vg30e crank pulley

Started by theptownkid · Nov 24, 2011 · 8postsSMF 2010–26

theptownkidNov 24, 2011, 8:14 pm · #1

ok so i bought a project 87 s12 se. when i bought it the old motors crank pulley bolt came loose which caused the crank pulley to shread the key off the crank. i just got done swapping the motor with a w series motor. car runs fine now but i need a new crank pulley and bolt. the w series motor has the wrong style pulley and a shorter bolt. anyone know what cars besides s12's have the same ribbed belt pulley and the same length bolt? maximas? z31s? thanks, josh.

Jsvob03Nov 24, 2011, 10:04 pm · #2

i'd venture a guess that the 87-89 z31's (300zx) had it, but i could be wrong. i'll stumble about the internet and report my findings.

theptownkidNov 24, 2011, 10:10 pm · #3

Thanks man. Once I get the car on the road I will do a proper introduction on here with pictures, plans and what not. This is just the only thing holding me back.

MaxpowNov 25, 2011, 10:35 am · #4

Anything Vg30e after 4/1987.

theptownkidNov 25, 2011, 12:00 pm · #5

whats special about 4/87? thats what month my car was made in. was just curious.

MaxpowNov 25, 2011, 12:10 pm · #6

W series or not.

Post Merge: 10:11:03 AM / 25-Nov-11

The 3.0 L (2960 cc) VG30E produced 153 hp (114 kW) and 182 ftÂÃ,·lbf (247 NÂÃ,·m). Bore is 3.43 in (87 mm) and stroke is 3.27 in (83 mm). In 300ZX form, it produced 160 hp (120 kW) and 173 lbÂÃ,·ft (235 NÂÃ,·m). On April 1987 the "W" series VG30 was released, adding 5 horsepower but leaving torque unchanged. In 1989, the Maxima received the 160 hp (120 kW) rating, but also used a variable intake plenum improving torque to 182 lbÂÃ,·ft (247 NÂÃ,·m) @3200 rpm.

It was used in the following vehicles:

1984â€ââ,¬Å"1989 Nissan 300ZX/Nissan Fairlady Z (160 hp/165 hp)
1984â€ââ,¬Å"1989 Nissan Laurel
1985â€ââ,¬Å"1994 Nissan Maxima (160 hp)
1987â€ââ,¬Å"1988 Nissan 200SX SE
1988â€ââ,¬Å"1996 Nissan Homy & Caravan series E24
1990â€ââ,¬Å"1992 Infiniti M30/Nissan Leopard
1990â€ââ,¬Å"1995 Hardbody Truck
1990â€ââ,¬Å"1995 Nissan Pathfinder/Nissan Terrano
1992â€ââ,¬Å"1999 Nissan Gloria/Nissan Cedric (179 hp)
1992â€ââ,¬Å"1998 Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager (modified to become a non-interference design)

Post Merge: 12:12:10 PM / 25-Nov-11

Makes me want a maxima intake manifold and gut that fucker clean. Holy torque batman.

theptownkidNov 25, 2011, 12:21 pm · #7

ahhh ok. thanks for the help bud. im at work today. i know pick n pull has a few vg cars there. hopefully i can find one tomorrow.

Post Merge: 11:41:46 AM / 26-Nov-11

Ok so I went to pick n pull today. All the bolts on the vg motors were longer. But they were also fatter. Maybe the motor I got with the car wasnt a w series motor? I'm stumped. Anyone know anything about this? Im just going to go to Nissan and order the bolt but I don't know what car I should order the bolt for.

theptownkidNov 28, 2011, 12:57 am · #8

i think my pulley/bolt combo isnt supposed to be the right one. but i found a bolt at a local hardware store. car is word worthy now.