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Originally Posted by Matej
Another idea that I have been pondering is using the complete SR20VE and just turning it sideways.
Apparently the RWD SR upper and lower oil pan fits, which in turn also makes all the bottom bell housing bolts line up.
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This was what I originally intended to do, and I have the clutch, starter, bell housing, and motor mount brackets figured out as well. However, I have been told that FWD motors have oil drains in the middle of the block which apparently would be bad, so it put a damper on my plans, although I have not been able to find pictures of how different it is on the FWD vs. RWD SR block. |
You could do that but take note that the VE has weaker rods than the DET, just like the DE motors. VE motors dont like high hp running through its NA blood. They have thinner top ringlands and will pop at lower power levels than the DET. You'll also be using a distributor setup unless you convert to a crank angle sensor or hall effect sensor. There are some other small differences as well, but negligible. You'll still need the relocation plates because the solenoid block will not fit between the head and firewall/bulkhead. Either way you look at it you have work to do. You're best bet is to just slap a VE head on to the DET block.
As stated, you could custom make a VVL killer, which locks the rockers to use the high lobe, but you'll have no low end power at all.