3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994) Learn more about the 3rd Generation Maxima here.

Vg33

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-20-2002, 12:28 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
male's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 989
Vg33

I just posted this over at Z31.com, but I wanted to expand my search for insight, so I'll drop it here too. Anyone know the interchangability of parts between a VG33 and a VG30. Things like crank, pistons and exterior mounting locations are of concern. Does the 3.3 get a displacement boost from a larger bore or a combination of bore and stroke? Any help would be great as I am planning a seriously built turbo motor for my Max, and want to do it right the first time, or at least get the major components in place. Thanks for the help.

---Mike
male is offline  
Old 06-20-2002, 03:39 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Nismo87SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,807
Re: Vg33

All you can use is a VG30DETT crankshaft and connecting rods. Everything else is different on the VG33, but the cams are the same as VG30 though. The VG33 has a 91.5mm bore vs the VG30 87mm, use a DETT bottomend on a VG33 and it would hold 400hp easy.

Originally posted by male
I just posted this over at Z31.com, but I wanted to expand my search for insight, so I'll drop it here too. Anyone know the interchangability of parts between a VG33 and a VG30. Things like crank, pistons and exterior mounting locations are of concern. Does the 3.3 get a displacement boost from a larger bore or a combination of bore and stroke? Any help would be great as I am planning a seriously built turbo motor for my Max, and want to do it right the first time, or at least get the major components in place. Thanks for the help.

---Mike
Nismo87SE is offline  
Old 06-21-2002, 10:02 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
male's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 989
Re: Re: Vg33

Originally posted by Nismo87SE
All you can use is a VG30DETT crankshaft and connecting rods. Everything else is different on the VG33, but the cams are the same as VG30 though. The VG33 has a 91.5mm bore vs the VG30 87mm, use a DETT bottomend on a VG33 and it would hold 400hp easy.

Aren't the heads the same too? Thanks for the tips

--Mike
male is offline  
Old 06-21-2002, 05:13 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Nismo87SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,807
Re: Re: Re: Vg33

Nope they are different, VG30 heads won't work.

Originally posted by male


Aren't the heads the same too? Thanks for the tips

--Mike
Nismo87SE is offline  
Old 06-21-2002, 05:34 PM
  #5  
Member
 
JC93SE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 249
Mechanic at the Nissan dealer said that the VG33 wasn't an "interference engine". Think the pistons have valve reliefs in them... not sure.

Curious too... a little more displacement never hurt. Anyone know the HP and torque?
JC93SE is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mtcookson
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
40
10-05-2008 06:15 PM
rteenie22
1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
9
04-13-2006 09:04 PM
Big_E-Dog
1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11
06-13-2005 07:02 AM
87Legranman
1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12
02-11-2005 02:31 PM
mtcookson
3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
2
10-12-2002 06:47 PM



Quick Reply: Vg33



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:53 PM.