Thread: Anyone want to guess power? 2.2L VE

No point using a DE block, unless you already have one thats sleaved out to 90mm. Better off sleaving a VE block so that you don't have to run a line for the oil feed.

Also, the block has no efect on compression ratio. Only the head, head gasket and pistons change this.

yeah i know. but when they say 12:1 pistons for a de/ unless specificly made for a VE they will be around 13:1 with a normal thickness headgasket due to the ve head combustion chamber. The blocks are basicly the same. So Thats why i was going to use a 11:1 piston that is normally made for a DE or DET and with the VE head that would bring it to 12:1 or so. Am i not right, but then the pistons posted above were brought to attention. So if they were specificly made for the ve then the compression should be as advertised. Thanks for all the replies

The bigger Block will love bigger cams.

Thats what im sayin, im thinking its going to make some good power, we have yet to see what a 90mm bore VE, N1 cams, BC springs and retainers, 9k redline, 12:1 compression motor can make. I dont see any dynos although ive heard a couple peoples builds are in progress.

Did you already purchase the N1's? If not, then spend your money on something bigger now. No sense in wasting the cash on new N1's when you know the Franklin stage 4's will make more power with your displacement and compression bump. That's my opinion at least....

Whats the prices on the stage 4's. Anyone using these yet? I know there was a dyno comparison between the stage 3's and the n1's and they were dead almost the same result. How much better would the stage 4's be. i havent really looked into this much, i knew they were basicly the only ones that made aftermarket ve cams. I didnt even think about the stage 4's

you're right on the head thing. the head shave is different from the de and once you slap it on it will bump up the compression. and with proper tuning you will get that hp mark, i just dont know if it'll be at the wheels. it could, i dont know, i'm in the process of building my first VE myself. but just doing research you're on the right path for a beast hybrid that can take pump gas

update?

motor is currently at the machine shop getting the block bored to press the sleeves in and head is getting checked over and the BC Dual valve springs and titanium retainers are being installed to accomidate the 9k revs with the Franklin Stage 3's. He just picked up a freakin B15 LSD trans in great condition for $300 bucks in Mexico. He is going to be going back to some more yards farther in that wouldnt be too looked through to see if he can find any P11's or B15's cuz i definetely need one. We can get them dirt cheap. haha. Dont hate. haha

All he has left to purchase is the VE front cover/oil pump kit with aluminum crank pulley, the custom 12:1 pistons, Headgasket and bearings and then i can assemble the motor. Dont worry i will be starting a big thread with tons of pics of the motor build. its gonna be sick. I will let you guys know.

Why did yall go with the stage 3's, arent the stage 4's the same price as the 3's? And the 4's should make more power with your application.