Dizer92Pathfinder Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi there, I have tried looking for this question or info in this and other forums. I need to know if my VG30E distributor will work in my VG33E with out putting my 3.0 crank in. I am using the VG33E crank and cams for now. I am out of money ! please help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhornet Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 VG30E WONT WORK TRIED BEFORE DIFF ELECTRICAL BUT IT WILL BOLT IN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 what he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejin4499 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hi there, I have tried looking for this question or info in this and other forums. I need to know if my VG30E distributor will work in my VG33E with out putting my 3.0 crank in. I am using the VG33E crank and cams for now. I am out of money ! please help ! are you doing a swap or are you trying to use it in a 96 and up? if your doing the swap yes you can make it work. If your putting it in a newer vehicle then no you can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) what he said ^. if you are doing a vg33e swap then yes it will work. I am running a full vg33e engine/crank/oil pump/accessories etc... using the vg30e engine controls (injectors, harness, sensors, distributor etc.) runs great. however if you are trying to replace your current distributor to run in a newer pathfinder (r50) than no it will not work, you need the distributor to match whichever ECU you are using. Edited May 10, 2012 by Nefarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehuntersam Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Just run the vg 33 motor and get all the accesories from a xterra or frontier.it will all lign back up and look just as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizer92Pathfinder Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 I am nearing the end of Installing a VG33E into my 92 Pathfinder. I have both Distributors(VG30E and VG33E). I see and know they are different connectors and coil is in dist on VG33E and the cam sensor NOT Crank sensor like in VG30E. Basically It appears by all of the wiring diagrams that , IF the VG30E distributor will slide in to replace the VG33E distributor . It would be alot easier then having to re-wire connections and chase wires. I am a Good mechanic but I HATE electrical. I can do it , But it is a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I've read about people swapping the heads between without changing distributors, so you should be good with the 30 dizzy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 3.0 distributor works in a 3.3 when you use the 3.0 ecu to run it. As in for vg33 swap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizer92Pathfinder Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 I have to take off the intake manifold to get enough space to access 1 of the bolts mounting the distributor on my VG30E. On the VG33E the two bolts are easy to get to. So i will have to take off both intake manifolds to put in my VG30E distributor. I might as well Clean the intake manifold while it is off! I have to go walk to the parts place to get manifold gasket set for the VG33E so i will go and get a can of brake cleaner or carb cleaner to clean the manifold while it is off of the engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizer92Pathfinder Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 distributor is in and WoW that intake manifold was Nasty. It is new new looking now . I have alot of pics during this Conversion. I just Don't know how to post them up on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourface1650 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 get an account at photobucket.com, upload them there and display them here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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