VE SSSIM
02-09-2008, 02:55 PM
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VE SSSIM
I'm thinking about removing the "shelf" in my VE's IM plenum to gain some extra top end power. For those of you that don't know, the VQ35 guys do this and gain ~12whp in the higher rpms, but they lose some low end power. Has anybody done this before? What do you guys think about this?
02-09-2008, 03:04 PM
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Either manifold would work because they both have the shelf. The 5spd manifold just has a moving plate to simulate one common plenum for all 6 runners to increase top end power. The plate is closed for low end power and it opens for top end power.
Instead of being insane, maybe I'll just send it to extrude hone.
02-09-2008, 08:07 PM
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It shouldn't be too much work. I have plenty tools for grinding and cutting metal.
Either manifold would work because they both have the shelf. The 5spd manifold just has a moving plate to simulate one common plenum for all 6 runners to increase top end power. The plate is closed for low end power and it opens for top end power.
Instead of being insane, maybe I'll just send it to extrude hone.
Either manifold would work because they both have the shelf. The 5spd manifold just has a moving plate to simulate one common plenum for all 6 runners to increase top end power. The plate is closed for low end power and it opens for top end power.
Instead of being insane, maybe I'll just send it to extrude hone.
02-09-2008, 08:10 PM
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I knew about it when Matt first started doing it to VQ35's, it's only secret because most people on this forum aren't familiar with finessing motors. It's essentially the difference between a single and dual plane intake manifold for a small block pushrod V8, except the results aren't as great.
02-09-2008, 09:06 PM
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I was looking at my extra upper plenum and the design is horrible. It would be awesome if I could somehow make on 00VI fit on a VE.
I knew about it when Matt first started doing it to VQ35's, it's only secret because most people on this forum aren't familiar with finessing motors. It's essentially the difference between a single and dual plane intake manifold for a small block pushrod V8, except the results aren't as great.
02-10-2008, 06:02 AM
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I knew about it when Matt first started doing it to VQ35's, it's only secret because most people on this forum aren't familiar with finessing motors. It's essentially the difference between a single and dual plane intake manifold for a small block pushrod V8, except the results aren't as great.
02-10-2008, 06:16 AM
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02-10-2008, 09:53 AM
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I thought it was Secret Sauce as well (I do alot of lurking in the all motor/turbo sections).
Oh and 505 I have a VE-5 IM laying around if your interested.
It'd be pretty cool to see a dyno difference between the two. Do VEs fall off near/at redline? I thought they had pretty good top end.
~Alex
Oh and 505 I have a VE-5 IM laying around if your interested.
It'd be pretty cool to see a dyno difference between the two. Do VEs fall off near/at redline? I thought they had pretty good top end.
~Alex
02-10-2008, 11:14 AM
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I do alot of lurking there too. I spend most of my time there.
No thanks, I have an extra one sitting in my garage.
I don't think that they fall off much at all near redline, but if you extend the rev limit, I'm sure that there's some power to be had.
02-10-2008, 09:47 PM
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wouldn't a jeremy-style custom IM work better on a VG though? granted it's more work...
