SR20VE FAQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

carfreak · Street 2NR Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Tech posts: 64 My 2NRide:

What does Neo VVL stand for?
Nissan Ecology Orientated Variable Valve Lift and Timing

The VE (Neo VVL) series of engines is Nissan's answer to Honda's VTEC. The two systems are nearly identical. They use the same concept of multiple cam lobes to provide a low rpm cam ideal for torque and a high rpm cam optimized for hp. The only difference in the Nissan system is that the intake and exhaust cams are triggered indepedently for a flatter, more consistent power band.

How many different VE motors are there?
There are five (5) VE motors.
SR16VE - 173hp 5 speed Manual 97-2001
SR16VE N1 - 197hp 5 speed Manual 97-98
SR20VE - 187hp CVT 6 speed Auto 97-2001
SR20VE - 204hp 6 speed Manual 2001-Present
SR20VET - 276hp AWD Turbo 2002-Present

How much power does the VE have?
SR16VE - 173hp @ 7800rpm / 119lb torque @ 7200rpm
SR16VE N1 - 197hp @ 7800rpm / 134lb torque @ 7600rpm
SR20VE - 187hp @ 7000rpm / 145lb torque @ 6000rpm
SR20VET - 276hp @ 6400rpm / 228lb torque @ 3200rpm

How much do they cost?
SR16VE - $1000-$1600
SR16VE N1 - $3000+ good luck finding one*
SR20VE - $1000-$2500
SR20VET - unknown
*Only 500 of these engines are thought to have been produced.

(PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!) DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PRICES ARE BACK HOME IN THE BAMBOO OR WHOEVER ELSE SELLING AT. BUT THIS IS WHAT I GOT.

What are the origins of these motors?
SR16VE - 1.6L VVL motor found in the Nissan Sunny Lucino VZ-R, Sunny GT and Pulsar VZ-R.
SR16VE N1 - 1.6L VVL motor found in the Nissan Pulsar VZ-R N1 and Pulsar VZ-R N1 SSS.
SR20VE - 2.0L VVL motor found in the Nissan Primera (Infiniti G20 bodystyle), Bluebird, Wingroad, and Autobacs Garaiya.
SR20VET - 2.0L turbocharged VVL motor found in the Nissan X-Trail SUV, and Trailrunner Concept Car.

VE parts codes?
13020 1N503 SR16VE intake cam
13020 1N509 SR16VE exhaust cam
11044 1N500 SR20VE head gasket
12200 2J200 SR20VE crankshaft
13500 1N501 SR20VE front cover and oil pump
14036 1N500 SR20VE exhaust manifold gasket
16600 1N500 SR20VE fuel injectors
21010 53J03 SR20VE water pump
22100 1N510 SR20VE distributor
22157 1N510 SR20VE distributor rotor
22162 1N511 SR20VE distributor cap
22401 1N516 SR20VE NGK BKR6E-N spark plugs
22680 5J000 SR20VE MAF (mass air flow sensor)
13020 8H600 SR20VET intake cam yes the turbo cams!
13020 8H610 SR20VET exhaust cam
11110-2J210 SR20VE oil pan. This is the same as the 2000-2001 SR20DE
*These are JDM Nissan part numbers

What modifications can I perform to make my VE faster?
You can use the standard SR20DE exhaust such as Greddy, HKS, etc. and CAI (cold air induction) like the AEM, Hotshot or Place Racing. The SR20VE is a low port motor. You will need an intake for a low port (94) B13, or any B14 SR20 car. The B15 SR20 intake does not have both intake hoses the earlier and VE motors do.

A standard DE header will choke the VE as there is about 1/8"-1/4" overlap on the exhaust ports on the VE. Hotshot is currently developing a VE specific header to resolve this issue. Fujitsubo and Impul in Japan also make headers specifically for the VE.

Other options include installing SR16VE cams in the SR20VE for a increase of 5whp peak and 12whp at 7800rpm. If you are an SR16VE owner you can install a 2001 Nissan SE 4 counterweight crank with new rods and pistons to increase displacement to 2.0L.

What kind of 1/4 mile time can I expect with an SR20VE?
Average 1/4 mile times for a full interior SR20VE powered SE-R are 13.8 - 14.2.
NOTE THIS IS IN THE US BECAUSE WE DONT HAVE THE SE-R THE JDM COUNTERPART TO THAT IS THE LUCINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Death-Row · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:11 am Post subject:

just wanted to know. the sr20vet is from the x-trail GT model right? its awd. Can this setup work in a AWD b13? what mods will need to be done? thanks.

Conrad · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:54 am Post subject:

THE SYNDICATE · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

good info!

Maserati · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

Pretender · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

A lot of useful info here, thanks.

GTR Fever · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

they really that hard to get??..i remember last yr sumtime The Autoshoppe had 2 Confused

..thats th one wit a silver engine cover and the intercooler on top sayin turbo right??

THE SYNDICATE · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:34 am Post subject:

is this the Autoshoppe located in central?

sr20ve · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject:

http://forums.trinituner.co...?t=62603&highlight=sr20ve

http://forums.trinituner.co...?t=79721&highlight=sr20ve

Nissan QG15DE · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject:

The SR16VE cams are more agressive than the standard SR20VE cams. And the SR16VE uses the same SR20VE block with a 1.6 head, the bore and stroke were shortened...that's why 20VE block had the displacement of a 1600cc. And thus allowing the SR16 to safely rev at 8300rpm.

My padna from foreign did a turbo project a SR20VE-T using the SR16VE cams and using 8.5:1 low compression pistons. They got 420whp and a 1/4 mile of 13.2 seconds, but this will vary due to traction problems they got.

xtech · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:16 am Post subject:

I have a SR16VE from a Pulsar N15 for sale

THE_FUGITIVES · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject:

next year ill complete my sr20ve-t rwd project ,
still trying to sell off all the det parts i wont need

pokemon · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

awesome dude