VG30DETT Output possibilities?

[240SX=fun4me!]

I am pondering the idea of buying a VG30DETT motor for a project car I am soon to embark on, and was wondering, How much HP can this engine block handle? What are the weaknesses/strengths of the engine block, rods, etc.?

Whats the most HP you guys have seen or gotten out of your VG motor, without MAJOR motor modifications, i.e., Reworked engine block.?

I know youve prolly been asked 'what did you smoke this week?' questions all the time, but i just want HP/Torque info on highest you guys have seen.

Thanks.

[evildky]

wow, well I am no expert of the VG30DETT but I know that 400whp can be gotten on stock turbo's and I know I have heard somthing like 650 whp on stock block, thats more than enough for most people how much are you looking to get?

[240SX=fun4me!]

I'm prolly gonna push for no more than 500 at most, so that sounds good to me

[Broaner]

The power capability is endless for those motors. Way back in the day when Nissan way overbuilt the motors. I've heard of numerous 800WHP cars.

[81na ZX]

The highest anyones gotten in the US with out juice is ~750hpThen there was someone who got ~1100hp with spray.

In Japan, its a totally different story...

[nsrZ32]

a lot

Beyond a certain point though...say 500hp...I gotta ask.. "why build such a powerful car and not build the motor?"

Speed = $$$ How fast can you afford to go?

[cville300zx]

600rwhp is generaqlly where the stock block with internals is considered good till. Major weakness in the motor is the rod bearings.

[Florida240sx]

This sounds good too me.Think I'm going to do my VG swap, and buy another motor and build it.Then once it's ready I can pull again then just drop in with no modifications needed. Think I would go crazy having an engine sitting there capable of 800hp and can't get it to fit.