260DET Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 The motor is out of a JDM El Grand which is a sort of AWD luxury van and have started to pull it to pieces, its supposed to have done 103000 KM. Typically, the coolant was very stale, on the good side the oil was not too bad. This is going to be a slow project, the present VG30DET engine in the Z is going well at long last so there is no rush. Have some Scat rods and a ARP main stud kit on the way from the USA, its best to spread the purchases over a period of time, doesn't hurt the pocket so much that way. The power aim is for something like 450 horses at the wheels with heaps of mid range torque and big acceleration from 3500 RPM up, Z is mainly used for time attack type events. Anyway, here is a pic, hope its not too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nphocus Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Subscribed Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Scat rods and ARP main studs arrived today, thankyou Race Engineering Inc, Florida, for the prompt service and keen price although I was charged $77.50 for shipping when it says $50.85 on the USPS box. Engine has been pulled down except for the cylinder heads and looks in good condition for my purposes. Very gunky inside and some marks on the cylinder walls, nothing broken though so no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 There is some VG33 related discussion going on in other threads here http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=159497 and here http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=159648 To keep on topic this thread will be restricted to whatever is actually done to my motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeauty84ZX Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Cool...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 A couple more pics, with the cylinder head one note the outline the head gasket has made on the head face. Its clear that the bore size is larger than the combustion chamber was originally designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 The head bloke is not impressed with Mr Nissan's heads, be a few months before he is able to tackle them. Oh well this is a long term project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Z Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Keep the good work. I hope you get your goal of 450HP. Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanganDevilZ Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 (edited) I was charged $77.50 for shipping when it says $50.85 on the USPS box. That is called stealing. Its a very problematic issue on Ebay, and if you bought these from a legitimate company, you can easily get your $27 back. Scan your receipt, take a picture of the USPS box's shipping label, and email it to them, demanding an explanation as to why: 1. They miscalculated and 2. Why you were not reimbursed your $27 immediately when they found out it was not actually going to be 77.50 It may not be a big deal to any of you guys, but thats really low to me. Just my $00.02 Good tidings on your build =) Edited May 3, 2010 by WanganDevilZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks for the comment WD, basically US suppliers are great to deal with but most don't understand/care about the cost of shipping. Throw it in a big box and get it out of here sort of thing when often parts could be packed in a smaller box to save on shipping costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 To cut a long story short, this project was going to be canned but I've now decided to go ahead and use a Z32 auto box behind it. So some more parts are on order from the US, get in while the Aussie $ is strong, pics of same when they arrive. Still a long term project, aiming for it all to be ready by easter 2011, unless the VG30DET blows up before then which will accelerate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeoster Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I think Ive seen some of these at the junk yard, non turbo though. Interested in seeing the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Another change of plans, it's full ahead with this motor to replace the present and problematical VG30DET which has now developed an 'engine out to fix' oil leak. The 33 heads are being done with oversize Ferrea valves, JWT S2 cams, its all with the head bloke who thinks the heads will flow quite well. Forged pistons are on order, one mm oversize only to preserve block strength. Using stock VG30ET exhaust manifolds with an adaptor for the Tial 44mm wastegate welded on, the stock manifolds look nicely designed to me and a lack of space prevents custom three-into-one manifolds so I'm happy with stock. Thats enough to bump this up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 That oil filter mount a JDM thing? 3.3L thing? Me want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solost Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 That oil filter mount a JDM thing? 3.3L thing? Me want. The oil filter adapter thing? It was on my Quest 3.3L. However, it was the long adapter. So it was suggested that I find a shorter one from a 3.3L Pathfinder for it to fit in my Z31. Not sure which ones the other 3.3L's bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Its part of the whole oil pump im fairly sure, its same on my 97 pathfinder outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLOZ UP Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yeah, newer VG thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Heads are done, pics show the oversize Ferrea valves, Schneider double valve springs and the titanium retainers. Its a milestone, the reassembly has begun Z32 crank has been checked out and prepped, its all OK and will take standard bearings. Next week all the relevant bits go to get balanced and the block bored. Edited February 3, 2011 by 260DET Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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