Nissan VG engine
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The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. The VG series started in 1983 becoming Japan's first mass produced V6 engine. VG engines displace between 2.0 L and 3.3 L and feature an iron block and aluminum heads. The early VG engines featured SOHC, 12 valve heads. A later revision featured a slightly different block, and DOHC, 24 valve heads with Nissan's own version of variable valve timing
for a smoother idle and more torque at low to medium engine speeds. The block features a single piece main bearing cap. The production blocks and production head castings were used successfully in the Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo
and NPT-90
race cars which won the IMSA GT Championship
three years in a row.
The VG series engine found its way into thousands of Nissan vehicles, starting in 1984. The VG design was retired in 2004, by which time all V6-powered Nissans had switched to the VQ
engine series.
Applications:
. The VG20ET produces 170 hp. This SOHC motor debuted at the same time as the VG20E. Also coming with the Y30, this motor was known as the "Jet Turbo", and came with the Nissan Leopard
models XS, and XS-II Grand Selection. Contrary to the VG30ET that came out in the US, the VG20ET came with an intercooler in certain models to push the horsepower output to 155 hp, a great jump from the normally aspirated VG20E. The turbo included with the VG20ET had two different settings. At low speeds, the turbo's wastegate would stay closed improving the response at low rpm. At high speeds, the flap would stay open, decreasing resistance and increasing exhaust flow. At its maximum flow, the flap would open at an angle of 27-degrees, while the A/R ranged from 0.21–0.77. Being that the VG20ET had a short stroke (78x69.7 mm), it was thought to have insufficient low end torque. Nevertheless, the VG20ET was a great improvement over the VG20E.
It was used in the following vehicles:
and intercooler. It has a bore of 78mm and a stroke of 69.7mm and produces
210 hp. This engine features NVCS
(Nissans Valve Timing Control System).
It began use in 1987 in the following vehicles:
(Liquified petroleum gas
) version of the VG20. It produces 99 PS at 5600 rpm and 149 newton metre at 2400 rpm. And later (in 2004-2005) it produces 105 PS at 6000 rpm and 152 N·m (112.1 ft·lbf) at 2400 rpm. It is an OHC 12 valve engine.
It is used in the following vehicles:
1987-1991 Nissan Cedric
Y31
It is used in the following:
Applications:
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30E produced 153 hp and 182 ft.lbf. Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm). In 300ZX form, it produced 160 hp and 173 lbft. On April 1987 the "W" series VG30 was released, adding 5 horsepower but leaving torque unchanged. In 1989, the Maxima received the 160 hp rating, but also used a variable intake plenum improving torque to 182 lbft @3200 rpm.
It was used in the following vehicles:
T3 turbocharger
(6.7 psi (0.461948738631 bar)) and a 7.8:1 compression ratio. The USDM version produced 200 hp and 227 ft.lbf. In April 1987, the "W"-Series VG30 was released, horsepower was bumped to 205 hp. ALL '87 models featured a T3 turbocharger
(6.7 psi (0.461948738631 bar)). In 1988 compression ratio changed to 8.3:1 and the turbo changed to a single Garrett T25 turbocharger
(4.5 psi (0.310264078185 bar)) to reduce turbo lag. No VG30ET was ever factory equipped with an intercooler
as they featured low boost pressure for fast response.
It was used in the following vehicles:
project.
There are two versions of the VG30DE. The first version was introduced in 1986 on the Japanese 300ZR Z31 and was never sold in North America. This version has only one throttle body, facing the left side of the vehicle. The second version of the VG30DE has two throttle bodies facing the front of the vehicle in the 300ZX / Fairlady Z or two throttle bodies to the left in the sedans.
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DE produces 222 hp and 198 ft.lbf. Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm).
It is used in the following vehicles:
While this engine is similar to the VG30DE, it used different heads and inlet manifold. Contrary to popular belief, it was NOT available in the Nissan 300ZR model - the 300ZR only had an early version of the VG30DE (no turbo). The engine was available in the Cedric, Gloria, Cima and Leopard chassis. It's a single-turbo engine that was used from 1987 through 1995 in Japan and the predecessor for the VG30DETT, the engine that was released in the 1990 300ZX Twin-Turbo.
It was available in the following vehicles:
The VG30DETT was first developed for the 1987 MID4-II
and produced 330 PS. It was the last of the 4 valve belt drive DOHC turbocharged engines into production being preceded by the CA18DET and RB20DET.
The production 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DETT produces 300 HP and 283 ft.lbf when mated with a 5 speed manual transmission. When mated with the 4 speed automatic transmission, it was rated at 280 hp and 283 lbft of torque. It featured hybrid twin T22/TB02 turbochargers, twin intercoolers, and NVCS
(Nissans Valve Timing Control System). The VG30DETT utilizes an iron block with aluminum heads.
It is used in the following vehicles:
, two valves per cylinder with self-adjusting hydraulic followers, forged steel connecting rods, a one-piece cast camshaft, and a cast aluminum intake manifold. This engine is still in production in the Nissan Paladin produced by Zhengzhou Nissan for the Chinese Market.
It is used in the following vehicles:
It is used in the following vehicles:
Variable valve timing
In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing , also known as Variable valve actuation , is a generalized term used to describe any mechanism or method that can alter the shape or timing of a valve lift event within an internal combustion engine...
for a smoother idle and more torque at low to medium engine speeds. The block features a single piece main bearing cap. The production blocks and production head castings were used successfully in the Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo
Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo
The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo was a series of racing cars developed for Nissan Motors by Electramotive Engineering to compete in the IMSA GT Championship. Running from 1985 to 1990, they were known for being the first car to defeat the Porsche 962 which had dominated IMSA's premiere GTP category...
and NPT-90
Nissan NPT-90
The Nissan NPT-90 was a racing car developed in 1990 for Nissan Motors by Nissan Performance Technology Incorporated , formerly known as Electramotive Engineering. It was a replacement for the highly successful GTP ZX-Turbo that had won the IMSA GT Championship in 1989...
race cars which won the IMSA GT Championship
IMSA GT Championship
IMSA GT was a sports car racing series organized by International Motor Sports Association. Races took place primarily in the United States and occasionally in Canada.-History:...
three years in a row.
The VG series engine found its way into thousands of Nissan vehicles, starting in 1984. The VG design was retired in 2004, by which time all V6-powered Nissans had switched to the VQ
Nissan VQ engine
The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system...
engine series.
VG20E
The VG20E is a 2.0 L SOHC (1998 cc) engine produced from 1984 on. It produces 126 hp.Applications:
- Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
/Nissan CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family... - Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
VG20ET
The VG20ET was based on the VG20E, but with a turbochargerTurbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
. The VG20ET produces 170 hp. This SOHC motor debuted at the same time as the VG20E. Also coming with the Y30, this motor was known as the "Jet Turbo", and came with the Nissan Leopard
Nissan Leopard
The Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
models XS, and XS-II Grand Selection. Contrary to the VG30ET that came out in the US, the VG20ET came with an intercooler in certain models to push the horsepower output to 155 hp, a great jump from the normally aspirated VG20E. The turbo included with the VG20ET had two different settings. At low speeds, the turbo's wastegate would stay closed improving the response at low rpm. At high speeds, the flap would stay open, decreasing resistance and increasing exhaust flow. At its maximum flow, the flap would open at an angle of 27-degrees, while the A/R ranged from 0.21–0.77. Being that the VG20ET had a short stroke (78x69.7 mm), it was thought to have insufficient low end torque. Nevertheless, the VG20ET was a great improvement over the VG20E.
It was used in the following vehicles:
- Nissan Leopard (F31) (1986–1988)
- Nissan 200Z (Z31)
- Nissan 200ZG (Z31)
- Nissan 200ZS (Z31)
- Nissan Laurel Medallist (C32)
- Nissan Bluebird (U11 & U12) wagon
VG20DET
The VG20DET is an DOHC 2.0L (1998cc) engine with a ceramic turbochargerTurbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
and intercooler. It has a bore of 78mm and a stroke of 69.7mm and produces
210 hp. This engine features NVCS
N-VCT
Nissan Variable Cam Timing is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Nissan. N-VCT was first introduced in 1987 on the VG30DE and VG20DET engine. N-VCT varies the timing of the valves by rotating the cam shaft; valve lift and duration are NOT altered...
(Nissans Valve Timing Control System).
It began use in 1987 in the following vehicles:
- Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
(F31) - Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
/Nissan CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
(Y31)
VG20P
The VG20P is the autogas LPGAutogas
Autogas is the common name for liquefied petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles as well as in stationary applications such as generators. It is a mixture of propane and butane....
(Liquified petroleum gas
Liquified petroleum gas
Liquefied petroleum gas is a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as a fuel in heating appliances and vehicles. It is increasingly used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant, replacing chlorofluorocarbons in an effort to reduce damage to the ozone layer...
) version of the VG20. It produces 99 PS at 5600 rpm and 149 newton metre at 2400 rpm. And later (in 2004-2005) it produces 105 PS at 6000 rpm and 152 N·m (112.1 ft·lbf) at 2400 rpm. It is an OHC 12 valve engine.
It is used in the following vehicles:
1987-1991 Nissan Cedric
Nissan Cedric
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
Y31
VG30S
The VG30S is a 3 L (2,960 cc) SOHC 12 valve engine with an electronic carburetor that produces 148 PS @4800 rpm and 234 N·m (172.6 ft·lbf) @3600 rpm.It is used in the following:
- Nissan CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
Y31
VG30i
The VG30i is a 3 L (2960 cc) engine produced from 1986 through 1989 and featured a throttle body fuel injection system. It has a long crank snout, a cylinder head temperature sensor positioned behind the timing belt cover, and a knock sensor in the cylinder valley (on California models only). It produces 140 PS @4800 rpm and 226 N·m (166.7 ft·lbf) @2800 rpm.Applications:
- 1986-1989 Hardbody TruckNissan Hardbody Truck-Nissan Hardbody:The D21 generation was the successor to the Datsun "720". The company used the name "Datsun" from 1980 to 1983 then renamed itself "Nissan" beginning with the 1983.5 model year line of trucks and cars alike. The D21 series were unofficially called Nissan Hardbody in the United...
- 1986-1989 Nissan PathfinderNissan PathfinderThe Nissan Pathfinder is a SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors since 1986, derived from Nissan's compact pickup truck platform. The Pathfinder is slotted in size between the Murano and Armada or Patrol, but in price between the Xterra and Murano...
VG30E
It was used in the following vehicles:
- 1984–1989 Nissan 300ZXNissan 300ZXThe Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
/Nissan Fairlady Z (160 hp/165 hp) - 1984–1989 Nissan LaurelNissan LaurelIn April 1968 Nissan presented its new Laurel in four-door deLuxe and Super deLuxe versions, both equipped with a 1.8 L inline-four cylinder engine and independent rear suspension. In summer 1970 a hardtop coupé joined the line-up, one year later a 2000 cc engine became available...
- 1985–1994 Nissan MaximaNissan MaximaThe first car to wear the Maxima name was introduced in 1981. It was essentially a Japanese-market Bluebird 910 with a longer nose. The car was offered as the 810 Deluxe or 810 Maxima that first year, and all 810s became Maximas for 1982...
(160 hp) - 1987–1988 Nissan 200SX SE
- 1988–1996 Nissan HomyNissan HomyThe Nissan Homy was built and sold by the Prince Motor Company before the merger of Nissan in 1965 and the Homy was the first vehicle to be acquired by Nissan. After the merger in August 1966, the Prince Homy name was changed to Nissan. The merger was complete by 1970...
& Caravan series E24 - 1990–1992 Infiniti M30/Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
- 1990–1995 Hardbody TruckNissan Hardbody Truck-Nissan Hardbody:The D21 generation was the successor to the Datsun "720". The company used the name "Datsun" from 1980 to 1983 then renamed itself "Nissan" beginning with the 1983.5 model year line of trucks and cars alike. The D21 series were unofficially called Nissan Hardbody in the United...
- 1990–1995 Nissan PathfinderNissan PathfinderThe Nissan Pathfinder is a SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors since 1986, derived from Nissan's compact pickup truck platform. The Pathfinder is slotted in size between the Murano and Armada or Patrol, but in price between the Xterra and Murano...
/Nissan Terrano - 1992–1999 Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
/Nissan CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
(179 hp) - 1992–1998 Nissan QuestNissan QuestThe Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured since 1993 by Nissan, and is now in its fourth generation. The first two generations of the Quest were a joint venture with Ford, which marketed a rebadged variant as the Mercury Villager...
/Mercury VillagerMercury VillagerThe Mercury Villager was a minivan, marketed by Ford from model years 1993-2002. A rebadged variant of the Nissan Quest, the Villager was a product of a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Nissan and was built at Ford's Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake, Ohio.The Villager was unrelated to...
(modified to become a non-interference design)
VG30ET
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30ET was available in early production with a single GarrettGarrett AiResearch
Garrett AiResearch was a manufacturer of turboprop engines and turbochargers, and a pioneer in numerous aerospace technologies. It was previously known as Aircraft Tool and Supply Company, Garrett Supply Company, AiResearch Manufacturing Company, or simply AiResearch...
T3 turbocharger
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
(6.7 psi (0.461948738631 bar)) and a 7.8:1 compression ratio. The USDM version produced 200 hp and 227 ft.lbf. In April 1987, the "W"-Series VG30 was released, horsepower was bumped to 205 hp. ALL '87 models featured a T3 turbocharger
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
(6.7 psi (0.461948738631 bar)). In 1988 compression ratio changed to 8.3:1 and the turbo changed to a single Garrett T25 turbocharger
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
(4.5 psi (0.310264078185 bar)) to reduce turbo lag. No VG30ET was ever factory equipped with an intercooler
Intercooler
An intercooler , or charge air cooler, is an air-to-air or air-to-liquid heat exchange device used on turbocharged and supercharged internal combustion engines to improve their volumetric efficiency by increasing intake air charge density through nearly isobaric cooling, which removes...
as they featured low boost pressure for fast response.
It was used in the following vehicles:
- 1984–1989 Nissan 300ZXNissan 300ZXThe Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
Turbo - Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
- Nissan LaurelNissan LaurelIn April 1968 Nissan presented its new Laurel in four-door deLuxe and Super deLuxe versions, both equipped with a 1.8 L inline-four cylinder engine and independent rear suspension. In summer 1970 a hardtop coupé joined the line-up, one year later a 2000 cc engine became available...
c31 - Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
/Nissan CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
(230 PS) - Nissan GTP-ZX TurboNissan GTP ZX-TurboThe Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo was a series of racing cars developed for Nissan Motors by Electramotive Engineering to compete in the IMSA GT Championship. Running from 1985 to 1990, they were known for being the first car to defeat the Porsche 962 which had dominated IMSA's premiere GTP category...
Race car (Not-Production)
VG30DE
The first quad cam 24V VG30DE engine was developed for the 1985 MID4Nissan MID4
-History:First Unveiled at the 1985 Frankfurt Autoshow, the MID4 was a concept car designed by Nissan to originally go on sale in the mid-late 1980s. Nissan had aimed the MID4 to compete with European supercars from Porsche and Ferrari. The MID4 boasted a wide array of technology and features that...
project.
There are two versions of the VG30DE. The first version was introduced in 1986 on the Japanese 300ZR Z31 and was never sold in North America. This version has only one throttle body, facing the left side of the vehicle. The second version of the VG30DE has two throttle bodies facing the front of the vehicle in the 300ZX / Fairlady Z or two throttle bodies to the left in the sedans.
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DE produces 222 hp and 198 ft.lbf. Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm).
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 1985 Nissan MID4Nissan MID4-History:First Unveiled at the 1985 Frankfurt Autoshow, the MID4 was a concept car designed by Nissan to originally go on sale in the mid-late 1980s. Nissan had aimed the MID4 to compete with European supercars from Porsche and Ferrari. The MID4 boasted a wide array of technology and features that...
Concept (Not-Production) - 1986–1989 Nissan 300ZR
- 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZXNissan 300ZXThe Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
Z32 - 1987–1999 Nissan Fairlady ZNissan Z-carThe Z-car is a series of sports cars manufactured by Nissan Motors Ltd.. The original Z was sold in October 1969 in Japan as the Nissan Fairlady Z and was sold in Japan at Nissan Exhibition dealerships that previously sold the Nissan Bluebird. It was exported as the Datsun 240Z. Since 2009 Nissan...
- 1993–1998 Infiniti J30 and Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
- 1992–1995 Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
and CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family... - 1989–1991 Nissan CimaNissan CimaThe Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
VG30DET
The VG30DET is a 3.0-liter, 24-valve, quad-cam, VTC-equipped engine equipped with a T3 (Nissan N1 Type) 4-bolt Garrett Turbo running between 7.5 and 11.5 psi. Generating up to 255 hp and measuring 236 ft·lbf (320 N·m) per foot depending on boost level, intake manifold, intercooler, and other factors.While this engine is similar to the VG30DE, it used different heads and inlet manifold. Contrary to popular belief, it was NOT available in the Nissan 300ZR model - the 300ZR only had an early version of the VG30DE (no turbo). The engine was available in the Cedric, Gloria, Cima and Leopard chassis. It's a single-turbo engine that was used from 1987 through 1995 in Japan and the predecessor for the VG30DETT, the engine that was released in the 1990 300ZX Twin-Turbo.
It was available in the following vehicles:
- Nissan CedricNissan CedricThe Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
Y32 (1991–1994) - Nissan GloriaNissan GloriaThe Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
- Nissan CimaNissan CimaThe Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
FY31 (1988–1991) - Nissan LeopardNissan LeopardThe Nissan Leopard is a line of luxury sports cars built by Japanese carmaker Nissan. The Leopard began life in 1980 and was discontinued in 1999. Leopards were initially based on the Japanese market Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel and the American Datsun 910/Nissan Maxima, then later based on the...
VG30DETT
Nissan MID4
-History:First Unveiled at the 1985 Frankfurt Autoshow, the MID4 was a concept car designed by Nissan to originally go on sale in the mid-late 1980s. Nissan had aimed the MID4 to compete with European supercars from Porsche and Ferrari. The MID4 boasted a wide array of technology and features that...
and produced 330 PS. It was the last of the 4 valve belt drive DOHC turbocharged engines into production being preceded by the CA18DET and RB20DET.
The production 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DETT produces 300 HP and 283 ft.lbf when mated with a 5 speed manual transmission. When mated with the 4 speed automatic transmission, it was rated at 280 hp and 283 lbft of torque. It featured hybrid twin T22/TB02 turbochargers, twin intercoolers, and NVCS
N-VCT
Nissan Variable Cam Timing is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Nissan. N-VCT was first introduced in 1987 on the VG30DE and VG20DET engine. N-VCT varies the timing of the valves by rotating the cam shaft; valve lift and duration are NOT altered...
(Nissans Valve Timing Control System). The VG30DETT utilizes an iron block with aluminum heads.
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 1987 Nissan MID4Nissan MID4-History:First Unveiled at the 1985 Frankfurt Autoshow, the MID4 was a concept car designed by Nissan to originally go on sale in the mid-late 1980s. Nissan had aimed the MID4 to compete with European supercars from Porsche and Ferrari. The MID4 boasted a wide array of technology and features that...
-II Concept (Not-Production) - 1989–2000 Nissan Fairlady ZNissan 300ZXThe Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
Twin Turbo - 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZXNissan 300ZXThe Z31 chassis designation was first introduced in 1983 as a 1984 Nissan/Datsun 300ZX in the US only. The 300ZX, as its predecessors, was known as a Nissan in other parts of the world. This continued in the US until 1985 model year when Nissan standardized their brand name worldwide and dropped...
Twin Turbo
VG33E
The VG33E is a 3.3 L (3275 cc) version built in Smyrna, TN. Bore is 91.5 mm (3.6 in) and stroke is 83 mm (3.3 in). Output was 170 hp (134 kW) at 4800 rpm with 202 lbft of torque at 2800 rpm. It has a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC cylinder heads. It has sequential fuel injectionFuel injection
Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
, two valves per cylinder with self-adjusting hydraulic followers, forged steel connecting rods, a one-piece cast camshaft, and a cast aluminum intake manifold. This engine is still in production in the Nissan Paladin produced by Zhengzhou Nissan for the Chinese Market.
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 1996–2000 Nissan PathfinderNissan PathfinderThe Nissan Pathfinder is a SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors since 1986, derived from Nissan's compact pickup truck platform. The Pathfinder is slotted in size between the Murano and Armada or Patrol, but in price between the Xterra and Murano...
- 1997–2000 Infiniti QX4
- 1999–2004 Nissan FrontierNissan FrontierNissan Navara is the name for the D22 and D40 generations of Nissan pickup trucks sold in Asia while in the North, Central and South America and the Philippines it is sold as Nissan Frontier. The line was started in 1998, and its immediate predecessor is the D21 Nissan Hardbody truck...
- 2000–2004 Nissan XterraNissan XterraThe Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV built on the Nissan F-Alpha platform. The Frontier-based vehicle is named after the XTERRA off-road triathlon race series that Nissan sponsored through the end of 2006.-Introduction:...
- 1997–2002 Nissan ElgrandNissan ElgrandThe Nissan Elgrand is a luxury MPV manufactured by Nissan since 1997, available in three model developments, the E50, the E51 and as of 2010 the E52.-E50 "First Generation":...
- 1999–2002 Nissan QuestNissan QuestThe Nissan Quest is a minivan manufactured since 1993 by Nissan, and is now in its fourth generation. The first two generations of the Quest were a joint venture with Ford, which marketed a rebadged variant as the Mercury Villager...
/Mercury VillagerMercury VillagerThe Mercury Villager was a minivan, marketed by Ford from model years 1993-2002. A rebadged variant of the Nissan Quest, the Villager was a product of a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and Nissan and was built at Ford's Ohio Assembly plant in Avon Lake, Ohio.The Villager was unrelated to... - 200?–200? Nissan Paladin
VG33ER
The 3.3 L (3275 cc) VG33ER is supercharged and produces 210 hp (157 kW) at 4800 rpm with 246 lbft of torque at 2800 rpm.It is used in the following vehicles:
- 2001–2004 Nissan FrontierNissan FrontierNissan Navara is the name for the D22 and D40 generations of Nissan pickup trucks sold in Asia while in the North, Central and South America and the Philippines it is sold as Nissan Frontier. The line was started in 1998, and its immediate predecessor is the D21 Nissan Hardbody truck...
SC - 2002–2004 Nissan XterraNissan XterraThe Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV built on the Nissan F-Alpha platform. The Frontier-based vehicle is named after the XTERRA off-road triathlon race series that Nissan sponsored through the end of 2006.-Introduction:...
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External links
- Vee Six Zed: Forget the relatively easy task of dropping a RB-series six into a classic Zed - try the quad-cam VG30DET for a challenge! at AutoSpeed Issue: 368 16 February 2006 by Michael Knowling, Pix by Julian Edgar
- The Nissan VG30DETT - Inside its development AutoSpeed Issue: 469. 28 February 2008. By Julian Edgar.