Smooth Running VQ30DE
11-19-2016, 10:37 AM
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Smooth Running VQ30DE
Here's a video of my 98 model running after the midlife refresh.
To show how well the engine runs, I stand up a nickle coin on one of the intake manifold bolts. There is barely any movement in the coin while it runs. Two test videos are posted below.
Check it out.
And another test on the 98 model
To show how well the engine runs, I stand up a nickle coin on one of the intake manifold bolts. There is barely any movement in the coin while it runs. Two test videos are posted below.
Check it out.
And another test on the 98 model
Last edited by CS_AR; 11-20-2016 at 02:28 PM.
11-20-2016, 02:09 PM
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This afternoon I did some testing to see if the 1999 model with 125,000 miles on the engine can balance the coin. It just can't balance it like the 1998 model.
Last edited by CS_AR; 11-20-2016 at 02:13 PM.
11-20-2016, 10:50 PM
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11-23-2016, 01:02 AM
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Ultimately, the 00VI beats them all.
Notice how this is also the smallest VQ, the VQ20DE?
11-23-2016, 04:20 AM
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That intake is the stock Nissan intake manifold that came on many Eupropean A32s. It is more popularly known here as the MEVI. Compared to the US fixed manifold, that manifold has better top end, but sacrifices mid range ooomph. The US maxima will beat a euro maxima in the 1/4 mile, but at speeds above 100 mph, the MEVI will catch and start to walk the US Maxima.
Ultimately, the 00VI beats them all.
Notice how this is also the smallest VQ, the VQ20DE?
Ultimately, the 00VI beats them all.
Notice how this is also the smallest VQ, the VQ20DE?
don't hate the player, hate the game 
....this guy. I bet you got Biggy on CD, like to Max in Maximas
