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VG30E swapout for VG30DETT need swapwizards advice

jdmaddict1981 — 2009-11-21T18:21:50-08:00

ok i'm kinda new to a forum setting so here goes...,

i own a 95 nissan pathfinder XE-V6 (VG30E engine) i am in the process of buying a 95 nissan SE-V6 kingcab pickup and had an interesting idea...., i would like to drop a VG30DETT in place of the VG30E that rests there now. I do already understand i need to aquire the FSM (field service manual) for both vehicles so i could repin the ECU harness in the pickup to correctly operate the VG30DETT or so i could use the ECU from the z32 donor vehicle. The only other question or problem i am having is will the transmission bolt up to the transfer case( i.e. the 2wd models of the pathfinder and pickup use an extension housing to take up the "slack" of the driveline since there is no transfercase) i will check back on this is a couple of days (4 atmost) keep in mind i do have moderate amount of mechanical knowledge( automatics are still a mystery to me) thanks for all your responses.

Carburetor on a VG anybody know of alternative to the Saudi distributor

borinh-hop-yard — 2009-11-21T12:05:09-08:00

Hello, I am trying to find a way to run a carburetor on a VG.
I understand fuel injection has it strengths I have a 510 with VG30E.
This build will be used for racing.
I have searched but can�t find if anybody has found a way without using the Saudi distributor.
Has anybody used a optical trigger or the stock module, not sure what the 300zx�s had
What about crank fire?
Anybody find a distributor swap or mix and match distributor parts?
Thanks

anyone has vg30det Block plz e-mail at

Z-Roc — 2009-11-09T20:04:39-08:00

rzroc550@hotmail.com

Wiring help for 93 300zx vg30de motor in 1990 b2200 mazda

Miketymic — 2009-11-05T15:44:03-08:00

I was wondering if anyone out their would know how to wire a vg30de into another wiring harness. What needs to be hooked up and what doesn't. My b2200 doesn't have a heater or a/c. I have the ecu harness but I don't have a lower alternater harness or the starter harness. Thanks

Need engine dimentions.

TJcars2 — 2009-11-02T22:43:47-08:00

I need the external dimensions of the vg30e. I wanna see how much bigger a Chevy 350 Small block is than a vg.

How to: Make a powerfull engine for a big car

DimaN — 2009-11-17T17:37:48-08:00

Hello everyone who reads my message)
I aimed to create a fast car for daily drive and for fun:)
The body is NISSAN Cedric Y-31
Engine is stock VG20DET with 122500km.
Due to long period of head crushing and looking for nice ideas of what engine to choose i stopped at making VG38DETT from a VG33E, but i dont know will the heads of VG30DETT fit to VG33E, or maybe i can find another Twin cam heads? Or maybe i have to use a VG30DETT for my idea? Or something else?
Thanks to everyone for attention, post your ideas and suggestions and warnings here)

how much boost can a stock VG33E bottom end & HG hold

G24D — 2009-10-21T01:00:14-08:00

Planning to boost the stock vg33e but it doesn't seem like anyone sells a MLS gasket or forged pistons for this engine. Maybe a custom one? I have ARP head studs but running stock gaskets make me worry. Anyone know what safe boost limits the stock bottom end & gasket can handle? If it matters, the engine is from a 02 frontier.

Lower IM VG30DE

slimmyslim1420 — 2009-10-18T19:38:48-08:00

Has any1 on here ever actually put the newer style lower IM with new style injectors on the old style motor? The reason I ask is the hole the fuel sprays through is not the same size so with the new im there is a little ledge on each side once mounted to the head that looks like it may block or slow fuel. I was wondering if any1 knew if it would cause a problem or not.

underdriver crank pulley works on Nisson 300zx why not try on 1995 Infinity j30

casanova7969 — 2009-10-23T13:09:13-08:00

I recently change my water pump on my infiniti 1995 j30.Noticed that my crank pulley was a little bent up.So i decided to try a new underdrive crank pulley alot smaller in diameter.Needed certain sized belts that a nissan specialist recommended.Installed and put everything back together.When I start the car.It starts great,Idles fine for about 15 seconds then stalls like it ran out of gas.My question is,Do I need to adjust the crank sensor and check fuel pressure?Do you think this will help.

Modified by casanova7969 at 9:03 PM 10/14/2009

Modified by casanova7969 at 9:06 PM 10/14/2009

87 non turbo 300 zx under construction 5sp

REAPER GRIM — 2009-11-04T18:49:13-08:00

1987 300ZX 5sp non turbo.id like some info from you guys....wanting to put an 02 xterra VG33ER supercharger on my motor,without any change to the electronics in my vehicle...its completely stock no modifications except to move the airbox to the bottom of the chin..whats the differences in cams,crank, timing, heads and assemblies.also whats the difference in the supercharger from a standard and automatic????the one i have is from an auto but i own a five speed,,not interested in changing that....can i just bolt the thing on and change a couple of plugs???hurtin for info here guys....people at nissan just looked at me like i was nuts....my eventual plan is a lotmore complicated but this is the thing i have to start with.....thanks

Vg30det/vg30de part interchange

Someone Much cooler — 2009-10-27T21:04:07-08:00

I need to kno if the plenum from a Vg30de will bolt on to the cylinder heads of a Vg30det. I have searched long and hard an can find too much info on vg30det vs vg30de interchangeability.

I also wanted to know if parts like the exhaust manifolds, injectors, motor mounts and other hard parts are interchangeable between the two. If anyone knows please respond of email me at kojo300zx@yahoo.com

VG30E Cannot Fire after head change

stoka69 — 2009-09-23T09:13:09-08:00

Hi all. I have a 1993 Maxima and after I had changed the head (closest to the firewall) and aligned all the sprockets for the timing at TDC, the car will not fire up. I changed the dirtributor location to the number one terminal with cylinder #1 at TDC (per Haynes Manual) and still nothing. Everything is connected correctly, vaccuumm hoses, fuel and electrical hoses. I know there is a spark and fuel delivery. Please help!!!

Question about 350Z Wheels

speedo — 2009-09-12T22:38:27-08:00

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These are 350Z rims. I don't know much about them, and would like to be enlightened by one of you wise ones. The little that I know is that you can fit them on Z31's. Do they need spacers? And what size tire would be the widest one without any fender-bending? The size in the back is 18X8, offset is 30. I am actually considering either keeping them, or offering them to this wonderful community of your. If it's not too much to ask (and I know I ask for a lot) I would like to know the current market price for them. And don't tell me they're worth $20 bucks a piece, because I may believe you. I would offer them here first, even before Z31.com. They have a funky sign up process. I am still waiting to be able to post. But I don't cry, I work out. Thanks guys, your help will just come right back to you, AKA Karma.

Modified by speedo at 6:08 PM 9/11/2009

VG30E VG30ET VG33

speedo — 2009-11-04T18:53:24-08:00

Hey guys, right now, all I know about engine codes on the 300ZX is Z31.

I am assuming the VG30E is the non-turbo, and the VG30ET is the turbo. I would also like to know the codes for the 96-97 Pathfinder engines (There is a system to my madness). Are these two years basically the same? And what years from the pathfinder are interchangable with the Z31? Thanks.

And before you guys yell at me, I did look on Z31.com, and on here, to no evail. So I tried to find it on my own, damn it!

needin a z! Hello everyone!!

dizzasta — 2009-08-27T10:07:28-08:00

hey, name's Dizzy, i'm new here. i do not yet have a 300, but am lookin around for a little while, and in the meantime saving money (and still trying to convince the wife that it's necessary). Won't have alot of money to spend so am looking on ebay, but have big plans for the fairlady! I will be doing most of the work at home, so I will need info and advice. Plain and simple, I want a drifter. High HP, and torque, with manual and turbo by the time I'm done. Also body kit, roll cage, custom exhaust (Dizzy style), racing buckets and gauges, as well as some framework (camphoring?). If any of you can get me info and advice on these areas, it would definitly be appreciated.

Help... intake

N2mesnob — 2009-08-31T16:29:00-08:00

I'm looking to replace my stock intake on my VG30E

After doing some research and seeing some pics it got me to thinking that maybe I could use the aftermarket intake for 00'-01' Xtera.
No one seems to be able to tell me if this is possible or give me guidance on how to accomplish my goal. Not completely true someone suggested a pop charger and although very helpful I would still like to replace this pipe.

As is stands right now I�m looking at doing a custom piping but since I�ve never done this before I�m inclined to think it would easier if I could find something pre-made that I use.
If this is not possible than I would appreciate some guidance on the fabrication for my application.
Not to be rude but instead of suggesting that I search the forums (I have and am still searching the forums) maybe you can provide me with a link to this mythical posts I should be finding but prosiest in eluding me:)

VG30DE Ignition Issues

xvt — 2009-08-16T15:09:48-08:00

Hello all.

I am having some issues with my ignition. I think it is the number 4 cylinder (middle coil on driver side) does not ignite. I checked the plugs, coils and everything is fine. I did however check the wiring plug to the coil with a voltmeter and it first showed 14v, then dropped to 12v, now it's just dead.

Any ideas?

I also checked the computer and shows no fault codes or anything. Interesting considering it's running on 5 cylinders. Any help is much appreciated!

twincharging

88supercharged — 2009-08-14T12:22:21-08:00

well i traded my 79 trans am body for a turbo kit. it came with a t3 precision turbo, greddy e-manage ultimate (standalone piggyback ecu),spearco intercooler, and lots of other goodies. i got this crazy idea and was wondering if i could use this on my vg33er. and if i cant then i would get a vg33e put it in a hardbody and turbo it. then i could have a sc truck and a turbo truck. any help would greatly be appreciated.

little important questions..need help..

hondakiller007 — 2009-08-14T16:50:55-08:00

wats up guys.ive got a couple questions that i needs answers to so i can finish my n/a to tt swap and feel comfortable.

1.how much oil do i need to put in to my fully drained 93' usdm vg30dett motor with a brand new oil filter and unfilled oil cooler.

2.how much gear oil needs to go into my fully drained 93' 5spd manual transmission.

3.when i installed my harness i did not use di-electric grease.its not a big deal becuz i bought a new Z1 harness thats suposed to hold up to extreme temperatures.but i wud like to hear other peoples opinion on that.

thanks for the help..

1993 Maxima 4DSC

Maximus93 — 2009-09-29T16:16:43-08:00

Which engine do I have in my 4 Door Sports Car?
The owners manual list 2 engines that come in the car.
VG-30
VE30DE
I don't know how to tell which engine I have and would appreciate any help in finding out which one.
Thanks,
Maximus93

eletrical problem..need help..

hondakiller007 — 2009-08-12T15:18:56-08:00

wats up everyone.im new to the forum but its helped out alot during my na to tt swap.i have a 1990 z32 5sp manual trans.ive swaped in a 93 usdm vgdett.today my friend tried conecting the battery and it spark so bad it pitted the negative post.i smelled burnt wire and i knew that meant trouble.so i opend the fuse box next to the battery and sure enough the blue fuse was burnt and split.

im hoping thats all that was damaged because the ecu was not connected.i checked all my ground wires for the engine harness and they we nicely secured to either the body or the engine itself.so that leaves me to think it wud b the alternator or the starter..anothr possibility wud have to be the amp wires that were installed by the previous owner.they all all open and lying in the trunk of the car.the positive and negative do run to the battery but they were not connected.so i thought..

thats when i noticed that the positve wire for the amp had got connectd to the positive wire for the starter.but the amp (+/-) wires in the trunk were all wrapped together..duhhhhhh!!!! lol so i un-hooked the (+)cable for the the NON EXSISTANT amp and wrapped it in electrical tape.

im really hoping that was the problem but i wud like to be sure before i put another fuse in the fuse box and make the same mistake.especially if its something else.. if you have any suggestions that wud help out alot... (

Modified by hondakiller007 at 12:32 PM 8/1

Modified by hondakiller007 at 12:33 PM 8/13/2009

HELP!!! VG30e WIRING!! PLEASE HELP

s13kid87 — 2009-08-10T18:05:53-08:00
Hello everyone here at nico club, i have just bought a 1988 nissan 200sx se v6 it has the vg30e.. the wiring is all hacked up, i just got the lights working today, but i cant get the motor to turn by key????
Now for the problem...
im tired of messing with this gay harness and i wanted to know what year maxima or Z31 can i use the harness from to get rid of this hacked BS??? please help and thanks all

More power from NA VG30 12:1 pistons for sale cheap.

benz-tech — 2009-08-07T14:53:45-08:00
FS: 12:1 JE pistons
I know this is not the FS portion but its not everyday something like this is availible for a VG
I've added a link to my ad on Maxima.org but as we all know, the VG30E was used in many vehicles, most of which I am not on any forums for.
They could work nicely for someone who thinks outside the box a little. I was willing to work with the chevy rod thing but in the end I could not use them because the have been lightened under the dome and I needed less than 12:1
Best to email or call as I rarely am on this site.
Here's the link and the orig.
http://forums.maxima.org/1st-3....html
seller: Mark Dagostin
location: Sacramento
payment: paypal
shipping: included to lower 48, can ship internationally.
contact: 916-548-2919, PM or mdagostin@mbofedh.com
price: $100

I'm selling a set of used JE pistons for VG30E. What I know about them:
They will require 5.7" SBC rods for 2 reasons. 1) compression height and 2) .927" wrist pin.
They are in good condition, no scores, dings or cracks.
Ring lands look perfect, no mushrooming.
slid a .927 pin through one of them and it 'felt' correct.
What I don't know about them:
EXACT compression ratio- I was told by orig seller they are 12:1. The size of the dome would seem to agree with that, but I have no way of measuring it.
I don't know the exact bore but it is above stock, I might as well measure that tomorrow.
I don't know the exact rings, my stock ones dont fit if thats any help.
This does not include pins or rings or ring locks.
set of all 6 shipped to lower 48 $100

Modified by benz-tech at 10:22 PM 8/17/2009

VG30 Cold start / low idle issue

tuttebenne — 2009-07-31T14:51:18-08:00
I have an '87 Maxima that doesn't seem to act correctly on start up. Shouldn't it do a fast idle for a minute or so after first starting? Mine will start but run at very low rpm (sometimes stall) for a minute or so. Once it gets through the warm up period the idle comes up 150 - 200 rpm and it has much better throttle response. I just replaced a piston and rod, and had both heads done as a result of a Timing Belt tensioner failure. I can't find any vacuum leaks and was wondering what a more experienced person would recommend.
Thanks, Andy

VG30DE converted to VG30DETT

petebra11 — 2009-11-02T18:38:48-08:00
I have searched for this, and to my shallow scrounging, I have found nothing on doing a swap/conversion from a Z32 VG30DE to a TT.
My engine knowledge is scarce, but my questions are as follows:
What would I need? Can I run it on stock internals? Or would I need to be replacing some stuff, or even the whole engine all together?
Would there be any transmission changes, in terms of mounts? Or will it end up the same. Which sort of goes in hand with some drive shaft stuff, being custom or what?
How much am I looking at? If I need to replace the whole engine? Or would it just be some headers, cam, injectors, pump, etc etc.
I'm really looking to make my 2+2 a TT, but am unsure how to do it. Thanks alot.

will a vg30 dett fit in the 510

serno1 — 2009-07-20T11:51:58-08:00
want to install a vg30 dett in my 510 i have a non turbo vg30 thats on its last leg. does any one know if this motor will fit. and if so what mods must be done to make this happen. thanks marcus..

VG30 5speed tranny

Legoinry — 2009-07-05T00:07:02-08:00
helphi im putting a VG30 tranny on my sr and i was wonder how many qrts its take to fill the tranny to the proper lvl ive looked in some online manuals but it said somthing like 5 1/2 qrts seems kinda high i may be reading it wrong

Modified by Legoinry at 12:11 AM 7/11/2009

vg turbo manifold clearance

zanelzs — 2009-07-15T10:01:27-08:00
i have a 94 gxe that i am working on turbocharging, currently have the turbo (garrett t25 off sr20det) , injectors, maf, and some other odds and ends. i have seen mtcookson's way of turboing the vg by mounting the turbo on the crossover pipe. what i'd like to know is if i use the turbo manifold off of a z31 will the turbo clear the front motor mount ? i know it wont clear the fans but im not worried about that. anyone running this setup ? or is a custom motor mount required ? thanks.

Sparking but no crank

dynamiteZ — 2009-09-15T19:20:05-08:00
What up crew? I'm the new kid on the block and I'm finding out very quickly that I don't know as much as I thought I did especially with the import sports car. Anywho... I have a 87 vg30E that is giving me a problem. I got spark at the end of the cranking motion so I set the timing. It made improvements to sparking completely but for some reason it just won't turn over. Am I missing something else or is the problem bigger than me. I'm about ready to stick a match in the tank and say the heck with it. Is anyone else out there with me or any suggestions to salvage my sanity?
-Kid Dynamite-

Intake air temp sensor P0110

soulasassin — 2009-08-27T12:42:04-08:00
Hi I am new to this site and new to ownership of a 97 infiniti I30. The car was really cheap becuse it has 250,000 miles. It needs fog light housings and corners emblems that I will need to find used if anyone has some. I am having trouble finding this sensor on the 3.0 I have an illustration from alldatapro.com and it shows it on the bottom and in front of the MAF sensor. I cant see it anywhere on my car. any help on helping me locate this would be much appreciated. I also have codes P0135 O2 Sensor (B1S1) and P0325 Knock sensor. Also any suggestions on finding all parts from one source at a great price? I love this car!

Oil Leak! Please Help

fairladyjzz — 2009-08-01T11:16:02-08:00
could anyone tell me where the oil leak should be from?

usdm tt swap vaccum and wiring help

indk240 — 2009-06-21T12:27:43-08:00
Hi guys, I am an s chasis guy so vgs are new to me but I convinced a friend to do a tt swap on his na z32. We got a usdm motor from a guy putting an ls6 in his z. We got basically the whole front clip. Piping sidemounts, vaccum hoses, oil cooler, jwt ecu, and some other goodies. I put the tt motor in yestersday but I don't even know where to begin with the vaccum lines or the intercooler piping. Those r the big issues. We also baught a brand new harness from z1 and I need some help with that. Is there a clear cut vaccum diagram or wiring diagram out there? The search function on hhere is not helpin me one bit. Since we have a tuned ecu do I still need the boost solenoids? And we also have an egr delete so I think that makes it a lil easier

please help

p03tic_mind — 2009-06-16T22:50:37-08:00
hey guys hopefully you guys can help me out i have an 85 300zx turbo and just recently my car has been doing funny stuff such as it just starts losing power it lasts anywhere between 10 and 45 seconds and then perks back up and what i mean by lose power is i will be driving down the road and normal speeds and then all the sudden it feels like someone pulled the ebrake halfway and its not the brake so dont ask if i hit the clutch when its doing it it barely idles between 300 and 700 rpm plus my car decided its idle was to low on its own and bumped itself up to 1200 rpm idle what do you guys thing this could be
ps no after market mods except free flowing exhaust which i put on after ward because one guy said it might be my cat i didnt believe him but it was a little clogged so i did it anyway

vg30e performance heads

a89imprttnr — 2009-06-14T13:28:58-08:00
Hi does anybody know if there are any heads out that you can buy already made better?

New member from south africa

Hennie — 2009-06-13T11:42:26-08:00
Hi my name is Hennie just want to ask few things about z32tt.what is the highest boost you can run on standard motor

Engine swap 2.4L for a VG30 in a D21 hardbody

Leeman420 — 2009-06-07T22:54:43-08:00
I have an 87 nissan XE hardbody 4x4 2.4L 4 cyl. 5speed. I just bought an 87 SE hardbody with the VG30 3.0L V6 5speed. to make an engine swap. Can I drop the VG30 V6 into my XE replacing the 2.4L will it work with the transmission and rear diff ? I have in the truck now or will I have to swap everything? Any info would be greatly appreciated guy's. I am supplying the wiring harness computer and gauges from the VG30

Injectors

90 S13 VG30ETT — 2009-06-14T13:40:12-08:00
does anybody know if the injectors in the VG30ET are different then the ones on the VG30E?
thanks in advance

Have to bore my vg30e block

yota73 — 2009-06-04T13:42:03-08:00
Ok I would like to know where I can get some pistons for an overbored vg30e as I need to bore the engine out. There is some piston ring scaring in my #6 cylinder and haven't done any measuring yet. I was just wondering if there is a manufacture for pistons for this engine. I will be boosting via big arse turbo and need something that will hold the power.

Aftermarket Exhaust Manifolds

NOLA300ZX — 2009-06-01T16:26:20-08:00
Does anyone know where to get them? I have searched and cant find anything.

vg30 boreing

xxskouxx — 2009-05-28T16:18:01-08:00
Does anyone know if my vg30i can be bored and how much and how hard?????

Z31 ECUs

MistaZ31turbo — 2009-06-10T21:36:12-08:00
I have been searching for the different ECUs the VG30ETs has but to no avail, so I ask the NICO Community; How many different ECUs does the VG30ET has and what are the numbers. i.e the number on mine is 31

head compatibility

88supercharged — 2009-06-02T13:23:59-08:00
anyone know if the vg30dett heads will fit on a vg33er engine?

vq35 pistons in a vg33

NissanNut — 2009-06-14T13:43:04-08:00
I read this is possible. Has anyone ever done this? It seems the wrist pin is the same size.
I plan to bore out a vg33 block for vh45 pistons but would prefer vq35s since there bigger.

VG30 TT installation

powerfreak91 — 2009-06-09T13:01:25-08:00
what would it take to make an N/A into a TT? id hav to replace clutch obviously and get the turbo's and hosing/intercoolers. are N/A electronics sufficient? would i have to swap out the ECU. probably the spark plugs/ignition and wires
is there something im missing? or something i got wrong? the help is really appreciated guys! thanks!

Help me diagnose my motor (non-firing cylinders)

Chillin014 — 2009-08-20T19:02:39-08:00
I recently purchased a low mileage j30 that needed some work. When I first started the car it had some noises, primarily what sounds like the idler pulley (very scratchy). I can provide a video but it doesn't pertain to the major problem at hand.
The motor runs kind of rough, and I've narrowed it down to cylinders 5 and 6 (the rear most cylinders). I unplug the coils one at a time and notice the motor stumble except on the 5 and 6 coils. So I swapped the coil on one side to check if the coil was bad but the behavior did not change. I decided to do a compression check and all cylinders checked out fine (170-180 psi). Nothing alarming when I pulled the spark plugs. While cranking the motor for the comp. check I noticed fuel spraying out of the cylinder 5 spark plug hole (i forgot to depressurize the system). So that tells me its getting fuel. But maybe not spark?
does this sound like anything familiar? Everything firing except the rear most cylinders? Otherwise the motor seems very smooth.
I appreciate any help.
I also thought i'd mention that this is a 94 which I read is not obd-2 unfortunately.

Modified by Chillin014 at 11:43 PM 5/23/2009

Best way to get power from vg30

xxskouxx — 2009-08-25T23:19:04-08:00
i have a vg30 with only 68000 miles and i was wondering if anyone knew a way i get some more power out of it?

VG30DETT swap

poiboi — 2009-06-05T21:47:27-08:00
I'm sure there are a thousand topics with this title, but none of them answer my question, I have a z31 that I've been swapping the TT engine into for the last year or so. anyways i'm to the point that i need gauges and I've been looking at getting the z32 cluster but the TT clusters are rare and I've heard the boost gauge is mediocre so i was wondering if the NA cluster will work with all the TT electronics and stuff so i could just get an aftermarket boost gauge
Thanks.
oh also does anyone know the gearing on the tt dif?
thanks again

I am new to the 300zzx world and i have some questions please help.

Midnight man035 — 2009-05-24T12:46:22-08:00
I just bought two 300zx's a 1990 that is emaculate and a 91 that needs some work . What i want to know is :
1. Where is the best place to get after market parts?
2. Where is the best place to find oem parts ?
3. What is going to give the most bang for my buck as far as performance up grades?
4. and finally is it possible to do a skyline motor swap on my 300zx?

vg33e into d21 1993

blackd21vg30de — 2009-06-04T11:35:34-08:00
I have a 98 pathy vg33e with only engine harness, what harness (s) will run this engine, will a 1993 d21 v6 harness work with the plug on the vg33? I need answers!!! Please...

Modified by blackd21vg30de at 12:47 PM 5/21/2009

VG30i Vacuum Diagram

Tjdriggs — 2009-05-13T16:51:13-08:00
If anyone needs the vacuum diagram for the 1989 VG30i with throttle body, e-mail me, Tim, at, Tjdriggs@Yahoo.Com and I will send it to you. I went to Nissan and I photocopied 3 diagrams for this motor, and they are excellent, Have a good one everybody.Tim

Modified by Tjdriggs at 10:18 PM 5/13/2009

interference engine

powerfreak91 — 2009-05-20T10:03:17-08:00
is the VG30DE an interference engine?

INFINITI I30T

MMLMMARQUIS — 2009-05-15T11:15:41-08:00
ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOCATION OF THE ECM
Modified by MMLMMARQUIS at 11:12 AM 5/15/2009

Modified by MMLMMARQUIS at 11:12 AM 5/15/2009

Modified by MMLMMARQUIS at 11:14 AM 5/15/2009

US built engine

perana — 2009-05-12T06:42:12-08:00
How good are the long motors built by Z1,SpecialtyZ? I know they must be realy awsome but has anyone bought one of thier race built motors?
Iwas going to buy a JUN stroker kit but decided to just buy a complete built engine.
I might still buy the JUN 3.2 kit and have a motor built by one of the companies.
Oh and I have TDO6 L2 25g turbos now .

any ideas for vg33er

88supercharged — 2009-05-15T13:09:19-08:00
i have a 2001 frontier sc but i have an 88 hardbody sitting on the chassis. im looking to get some power out of this motor and still be able to drive it every day. any ideas on a build?

vg30 lifter sepcs

cypherbane139 — 2009-05-11T14:26:15-08:00
*first post*
hello,
I just bought an 85 300zx (220k miles) turbo from a guy out of the movie deliverance. the slave cylinder is kapoot, and the cylinder head gasket was "blown". I buy it for 400 bucks, and didn't even have to squeal! when i started to tear into it i noticed the lifter faces looked good. there was no oil on the oil pan, tons on the transmission. tried to put it together. when i finally got the cylinder heads off, i learned two things. 1: BOTH exhaust manifolds were cracked! (NOOOOOO) half of the bolts weren't even ON! I checked the deck on both heads, no warpage. couldn't get a .003 under em. the valves aren't cracked as far as i can tell. and 2: there was no lip.... i could still see the crosshatch pattern on the walls. someone ether bought a crate engine, or had the bottom end rebuilt. the headgasket was put on with RTV lol..... anyway, i took a look at the lifters and a few look to have been changed out. i belive the ticking sound was the manifolds, but i want to make sure the lifters are good before i slap it all back together. i havent found any specs on them, does anyone know where i should go, or have any information on this subject?

thanks in advance, and i apologize for the excessive post, but i couldn't belive what i found. =P

VG30E interchange: Villager, 94 Donor into 97

MrEman — 2009-05-04T10:52:18-08:00
Forgive me if I offend the Nissan purist but I've the Quest's Evil Twin--Yes I own a Villager. Which was working fine till a friend drove it with a hole in the oil filter and "Darn if she didn't see the silly little light-thingy, but drove it till it stalled, then drove a "little more" just to get off the interstate"--Yeah? Right!
I've a 97 Villager 250k with seized crank that I'd like to run till the economy gets better(4 More years?) and have located a 94 VG30E Engine Trany combo with 20k. For anyone else but me it would be a drop in and bolt up 2 hour dream but I an not anyone else. O'Riley says it will swap out, Hollander keeps segregating the engines into post 11/93, 94-96, then 97-98. I know there was a crankshaft diameter upgrade, I am hoping the ECU recognizes the transplant without hic-up as I plan to swap most sensors.
So how much can I get away without re-fabricating the entire front end? I am not worried per se about engineering improvements over the years but only if I can swap the engines and components for a bolt in.
Why the distinction between 96 and earlier and 97-98 in Hollander? or Why does O'Riley show a single line item for 94-98? What are the adaptations if any I'll need to make to use the 94 Engine and Transmission in the 97?
Eman

Upper Plenum Help!

Canadiansleeper — 2009-04-28T13:50:15-08:00
I have just done a swap putting a TT motor from my wrecked TT car, into a N/A frame. Everything was able to transfer from car to car rather well, however there are two steel rails that run from the upper plenum, to a Unit bolted to engine bay. They are located just under where the two Fuel rails connect to the fuel lines. One line appears to run from the end of the one fuel regulator. The other is either vacuum or boost, as i hear suction when the engine tried to turn over. I would just try and remove the entire unit from the TT car (Unit consists of a few hoses input/outputs, and a plug).However the unit appears to send two hoses through the firewall where i loose them.
I am just trying to figure out if anyone knows what the purpose of each of these two lines are. And what i can do to connect or plug them. As of right now the motor is all hooked up, but wont fire over so i dont know if fuel delivery, or spark is to blame. Any help of the matter would be great, as i havent found much help in the from of diagrams on the net.

How much does a VG30DET weigh

cobra tom — 2009-05-05T05:36:56-08:00
I can't find a search on here LOL!!! How much does the VG30DET that is in the 86-89 300zx turbo weigh?

VG33E in search for loving home (engine bay)

maikan — 2009-05-11T07:12:47-08:00
I read a lot of topics for VG33
And I found here a lot of great way for unleashing the power hidden in these strong block. Ex; boring, supercharging, heads, etc...
But I want to know where I can put these motors. In what car will they fit?
Am I condemned of using them in path, frontier, or can I put a VG33 in a Z32, Z31?
I have a VG33 stock out of a 99 path And I can put my hands on a 300Z 93-94 not absolutely sure yet. The Z is in great shape but there is no engine.
I could mod the VG33 and get the most out fo it, but before I want to know if the mounts are the same ? Maybe someone know if the size is OK for a 33 in a Z.??
Before putting money in there I want to know if someone think It can be done.

Modified by maikan at 9:19 PM 4/27/2009

Porting VG Exhaust manifolds

SnowSurfLax — 2009-04-28T08:50:21-08:00
Ok, thinking about creating a VG36-37 (to get around CARB rules) to eek some more power out of my VG as I slowly make it an off/on road toy.
I can't legally use headers for my vehicle on the street, so I was thinking of porting the stock exhaust manifolds to help them flow as freely as possible. If do bore and stroke a VG, I want to waste as little of the increased HP from all the effort required.
I understand the potential problems related to fluid dynamics, but I was more curious if anyone has done this and what issues I might possibly run into by grinding some of the manifold wall away.
Thoughts anyone?

1000hp bottom end build

perana — 2009-05-03T23:54:48-08:00
Anyone know much about this type of build or a build of simmilar power level?
I recently blew up my very high hp vg30dett.
It had the following parts but is far too costly to replace:
1 TOMEI 89mm pistons
2 TOMEI forged H beam rods
3 TOMEI OIL PUMP
The oil pump seems too be in a very good condition so I'll try it again.
I was thinking of cryogenic treatment on the crank and block? but cant find a place in New Zealand that does it
I was thinking of eagle Hbeam rods wich are realy cheap compaired to Japanese made rods anyone used them before? also CP or ACL race pistons?
Any help will be greatly appriciated.

Forged pistons

yota73 — 2009-09-10T22:16:15-08:00
Well I bought a 1989 vg30e engine transmission, ecu, and wireharness and I was just wondering I know the rod are forged stock but what about the pistons? How much boost can the n/a vg30e handle?

Got my 1989 vg30e.

yota73 — 2009-04-10T15:43:42-08:00
Well as the title states, I finally got the engine for my 1973 Toyota celica. 1989 vg30e, 5 speed transmission, ecu, and wire harness for 525. I already got my turbo ecu and will be reconditioning the engine prior to installation into my engine bay. 130 rwhp and 150+ rwtq stock will be very fun as is in my 2000lb chassis. I will start a build thread once I actually get the motor to my garage to work on it.

VG30DE Parts - Lifeters/Timing/Head (92 N Gloria)

Bainne — 2009-04-08T08:14:31-08:00
Hey folks
Proud owner of a 92 Nissan Gloria GT here. Unfortunately, as appears to be common with these engines my baby has developed a rather bad cases of lifter tick and I am looking at having to replace one of the banks.
I figured, that while I was there I would do a timing belt swap as well as some other regular changing of the parts
Now here's the fun part. I currently reside in Canada, so the vehicle was never produced in NA and as such parts and an FSM are impossible to find. (No walking into the auto shop and asking )
While both the 300ZX and Infitini J30 were seen in N/A (both of which used the VG30DE) I am a unsure as to which car's engine I should be basing any part replacements off, for mounting and compatibility.
Any assistance or if your able to point me in the right direction, would be much appreciated
Cheers

VG30E Fuel Injectors

mrt0503 — 2009-04-14T18:09:57-08:00
I have a 1993 Maxima with a VG30E engine. The car has 242,000 miles on it and has performed well over the years. I recently replaced fuel injectors 3 and 5. About two months later, fuel injector 4 failed. While replacing injector 4, I also replaced all the remaining injectors. Remanufactured fuel injectors were used. Since then, two more fuel injectors have failed. Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for that would be causing the fuel injectors to fail?
Thanks, Mike

vg33e harness

blackd21vg30de — 2009-05-21T09:18:53-08:00
I have a vg33e thanks to a freind, its out of a 98 pathfinder, will other wiring harnesses work other than that of a 98 pathy...? will a vg30e harness work and forget all the extra cats or do I have to get the 98 harness? thnks

Recently dropped in engine

newjerZ — 2009-04-02T19:22:34-08:00
ive been rebuilding my na 300zx for 9 months and i just dropped my engine in. i had 24 bent valves when i bought it so i took it apart down to the block, replaced all piston rings, gaskets, silcone hoses, fuel lines, repainted, and added air intake and headers. Now before i hooke the radiator up, the belts and all the vacuum lines, it ran and idled (rough as hell obviuosly). so i took the plenum off and finished doing the vaccum lines and installed the radiator. now it just kicks over and bogs down. its seems like its not getting fuel. im getting frustrated, any ideas? thanks

Intercooler piping recommended size

Jrev808 — 2009-04-02T19:25:29-08:00
Hello once again guys. As stated before... doing remote mount turbo on my vg30e truck. Turbo is a T04 .70A/R cold .81A/R hot. Should my intercooler/charge piping be 3" or 2.5"? I want good flow but I dont want to go too big and have lag. Any opinions???

VG30E vs VG30ET

REAPER_ZX — 2009-05-27T14:14:25-08:00
I would like to know other then the compression ratio
what is the difference between the blocks.
Because im swaping a VG30E from a pathfinder into my
300zx but the pathy oil pan and other things dont fit
and i can get a VG30ET for parts and i want to know
if the parts will fit or not cause my oil pan from my 300zx
has 4 holes in it 1 of witch is about 3 inches wide
(connecting rod passed through there ha ha) and also
it would give me some extra parts to get moded.
basicaly i need an oil pan and oil stranner for the pathfinder
VG and i cant get them anywhere not even NISSAN has them !
(but i found a VG30ET that has a good pan and stranner)
WOULD THEY FIT ?
THANK YOU !!!
p.s it might sound like a stupid question but i prefer asking
the stupid questions first then to look like an idiot for not
getting the right parts and being stuck with them !

new guys project

90 S13 VG30ETT — 2009-04-09T18:26:22-08:00
hey hey im new to this forum and the whole tuner thing so i'll proably be asking a lot of questions.
well heres my project: i have 90 s13 hatch, and a rather wrecked 85 na Z31, i already stripped everything forward of the firewall except for the brakes lines and power steering lines from the s13. im gonna be pulling the VG30E and do a light rebuild, then stuff it into the S13.
oh i almost forgot i want to put the stock Z32 turbos on it.
Has anybody does this before.