VG33E in search for loving home (engine bay)

Discuss topics related to the VG and VE series engines.
maikan
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:58 am
Car: Nissan Pathfinder Chilkoot 1999 VG33E 4wd

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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


cypherbane139
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Joined: Fri May 01, 2009 12:38 pm
Car: 85 300zx

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i'm sure you'll find someone on here that knows way more than i do, but ive put a few motors where they didnt belong before. what i always had to work around was the difference in wieght, the wiring harness, room, driveshaft (lengh and splinded right) and steering shaft.

before i did anything i had measured , extensivly. =) hope i helped a little bit

krdk
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Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:04 am
Car: 94 Nissan Pickup XE-V6, 98 Chevy Malibu LS 3.1

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if you use the z31's engine harness spliced to the vg33, its a straight drop in. might have to change the pan, exhaust, TB, the usual. VG33 is a VG30 with a bigger bore and thicker cylinder walls.

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vgterian94
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VG33's are pretty much bolt-on in a z31 after you swap accessories and crankshaft:
http://www.xenonz31.com/vg33eswap.html

Not sure about the z32 tho /=

r200helical
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Thanks for that link vgterian94! I knew I would find someone who has done it to a z31.


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