Thread: just run a few things by you vvl heads

hey folks. im planning a VE build on my eGT primera asap, but i would like some info, well more a confirmation to make sure that the build is good.

right heres the plan.

sr20de bottom end, std rods, but sr16ve pistons, 16ve oil pump and a lightweight flywheel.

sr16ve head, n1 cams, std springs and retainers and valves.

im hoping to aim for 210 at the fly.

also what thickness head gasket should i go for? i see a lot of ones that are 87mm, but the stock bore is 86 whats the point of this?

thanks

oh and ill be using std injectors if theyre all good

Is that piston/valve clearance going to be a problem? DE crank and rods with N1 cam and 16ve pist0n might be tight. I havent had a VE for awhile though but thats my gut reaction.

now that you mention it, i have heard of this before myself.... that the standard rods may be a bit too long......

what about eagle rods? does anyone know if theyd suit?

No man not different rods. The options are to modify the pistons for more valve clearance and/or run a thicker head gasket. Maybe stiffer valve springs too.

yeah probably a cheaper option... whats the std head gasket thickness do ya know?

VE head on DE block with SR16 pistons will be around 13:1 compression ratio too

theres a name i recognise! hi dan

so about the compression thing then, what would be reccomended? should i go for a thicker head gasket and get the pistons machined for valve clearence?

also dont a thicker head gasket put more strain on the chain?

Both.

I guess it could on the chain depending on how thick. The chain should naturally have enough slack for a slight modification.

What about n1 pistons? CR should be lower.