VG30DETT in S13

Came across this today while looking for a dyno shop for our dyno day.
VG30DETT converted to single turbo in an S13.
550HP at the rears at 26 PSI. Custom Plenum, Cima heads, and one huge turbo.
Running a Microtech, and Ford XR6 ignition system. 1600cc injectors on the way, as they are converting to methanol
Here are some pics.

 

Waiting for HighonBoost

Better watch out, the "vg30 engine is crap" guys will be on here in a second to kindly let us know that this engine conversion is crap, and should have been done with an rb26 instead

I am not one of those guys :zlove:

 

impressive. what is the deal with everyone converting to single turbo. What are the advantages?

 

there is one less turbo to break

 

If you convert to single turbo...

There are a lot more options on where to locate the turbo, and a sh!tload more room. More room = bigger turbo charger = more power... you do the math

 

He's hoping to run mid 9s on the 1/4

Parachute anchor point is there ready to rock

 

atleast the s13 owner knows a good engine and didnt opt for a shitty rb26 transplant

 

Whats better with the Cima heads?

 

That's what he said!

He reckons the VG30DETT is a very under-rated engine (as in unpopular), whereas it has a huge potential vs it's displacement. And it's reliable.
It was HIS motor of choice.
Also He has it attached to a ford 4 spd Autobox
Something to do with the fact the engine sits so far back in the engine bay.
As soon as he saw the Zed, he was itchin to show someone who would appreciate it

 

Maybe something to do with the single plenum configuration? I have no idea haha

 

seeee told you there was a silvia with a vg30 in it haha.

single turbo=big turbo=wank factor... 90% only for 1/4miles and big number on a dyno... there is a silvia with a t88 putting out like 710hp or something.

but yeah could also be for convienence of placement, i love TT setups personally..

 

there is more then one s13 with a vg30 in it. i have seen a few. i think there is/was one for sale on boost cruising or nissan silvia that wasnt finished yet

 

you sure thats a z32 vg and not the z31 or the cema?

 

good choice, I wouldve went with a 2-speed powerglide myself

 

Yeah, I asked the Q too

It's definately a VG30DETT with a custom plenum, Cima heads, and conversion to Single turbo. I would have loved to get a pic of underneath the car, to see some more of the turbo piping.

They Plan to boost to 4 BAR. I'll let you all know if I hear something

 

Finally some appreciation for the vg30!:zlove:

 

Wonder where the PTU is mounted in the Cima. The timing covers would be good for those that have relocated theirs.

 

It doesn't have a PTU as such

it uses an XR6T ignition system, and it's located up where the battery sits in our Zeds.

 

Im not suprised that High on Crack sorry boost.. hasnt posted

 

I meant where is it in the Cima; see how the timing cover doesn't have the mounting lugs? It would be nice to get some of those as a finishing touch to an already blinged up Z engine bay.