Thread: Looking for RWD VE resources

I might be asking for a bit much here, but thought I would try anyway. I tried searching "RWD" but I don't believe the search function works well with words that small. (or acronyms) Anyway, I'm in the very beginning stages of laying out a circuit/autocross build and have some particular questions. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

The basics are: S13 coupe with high compression N/A SR20 + VVL and mods to support it. This will mainly be a weekend toy but I do want it to be streetable with working A/C, etc. I'm mainly looking for what RWD block is best to use, will all VVL based heads fit (including 20V) and what intake manifold is best for N/A applications.

Thanks guys.

I had planned the same route when I was going VE in my s13.

All VVL heads will fit,(not so much direct bolt on but there's a couple threads to show how to)You're going to need to piece conversion parts for example re locating vvl solenoids if you're using a p11 head (p12 i think can get away without hitting the firewall) You can go any "RWD" block really I'll say go with a s13 block since they tend to be more readily available & cheap ! Intake depends on your budget, but custom will be the way to go in that dept. Obviously ITB's will be the best overall but also depends on your budget & goals. If it's going to be strictly track I would say itb's because of mid range torque & responsiveness will definitely help with it being N/A. A/C is pretty easy a lot of s-chassis guys still run a/c

Are there any differences in the N/A vs Turbo blocks?

ITB's would be fantastic, but maybe something to think about after I get the car running good first.

Thanks for the info.

Nope no main difference, just the internals

isnt their different compression and oil squirters in turbo block? I havent dabbled in the rwd engines so excuses me if im incorrect

I think all DET engines had oil squirters DE engines didn't. & I could be wrong but I believe s13-s14 ran 8:5:1 Compression ratio

So one last question on the block then, are oil squirters necessary for N/A applications?

I wouldn't necessarily say so because Doing the conversion I think you tap some cooling holes to suit the VE head, but having oil squirters would probably more cooling as well

Your not tapping the head for RWD conversion as so much blocking a coolant passage on the actual block.

In regards to the oil squirters they are probably more suited for guys running turbo than N/A, but i'm a turbo guy so not sure if I can say much about that. The oil squirters I think are two fold to aid in cooling the pistons down as well as lubrication iirc but I could be wrong.

Let me know what questions you may have regarding the swap. Done alot of them in the past and offer complete VVL conversion parts.