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The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. VG engines displace between 2.0 L and 3.3 L and feature an iron block and aluminum head. The early VG30 featured SOHC, 12 valve heads. A Later revision featured a slightly different block, and DOHC, 24 valve heads with Nissan's own version of variable valve timing for increased high RPM efficiency. The block is a particularly strong design with a single piece main bearing cap, and is capable of reliably supporting more than 1000hp. The production block and SOHC heads were used successfully in the Electramotive IMSA cars in the mid 1980's.
The VG series engine found its way into thousands of Nissan vehicles, starting in 1984. The VG design was retired in 2004, as all models received the VQ series engine instead.
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VG20E
The VG20E is a 2 L (1998 cc) engine produced from 1984 on. It produces 126 hp.
Applications:
VG20ET
The VG20ET is the same as the VG20E, but with turbocharger. The VG20ET produces 170 hp.
It was used in the following vehicles:
- Nissan 200Z (Z31)
- Nissan 200ZG (Z31)
- Nissan 200ZS (Z31)
VG20DET
The VG20DET is an 2,0L engine with DOHC and a turbocharger. It produces 210 hp.
It was used in the following vehicles:
- Nissan Leopard (F31)
VG30i
The VG30i is a 3 L (2960 cc) engine produced from 1986 through 1989 and featured a throttle body fuel injection system. It has a long crank snout, a cylinder head temperature sensor positioned behind the timing belt cover, and a knock sensor in the cylinder valley.
Applications:
- 1986-1989 Nissan pickup
- 1986-1989 Nissan Pathfinder
VG30E
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30E produced 153 hp and 182 ft.lbf. Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm). In 300ZX form, it produced 160hp and 174lb-ft. 1988 saw the 300ZX gain 5 more horses for a total of 165; however, torque ratings remained the same. In 1989, the Maxima received the 160hp rating, but also used a variable intake plenum that let it make 182lb-ft@3200rpm. Strangely, the 300ZX never received the variable intake plenum.
It was used in the following vehicles:
- 1984–1989 Nissan 300ZX/Nissan Fairlady Z
- 1987–1988 Nissan 200SX SE
- 1984–1994 Nissan Maxima
- 1990–1991 Infiniti M30/Nissan Leopard
- 1990–1996 Nissan pickup
- 1990–1995 Nissan Pathfinder/Nissan Terrano
- 1992–1999 Nissan Gloria/Nissan Cedric
- 1992–1995 Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager (modified to become a non-interference design)
VG30ET
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30ET was available in early production with a single Garrett T3 turbocharger and a 7.8:1 compression ratio. The USDM version produced 200 hp and 227 ft.lbf. In 1988 it changed to a single Garrett T25 turbocharger and an 8.3:1 compression ratio to reduce turbo lag, and was bumped to 205 hp and 227 ft.lbf. No VG30ET was ever factory equipped with an intercooler as they featured low boost pressure for fast response.
It was used in the following vehicles:
- 1984–1989 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
- 1984–1986 Nissan Fairlady Z
- Nissan Leopard
- Nissan Gloria/Nissan Cedric
VG30DE
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DE produces 222 hp and 198 ft.lbf. Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm).
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX
- 1987–1999 Nissan Fairlady Z
- 1988 Nissan 200zx (similar chassis to the 300zx, differnt pannels
- 1993–1998 Infiniti J30 and Nissan Leopard J. Ferie
- 1992–1995 Nissan Gloria and Cedric
- 1989–1991 Nissan Cima
VG30DET
The VG30DET is the same as the VG30DE, but with turbo. It has a ceramic turbo. It produces 255 hp. It was used in the Nissan Leopard (F31)
As well as the Nissan Cima, Gloria, and Cedric (y31)
VG30DETT
The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30DETT produces 280 hp and 283 ft.lbf when mated with a 4 speed automatic transmission. When used with a 5spd manual transmission, it was rated at 300hp and 283tq. It featured twin T25 turbochargers, twin intercoolers and variable valve timing.
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
- 1990–1999 Nissan Fairlady Z Twin Turbo
VG33E
The VG33E is a 3.3 L (3275 cc) version built in Smyrna, TN. Bore is 91.5 mm and stroke is 83 mm. Output is 180 hp (134 kW) at 4800 RPM with 202 ft.lbf (274 Nm) of torque at 2800 RPM. It has a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC cylinder heads. It uses SFI fuel injection, has 2 valves per cylinder with roller followers and features forged steel connecting rods, a one-piece cast camshaft, and a cast aluminum intake manifold.
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 1996–1999 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2000–2004 Nissan Frontier
- 2000–2004 Nissan Xterra
- 1998–2004 Nissan Elgrand
VG33ER
The 3.3 L (3275 cc) VG33ER or VG33S is supercharged and produces 210 hp (157 kW) at 4800 RPM with 246 ft.lbf (334 Nm) of torque at 2800 RPM.
It is used in the following vehicles:
- 2000–2004 Nissan Frontier SC
- 2000–2004 Nissan Xterra SC
See also
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| Engines | 4 cylinder | D | C | G | J | H | L | A | Z | CA | CG | CR | E | FJ | GA | KA | SR | QG | QR | YD | HR | MR | MA |
| Inline 6 | L | H | S20 | P | RB | TB | RD | SD | |
| V6 | VG | VE | VQ | |
| V8 | Y | VH | VK | |
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