New VG35E High Compression Build

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    11-28-2018, 07:23 PM Go to post
    2003 XE, 5-speed, after the 4WD conversion, and a limited slip rear diff. JDM VG33E (note the power steering pump on driver's ("wrong") side) JDM motor, stripped of accessories Getting ready for inspection VG33 block
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    11-30-2018, 12:37 PM Go to post
    After boring for 94mm pistons After boring for 94mm pistons Head gasket armor/cylinder wall clearance, after boring for 94mm pistons
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    12-01-2018, 02:39 PM Go to post
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    12-12-2018, 01:10 AM Go to post
    Matching weights Assembled bottom end Mild port and polish Internal snap rings, much easier to install
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    12-14-2018, 11:41 AM Go to post
    At the dyno shop, to get a comparative baseline The first-ever VG35E :) Making solid lifters for checking the camshaft Checking PTV clearance
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    02-07-2019, 11:00 AM Go to post
    10.4:1 VG35E (94mm bore, flat top piston with no valve reliefs, .420/208 camshaft) External DC oil pump and aftermarket cruise control servo
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    03-06-2019, 03:18 PM Go to post
    Actual before (3.3L 8.9:1) and after (3.5L 10.4:1) dyno results