VG33E engine rebuild step-by step.

[superslidestyle]

I just found this, uh, web page? that does a pretty good job of detailing what I just went through on my engine rebuild.  Hope you guys find it usefull!

http://www.maui.net/~mauitom/Xterra/xterra.html

[xperienced]

Wow a whole rebuild, but no upgrade in power?  It might be easier to do a 350 swap with a complete Chevy Z71 engine and tranny from a junk yard. 

Good job, but definately not something I could have done (or wanted to tackle). 

[superslidestyle]

No, I actually did a full port & polish on mine.  Took about 3 weeks to complete and another 2 days to re-assemble the motor.  I can now go up the El Cajon pass on the 15 fwy going to Victorville without having to shift into 4th gear.  It feels like I picked up mainly torque and response but then again, I do feel the need to upgrade the fuel pump 'cause I'm running a little lean.  Once I change that, it'll really wake up the motor.  Right now I'm going to concentrate on headers, changing out the 02 sensors, upgrading the cats, and getting a custom exhaust.

[fleury123]

No, I actually did a full port & polish on mine.  Took about 3 weeks to complete and another 2 days to re-assemble the motor.  I can now go up the El Cajon pass on the 15 fwy going to Victorville without having to shift into 4th gear.  It feels like I picked up mainly torque and response but then again, I do feel the need to upgrade the fuel pump 'cause I'm running a little lean.  Once I change that, it'll really wake up the motor.  Right now I'm going to concentrate on headers, changing out the 02 sensors, upgrading the cats, and getting a custom exhaust.

  yeah with a port and polish you shouold see some gain in the Pony area

[superslidestyle]

not much but I did on the torque.