Modernizing the 300ZX and the VG30DETT, Fixing Spark Scatter with EPR Engineered Performance
One of the VG30DE and DETT’s weak points is the belt drive of its valvetrain. Belts were the main way to drive camshafts in the 80’s when the engine was…
Modernizing the Nissan 300ZXTT (Z32) Fuel System with Polar Engineering, BDE Engineering and DeatschWerks
There have been a lot of developments for the Z32 and VG30 family engines over the last several years and as we accumulate parts to bring our 300ZXTT project back…
Modernizing the Nissan VG30DETT, Polar Engineering’s Ignition Upgrade
The VG30DETT found in the 300ZX Turbo had a state-of-the-art ignition system back in the early 90’s. It had one of the first direct-fire, coil-on-plug ignition systems on a production…
Nissan VG30 Adjustable Timing Gears by BDE
Until now there have never been any adjustable timing gears for the VG30DETT and VG30DE as found in the 300ZX and the 300ZXTT. Brett Dempsey Engineering or BDE has come…
Modernizing the VG30DETT, Fixing the Oil System
The VG30DETT is known to fail the rod bearings. Since the oil pump seems to have decent capacity and the rod bearings have a sufficient surface area, we believe a…
Modernizing the VG30DETT, Strengthening the Block With Engineered Performance
There has been a resurgence of interest in 90’s Japanese cars as of late and with that a surge in new parts development with specific popular models. In our case,…
KW Suspensions New Coil Over System for Nissan’s 300ZX!
KW Suspensions New Coil Over System for Nissan's 300Z By Mike Kojima One of the reasons why we like KW Suspensions so much besides the fact that they make…
Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 2
Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 2 By Mike Kojima In the last installment of our build, we delved into building the bottom end of our VG30DETT engine for the…
Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 1
Engine Tech, Building the Nissan VG30DETT part 1 By Mike Kojima Found in the 1990 to 1996 Nissan 300ZX twin turbos, the Nissan VG30DETT is a robust, sturdy engine right…
Project Nissan 300ZXTT Part One
Photos by Casey Heerman and Mike Kojima I guess my wife can blame James Chen of Axis Wheels for this project car. It’s a well known fact that I have…