VG30DE-VG30DET

Post by **naladude911** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:05 am

Is there anyway to put a single turbo on the N/A VG30DE? Because the Nissan Cedric came with the VG30DET

Post by **mtcookson** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:24 am

You most definitely could, but to keep it safe you really need to build the NA to handle boost. Its high compression ratio makes it essentially "weak" when it comes to boost so you really need to put in some lower compression pistons to get the engine to handle it. On top of that you also need to upgrade the fuel system and tune the ECU accordingly.

Its a bit of work but would most definitely be worth it... boosted engines are by far the most fun, in my opinion.

Post by **naladude911** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:49 am

how do i get the pistons and turbo manifold? I can get the JWT ECU

Post by **mtcookson** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:21 am

For pistons you could go with stock TT pistons or you could get some aftermarket pistons. For the manifold, that one is a bit more difficult. You may keep an eye out on eBay to see anyone happens to have any listed or you could also go with a custom manifold setup.

Post by **naladude911** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:58 pm

word. When i get some $$ cant i just get the JDM VG30DET manifold? And maybe a SMIC or a FMIC?

Post by **mtcookson** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:40 pm

You just need to make sure it'll fit in the J30. I'd say that should work fine since the Japanese version of the J30, the Leopard, was equipped with a VG30DET in an upper model.

Post by **naladude911** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:08 am

no, it was the VH45DE from the Q45. KBfliip is busy swaping it out right now in his J30.

Post by **mtcookson** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:33 am

Thaaaat's right, it was the earlier Leopard with the VG30DET. The later Y32, J30 equivalent had the VG30DE and the VH41DE, not the VH45, from what I've been able to find.

Post by **naladude911** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:03 am

o really? So the F31 right? The M30 in USA?

Post by **mtcookson** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:50 am

Yup, that would be correct. The F31 Leopard's were equipped with:VG20E - early and late models ("zenki" and "kouki" respectively)VG20ET - earlyVG20DET - lateVG30DE - early and lateVG30DET - late

The US M30 "only" got the VG30E with a 4-speed automatic transmission. I actually prefer the VG30E really as they're a bit lighter, a little more compact, and just as strong when it comes to boost.

Post by **naladude911** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:43 pm

ya. idk if it will be a direct swap though. i posted this in the j30 forums to

VG30DE-VG30DET

VG30DE-VG30DET

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