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Nissan L28E specs: 2.8L (168 ci) 6-cylinder, 86 x 79 mm (3.3858 x 3.1102 in) bore and stroke, 8.3:1 compression. Rated 135-149 hp, 1975–1980.
The Nissan L28E is oversquare — the 3.3858" bore exceeds the 3.1102" stroke by 8.9% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.1102" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,700 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 28.0 ci (459 cc).
8.3:1 is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
It is one of 9 engines in the L-series family, the largest at 168 ci. 6 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 135 to 149 hp across 1975–1980.
| Displacement | 168 ci / 2.8 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.3858" |
| Stroke | 3.1102" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | I6 |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.089 |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 135–149 hp |
| Years | 1975–1980 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.089 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,110 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 28.0 ci |
| Static compression | 8.3:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 149 hp | L28E |
| 1976 | 149 hp | L28E |
| 1977 | — | L28E |
| 1978 | — | L28E |
| 1979 | 135 hp | L28E |
| 1980 | — | L28E |