Thread: 2.3L VE Motors Build For Cheap With Mazworx Headgasket

Eagle rods if you plan on running NO2 - $250-$300

OEM rod/main bearings - $100

1T2964 ACL Race Thrust Bearing, Nissan SR20 Qty.1 = $7.12

4B2960H ACL Race Rod Bearing Set, 17mm Wide, Nissan SR20DET Qty.1 = $62.71

5M2964H ACL Race Main Bearing Set, Nissan SR20DET Qty.1 = $67.73

PWR SR90 Mazworx SR20DET Headgasket, 90mm Bore Qty.1 = $260.00

DAR 300-035-DF Nissan SR20 Dry Sleeve, Double Flat Qty.2 $93.75 = 187.50

DAR 300-035-SF Nissan SR20 Dry Sleeve, Single Flat Qty.2 #93.75 = 187.50

^That's if you build it yourself in the bold. If you get the block done by them, it will be about $1,050. I have a spread sheet with everything almost down to the penny. That's why I bought another VE that I will be leaving stock and decided to build the 2.3L slow.

Rods are a really good idea also. Manlys are lighter then stock. Balancing the crank. Decking the head, valve seals etc. etc. list goes on and on.

Stratton.

Building these motors is not cheap.

Im at $9,000+ and climbing.

I don't even want to add up what I have into mine, especially with the additions over the winter.

I'm planning on selling my Corolla, and that combined with my turbo stuff should net 4-5k, which is enough to get started...

So to start out, what would you guys recommend; rather than buying a VE and then removing it later to build, do the 2.3 build strait up, then add cams, springs, ect later?

For piece of mind, I'd run Supertech oversized valves as well.

Depends on how and what your car situation is.

If you can afford to have the car down for a while then do it all at once.

If you are in no rush to do the build, slap a VE in and enjoy the car as a 2.0L so you can experience all the different bolt ons until the big bore.

^Best advice. I found myself dumping almost half my check when I first started doing the 2.3L build. I had to slow down as my savings account is more important than building a motor that is hobby related.

What would be the piece of mind in going with oversized valves?

Don't get me wrong, I would love to see the gains in doing os valves on a big bore build. But I don't feel they are needed or would produce big numbers over standard valves.

Now a 92x92 build, I think os valves would be a worth while mod for sure. I hope someone is stepping up to the plate and testing it.

I'll probably try them in my big bore build eventually after the motor has been running for a little while, but not right away.