The popular 300ZX sports coupe was equipped with a 3.0-liter Nissan VG30DETT engine, which was manufactured at the Japanese plant between 1989 and 2000. The Garrett twin-turbo engine produced 280 horsepower in an automatic transmission and 300 horsepower in a manual.
Internal combustion engines VG30i, VG30E, VG30ET, VG30DE, and VG30DET are also part of the VG30 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Nissan 300ZX 4 (Z32) in 1989 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1989-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 2960 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 280 – 300 |
| Torque output, Nm | 384 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features | twin intercoolers |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at the N-VCT inlet |
| Turbocharging | double Garrett T22/TB02 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.4 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Nissan 300ZX 1999) — city — highway — combined |
15.0 9.0 11.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 245 |
Disadvantages of the VG30DETT engine
The greatest number of issues results in a persistent cracking problem;
Additionally, the studs break when the collector is removed, and the gasket frequently burns out;
In internal combustion engines, the crankshaft shank frequently breaks with a bend in the valves;
If the timing belt replacement schedule is not adhered to, the same outcome may occur;
By 150,000 kilometers, hydraulic lifters are typically knocking and a water pump is already operating.