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 is used in the
following vehicles: 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX 1987–1999
Nissan Fairlady Z 1988 Nissan 200zx (similar chassis to the
300zx, different panels 1993–1998 Infiniti J30 and Nissan
Leopard J. Ferie 1992–1995 Nissan Gloria and Cedric 1989–1991
Nissan Cima 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: 1996–2000 Nissan Pathfinder 2000–2004
Nissan Frontier 2000–2004 Nissan Xterra 1998–2004 Nissan
Elgrand 1999–2002 Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager
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