The VG30 is iron block/aluminum heads, approximately 160HP stock depending
on intake/exhaust configuration. The V6 in the newer Maxima is the VQ 30 -
all aluminum and very nice, like you said. The VG30 is about 100lbs heavier
than the U20 and the V configuration adds lots of aggravation installing in
a Roadster.
Rob Robinson
67 2000 (currently engineless)
Roanoke, VA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Chris
> Robertson
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:00 AM
> To: Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: JY motors for custom
>
>
> 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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