Is the VG30E reliable?

VG is the best (reliability wise) engine Nissan has ever built and arguably the best engine they’ve every built. They say VG30E lasts forever, but dont forget to replace the timing belt every 60k miles.

What is a vg33?

The VG33E is a 3,275 cc (3.3 L) version built in Smyrna, TN. Bore and stroke is 91.5 mm × 83 mm (3.60 in × 3.27 in). Output is 170 or 180 hp (127 or 134 kW) at 4,800 rpm, depending on year/vehicle, with 202 lb⋅ft (274 N⋅m) of torque at 2,800 rpm. It has a cast iron engine block and aluminum SOHC cylinder heads.

How much does a vg30 engine weigh?

and it weighed 121lbs.

Are vg30 good engines?

The vg30 series is a good engine, I had one in my ’90 maxima and ran like a champ, until the trans blew.

Can you turbo a vg30e?

Yes. Higher compression. No. It won’t require a different fuel map.

Is the vg33 a good engine?

Nissan 3.3 Engine Problems It’s a very old school SOHC V6 engine that uses a strong cast iron engine block and steel rods. Unfortunately, the Nissan VG33E engine is underpowered – by modern standards – with 170 to 180 horsepower. It is, however, a strong engine that offers good reliability and longevity.

How heavy is a VG30de?

Chevrolet LS1 V8 weight vs nissan VG30de v6 weight both are fully dressed. Over 150lbs weight savings if you were to consider a swap. The vq35 v6 is reportedly about 350lbs dressed so that would be an even greater weight savings off the front end. Is that 518.5lbs or 578.5lbs for the VG30de,it can’t be 578.5lbs can it?

Is the Nissan 3.3 L V6 a good engine?

Unfortunately, the Nissan VG33E engine is underpowered – by modern standards – with 170 to 180 horsepower. It is, however, a strong engine that offers good reliability and longevity. Then again, no engine is flawless and that applies to the Nissan 3.3 V6 engine….Nissan 3.3L V6 Specs.

Engine Code	VG33E
Torque	202 lb-ft

Does a 2002 Nissan Xterra have an interference engine?

There are two Motors in the Xterra the 3.3 V6 Vg33e which IS an interferance motor. If the Pistons CAN contact the valves at ANY TIME and BEND/BREAK either then YES it is an interference motor but people do get LUCKY and get away scott free.

How much horsepower does a B18B have?

A B18 engine has between 130 to 170 horsepower depending on the model type and variation. The B18 engine is found in either VTEC or non-VTEC variations. Multiple variations of the engine are identified by the letter proceeding the engine number.