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ALP.07.04.0500-1

AMS Performance 3.8L VR38 Stage 0 Long Block for Nissan R35 GT-R

$16,399.95
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The foundation behind the most powerful VR38 builds in the world
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AMS Performance 3.8L VR38 Stage 0 Long Block for Nissan R35 GT-R

The AMS Performance 3.8L VR38 Stage 0 Long Block is built for power. It’s a fully assembled engine ready to install in your Nissan GTR. AMS uses their in-house machining to tighten every tolerance and reinforce the engine for high boost. This setup is the base for their OMEGA and ALPHA performance packages. Each engine is built in their climate controlled clean room and every piece is checked to make sure it’s right. AMS has been building race winning engines for decades, and that experience shows. The goal is simple, give your GTR the most advanced engine program on the market.

Features

  • Ideal for high horsepower builds
  • Best match for the OMEGA 9 Turbo Kit (49 mm inducers)
  • Fully Assembled Long Block Ready for Manifolds and Accessories
  • Built to support high horsepower builds
  • Machined with advanced industry tools
  • Assembled in a controlled clean room
  • Uses your existing engine core
  • All new OEM gaskets, seals, and hardware

AMS Performance has put years of track experience into the VR38DETT V6. They built this program to give GTR owners the strongest and most advanced engine packages available. The Stage 0 Long Block is designed for high horsepower with proven results at the track. Each engine comes fully assembled from valve covers to oil pan, including the timing chain and related components. It’s ready to drop into your GTR. AMS uses a mixture of top tier off the shelf parts and custom built components made to their exact standards. This setup gives you a reliable and powerful foundation for serious performance.


Technical specs

  • Displacement: 3.8liters
  • Bore: 95.5mm  (Grade 1, 2, or 3 varies)
  • Stroke: 88.4 mm
  • Compression: 9.5:1
  • Rev limit: 7500 RPM*
  • Max power and torque: 900 WHP / 800 lb-ft*

Build sheet

  • OEM+ Recondition and Rebuild
  • Inspect and Blueprint Engine Block
  • Manley Connecting Rods to AMS Spec
  • Manley Pistons to AMS Spec
  • OEM Crankshaft Inspection and Magnaflux
  • OEM Crankshaft Polish and Full Balance Job
  • King Main Bearings
  • New OEM Rods Bearings
  • New OEM Seals and Gaskets
  • New OEM Hardware
  • Cometic Head Gaskets
  • AMS Billet Deep Oil Pan

AMS Stage 0 Head Package

  • Cylinder Head Recondition, Clean, Reassemble
  • OEM Valve Job
  • Deck / Resurface
  • Shim and Set Valve Lash
  • Ferrea Valve Seals
  • Reuses All OEM Cams and Valve Parts

AMS builds each engine by hand using the same care they put into their 3000+ WHP race cars. Every block is checked for correct dimensions, bore size, alignment, and flatness. All tolerances, torque specs, and clearances are documented. Their quality control process is strict because the engine is the foundation of your build.

Product notes

  • Power, torque, and RPM numbers vary depending on turbo, intake, exhaust, and fuel.
  • Numbers are based on ideal conditions with proper supporting mods.
  • Components may change due to supply delays. You’ll be notified of any changes.
  • Assumes that a good condition core long block is sent in to build from. To avoid confusion and the possibility of missing parts we ask that all long blocks are shipped to us fully assembled from valve covers to oil pan, including timing covers and crank pulley. Components that are not in reusable condition will have replacements quoted during the engine assembly process.