VE Questions
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VE Questions
Tired of VTC noises so I have one of two options
1. Swap the complete motor for another VE
2. Swap for a gen 4 motor(lighter, by about 100lbs and more torque)
Anyone have any ideas?
1993 SE, 166,600 miles.
I'm prepared to go the length to put in a stand alone ECU if the trans in the car will mate with the crank on the VQ. I just don't want to lose the factory LSD or the lightened flywheel.
Unless there are enough parts for internally modifying the VE,VQ will win.
HELP!!!!
1. Swap the complete motor for another VE
2. Swap for a gen 4 motor(lighter, by about 100lbs and more torque)
Anyone have any ideas?
1993 SE, 166,600 miles.
I'm prepared to go the length to put in a stand alone ECU if the trans in the car will mate with the crank on the VQ. I just don't want to lose the factory LSD or the lightened flywheel.
Unless there are enough parts for internally modifying the VE,VQ will win.
HELP!!!!
I am a really really new newbie...
I just got hold a 89 Maxima w/ 100K on it so I don't know a dam thing about Max's(dam is spelled that way purposely)
What is a VE? I have an idea that it is trim model, but not sure
What is the VTC? It sounds like a pretty expensive toy.
What is a VE? I have an idea that it is trim model, but not sure
What is the VTC? It sounds like a pretty expensive toy.
Welcome to the boards... I would suggest doing a search to read up on both of them, but the basics are:
VE refers to the VE30DE engine. DOHC 190hp engine that's in 94-94 SE Maximas.
VG refers to the VG30E engine that's in all other 89-94 Maximas.
VQ is in all 95 and newer Maximas. the 2002 has a 3.5L version of the same 3.0L that's been in all the others since 95.
VTC= Variable Timed Cams... it's a goodie that's on the VE30DE engine that advances the imtake cam timing at low RPM for more overlap- producing more torque down low. it's vaguely similar to VTEC on hondas.. it has the same effect while driving, (you get more power above about 4000rpm when the engine switches modes) but it's completely different technology and method.
Unfortunately, Nissan didn't design the VTC system very well and they are known to wear out and make ugly noises after about 60k miles. some people's cars run just fine with the noise.. I know of two that have had serious problems (break timing chain, cam sprocket falls apart, etc).
If you'll use the search function (there's a link in the top right corner of the page), you can find out TONS more info on these topics..
VE refers to the VE30DE engine. DOHC 190hp engine that's in 94-94 SE Maximas.
VG refers to the VG30E engine that's in all other 89-94 Maximas.
VQ is in all 95 and newer Maximas. the 2002 has a 3.5L version of the same 3.0L that's been in all the others since 95.
VTC= Variable Timed Cams... it's a goodie that's on the VE30DE engine that advances the imtake cam timing at low RPM for more overlap- producing more torque down low. it's vaguely similar to VTEC on hondas.. it has the same effect while driving, (you get more power above about 4000rpm when the engine switches modes) but it's completely different technology and method.
Unfortunately, Nissan didn't design the VTC system very well and they are known to wear out and make ugly noises after about 60k miles. some people's cars run just fine with the noise.. I know of two that have had serious problems (break timing chain, cam sprocket falls apart, etc).
If you'll use the search function (there's a link in the top right corner of the page), you can find out TONS more info on these topics..
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From: CT
Originally posted by Matt93SE
Welcome to the boards... I would suggest doing a search to read up on both of them, but the basics are:
VE refers to the VE30DE engine. DOHC 190hp engine that's in 94-94 SE Maximas.
VG refers to the VG30E engine that's in all other 89-94 Maximas.
VQ is in all 95 and newer Maximas. the 2002 has a 3.5L version of the same 3.0L that's been in all the others since 95.
VTC= Variable Timed Cams... it's a goodie that's on the VE30DE engine that advances the imtake cam timing at low RPM for more overlap- producing more torque down low. it's vaguely similar to VTEC on hondas.. it has the same effect while driving, (you get more power above about 4000rpm when the engine switches modes) but it's completely different technology and method.
Unfortunately, Nissan didn't design the VTC system very well and they are known to wear out and make ugly noises after about 60k miles. some people's cars run just fine with the noise.. I know of two that have had serious problems (break timing chain, cam sprocket falls apart, etc).
If you'll use the search function (there's a link in the top right corner of the page), you can find out TONS more info on these topics..
Welcome to the boards... I would suggest doing a search to read up on both of them, but the basics are:
VE refers to the VE30DE engine. DOHC 190hp engine that's in 94-94 SE Maximas.
VG refers to the VG30E engine that's in all other 89-94 Maximas.
VQ is in all 95 and newer Maximas. the 2002 has a 3.5L version of the same 3.0L that's been in all the others since 95.
VTC= Variable Timed Cams... it's a goodie that's on the VE30DE engine that advances the imtake cam timing at low RPM for more overlap- producing more torque down low. it's vaguely similar to VTEC on hondas.. it has the same effect while driving, (you get more power above about 4000rpm when the engine switches modes) but it's completely different technology and method.
Unfortunately, Nissan didn't design the VTC system very well and they are known to wear out and make ugly noises after about 60k miles. some people's cars run just fine with the noise.. I know of two that have had serious problems (break timing chain, cam sprocket falls apart, etc).
If you'll use the search function (there's a link in the top right corner of the page), you can find out TONS more info on these topics..
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Re: VE Questions
Originally posted by whoisdeh
Tired of VTC noises so I have one of two options
1. Swap the complete motor for another VE
2. Swap for a gen 4 motor(lighter, by about 100lbs and more torque)
Anyone have any ideas?
1993 SE, 166,600 miles.
I'm prepared to go the length to put in a stand alone ECU if the trans in the car will mate with the crank on the VQ. I just don't want to lose the factory LSD or the lightened flywheel.
Unless there are enough parts for internally modifying the VE,VQ will win.
HELP!!!!
Tired of VTC noises so I have one of two options
1. Swap the complete motor for another VE
2. Swap for a gen 4 motor(lighter, by about 100lbs and more torque)
Anyone have any ideas?
1993 SE, 166,600 miles.
I'm prepared to go the length to put in a stand alone ECU if the trans in the car will mate with the crank on the VQ. I just don't want to lose the factory LSD or the lightened flywheel.
Unless there are enough parts for internally modifying the VE,VQ will win.
HELP!!!!
Originally posted by Matt93SE
VTC= Variable Timed Cams... it's a goodie that's on the VE30DE engine that advances the imtake cam timing at low RPM for more overlap- producing more torque down low. it's vaguely similar to VTEC on hondas.. it has the same effect while driving, (you get more power above about 4000rpm when the engine switches modes) but it's completely different technology and method.
VTC= Variable Timed Cams... it's a goodie that's on the VE30DE engine that advances the imtake cam timing at low RPM for more overlap- producing more torque down low. it's vaguely similar to VTEC on hondas.. it has the same effect while driving, (you get more power above about 4000rpm when the engine switches modes) but it's completely different technology and method.
Originally posted by Maximan190
and another difference is that we dont drive around with "VTC" stickers on our rear doors as do hondas with their "VTEC"
and another difference is that we dont drive around with "VTC" stickers on our rear doors as do hondas with their "VTEC"
But then again, I'm kidding
You could spend $3k+ trying to fit a VQ into your car for what? 15lb ft of torque and a 100 less lbs??? that should make you a whole lot faster :rollseyes: a healthy VE will give any VQ a run, ask Matt
or Aaron or anyone with a modded healthy VE.
So my vote is option #3 FIX THE DAMN THINGS
or Aaron or anyone with a modded healthy VE. So my vote is option #3 FIX THE DAMN THINGS
Originally posted by dmontzmax
You could spend $3k+ trying to fit a VQ into your car for what? 15lb ft of torque and a 100 less lbs??? that should make you a whole lot faster :rollseyes: a healthy VE will give any VQ a run, ask Matt or Aaron or anyone with a modded healthy VE.
So my vote is option #3 FIX THE DAMN THINGS
You could spend $3k+ trying to fit a VQ into your car for what? 15lb ft of torque and a 100 less lbs??? that should make you a whole lot faster :rollseyes: a healthy VE will give any VQ a run, ask Matt
or Aaron or anyone with a modded healthy VE. So my vote is option #3 FIX THE DAMN THINGS
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