David's VG33 Swap Finally Begins

[five&dime]

Hahahaha. I knew you would end up going with the larger engine Good job. Can't wait to see it.

[qwik510]

Hahahaha. I knew you would end up going with the larger engine Good job. Can't wait to see it.

I need to be able to keep up with you

[five&dime]

Ahh. I see. That's because I am a noob here and am looking at installing a twin turbo viper motor in my 510. What will I need and how much will this cost? My experience with tools would be a soldering iron and a hot glue gun. Will I need more tools?

[Track Junky]

^ you forgot DUCT TAPE lol!!

[qwik510]

Ahh. I see. That's because I am a noob here and am looking at installing a twin turbo viper motor in my 510. What will I need and how much will this cost? My experience with tools would be a soldering iron and a hot glue gun. Will I need more tools?

The only other thing you will need is the ability to bend over and kiss your ass goodbye

[qwik510]

Another Update:

The first test fit of the VG33.

It's in!





Plenty of room up front. Maybe even enough room for a turbo or two



Plenty of room for heater hoses, etc. back here


There are a few issues that need attention. The VG33 dizzy is too tall so we need to swap it for the VG30 dizzy. The main input on the alternator is very close to the frame rail so we either need to change the bracket that holds the alternator or trim the stud and put a protective cap on it.

All other areas seem to fits well.

More to come soon.

[spoolinitup33]

Another Update:

Plenty of room up front. Maybe even enough room for a turbo or two

Now you're talkin!! Lookin' good, Dave.

[S15DET]

WOW that motor looks so tiny. Awesome. What's the hp/tq numbers on that motor?

[qwik510]

WOW that motor looks so tiny. Awesome. What's the hp/tq numbers on that motor?

180 HP 195 torque

[510wizard]

The VG sure does fit nice in the 510, looks like it could of been a factory option. Not like my Audi S4, which the engine is stuffed in there, can't even put your fist in there.

[S15DET]

I sure hope you can drive this car down to the meet in the spring. I can't wait to see it. Is that an iron block with Al. heads?

[qwik510]

I sure hope you can drive this car down to the meet in the spring. I can't wait to see it. Is that an iron block with Al. heads?

I am hoping to have it ready for the Mitty but I was also trying to have it ready for Summit Point last spring

Yes. Iron block and aluminum heads.

3.3 liters of fun

[qwik510]

The trans is in now too. Having issues fitting the drivers side 200sx exhaust manifold. It will not clear the steering box. I may need to get some headers

The Dizzy has been changed too and now the hood should clear

Here are a few more pics from today.

[vgwagon]

The pathfinder distributor fits fine in my car.....where was it hitting on your car?
I went the pathfinder dizzy to clean up the engine bay as the coil is in the cap.....did the dizzy at least clear the 200sx intake?

I told you the headers would be worth while lol

[NICKLE&DIME]

With the block being Iron and the heads being Aluminum, does this create a problem down the road for head gasket failure or warpage? Just wondering, I had this problem with my truck. Are you going to do any work to the cooling jackets?