Nissan VG30DETT 3.0L V6 Remanufactured Engine – 7/89-9/94
Description
Across grueling 14-hour regional transport shifts demanding continuous 11 PSI turbocharger boost, reinforced iron cylinder sleeves and micro-polished journals resist extreme thermal distortion under load inside the Nissan VG30DETT Early Remanufactured Engine. Machined for 7/89 to 9/94 300ZX Twin Turbo applications, this 24-valve DOHC V6 powerplant provides persistent high-output stamina under severe operational conditions.
High-nickel cast iron block architecture provides legendary structural rigidity and features an Ra 25 micro-inch deck surface finish. A precision-balanced forged steel crankshaft rotates on tri-metal journal bearings, driving forged steel connecting rods and dish-top hypereutectic aluminum pistons with oil squirt cooling. Sump capacity measures five quarts within a stamped steel pan, while high-velocity oil passages feed four camshafts across an overall dry engine weight of 460 lbs.
Key Features of Nissan VG30DETT Early
Specialty commercial fleets buy Nissan VG30DETT Early remanufactured engine packages to sustain demanding transport runs without structural block failure. Automated dyno cell testing verifies precise twin turbo boost containment and balanced cylinder compressions under full load.
- Four camshaft overhead design regulates 24 valves for maximized charge air intake velocity
- Multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets maintain dynamic combustion seals under severe boost pressure
- Plateau diamond honed cylinder bores eliminate piston ring blow-by and oil vapor emissions
- Precision line-honed main bearing saddles ensure true crankshaft alignment and lower drag
- High-output trochoid oil pump provides 65 PSI cruising pressure to bearings and turbocharger feeds
- Sodium-filled exhaust valves transfer combustion heat away from cylinder head seat faces
- Nissan VG30DETT Early long block units pass rigid non-destructive ultrasonic flaw testing
Twin Turbo Thermal Operating Limits
This twin-turbocharged V6 engine outputs 300 horsepower at 6400 RPM alongside 283 lb-ft continuous torque at 3600 RPM using an 8.5:1 compression ratio. Dynamic cylinder cranking compression tests between 165 and 180 PSI across all six cylinders. Normal coolant operating temperatures hold between 185°F and 205°F, backed by 22 PSI hot idle oil pressure and 65 PSI cruising pressure. Radiator thermal rejection capacity measures 4200 BTU per minute under Severe Commercial Fleet duty cycle standards.
Crankshaft Flange Alignment Geometry
The rear crankshaft flange uses a six-bolt flywheel mounting pattern with an engineered 1.259-inch pilot hole dimension. Front crankshaft snout measures 1.181 inches with a precision keyway for timing belt sprocket location. Dial indicators measure crankshaft axial thrust endplay between 0.003 and 0.007 inches across all finished builds.
Pre-Lube Guidelines Servicing Limits
Technicians must prime internal engine oil passages with an external pressure tank and purge turbocharger feed lines before initial ignition. Conduct a twenty-minute cam run-in procedure at 2000 RPM using high-zinc break-in lubricant. This engine is not engineered for aftermarket boost controllers exceeding 16 PSI, water-methanol injection, or vehicle payloads exceeding manufacturer gross ratings.
- Check oil levels and turbocharger connections each shift
- Change synthetic motor oil and replace filter every 3000 miles
- Inspect intercooler piping and charge hoses every six months
Commercial Guarantee Container Contents
Protected by our 3-Year 100000-Mile commercial fleet warranty for verified transport operations. The heavy wooden container holds the remanufactured long block engine, high-capacity oil pump, complete engine install gasket kit, spark plug tube seals, and a certified dynamometer qualification inspection report.
Nissan VG30DETT 3.0L V6 Remanufactured Engine – 7/89-9/94 Additional Info
| Weight | 280 lbs |
| Dimensions | 36 × 36 × 36 in |
| Important Notes | Block Cast #30P |
| Engine VIN Code | C |
| Block Casting | VG30, CAST 30P |
| Head Casting | 40p1l,40p1r, |
| Casting Location | DRIVER SIDE |
| Body Style | 2960 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.0L |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Block Type | V |
| Product Type | Engines |
| Head Type | DOHC |
Nissan VG30DETT 3.0L V6 Remanufactured Engine – 7/89-9/94 Vehicle Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 - 1994 | Nissan | 300ZX | V6 3.0L 2960cc | Cam Cast # F65 - F65, Right Head Cast # R-40P, Left Head Cast # L-40P, Block Cast # VG30, 30P, TWIN TURBO From 7/89, TIMING BELT IS SUPPLIED BUT NOT INSTALLED, INTAKE MANIFOLD IS WHERE THE IDLER BOLTS TO, TWIN TURBO, TWIN TURBO Thru 9/94 |
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