bump, chriscar, can you rehost the pics please? I PM you a few weeks ago...

Here you go bro, just for you. ;)

http://picasaweb.google.com/cscarpulla/VEInstall

C

anything extra for nx?

NX install is EXACTLY the same.

C

So is there no specific install directions for wiring the B13 distributor to the ve?

I looked into this recently. Most people run the DE distributor, but there are at least two threads with VE distributor to B13 wiring. Do a search, it's out there.

C

SR20DE with Auto Tranny to sr20VE manual tranny any tips or do's and dont's?

hey chris, the link in the VE FAQ for using the VE ecu is broken, so i have a question.

a lot of the SR16VE's for sale out there are available with a complete ECU and harness, so can the VE ecu be used? and if so, what would be different?

I have no idea. I've always used an aftermarket ecu (either Calum or JWT) on my VE's.

C

I have no idea. I've always used an aftermarket ecu (either Calum or JWT) on my VE's.

C
If you have a Highport to VE install thread, I'd love to see in one place the following list:

a) What you need and likely don't have for the VE as a B13 owner
b) Typical mods you cannot use other than with the DE (e.g. IDK could not use the UR UD Crank Pulley) a.k.a. "stuff you have to buy again if you want things like Intake, header, FSTB, etc."

I can't be the only one who has tried to find out what else I already have that I cannot use with a VE swap, here's my short list for car #2 which has a dying USDM DE:


2nd or 3rd Gen Hotshot Header (add $150 min for a new header, pretty sure the hotshot is a poor port match for VE heads)

Highport 3" Intake (at least no w/o some fab work - unknown cost, if I can't make it work another $100+)

JWT ECU tuned for the S3 cams in the motor (add $300-400 and time for a Calum RT or get something else - this is really the one that kills me).

UR UD Crank Pulley (IDK about the water pump pulley) - there goes my UR pulley set

Replace OEM clutch before I have to (add $350 for B15/JWT clutch kit, honestly I'd do this maybe at the same time, maybe not with a DE, but with more power of the VE, not enough clutch)

My FSTB for my GC plates won't fit a lowport (unknown cost, who makes a GC Camber plate compatible FSTB that works with a lowport? $200?)

$1000 worth of parts easily. Add a motor at $800-900. Add the rest of the stuff VE-specific. It's not just the money, it's time, too, with time for another Calum ECU being a great unknown, the man has a day job ;)

These are the kind of "details" all my pals leave out when they say "just go VE! Motors are only $800-900 now!" Try more like $2000 if the motor installed itself, not counting my time or someone else's time. Add a month or more of lead time, too, and that's the real killer when your car is just sitting.

Man, bad timing. I *just* sent you a reply to your email, addressing most of these issues.

C

2nd or 3rd Gen Hotshot Header (add $150 min for a new header, pretty sure the hotshot is a poor port match for VE heads) - Slot the holes.
Highport 3" Intake (at least no w/o some fab work - unknown cost, if I can't make it work another $100+) - Should be an easy mod.
JWT ECU tuned for the S3 cams in the motor (add $300-400 and time for a Calum RT or get something else - this is really the one that kills me). - Calum basic, or JWT reprogram. ~$100
UR UD Crank Pulley (IDK about the water pump pulley) - there goes my UR pulley set - Sell them and buy Vogel pulleys. Also, the VE wp pulley is already larger than a DE, and I'm not sure Vogel's is any larger. Or use the UR wp pulley.
Replace OEM clutch before I have to (add $350 for B15/JWT clutch kit, honestly I'd do this maybe at the same time, maybe not with a DE, but with more power of the VE, not enough clutch). - I think the oem will be ok.

Man, bad timing. I *just* sent you a reply to your email, addressing most of these issues.

C

LOL, and I want you to know how much I appreciate the info! I just finished that post then saw your email.

If you want to keep it clean just delete my post(s) here, you have the info there.

I like clean :biggthump

Thanks again!

I'll leave it up. more info is always a good thing.

C

good write up

can i use the ecu & harness i got with the sr20ve motor i got.it came with a auto plate i think its a auto ecu aswell..will it work. the harness is complete just need to know where the wires hanging on the pulley side go and also the ones hanging on top of the tranny..can anyone help..