Vss 12v solved! Bent pin that wasn't connecting. BUT it drops out randomly now, mostly its good til 120 mph, it throws code 17 and sets check engine code for vss, this might be exacerbated by the newly incorporated 1.5° cam retard, aiming for a bit of carried over peak power, (it didnt work). If any one has verified data to support the 1.7l stroke at higher rpm i'd like to see it*.
Current plans are pointing towards 1.7l stroke, 75.5mm bore, decked block, milled y8 head, 05-11 rdx vftufbo, and a set of something around 700cc e-85 injectors. I hope I'm not cutting it too close to efficient specs, but time will tell.
End goal is 40 mpg on e-85, if I see 40 mpg with boost levels above 14 psi I'll be a happy camper, if it carries to 22 psi I'll be ecstatic.