Thread: VG33E Question?
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Old Feb 22nd, 2005, 11:27 AM   #3 (permalink)
rb42
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Yeah you can use the factory parts, but I think you will find more performance at lower prices from a 3rd party. Some of the things you won't get that a factory one has is protection against bad fuel/overheated mixture (the factory uses knock sensors to defeat boost if needed), and the injectors are supposed to be larger.

There is also an issue with the ECM throwing a code because the MAF sensor does not expect such a large quantity of air flow on the SC models. This may be a problem on non-sc vehicles, if Nissan set a maximum limit the engine should see...

FYI - on the factory SC you have to run superunleaded - there is no intercooler. This usually means you are limited to 6 Lbs boost safely as well...

The engine will do more with aftermarket. I'd look that way first.
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