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Originally posted by G22DET
it's true that once you reach close to 300HP, if you want more, you gotta change the pistons in the DET...
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Actually, you have to replace the MAF, injectors, and turbo as well. BTW, this happens before 300 hp. The MAF maxes out around 250-260 as do the 370cc injectors.
This is why I tell people to consider building a DE if you are doing a major rebuild. In the end it can actually end up cheaper.
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Originally posted by G22DET
and if building a 500HP G20 is your goal...DE or DET will get the job done....but using the power will be a bigger problem. 250HP is good enough for me and good for track fun.
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I couldn't agree more on both points. There is a real lust for hp on the SE-R list, but some of the guys have been disappointed because all that power isn't useable. One person in particular built a major stupid fast turbo B14, but couldn't put the power down. He lived in fear of breaking the gearbox. It just wasn't as much fun to drive all the time.
People have asked me what I plan to do to my DET since I built an all out NA engine for my SE-R (same engine as Mike Kojima's SCC Project SE-R engine). They are surprised when I tell them I'm keeping nearly stock. I want proven, low hassle power. I also think 250 hp is plenty fun for the chassis. It's about all the chassis can competently deal with IMHO.
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Originally posted by G22DET
I dont think the VE is a waste of money...it depends on what you view as "results"...pure number wise, VE won't make as much power as the DET with the same amoutn of money but if you view appreciation for a unique motor as a result...u'll be glad to see a VE in the engine bay.
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That's pretty much what I said I think. I agree with you. If your goal is dyno results, the DET is the winner. If you have other goals, only you can decide. I think a VE would be really cool.
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Originally posted by G22DET
I am still debating on whether to get VE or just put in my DET...
VE's installation will be waaay cheaper thant he DET...
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Wow!
Really?