Thread: Built VE bottom end question

I'm building my ve to safely handle @500 hp all day, my question is: Do I really need to install a DE girdle and a 8cw crank....its it really a must? What are the benefits of both items? The car will only be in the 500hp range on tha dyno

Trey,

I run a 8 CWC on my motor with a girdle. For a turbo motor I feel it's a must. A lot of guys have had great results with the 4 CWC. I say it's a preference.

Thanks Rob, I was wondering if you had one or not

I also run the 8cw crank and girdle setup. I have seen a few other cars with the 4cw crank and girdle. I drive around on my high boost setting and have yet to switch it to low boost

If you've got the cash, play it safe and do it

I run a 4cw w/ DE girdle... Do not see an issue with a 4cw crank unless you are doing other things besides street driving and occasional drag racing

i use a 4Ctw, i dont have a problem, but if i were to build another motor i would use 8ctw just to keep my heart happy, either way harmonic fluid damper

Thanks for all the feedback......Im gonna stick with my 4CW crank, DE gridle, and ARP main studs set up

So if u use a de girdle in a ve with ve crank is thier any fitment issues?

the ve upper oil pan does not clear with out grinding. I used de upper and lower pans so I would not have the grind the ve upper pan. the crank itself clears the girdle fine.