Phil,
If I'm not mistaken, the VG30 is all aluminum (block and heads). The
current Maxima uses it and puts out 227hp. There are turbos as well as
superchargers available if you want more pep later. It has gotten awards
every year for the best V-6 engine ever made. Nice flat power curve, lots
of torque. Plus, it's a NISSAN!
Have fun,
Chris
>From: "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov>
>Reply-To: "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov>
>To: "Roadsters (E-mail)" <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>, "Roadsters
>(E-mail 2)" <Datsunroadsters@onelist.com>
>Subject: JY motors for custom
>Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 08:52:59 -0600
>
>Hey listers-
>
>Spent a couple hours in the junk yard yesterday looking at motors for the
>custom.
>
>Found some Datsun. 2 L18s, 6 VG30s, Z20, Z22, and a 4 cylinder with a
>stamped valve cover in a 200 ZX.
>
>They wanted 650 for a VG30E, 5 speed, and anything off the car I wanted.
>The car is a 300 ZX with 117,000 miles and it drove to the JY. It is
>undamaged with hood always closed, so no water damage.
>
>VG30 questions for Don and VG guys:
>How much does it weigh -
>How much HP and torque (non-turbo) is possible (I want 200)-
>How much to rebuild the motor and trans -
>Is the FI a pain to transplant -
>How is the fit in a Roadster -
>
>According to Grassroots Motorsports, the 3.8 Buick V6 is the perfect swap
>motor. I called a Buick builder in AZ and they said they can get an easy
>250 HP and 250 lbs torque. They weigh 370 pounds. The JY had a bunch at
>150 a pop.
>
>They wanted 350 for a high mileage T5 trans. That seems high or is that
>the
>going price?
>
>Still like the aluminum Buick 215 V8 - that motor is too cool!
>
>Phil
>PS - I received my freebe copy of Grassroots Motorsports Via the net. This
>mag is GREAT!! Finally a sports car mag that is down to earth. A must
>have!! My subscription card is filled out! Thanks Chris.
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