Originally Posted by
cory I'm so confused as to why peoples standards have fallen so low. Back in the day 180whp was expected from a ve swap with i/h/e and ecu, why now are people forgetting. Whay are people maiking a fuss. Maybe its all you new ppl that haven't been around for 7+ years and haven't been around long enough to realize what's typical and what can be expected.
I've noticed lately swaps making sub par numbers, and even more cammed motors making really low numbers bacause there not set up right, a healthy swap w i/h/e should do around 180whp and run mid 13s at close to 100mph in a b13... but what would I know
I've noticed this too, in the old forum most SR20VE's were making 185whp on basic I/H/E. I'm currently did 181whp with N1's. I'm thinking the reason for this is that the early "SR20VE 95's" were way better,, I remeber reading in the old forum that it was a fact that they were ported better for some reason. Most engine importers now are getting the newer version of the VE's like mine is a 99'.
I can even tell you I did a swap for a guy he's engine was stamped 95' and the sound of the engine had a diferent pitch to it, sounded nice too.