sfouts Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 In the never ending search for more power, a potential project has crossed my mind. I am thinking a small whipple charger mounted on top of the VG with a giant hood scoop above it. Maybe the 1.8L or I think they even make a smaller 1.4L unit, but I'm not sure it would flow enough air to be effective. I'm no where near tearing into this yet, but off the top of my head I think the following would be required: 1. Fuel injectors 2. Motor rebuild w/ forged pistons and rods 3. Water/meth injection (intercooling options are limited with this sort of blower) 4. Custom intake manifold The custom manifold is where I'm stuck and thinking this may be impractical. Does anyone have any thoughts on design and fabrication of a manifold for this application? I have seen pictures of similar setups, but never seen a write-up detailing how this obstacle was overcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Xterra 2002–2004 Xterra was freshened for 2002 with a redesigned dash and center console, improved powerplant, and front end styling. The 3.3L VG33E V6 was upgraded to 180 hp and a 210 hp supercharged option added. The 2001 Xterra's restyled front end was grafted on to an otherwise unchanged bodywork. Drop that in with a smaller pulley and call it a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfouts Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 That's an interesting thought. I remember reading somewhere that the VG33E intake could be used with VG30E (z31), but possibly an easy mod to adapt it to the VG30DE heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 if this is for a z32 and not a z31, i would recommend a TT long block an AFC and a procharger type supercharger, mounted in the only place that there is room in the z32's engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfouts Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 This is for the z32 and the problem with that idea, which I've considered, is that it requires giving up the A/C. I live in New Mexico.. the temps during summer months stay between 80 and 95 daily. This makes A/C kind of a priority. If it means housing the blower under a hood scoop, this is fine. My main question is regarding the manifold and how others have accomplished this build in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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