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 1984–1994 Nissan Maxima 1987–1988 Nissan 200SX 1990–1991 Infiniti M30/Nissan Leopard 1990–1996 Hardbody Truck 1990–1995 Nissan Pathfinder/Nissan Terrano 1992–1999 Nissan Gloria/Nissan Cedric (179 hp) 1992–1998 Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager (modified to become a non-interference design) VG30ET More Nissan VG Engine Info: Quality Used Engine Source		Email Address:* First Name:* Last Name:* Company: Phone: Fax: Make/Model:* Nissan Altima 93-97 Nissan Altima 98-01 Nissan Armada Nissan Maxima 85-88 Nissan Maxima 89-94 Nissan Maxima 95-99 Nissan Maxima 00-01 Nissan Maxima 02-03 Nissan Maxima 04-06 Nissan Murano 04-06 Privacy Policy