VG33 rebuild attempt number 2

[Cuong Nguyen]

Here's how number five looks like. Rusting from water sitting too long. Hopefully it isn't deep like the last motor I had and I get can get honed out.

I wonder if the discoloration on the wall is normal?

[NissanNut]

The short block I picked up locally at a junk yard was similar. I had it bored .50mm you can go up to 1.00mm over. But either way you need new pistons. Mine were $220.

That does not look too bad.

[alexrex20]

sbc383

[NissanNut]

sbc383

You would be better off using a modern 90s GM v8 for the following reason:

Reality is most states, are slowing copying CA stupid laws. I lived in CA 21 years.This is one of the reasons I dont live there anymore. But I may move one day to a state that copies these ideas.

California Engine Swap Guidelines
1. The engine must be from the same year or newer vehicle. For example, if the car is a 1999 Civic, the engine must be from a 1999 or newer car.

2. The engine can be larger than the original, but it cannot be from a heavy-duty vehicle, unless the vehicle was equipped with one from the factory.

3. The engine and chassis must have all of their original emissions components in place and functioning properly. However, mixing and matching emissions parts from different vehicles is generally not allowed. As such it's up to the reff to decide what needs to be there. A quick way to see what you need there is to look at the sticker under the hood. It will list all the emissions equipment that came on the car.

4. A federally certified engine cannot be used in a vehicle that was originally equipped with a California certified engine.

This is why i want to keep my vg33 a obdI.

[E4x4Eric]

I know I can even put a lawn mower engine on my truck here in Navasota and pass inspection . They just check the lights and that's it. They don't even open the hood

[Cuong Nguyen]

normal or not?

play:


noise:


Could it be that it's just has no oil?

[NissanNut]

My sound is not working. Open the rod caps, you should be able to see the damage. Hopefully just a bearing, i have extra rods if you want one.

[Kamikaze]

is not normal, is the classic sound of an engine with melted bearings, take down and see if only the connecting rods and crankshaft bearings worn also checks whether the shaft has been damaged

[NissanNut]

OK i fixed my sound card. That does not sound correct. Should be silent. My money is on one rod bearing.

[Cuong Nguyen]

I still have the rods from the other VG33 motor. granted some of them too have rust