Nissan VR38DETT [GT-R Engine] Teardown

Bents · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 05:20:15 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5422557/supercar...wn-nissan-gt+r

The VR38 DETT displaces 3,799cc, uses 24 valves with variable timing on the intakes and dual overhead camshafts. With the aid of two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries turbochargers delivering a maximum boost of 17.4 PSI it develops 474 HP at 6,400 RPM and 434 Lb-Ft between 3,200 and 5,300 RPM. Each 608-pound engine is assembled by hand by a single technician per engine at Nissan's factory in Yokohama, Japan.

BentleyJava...

Burrito · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 05:23:04 PM

despite all the high tech in that engine, I still prefer the RB26 in a GTR. easy to work on, rewarding, high revving, beautiful sound.

**tenfifteen** · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 05:34:31 PM

I spy, with my little eye... the makings of one wicked track car.

**Porshapwr** · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 05:44:36 PM

^^

And why the F does the motor weigh so much?

NiceE46 · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 06:02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Porshapwr

^^

And why the F does the motor weigh so much?

Because the flux-capacitor is fairly heavy.

Ginsu Tim · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 08:11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaJackel

Because the flux-capacitor is fairly heavy.

goddammit that was funny mofo

Cheeze · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 06:09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porshapwr

And why the F does the motor weigh so much?

So the transmission breaks before it does.

rave426 · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 07:26:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porshapwr

^^

And why the F does the motor weigh so much?

No idea, but knowing Nissan I bet it would take a lot to blow the engine.

AlpineEcstasy · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 07:40:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rave426

No idea, but knowing Nissan I bet it would take a lot to blow the engine.

But not much to blow the tranny.

jickel180 · Wed, Dec-09-2009, 07:43:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineEcstasy

But not much to blow the tranny.

Actually if you think about it...it takes quite a lot of abuse to break the transmission in those cars (the less than 1% of GT-Rs that actually did have transmission problems)....unless you're talking about a different type of tranny.

I know they're already supporting over 800 awhp in Japan.

Wed, Dec-09-2009, 05:20:15 PM	#1
Bents Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20,596 Reputation: 0 Location: Obamaville	Nissan VR38DETT [GT-R Engine] Teardown http://jalopnik.com/5422557/supercar...wn-nissan-gt+r The VR38 DETT displaces 3,799cc, uses 24 valves with variable timing on the intakes and dual overhead camshafts. With the aid of two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries turbochargers delivering a maximum boost of 17.4 PSI it develops 474 HP at 6,400 RPM and 434 Lb-Ft between 3,200 and 5,300 RPM. Each 608-pound engine is assembled by hand by a single technician per engine at Nissan's factory in Yokohama, Japan. BentleyJava...

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Porshapwr Hello. Is it me your looking for? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 48,278 Blog Entries: 1 In the garage: '99 BMW M3 Reputation: 107 Location: Your mind	^^ And why the F does the motor weigh so much?