How good is the Nissan VG30E??

[Graeme Suckling]

Hi to everyone,

I have recently purchased a 510 2 door rolling shell.

I intend to fit a VG30E, 5speed manual and Haltech F9 (fuel only) ECU:classic:

Is my choice of engine a good one?

I have no experience with the Nissan VG series.

Re-conditioning is not an issue, I just want your opinion on my choice of engine, performance, reliability, etc.

Thanks guys & gals in anticipation.

[Graeme Suckling]

My new toy!:classic:

[2ManyZs]

Only issue I can think of regarding the VG-30 is the fact if the timing belt breaks you have a major valve job in order. Be sure to check or replace it if the engine you use has more than 45K on it. I think they recommended replacing it every 40-50K. Other than that, sounds like you are well on your way to having a little screamer in your driveway.:classic:

Light car like a 510 ought to move with over 200hp on tap. The 510 always was a bit of a sleeper. Neat cars, it's a shame there aren't many good 2 door chassis left that aren't rusted, wrecked or too nice to modify. Hmm, sounds like a Z doesn't it???

[Ivan]

http://funkyfive.nissanpower.com/photo3.html

[ZmeFly]

you dont get much hp. id go for a rb engine myself. plus like 2many said timing belt issues.

ive had a couple my first lasted quite a long time. the other two i had had bottem end probs.