xterra motor swat (just for fun)
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xterra motor swat (just for fun)
i was wondering if it would be possible to put a vg30dett in an 01 xterra. just curious not really serious about the swap.
Re: xterra motor swat (wa-chiss)
With enough time, money, and effort anything is possible.wa-chiss wrote:i was wondering if it would be possible to put a vg30dett in an 01 xterra. just curious not really serious about the swap.
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Re: xterra motor swat (anlasak)
Note that you can't just swap the DE heads onto your VG-E, so you'll need a whole VG30DETT, but that's okay because the DETT internals are better than the VG-E internals anyway.
The biggest issue will be fittment. The VG30DETT is BIG, with it's twin intakes, twin turbo plumbing, twin intercoolers, etc. It makes the VG-E look tiny. Also, the VG-DE heads are quite a bit larger than the VG-E heads. There's probably room, since I don't think the Xterra engine bay is any smaller than the Z's (if nothing else, it offers more vertical space).
I'm also not sure if the VG-E and VG-DE share mounting points, but those could be fabbed in the event that the do not.
You may also find this article interesting: http://www.nissanperformancema...inder/
They used VG30DE rods and bigger-bore VH45 pistons in a VG30E to create a 3.4 liter VG-E.
Other power options for your Xterra using the stock motor:
Factory supercharger (if it hasn't got it already).Z31 VG30ET turbo on your VG33E. Worth experimenting with.
Or combine the turbo or supercharger with the above mentioned 3.4 liter build.
The biggest issue will be fittment. The VG30DETT is BIG, with it's twin intakes, twin turbo plumbing, twin intercoolers, etc. It makes the VG-E look tiny. Also, the VG-DE heads are quite a bit larger than the VG-E heads. There's probably room, since I don't think the Xterra engine bay is any smaller than the Z's (if nothing else, it offers more vertical space).
I'm also not sure if the VG-E and VG-DE share mounting points, but those could be fabbed in the event that the do not.
You may also find this article interesting: http://www.nissanperformancema...inder/
They used VG30DE rods and bigger-bore VH45 pistons in a VG30E to create a 3.4 liter VG-E.
Other power options for your Xterra using the stock motor:
Factory supercharger (if it hasn't got it already).Z31 VG30ET turbo on your VG33E. Worth experimenting with.
Or combine the turbo or supercharger with the above mentioned 3.4 liter build.
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