Nissan VG30DETT engine
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The 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DETT engine was produced from 1989 to 2000 at the Japanese plant and was installed as the top power unit of the popular 300ZX sports coupe. The Garrett twin-turbo engine developed 300 hp. on the mechanics and 280 hp. on the machine.
The 24-valve internal combustion engines of the VG series include: VG20DET, VG30DE and VG30DET.
Specifications of the Nissan VG30DETT 3.0 liter engine
| Exact volume | 2960 cm³ |
| Supply system | distribution injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 280 - 300 HP |
| Torque | 384 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Bore | 87 mm |
| Piston stroke | 83 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | twin intercoolers |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | on the N-VCT intakes |
| Turbocharging | double Garrett T22/TB02 |
| What kind of oil to pour | 3.4 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
The weight of the VG30DETT engine according to the catalog is 245 kg
Engine number VG30DETT is located at the junction of the block with the box
Fuel consumption VG30DETT
Using the example of a 300 Nissan 1999ZX with a manual transmission:
| City | 15.0 liters |
| Track | 9.0 liters |
| Mixed | 11.2 liters |
Similar motors from other manufacturers:
Which cars were equipped with the VG30DETT engine
| 300ZX 4 (Z32) | 1989 – 2000 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems Nissan VG30 DETT
The biggest number of problems delivers constantly cracking issue
Also, its gasket often burns out, and when the collector is removed, the studs break.
Often there is a breakage of the crankshaft shank with a bend in the valves in the internal combustion engine
The same thing can happen if the timing belt replacement schedule is not followed.
By 150 km, a water pump is usually already flowing and hydraulic lifters are knocking
