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MSD Blaster Coils for Nissan And Infiniti V6

These late model import coils are designed as direct replacements, so they mount in the factory location and simply plug-in to factory connector.

Continental OEM Fuel Injectors for Infiniti, Nissan & Subaru

The fuel injectors are direct OE replacement parts and identical in fit, form, and function to the OE part. They deliver the same genuine quality of OE components.

Nissan Engines

The Nissan brand is associated with several enthusiast-friendly cars such as the Datsun 510 and 240Z, the Nissan 350Z, 240SX, and a host of Skylines, as well as the fabled GT-R.

Turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ

One of the bigger projects MA-Motorsports has been working on recently is Mike Power’s Nissan Silvia S15. Mike is an up-and-coming driver for Formula Drift Pro2 and his Nissan is getting the full MA-Motorsports treatment, including this turbocharged 3.0L Toyota 2JZ engine.

Nissan 370Z VQ37VHR Twin Turbo Engine

After a prior shop only got this Nissan 370Z VQ37VHR twin turbo engine to run for a month before blowing up, the customer took his business to DRZA Auto. Find out what went into building the powerful twin-turbo import. Sponsored by PennGrade & Elring.

Take Our 3.8L V6 Nissan GT-R Engine Survey

Engine Builder magazine periodically takes a survey of labor costs for rebuilding a particular engine. This survey is on the 3.8L V6 Nissan GT-R engine, and should take less than 8 minutes.

Nissan V8 Nitrous Drift Engine

Using a VK56 Nissan V8, which was originally an off-road truck engine, the guys at AHM Performance changed up some key aspects to turn it into a nitrous-injected Formula Drift engine for Chris Forsberg’s NOS energy drink Nissan 370Z. Find out what went into the build.

1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 Engine

Mitchell Wilson recently had a first time customer get referred to his shop, Engineered Performance, to do the engine work on a 1960s Nissan/Datsun U20 engine. The build presented a unique challenge and Wilson jumped at the opportunity. Find out what it took to turn this vintage engine into a modern-day performance motor.

MAHLE Motorsport PowerPak Plus Powers World’s Fastest GT-R

The MAHLE Motorsport PowerPak Plus Nissan Skyline GT-R pistons are designed for all-out power, performance and durability. By partnering with some of the best GT-R builders in the business, MAHLE’s PowerPak Plus pistons are being proven on the track.

Video: Engine of the Week – Twin-Turbo V6 Nissan GT-R Engine

Check out this amazing Twin-Turbo Nissan V6 GT-R engine built by Mike Cogburn of CP Engines. This video is sponsored by Cometic Gasket, Inc.

Twin-Turbo V6 Nissan GT-R Engine

When people think of big horsepower, a Nissan GT-R engine isn’t typically at the top of the list. But give Mike Cogburn of CP Engines a GT-R engine, and he’ll do wonders. “People can’t fathom the fact that a V6 is making this kind of power.” Read to find out how much power this twin-turbo V6 Nissan GT-R engine makes and how it was done.

Twin-Turbo Nissan VR38 Engine

Mitchell Wilson’s shop, Engineered Performance, was asked to make big power out of a Nissan VR38. Wilson specializes in Nissans and got to work creating a unique build that he calls the Beast from the Middle East. Find out what makes this beast roar!