My SR20VET Build. Low Budget :)

[GroundPerformance]

After selling my daily driver sleeper KA-T coupe and built S14 SR20 motor, I think it's time to build another decent DD car that's different and still within reasonable budget. I've done few SR20DET and I've always wanted to build an SR20VET but back then all info you have available for the most part are coming from Mazworx and others basically selling you nice bolt on kits for a price. Don't get me wrong they are nice parts and well worth the asking price. But I intend to build my whole built SR20VET longblock for the price of what a fancy intake and turbo manifold.

SR20VET Motor
- Stock Sleeve SR20DET Block 87mm bore
- Probe Industries 10.5:1 CR Forged Pistons
- Eagle Forged Connecting Rods
- Hastings Piston rings
- King Bearings ROD/MAIN
- ARP SR20 Head studs
- New VE Oil Pump/Cover
- Modified VE Oil Pickup
- Cosworth Metal Headgasket 1.1mm
- P11 SR20VE VVL Cylinder Head
- BC1030 Dual Valve Springs
- New Viton In/Ex Valve Seals
- P12 SR20VE CAS
- P12 Single VVL Solenoid
- P12 Ignition Coilpacks
- P12 Valve Cover
- 850cc Side Feed Injectors
- Oil line feed for VVL Solenoid.

Engine Management
- S14 SR20DET ECU - ROM Tuned
- Z32 MAF Sensor
- Moates 64k Daughterboard

Accesories;
- Taarks Timing pin relocation
- Taarks Coolant port relocation
- Gspec Oil Drive Spacer

** Parts list will be updated..**

Objective of the build which is obvious given the parts list is to be a budget build. Also find ways to cut cost where you can..

Preview..
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Parts Bin..
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VVL Oil Line and fitting for blocking ports.
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Need to machine about 5mm on the SR20DET Crank Pulley.
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Some mod will need to be done on the P12 VVL Solenoid.
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This should clear the firewall.
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To keep the build somewhat OE looking I will be sacrificing some flow by using S14 Intake plenum with VE intake flange welded ordered from Mazworx.

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Some trimming is involve here..
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Nice to have an SR20DE TB than that small DET TB.
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Looking to teardown the shorblock this weekend to be sent to the machine shop.. More updates soon..

[Silviasurfer]

keep it going

[5280VertDET]

Love this, since it's budget conscience will you be posting pricing and costs?

[simmode1]

Stuff like this is why I love Zilvia. Can't wait to see your results. Subscribed.

[guntop116]

Where did you get the P11 head from and what are everyone's thoughts on best way to purchase? Is it worth getting a SR20VE longblock from an engine importer and then parting out the block and other unused bits?

[rbs14kouki]

An other ve thread i'm gona follow !

[koha]

please tell me where did you get this blockin nuts?
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[Yellow4g63]

An other ve thread i'm gona follow !

I 2nd the motion.

[brndck]

Where did you get the P11 head from and what are everyone's thoughts on best way to purchase? Is it worth getting a SR20VE longblock from an engine importer and then parting out the block and other unused bits?

its pretty easy to source a p11 head. most people just buy a complete p11 engine (they run $800-1k, depending on if it comes with trans or now) and then just pull the head off. the block is pretty much useless for us unless you were planning to stay NA (see matej)

[Yellow4g63]

Or run over to the fwd forum and put the block up for sale.

[rbs14kouki]

please tell me where did you get this blockin nuts?
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Its a npt plug ! Any hydrolique or bolt shop should have them in stock !!!

[GroundPerformance]

keep it going It's moving along..

Love this, since it's budget conscience will you be posting pricing and costs? Maybe after the longblock is done.

Stuff like this is why I love Zilvia. Can't wait to see your results. Subscribed. Can't wait for it myself.

Where did you get the P11 head from and what are everyone's thoughts on best way to purchase? Is it worth getting a SR20VE longblock from an engine importer and then parting out the block and other unused bits? That really is the best way to go. I just happen to score the P11 top end for less and not have to buy the whole longblock.

An other ve thread i'm gona follow !Thanks!

please tell me where did you get this blockin nuts?
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I 2nd the motion.

Online and Earls mostly..

its pretty easy to source a p11 head. most people just buy a complete p11 engine (they run $800-1k, depending on if it comes with trans or now) and then just pull the head off. the block is pretty much useless for us unless you were planning to stay NA (see matej)

Or run over to the fwd forum and put the block up for sale.

Its a npt plug ! Any hydrolique or bolt shop should have them in stock !!! Correct..

[GroundPerformance]

Ordered this water neck adapter from FRSport. Not a bad way to add port and be able to support one of the stock SR neck bolt location..

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[jr_ss]

I just cut my support bracket off and sanded it down.

[Yellow4g63]

How much did those pistons run? I have cp's for mine but only at 9.1. Got a great deal from Wayne @ phase2 a while back. Think it was around 450 with the upgraded wrist pins.

[GroundPerformance]

I just cut my support bracket off and sanded it down.

I was going to do the same. But given the price and the discount code I received from FRSport it just made sense to do it. It provides function for the extra port and the extra support for the neck.

How much did those pistons run? I have cp's for mine but only at 9.1. Got a great deal from Wayne @ phase2 a while back. Think it was around 450 with the upgraded wrist pins.

Probe Industries actually discontinued their Import line of pistons so I bought all the remaining SR20 pistons they got both low and high CR. I've sold most of them already here and kept a few for myself. I got them for 150 a set but I did pickup bunch of them.

[Face Man]

Which cam sensor are you using? I'm using 92 maxima Se cam sensor. It was $62 from a local import parts store. Would you be willing to sell your dual solenoid Vvl housing?

[GroundPerformance]

Which cam sensor are you using? I'm using 92 maxima Se cam sensor. It was $62 from a local import parts store. Would you be willing to sell your dual solenoid Vvl housing?

I'm using the 20V Cam sensor which I got a decent deal. I was initially looking in the modified Maxima CAS but the expense in machining made me just go to the simpler route. As for the dual solenoid solenoids I traded that for the single I currently have.

[driftage240]

Update???????

[Face Man]

Have you shaved the crank pulley already?

[driftage240]

Updates? Or is this dead?

[GroundPerformance]

Updates? Or is this dead?

Not quite dead.. I don't have the chassis yet for the build but I atleast plan on completing the longblock. Had some free time from school during holiday season so was able to put some work to get the longblock put together.

I did get some additional parts. Nothing crazy..

Finally got the Mazworx oil pickup and Taarks timing pin relocation.
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Also after waiting for the backordered SR waterneck I went a got the GKTech version instead.

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[GroundPerformance]

The SR Block just came back from machining as well. The shop said it was just cheaper to use the plug then than weld/shut or threading it. Should get the crank and bearing ready by next week.
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[GroundPerformance]

Since this is a low budget build in comparison to most VE-T builds many of the parts here will be reused atleast during the initial stages. Besides its easy to upgrade to intake manifold or turbo setup in the future should we get power hungry. For now target goal is for a Clean OEM look SR20VET hopefully producing power at around 350whp.

- Turbo setup with be a T2 bottom mount using the Greddy turbo I already have and stock SR cast manifold and headshield.

- Intake manifold is using an S14/S15 Intake manifold flanges trimmed/grinded and will be welded on to an SR20VE Intake flange.

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[GroundPerformance]

I'm sure I will be limiting the capability of the VE head going this route but this really is just the initial stage. I still have the option of reusing the stock VE manifold and Excessive Manufacturing manifold I got for cheap. I will just the setup perhaps as a baseline.

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Pic of the S14 SR intake manifold..
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[Yellow4g63]

The throttle body needs to be angled down or it's going to hit the hood with the excessive on rwd.

[GroundPerformance]

VE head getting some love at the machine shop. Also worked on tapping the port for the VVL Oil supply.

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[GroundPerformance]

Some update.. Longblock is almost done..

Here's the shot of the SR Crank pulley machine down 5mm with VE oil drive.
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Bottom end done..
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VE Head Installed..
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[GroundPerformance]

Put together a basic DIY Pre-Oiler / Pre-Lube Engine Oiler. It's always best to prime the oil before starting a newly built motor. I was able to put this together relative cheap since most of the parts I already have around the garage.

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You can build something similar using Harbor Freight parts for less than $40-50. Nice insurance.
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[Counteract]

I find this really interesting as I was aiming to do the same thing a few years ago, but broke the car before I had all the parts :(

I was wondering why you were going to go for such high CR pistons? I did a lot of research into this and decided to go for 9:0:1 for 'reliability' - but never got round to buying the pistons.

Mine got this far, would have been a 22VET as I was going for 90mm pistons and had a 91mm stroker crank (I had darton sleeves too ofc!)

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[GroundPerformance]

I find this really interesting as I was aiming to do the same thing a few years ago, but broke the car before I had all the parts :(

I was wondering why you were going to go for such high CR pistons? I did a lot of research into this and decided to go for 9:0:1 for 'reliability' - but never got round to buying the pistons.

Mine got this far, would have been a 22VET as I was going for 90mm pistons and had a 91mm stroker crank (I had darton sleeves too ofc!)

I've done some HC SR/KA builds and loved the increase of power all over the RPM range so it was natural for me to make this similar. Main disadvantage will be stuck at E85 or some water spray solution later.

[Counteract]

Yeah I was going to say, I spoke a lot to a friend who knows a hell of a lot about anything to do with engines and he explained to me how if I went for 9:0:1 it would be a better all rounder. He said how the D1 cars run very high compression ratio but they're only used for short burts during runs and they're maintained meticulously too. I was going for a street build.

Best of luck with the build dude! It's something I definitely want to do again one day. Have you seen the Bai-West 180sx on speedhunters currently? 750ps SR22VET!
http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/03/chunky-bai-750ps-nissan-rps13-180sx/

[lg54]

no updates????

[speedingmofa]

Do update! We need more VE madness!! :D

[kojiki88]

I am in the process of building an SR20VET. Currently I am collecting parts and I am stuck on the fuel rail. I can't seem to find a rail that will bolt up, I am going to be running an Xcessive Intake manifold. Can someone help me out on which will work? Thanks

[joeapple8]

The stock VET fuel rail are top fed injectors I believe. I'm not sure if itll bolt onto the p11 plenum http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/I5YAAOSwe-FU~b2z/s-l500.jpg

[brndck]

radium says their fuel rail will bolt up to sr20ve, i ordered one but haven't installed it yet. i should have time this weekend to try it.

[Drd8]

Good day...groundperformance...i just wanted to know if the s14 intake manifold worked without hitting the coolant sensor....after you shaved off the marked area?