Originally Posted by
96_b14 why not just boost the DE with a medium sized t3 turbo? gas milage won't be bad all should be reliable and have power for when you want it.
I don't want to spend any more cash then I already have. It's really comes to a point where you have to draw the line, or you sleep on the leather couch... errr p11 back seats
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Originally Posted by
Rodrigo
No issues whatsoever . The RR engines are nice except for the weak cam shaft selection .
Well that and the super awesomely strong rocker springs!
Originally Posted by
vqman for what you're wanting, go VE.
it will require less stress on the turbo to get the same power out of a DE-T or DET, or if you want more power.. add more boost.
Exactly what I'm thinking, I love boost, but I want to use the least amount possible. I feel like it's the most reliable way to go for a DD.
This is why I have other mods that help power in small numbers but help overall, pulleys, flow stack, thermoblock spacers, now external gated wastegate.
I also invested in some traction bars, since going solid motor mounts and full suspension is out of question.
Originally Posted by
Keo boost a prius!
It's a lost cause... it still would get crappy gas mileage
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Originally Posted by
Bahamassr20 i would at least put a girdle in. Buddy of mine boost his ve and threw the rods out
I'm tempted, I might when I'm tapping the block.
Originally Posted by
PrTo be honest it's more bang for ur buck . Sell the det engine and still come out around 500 bucks if that out of pocket. Trying to think about gas mileage with a vet would be hard to do lol it's like having someone on ur shoulder tapping u say do it ... Floor it and once u do u just realized u wasted a half a tank and 30 minutes with a smile and a boner lol
I would sell it, but I can't easily ship it. So it might be better off just laying around for parts for the VE eventually
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Keep in mind when I highway drive I don't really hit boost much. I usually drive with cruise control at 70-75mph. Also daily driving I don't go above 40mph. I got a short 4 mile trip, no space to really floor it. I need a slow daily and a weekend warier hidden
It all depends on timing, how good your gas is and how hot the day is. I personally ran the DET fairly lean when I had some issues without any problems. It's a tank. It's nice to have that kind of safety, but I guess it's not needed.
RIP indeed, those are some good numbers too