330ZX (Z31) with extras

Discussion in 'Member's Garage' started by Timbo_21, Jan 2, 2010.

  1. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    It fits! lol (front mount)
     
  2. 260DET

    260DET Active Member

    Hmmm, pics of big front mount turbo not loading :confused:

    Anyway, I've been doing some intrawebs research on the VG33+ maybe project and something on the oil pump question for you VG30E/T people came up. Which is that apparently the oil pump for a USDM VG30E engined Quest has the Z32 type guts and will bolt up to any VG30E/T. That pump is further identified as the U type, compared with the older V type.
     
  3. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Yeah there are a few Quest parts that will fit...

    Bomp...

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    Are you going to mount yours in the stock location Timbo?
     
  4. 260DET

    260DET Active Member

    Woweee, big mofo turbo :eek: I spy some interesting things on that motor, will shift into brain picking mode if I get a VG33 :) But hey, its LHD :confused:
     
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  5. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Yep, that is SATANs car in the USA. He fabs all his own gear too, plus sells custom manifolds and intakes! :)
     
  6. Timbo_21

    Timbo_21 Timbo

    Yeh, mines going in the stock location. Thats massive! You reckon that will spool before 5000rpm? lol..
     
  7. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Yeah! About 4,200rpm! lol

    Dont matter when you rev to 8,000rpm tough! ;)
     
  8. ZedZillaZ32

    ZedZillaZ32 Infinite Z

    So how big can your turbo go in stock location and with air con?
     
  9. Timbo_21

    Timbo_21 Timbo

    Just saw some pics, you can run 2.5 inch piping with whatever turbo that will fit in the stock location. People reckon Holset HX40 fits with a little bash to the chassis rail.. Screw that though.. Ill put some pics up when i fit the T70.
     
  10. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Aircon wont have alot to do with turbos fitting in the stock location, this will only become an issue when you need to front mount a big T4. In that case you have to ditch the aircon because you need the space.
     
  11. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    You're not getting an ebay special turbo are you? lol

    Garrett? Turbonetics? [TIS]
     
  12. swampman

    swampman 89 Z31 2+2

    I'ld prefer an ebay special turbo over a super huge laggy turbo that has no use in a street vehicle or a nissan VG motor.
     
  13. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Err, GT35R is not laggy.
     
  14. Timbo_21

    Timbo_21 Timbo

    Yeh man, nothing wrong with them. I've had my To4e for about 2 years and close to 15,000 ks and it doesnt even blow oil from the seals. Thing is when they are made, they dont bother cleaning the insides of the housings and they are full of swarf. Clean all that out and your good to go!
     
  15. swampman

    swampman 89 Z31 2+2

    Never mind lol I was looking at the turbo in your sig.
     
  16. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Do you get them balanced aswell?
     
  17. Timbo_21

    Timbo_21 Timbo

    Nah, just give them a clean out. The reason why all the bad stories are floating around is because people just bang them on without pulling them apart.. Its just common sense to inspect any turbo before you put it on isn't it?
     
  18. 260DET

    260DET Active Member

    Another good thing about these motors is some of the parts are cheap. Saw Clevite valve lifters on US Ebay for ~US$140 a set, they OK?

    Anyone sees a good VG33 for sale around Brisbane let me know. I know some importers have them but somtimes a bargain pops up.
     
  19. Timbo_21

    Timbo_21 Timbo

    Heard of Clevite bearings which are good. Thats not bad for a set of valve lifters, just havn't heard of Clevite making them.
     
  20. 300zxt

    300zxt Well-Known Member

    Not when you buy a Garrett! ;)

    I've got a set of Clevite lifters, $140 is a very good price. They're usually up around the $200USD mark. I'll also be going with Clevite main and rod bearings aswell...

    http://www.japparts.com.au/products/engines.html

    The above has a couple of VG33's, no price listed though.
     

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