Comrade_Charlie Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Ive been looking around for something with decent power and non turbo just for simplicity... Was looking at the vq30de out of the maximas, but they need a trans adaptor to work with a rwd 6spd from the 350z, and they are front sump... But what about the vg30de from a j30, easy to find, and 200hp... Do they differ from a z32 vg30de? on car-part.com they seem to be twice or 3 times as expensive? same transmission bolt pattern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) Ive been looking around for something with decent power and non turbo just for simplicity... Was looking at the vq30de out of the maximas, but they need a trans adaptor to work with a rwd 6spd from the 350z, and they are front sump... But what about the vg30de from a j30, easy to find, and 200hp... Do they differ from a z32 vg30de? on car-part.com they seem to be twice or 3 times as expensive? same transmission bolt pattern? Same motor, but those DE motors are wide and heavy, unreliable, They will only make about 180WHP and will disappoint you and are an absolute PITA to work on. Changing the spark plugs is about the only thing easy to do on those motors. If you go VG anything, go turbo, regardless of et or dett. Edited April 8, 2010 by hoov100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast-datsun Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 (edited) We offer a mounting kit for the FWD VQ motor other than mount position the engine are almost the same, you can install 350Z/G35 parts to up the HP or any aftermarket parts for the VQ You do have to swap intake system and oil pan to fit it in....... Edited July 23, 2010 by fast-datsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 If you want NA power with simplicity then what about a domestic V8? Agree with Hoov about keeping away from a NA VG30DE although properly maintained they are reliable but in NA form are too heavy for what you get. VG33E? Not a lot of power but lighter and simpler than the VG30DE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffneal66 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Not sure where you live, but I am selling a VQ35DE from a G35 with a 6 speed. Here is the link: http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/93330-vq35de-6-speed-tranny-for-sale/ Just for information, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeauty84ZX Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Same motor, but those DE motors are wide and heavy, unreliable Not true. The VG30DE is a very reliable engine, though it is a little heavy for what it is. If you go VG anything, go turbo, regardless of et or dett. I do agree with this...VGs don't make a lot of power NA...but they love boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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