[G22DET]

first of all....it's IMPOSSIBLE to get a SR20VET that rates 276hp from Japan because it's only available on a small SUV in japan and it just came out for the year 2000.
the guy in SCC got the VE motor and turboed it...that's very different than a VET motor...just like there is differences between a DE and a DET motor...lower compression because of the pistons, headgasket..also fuel injectors are different and most importantly, the ecu mappings are completely different.
VE is a good motor...190hp @7k rpm, redline is at 8k, while a bit low on the torque ratings..at 147ft lb..only up 10 vs. the DE. It'll be unique, espeically to us P11 owners cuz that's what the P11 in Japan had equipped..in fact, we're the only cars in Japan that's equipped with the VE motor. i happen to be able to get my hands on one for around $2500 shipped, the VE motor that is. that comes complete with ECU/harness. some guy called my shop and told me that he has 2 in stock...as of last week.
If you do decide to get the VE and wants to turbo it...you would need to get a manifold off a DET motor or you can get those Hotshot/FMAX kits which includes the manifold...BUT you better do something about your compression and definietly get the ECU remapped by guys like JWT...although you'll be looking at arond 800 or so just for that kinda remap.
all out power, DET is the way to go...i dont even like those bolt on turbo kits...but if raw power isnt your thing and you wnat to be as unique as possible, VE in a P11....hmm.....still sounds good in my mind!