The VE engine is a

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from

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. It is based on the

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and was only used for the 1992, 1993, and 1994 model years. This engine has an iron block, aluminum cylinder heads with 4 valves per cylinder and dual

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on the intake

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, and an available variable

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(5-speed only). Additionally, the engine has a 10.0:1 compression ratio, a cylinder bore of 87.0 mm, and a piston stroke of 83.0 mm. A major difference between the VE30DE and the VG30DE engine are the heads. The low under-hood clearance on the 1992–1994 J30

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demanded a special head to be developed with 30°, rather than 46°, between the valves. Lack of space also demanded a redesigned camshaft drive system, so a special

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was developed. The camshafts are driven by a single primary and two secondary chains. The engine is otherwise similar to the VG30DE.

VE30DE

The VE30DE produces at 5600 rpm and at 4000 rpm. This engine redlines at 6600 rpm. It was built from July, 1991 through March, 1994. VE30DE Engine

It is used in the following vehicle: * 1992-1994

VE30DE

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