Among the long list of performance engines that Nissan produced, one stood out and rose above. These engines are the most widespread choice in their own engine family choices and encompass their naturally aspirated and turbocharged siblings. Released in early 1990 in the United States, it gave a glimpse of the actual capability and potential … Read more
Nissan’s V6 engine powered the most iconic cars we know today, and they make one of the best in that category. It is because the V6 configuration that allowed Nissan to achieve high-performance engines. When VQ engines were introduced in 1994, the VG family was sidelined and retired in 2004. After years of sitting in … Read more
When Nissan launched and introduced the VQ engine in 1994, the Nissan VG engine slowly went down to the ground from the Nissan vehicles. After the year 2000, VG30s became available only in the Nissan Xterra and Nissan Frontier. They halted the production in 2004 and retired it in the same year, by which all … Read more
In the late 80s, the hype that surrounded its bigger brother, the Nissan VH45DE, was unmatchable, especially for V8s during that time. This was when Japan was using the 4-cylinder engine for high fuel efficiency. So Nissan decided to make a V8 that can conquer the V6s. It is incredibly reliable, can handle high temperatures … Read more
In the early 2000s, the trend of a larger displacement is not expected due to the rise of the mid-level engines, as we have seen in movies and media during that era. While others are busy tuning their V6s, Nissan created a V8 that is loaded with power, balancing it with a better fuel economy, … Read more
In search of a larger but more fuel-efficient, lesser emissions engine for big trucks, Nissan responded with their innovations coming through the hoods of those heavy trucks. Inspired by their own VQ V6 engine family, Nissan moved to greater heights by creating a larger one in a V8 category. It was named and released under … Read more
In terms of longevity, power, and appeal to the mass, we cannot count out the engine that powered the Nissan SE-R. You can see them rolling on the streets with their nice sound, dynamic driving look, and the attitude it brings to the owner. The engine we are talking about is the QR25DE engine which … Read more
The 90s and 2000s created a massive bridge for us to experience the best engines in that era. The JDM legend continues as these engines continue to top the engine charts even at their relatively decades-old engine production and release. However, you cannot deny that they will still dominate and thrive, even competing with the … Read more
GTRs first represented Nissan’s 2.6 Liter twin-turbocharged Japanese craze RB26DETT engine in 1989. It powered three generations of Skyline GT-R but was meant primarily for the legendary R33. Nevertheless, it is a highly-respected engine in the industry with its high power above its weight. This created a cult that even owners of different cars such … Read more
RB25 has to be the most popular engine coming out of Nissan’s RB series of engines. You can’t miss this engine as it can be found in various configurations and referred to as one of the best engines to work on by enthusiasts. RB25 engine is a member of the RB family produced in 1991 … Read more
