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How far can we lift a wd21 before we need a different shaft ? Just curious.

what part exactly are you fuzzy on? If you could ask a more specific question we might have a better answer but as far as I know everything you need to know is in that right up other than what should either already be know (how to strip down the engine ) or what would be found in the FSM ( torque specs sizes etc). The only other relatively complete writeup that I know of (the one I followed) is http://nissannut.com/maintenance/vg33e_upgrade/ its a little older and doesn't use the adapter but requires no parts other than what you would already have. Personally the next time I go to build a vg33 for a early 90's pathfinder I will be following in MR510's footsteps. The only thing I would do dif is get a vg33 crank stroked and custom pistons the get the CR to 11 or 12 but I'm still doing research on that one.

your answers should he in here somewhere. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/33379-experimental-engineering-vg33-six-bolt-crank-pulley-adapters-now-in-stock/?hl=%2Bvg34+%2Bmr.510 if Mr. 510 said it then you can bank on it.

I didn't have to pull the head out but I did get a long extension and a chuck to go at the end of it. http://www.osh.com/Brands/DeWalt/DEWALT-3-8%22-Keyless-Impact-Chuck/p/6945935 http://www.osh.com/Osh-Categories/Tools-%26-Hardware/Tools/Power-Tool-Accessories/Drill-Bits-%26-Accessories/Speedbor-%26-Woodboring-Bits-%26-Bit-Sets/IRWIN-Speedbor-6-In-Extension-Quick-Change-Chuck/p/6472096 not these exact ones but you get the idea. drill -- extension -- chuck -- left hand drill bit.

It is technically possible to swap that but if your using the 510 adapter why would you swap the oil pump thus necessitating the oil filter stud swap?

Personaly I chose to go with the VG33 and keep all my stuff from the vg30. Seeing as how you are a california kid you probably want to keep everything from the vg30. I have had the star certified smog techs out here be pretty sharp on what goes where.

lets not get started on politics. no body wins in that conversation.

LOL us Cali people need a catagory of our own. I'm in Napa Hour north or SF hour south of Sac I know Precise is in Santa Rosa We should setup a ride some time

Sorry I assumed you stirpped yours down to the block. I didnt want to put a engine that I hadn't seen running and been able to check in my rig without a rebuild. Just my opinion on that part. Gotta say swapping the crank and timing gears was one of the less compicated/labor intesive parts. Kinda superfluous at this point because I would have totaly kept it if that adapter had been available like 5 months earlier. I think I even posted that in Mr 510 thread. To me it was worth it to me to keep everything bolt on so that at any point I can go to a store and buy what ever part I need for a 95 pathfinder where ever I'm at. Did you put up a build thread I would love to go back and read what you did different than I did. Do you happen to know what the strength diff between the vg30 and vg33 cranks and the oil pumps ?

I am not Mr. 510 or even that great of a mech but here is a rough list of what I did. striped it down to the short block replaced all seals and gaskets rings etc. used the crank from a vg30 (not required with the adapter) and bolted all my vg 30 brackets to the vg33 block. vg30 oil pump removed block off plate for oil fileter housing and the ball bearing and spring that I can't remember the name for. Used the vg33 heads with vg30 cams. vg30 headers from doug thorley (way better than pacesetters) also had to expand the holes for the lager studs. used the valve cover on the passenger side from vg33 and I think I used the valve cover from the vg30 on the drivers side would have to go look. Injectors from the vg33 with a modified harness. I think I used the lower intake from the vg33 with the upper intake from the vg30. I didn't have to grind anything or make any new brackets. Everything just bolted in place. I mostly followed nissannuts website. If anyone wants pics let me know I can get pics of what is there installed but no build pics sorry.

ok so it may be more like a case of beer and a pizza. Let me know when you want to get rolling on that stuff.

good googly moogly you did it the hardway

just to add my 2 cents. The injectors flow the same rate and you can use either set if you make a custom harnes. They are essentialy the same just a different conection shape.

I'm down for that is there a post I need to check up on or a list I need to get added to? Whats a jeep ? B I knew you would know a good couple spots to go around here. Hit me up when you get started on your project and I'll bring the beer and flashlight holders.

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I found that loosening your motor mounts and then lowering the back end of the trasmission a little gave me enough room to get my hand up there with out a bunch of extensions. just be sure you don't put your fan through your radiator. Though I have read that most people just use a bunch of extensions and swivel. YMMV

I have never wheeled anything ever. There I said it. I've been lurking on this site for 2+ years and I have never wheeled my pathfinder or any other vehicle. I was wondering where is a good place to go within 3-4 hours of napa CA. I'm about an hour south of Sacramento and an hour north from San Fransisco on the 80. Thanks guys

If you remove the evap canister 1 .You need to find a way to vent the vapor so you don't blow a weld or a hose. Easy answer put a filter on the end of the line coming from the tank or on the vent line under the truck by the tank. Just make sure water wont get back inside it. 2. Now you have a vacuum leak that needs to get pluged. Screw in the hose with a clamp on it is my fav for that sort of thing.

Hey just trying to think outside the box. Besides a receiver up front could be incredibly useful and I have see some people who SASed who put one in front. http://nissannut.com/projects/sas/ As far as aerodynamics its like a really really blunt edge vs a brick. But your probably right about the radiator.

what would be wrong with putting the tire carrier out front? http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/unhimosptica.html

I had a 97 and a 95. Drove the 97 while I swapped another vg33 into the 95. I used the cams that were in the vg30 from the 95. I don't notice much of a difference between the 97 and the post swap 95. Huge diff between the vg30 to vg33. It feels like the 95 has a little bit better top end but that might be the CIA and headers that are on it.

I didn't notice much difference when I did my vg33 swap vs my 97 pathfinder stock. I used everything from the vg33 cept the crank cams and upper intake manifold.

I've been working on the same problem. I recently went from 235's to 31's. I haven't gotten the problem totally fixed but now the issue is down to a minor vibration rather than shake the fillings out of your teeth. Balanced tires Replaced compression rod bushings repacked and reinstalled wheel-bearings after inspecting for pitting. I plan on replacing the rest of the bushings up front as well as the ball joints and tie rod ends. If you haven't replaced any of that stuff you might consider it just due to the age if not the mileage.

i just found a really big bolt squared off the end of it on a grinder till it fit and viola a nice new adapter for a buck.