200 rpm and 21.0 kgm at 5200 rpm with a 11:1 compression ratio.

This engine was never used on the USDM counterpart of the P11 Primera, the Infiniti G20, as it uses the 2.0 L SR20DE engine instead.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • 1997-2000 P11 JDM Nissan Primera Te-V sedan or G-V wagon, 190 PS
  • 2001-2003 P12 JDM Nissan Primera, 20V sedan or W20V Wagon, 204 PS
  • 1997-2000 U14 JDM Nissan Bluebird SSS-Z sedan, 190 PS
  • 1997-2000 Y11 JDM Nissan Wingroad ZV-S wagon, 190 PS
  • 2002 ASL Garaiya sports car, 204 PS

SR20VET

Nissan SR20VET engine

The 1998 cc SR20VET was the first turbocharged engine from Nissan with variable valve lift (VVL), produced exclusively for the Japanese market. It produces 280 PS at 6400 rpm and 309 Nm at 3200 rpm, with 9.0:1 compression ratio.

It is used in the following vehicles:

  • 2001-2007 PNT30 Nissan X-Trail GT

Camshaft Lift and Duration

ManufacturerTypeDuration [°]Lift [mm]Engine Notes
NissanIntake2328.66Stock low-port SR20DE (1985-2012)
NissanIntake24810.00Stock high-port SR20DE (1991-1993)
NissanExhaust2409.2Stock Pulsar GTi-R (specific) SR20DET
NissanIntake24010.0Stock Pulsar GTi-R (specific) SR20DET
NissanExhaust24810.0Stock Pulsar GTi-R (specific) SR20DET
NissanIntake23210.0Stock Roller Rocker SR20DE (2000-up)
NissanExhaust2409.2Stock Roller Rocker SR20DE (2000-up)

References

References

  1. (31 August 2018). "The SR20DET".
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