anyone swapped in a VG from a Quest or Villager?
#1
anyone swapped in a VG from a Quest or Villager?
The timing belt on our 90 GXE broke. Engine and Transmission had about 180K miles on it and was running well. The timing belt broke when the car was going less than 5 miles an hour.
Instead of rebuilding, does it make sense to consider swapping in a motor from a Quest?
Does anyone know if this is a very straight forward swap to perform and what parts I would need from the Quest?
Can I just swap the long block in or is it better to swap in the engine and transmission from the Quest?
Instead of rebuilding, does it make sense to consider swapping in a motor from a Quest?
Does anyone know if this is a very straight forward swap to perform and what parts I would need from the Quest?
Can I just swap the long block in or is it better to swap in the engine and transmission from the Quest?
#3
no, I think he's talking about the non-interference version of the VG30E that was used in the Quest/Villager
I dont know if anyone has ever done this swap before. I think that VG is rated a couple hp lower but it shouldn't be much difference in power.
I dont know if anyone has ever done this swap before. I think that VG is rated a couple hp lower but it shouldn't be much difference in power.
#6
the VG in the max has a timing belt. and if that belt breaks the valves hit the pistons that's called an interference motor.
a non-interference motor is one where if the belt breaks the valves don't hit the pistons
a non-interference motor is one where if the belt breaks the valves don't hit the pistons
#7
Originally Posted by internetautomar
the VG in the max has a timing belt. and if that belt breaks the valves hit the pistons that's called an interference motor.
a non-interference motor is one where if the belt breaks the valves don't hit the pistons
a non-interference motor is one where if the belt breaks the valves don't hit the pistons
Thanx for the quick response
#9
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
It seems I have an "interference" wife. When she snaps, she hits me.
I want to trade her in on a non-interference wife. Is there a direct swap available? Preferably one with more hp.
I want to trade her in on a non-interference wife. Is there a direct swap available? Preferably one with more hp.
#11
Here's some side by side info. w/ the 3rd Gen. and the Quest.
http://autos.msn.com/research/compar...=t9041&v=t7201
http://autos.msn.com/research/compar...=t9041&v=t7201
#14
Originally Posted by maximagxe90
I don't think the quest engine will fit in the max,
If the Quest motor doesn't fit, could my interference VG motor still be OK since my timing belt broke when the car was travelling around 5 mph? Or is it guaranteed to have some bent valves when the timing belt broke due to the interference engine design ?
#15
Originally Posted by 92 hatcher
If the engines from the GXE and Quest motors are both designated as VG30E, wouldn't they both have the same or similar blocks, even if the bore/strokes are slightly different???
If the Quest motor doesn't fit, could my interference VG motor still be OK since my timing belt broke when the car was travelling around 5 mph? Or is it guaranteed to have some bent valves when the timing belt broke due to the interference engine design ?
If the Quest motor doesn't fit, could my interference VG motor still be OK since my timing belt broke when the car was travelling around 5 mph? Or is it guaranteed to have some bent valves when the timing belt broke due to the interference engine design ?
#17
Originally Posted by MrGone
someone find pictures of the combustion chambers of both engines
#19
Here is a half-a$$ed attempt at understanding this stuff, hehehe
Maxima VG30E
3.43xPIx3.27x6=211.311324
Non-Interference VG30E
3.50xPIx3.14x6=207.0516
but Carpoint (err I guess MSN Autos, it used to be caled carpoint) says that the Non-Interference VG30E (2982cc, 9.3:1) has more displacement and a higher compression than the Maxima VG30E(2960cc, 9.0:1).
I need more sleep hehehehe
Maxima VG30E
3.43xPIx3.27x6=211.311324
Non-Interference VG30E
3.50xPIx3.14x6=207.0516
but Carpoint (err I guess MSN Autos, it used to be caled carpoint) says that the Non-Interference VG30E (2982cc, 9.3:1) has more displacement and a higher compression than the Maxima VG30E(2960cc, 9.0:1).
I need more sleep hehehehe
#20
Originally Posted by MrGone
Here is a half-a$$ed attempt at understanding this stuff, hehehe
Maxima VG30E
3.43xPIx3.27x6=211.311324
Non-Interference VG30E
3.50xPIx3.14x6=207.0516
but Carpoint (err I guess MSN Autos, it used to be caled carpoint) says that the Non-Interference VG30E (2982cc, 9.3:1) has more displacement and a higher compression than the Maxima VG30E(2960cc, 9.0:1).
I need more sleep hehehehe
Maxima VG30E
3.43xPIx3.27x6=211.311324
Non-Interference VG30E
3.50xPIx3.14x6=207.0516
but Carpoint (err I guess MSN Autos, it used to be caled carpoint) says that the Non-Interference VG30E (2982cc, 9.3:1) has more displacement and a higher compression than the Maxima VG30E(2960cc, 9.0:1).
I need more sleep hehehehe
the gas pedal on the max is light,
and the gas pedal on the quest is heavy,
the max has 160hp
182Ib-ft torque
2960cc
the quest has 152hp
192Ib-ft torque
2982cc
#21
Originally Posted by maximagxe90
I don't think the quest engine will fit in the max,
BTW: Ford demanded that Nissan supply the non-interference engine hence different bore, stroke & compression ratios. The block is the same & would probably suit some light turbocharging (7-10psi).
#25
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6783
it has some pics of the shortblock (heads removed)
it has some pics of the shortblock (heads removed)
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