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1989 3rdgen Nissan Maxima – Turbocharged, VG30 Built Engine, 500whp (2024 Edition)

Owner: Chad Sommer

Year: 1989
Model: Maxima
Color: Black
Engine: VG30
Transmission:  5-Speed Manual
Trim: SE

 

Mod List:

  • Turbocharged 1989 Nissan Maxima with a built engine, producing around 500whp at 17psi
  • Engine features JWT Cams, Ross Racing Pistons, and Eagle Rods, with less than 10,000 miles since the build
  • Custom Garrett GT3582R Turbo Kit with Tial Wastegate
  • Link Thunder G4x ECU using MAP sensor (no MAF)
  • HKS 750cc Injectors
  • Custom Fuel System with BMRS Lines and Fittings
  • Brand New Clutch and Fresh LSD Transmission
  • All AN hoses, including water lines and radiator hoses
  • Bride Seat with Bridge Moto Racing Harness and Custom Bracket
  • Aftermarket MPI Steering Wheel
  • Custom Exhaust System with Apexi Megaphone Muffler
  • Lowering Springs
  • Volk CV-Pro Wheels with Falken RT615K Tires
  • Body needs repainting, and the interior shows signs of age but is still solid

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3rd Generation Maxima – VG30E Quick Reference Specifications

Credit: kalebonline

Engine Oil SAE 5W-30, API SG, Energy Conserving Oil
With Oil Filter 4 1/8 qt
Without Oil Filter 3 3/4 qt
   
Tune Up
Spark Plugs * The VG30E, unlike the VE30DE, does NOT use platinum plugs.
Standard Type BKR6ES-11
Hot Type BKR5ES-11
Cold Type BKR7ES-11
Plug Gap 0.039 – 0.043 in (1.0 – 1.1 mm)
   
Ignition Timing 15º ± 2º BTDC (Before Top Dead Center)
   
Base Idle 700 ± 50 RPM
   
Curb Idle (target) 750 ± 50 RPM (Curb Idle means when it’s under a load I believe)
   
Idle Mixture Ratio Less than 8% CO
   
Valve Clearance
Intake 0.010 – 0.013 in (0.26 – 0.34 mm)
Exhaust 0.011 – 0.015 in (0.29 – 0.37 mm)
   
Throttle Position Sensor * (T/V means Throttle Valve) also abbreviated TPS
T/V Closed Approx. 1.0 kOHM
T/V Open Approx. 9.0 kOHM
T/V/S On RPM 250  150 RPM
   
Power Valve Actuator * Shortens the intake length inside the upper intake manifold
Initial Opening Vacuum -3.94 – -7.87 in/Hg (-100 – -200 mm/Hg)
P/V Butterfly Clearance 0.0118 (+0.0025 or -0.0008) in [0.30 mm (+0.06 or -0.02 mm)] * This makes no sense to me
   
Radiator Fill
Coolant Type Ethylene Glycol
Coolant Capacity 8 3/4 qt
   
Compression
Standard 173 psi
Minimum 128 psi
Diff Between Cylinders 14 psi
   
Fuel System
Fuel Pressure at Idle Vacuum applied at fuel pressure regulator – 34 psi
Vacuum released at pressure regulator – 43 psi
Fuel Pump Resistance 0.5 OHM
Fuel Pump Drop Resistance 0.9 OHM
Fuel Injector Resistance 10 – 14 OHM
   
Sensor
Mass Air Flow Sensor * Abbreviated as MAF or MAFS
Supply Voltage 11 – 14 V
Output Voltage 1.0 – 1.3V
   
Mass Air Flow
At Idle 2.0 – 6.0 gm/sec
2500 RPM 7.0 – 20.0 gm/sec
   
Coolant Temp Sensor Resistance
68ºF (20ºC) 2.1 – 2.9 kOHM
122ºF (50ºC) 0.68 – 1.00 kOHM
176ºF (80ºC) 0.30 – 0.33 kOHM
   
Front O2 Sensor Heater
Resistance		 2.3 – 4.3 OHM * I really don’t know why they have two O2 Sensors listed here, there is only one. Oh well
Rear O2 Sensor Heater
Resistance		 2.3 – 4.3 OHM
                                                       
EGR Temp Sensor Resistance
At 212ºF (100ºC) 85.3 ± 8.53 kOHM
   
IACV-AAC Valve Resistance Approx. 27 – 40 OHM * Means Idle Air Control Valve – Auxiliary Air Cut Valve
   
Electrical Ignition System
Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6 * Imagine that! :0)
   
Battery Specs Standard Optional
Type USA 55D23L 80D26L
Capacity (V/AH) 12 / 50 12 / 65
Type Canada 80D26L 95D31L
Capacity (V/AH) 12 / 65 12 / 80
Disc Current 150 Amps 195 Amps
   
Charging System
Alternator Type LR190-711
Nom. Rated Out 12V / 90A
Reg. Volt 14.1 – 14.7
Hot Output Amp (Amps/RPM) More than 23 / 1300
More than 63 / 2500
More than 84 / 5000

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