VAG 3.0L V6 TDI to Nissan 3.0/3.3L Transmission Adapter Kit

(2) Adapter plates, Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum, 1.9" Thick

(2) Crank adapters; nitride case hardened alloy steel for high performance applications (800ft-lbs torque). Pilot bearing pre-installed for manual kit.

Installation hardware for bellhousing, crank adapter, and starter are included. No flywheel/flexplate bolts are included. You need to use OEM equivalent flywheel bolts.   

OEM flywheel bolt size: 6 bolts, M10 x 1.0, length approx. 25.4mm 

This kit was specifically designed to replace the Nissan 3.0L (VG30E, VG30ET, VG30DE, VG30DET, VG30DETT) or 3.3L (VG33) engine. This kit makes the back of the VAG 3.0L TDI engine look like the engine block it is replacing. This means you can bolt any Nissan 3.0L or 3.3L (VG33) transmission to any VW TDI engine using this adapter kit.

This adapter kit requires you to use a VG30E or VG30ET 6 bolt flywheel.

There are numerous clutch/pressure plate combinations from various Nissan generations (Z31, Z32, Z33, etc..) that work with the Z31 flywheel.

If you plan to use a VG30DE, VG30DET, VG30DETT transmission see the notes below.

Compatible Engine codes:

Z31 engines: VG30E, VG30ET

Z32 engines: VG30DE, VG30DET, VG30DETT (need to use VG30/VG33 6 bolt flywheel)

- VG33E

- VG33ER (supercharged)

***VG33 and VG30 share the same engine block bellhousing/crank hub bolt pattern***

Compatible Transmissions:

-Z31 transmissions

-Z32 transmissions with 6 bolt z31 flywheel

If you plan to use a Z32 or similar transmission from a VG30DE, VG30DET, VG30DETT (8 bolt flywheel), you need to use the VG30E or VG30ET 6 bolt flywheel (240mm or 250mm). Use a throw-out bearing that is compatible with the transmission you choose.

Flywheel 6 bolt (250mm):

***240mm and 250mm refers to the clutch surface diameter, both flywheels have the same ring gear diameter***

NISSAN 300ZX TURBO              (1987 - 1989)
NISSAN D21 PICKUP V6            (1988 - 1994)
NISSAN FRONTIER V6               (1999 - 2004)
NISSAN PATHFINDER                (1987 - 2000)
NISSAN PICKUP V6                   (1995 - 1996)
NISSAN XTERRA V6                  (2000 - 2004)

Flywheel 6 bolt (240mm):

NISSAN 300ZX N/A                  (1987 - 1989)

Clutch/Pressure Plate Options:

-Z31, Z32, Z33

-350z, G35, Nissan 240sx, RB20DET, etc..

***Make sure to do your own research when selecting Clutch kits***

***If your vehicle is not on this list, please cross reference and perform your own research. Other similar vehicle models may also be compatible. ***

Our Adapter Kit is only Compatible with the 3.0L V6 TDI found in the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. These Engines have the Starter that bolts to the timing cover.

Check out the chart below for all compatible VW engines. 

Note: Our kits are specifically tested on a CATA Engine.

HOW DOES THE ADAPTER WORK?

Our adapters make the back of the TDI engine physically resemble the back of the original engine it is replacing. No drilling or welding required, no custom flywheels, or shortened input shafts. Any transmission that originally bolted to your engine will work with this adapter kit.

DO I NEED A FLYWHEEL OR FLEXPLATE?

Our TDI kits utilizes the stock TDI Flex Plate to start the motor and the original flywheel or flexplate from the original engine being replaced to mount the clutch or torque convertor to.

HOW ACCURATE IS THE TRANSMISSION ALIGNMENT?

We use our Aerospace Grade CMM to pull all the dimensions off the original engine. It allows us to precisely reverse engineer the bolt pattern down to 0.0001". Incorrect alignment will cause premature failure of the pilot and input shaft bearings, excessive clutch plate wear, and internal gear binding.

HOW EASY IS A DIESEL CONVERSION?

-It depends on which vehicle you want to convert and how much mechanical experience you have.
-If you approach the conversion in stages you can get the vehicle driving in less than 5 days.
-Stage 1, do your research first, and lay out all your required tasks.
-Stage 2, focus on getting the engine in and driving with very minimal changes to engine and wiring harness.
-Stage 3, after you confirm the engine runs and drives, start your performance upgrades, custom wiring harness, gauges, engine rebuilds, etc.. This method reduces the number of variables you introduce to the project, and significantly increases your conversion success. Too many people make too many changes right from the start or try to make it perfect the first time round. Take it slow, minimize the number of changes all at once, and you will have a successful conversion!
-You will need regular mechanic tools, engine hoist, welding machine, basic fabrication knowledge, some electrical knowledge, and beverages.

DOES TDCONVERSIONS DO CONVERSIONS ON CUSTOMER VEHICLES?

-Not currently. We sell the conversion kits to get your engine into the vehicle and bolted to the transmission.