Gee Fred,
You have all the toys!!!!!!
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; "Chris Robertson"
<ckrobertson@hotmail.com>; "Rob Robinson" <rob@t-3.cc>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 1:47 PM
Subject: Re[2]: JY motors for custom
> My VG30DE on my '95 300ZX is approximately 222 HP stock (non-turbo). The
> turbo version is 300 HP. The VQ30 gets 227 HP due to some enhancements
with
> the exhaust system. Also, tack on a Stillen Supercharger and get another
75
> HP.
>
> I found an interesting thread on a BMW list, where the owners are
lamenting the
> fact that the Nissan VQ30 is a far better engine than the 2.8 liter
straight
> sixes in the 328/528, and that a Maxima can run away and hide from their
328's
> and 528's. Quite an endorsement, coming from a BMW list!
>
> Fred - So.SF
>
> ______________________ Reply Separator _________________________
> >Subject: RE: JY motors for custom
> >Author: "Rob Robinson" <rob@t-3.cc>
> >Date: 2/23/2001 11:58 AM
> >
> >
> >The VG30 is iron block/aluminum heads, approximately 160HP stock
depending
> >on intake/exhaust configuration. The V6 in the newer Maxima is the VQ
30 -
> >all aluminum and very nice, like you said. The VG30 is about 100lbs
> >heavier than the U20 and the V configuration adds lots of aggravation
> >installing in a Roadster.
> >
> >Rob Robinson
> >67 2000 (currently engineless)
> >Roanoke, VA
> >
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Chris
> > Robertson
> > Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:00 AM
> > To: Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: JY motors for custom
> >
> >
> > Phil,
> >
> > If I'm not mistaken, the VG30 is all aluminum (block and heads). The
> > current Maxima uses it and puts out 227hp. There are turbos as well as
> > superchargers available if you want more pep later. It has gotten
awards
> > every year for the best V-6 engine ever made. Nice flat power
> > curve, lots
> > of torque. Plus, it's a NISSAN!
> >
> > Have fun,
> > Chris
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