Piston & Rod Set (8-Cylinder) / used
Seller: Marketplace seller
$579
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Quick reference
Identify
- Service part
- Pending
- Block casting
- marks
- VIN digit 8
- Pending
Years
- Application
- 1990-1996 USDM
- Application
- 1989-2000 JDM Z32 production
Power
- Engine
- VG30DETT
- Codes
- Pending
- Inventory
- $579 asking
What to know before swapping
User input specified '8-Cylinder' but VG30DETT is a V6; data provided for correct 6-cylinder configuration
OEM numbers 12010-40P01 and 12100-40P00 require catalog verification against VIN for supercessions
JDM 1989-1990 early production may use 12010-1P100 series pistons with different ring pack
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The VG30DETT in Nissan's Z32 platform requires specific turbo-grade pistons and rods distinct from the naturally aspirated VG30DE. When junkyard hunting, verify OEM number 12010-40P01 on piston crowns—characterized by a deep spherical dish yielding 8.5:1 compression—and 12100-40P00 for the beefier turbo connecting rods with 68F casting marks. These components interchange across 1990-1996 USDM and 1989-2000 JDM Z32 production, plus rare F31 Leopard variants. Inspect ring lands for stress cracking and rod small-ends for ovalization; the 68F rods are torque-to-yield and require fresh bolts upon reassembly. Always confirm the block stamp reads VG30DETT, as NA pistons (flat-top) create detonation havoc in forced induction applications.
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Confirmed fitment
Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nissan | 300ZX | VG30DETT | 80% |
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