Originally posted by edge540pro I have a 1989 Maxima (VG 30). I have been wondering for quite some time now if it is possible to put a turbo on it? Would it be worth it?
Thanks,
Eric
Yeah, it's possible. If you have to ask, though... then it might not be possible for you at this point. You may have to pay someone else to do it, and if it's worth it or not may be in question. It would cost more than the car is worth, but would be nice anyway.
thats a good question, there is a guy who is doing on the ORG, his got pic's and all that...though one thing the vg30t which i think is in the zx would fit the max right? well except the axles but i was thinking maybe if you custom make the long to short, another words maybe cut it. would that work?
Originally posted by 92-PerlMax thats a good question, there is a guy who is doing on the ORG, his got pic's and all that...though one thing the vg30t which i think is in the zx would fit the max right? well except the axles but i was thinking maybe if you custom make the long to short, another words maybe cut it. would that work?
No, but the tranny will bolt right up to the engine... so you can use your stock transmission and axles. Only on the VG, though...
Manifolds from the rwd VG will not place the turbo in the right position on a FWD application. I just recently put a VG20ET (that a 2ltr VG30 with turbo) in an 89 maxima and that thing is fast! But the owner don't have all the bread to pick up his car, so it's been under house arrest for 3 weeks until he comes up with the money.
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I am sure that my brother and I could do it ourselves, I just wanted to know if it was possible. My 89 max is kinda slow, and I want to make it fast without using nitrous...
Originally posted by boost_boy Manifolds from the rwd VG will not place the turbo in the right position on a FWD application. I just recently put a VG20ET (that a 2ltr VG30 with turbo) in an 89 maxima and that thing is fast! But the owner don't have all the bread to pick up his car, so it's been under house arrest for 3 weeks until he comes up with the money.
Yeah, I think I had explained that in a previous thread or post. The turbo is where the front motor mount is on the NA VG30E. If you get a VG30ET and have a custom manifold made to place the turbo between the engine and the battery, you can use a bigger turbo without worrying about radiator clearance or a custom radiator. Another option is a custom motor mount, but I would replace the manifold. Estimated cost is 3-400 dollars.
Originally posted by edge540pro I am sure that my brother and I could do it ourselves, I just wanted to know if it was possible. My 89 max is kinda slow, and I want to make it fast without using nitrous...
Don't count on it. If you couldn't figure out that it would fit in the first place I would seek professional help for the job. It is a learning experience, though... and you should go for it. Good luck!
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