VG30DETT longblock in a 93 Infiniti J30

[layedoutb2k]

The VG30DE in my J30 has reached it's lifespan with many problems with it. I have a VG30DETT with 30k miles that was imported in from Malaysia and didn't end out having use for the 510 that it was going to go in. I'm wondering if I can swap the longblock over into the J30. It will be staying NA so I know I'll be losing some power from the lower compression but I'm trying to find out if it's possible. Through some research, I've heard that the TT version uses an external oil pump. Is that correct? Is there any difference in the injectors or any sensors/locations? Any difficulties I may run into? I will be keeping the auto that's in the car. The TT has a 5 speed attached to it.

I know some people may try to talk me into swapping everything over and boosting it but I have enough projects right now and want to do a quick swap if it's possible. Thanks



I had initially posted this in the VG section but realized it fit in here a little better. I couldn't figure out how to delete that thread so if any moderators have any issues with duplicate threads, feel free to delete the other one. I'm just trying to get answers soon.

[J30tChumpCar]

Bottom line, everything will work but you will have one slow a$$ car, I would go fetch a junkyard engine and save the TT for a proper project or sale.

[swimshark]

i just didnt know what to say. if youre such in to swaps, why would you take turbos off a TT motor and drop it into a J30 to make it even slower? go get another NA motor and swap it out and save the TT. idk who you heard from but the VG30DE oil pump is NOT separate from the block, it is driven by the crank itself on the front of the block. also the auto trans will not support TT power, so you would eat up transmissions so much that by the time you have replaced a few you could have already swapped in a 5 spd.

here is detailed info on motor differences etc

http://www.z1motorsports.com/PDFs/NATTconversion.pdf