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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