KLZE confusion, trying to sort rumor from reality...
Posted: January 9th, 2013, 6:37 pm
I've seen yet another claim that "True curveneck ZE" engines produce 200 BHP, while "Millenia ZE" engines only produce 170 BHP.
If anything, I would say that the straightneck manifold WITH the KL31 cams MIGHT explain a spread of 30 BHP between the two engines, mainly due to the larger plenum and larger VRIS openings(I've gutted and cleaned both styles of manifold, and can produce pictures if you want to call BS).
If it's true that KL31 cams net 30 BHP over KL01s, why don't aftermarket regrinds put you "True ZE" owners in the 200 WHP range, with no other modifications?
One of you "true ZE" proponents should front me dyno expenses, and I'll swap my own KL01/KL31 cams back and forth between runs to settle this for good.
EGR deleted Millenia engine, for all intents and purposes identical to a "True KLZE", with a chipped ECU thrown in to sweeten the deal.
If the KL31 cams net a 30 BHP difference, I'll give you my entire brake upgrade setup, estimated completion the 20th of January, just for proving me wrong. That is 4 modified MX6 spindles, 5 lug hubs, and massive calipers/rotors both front and rear.
After 3 years of browsing, reading, and posting on this forum... I want this idiotic rumor to die, once and for all. Who agrees?
If anything, I would say that the straightneck manifold WITH the KL31 cams MIGHT explain a spread of 30 BHP between the two engines, mainly due to the larger plenum and larger VRIS openings(I've gutted and cleaned both styles of manifold, and can produce pictures if you want to call BS).
If it's true that KL31 cams net 30 BHP over KL01s, why don't aftermarket regrinds put you "True ZE" owners in the 200 WHP range, with no other modifications?
One of you "true ZE" proponents should front me dyno expenses, and I'll swap my own KL01/KL31 cams back and forth between runs to settle this for good.
EGR deleted Millenia engine, for all intents and purposes identical to a "True KLZE", with a chipped ECU thrown in to sweeten the deal.
If the KL31 cams net a 30 BHP difference, I'll give you my entire brake upgrade setup, estimated completion the 20th of January, just for proving me wrong. That is 4 modified MX6 spindles, 5 lug hubs, and massive calipers/rotors both front and rear.
After 3 years of browsing, reading, and posting on this forum... I want this idiotic rumor to die, once and for all. Who agrees?