Engine Replacement - Axiom vs. 6VE1

[MSHardeman]

From my understanding, the 20 HP increase is the only advantage. The direct injection allows the Axiom engine to have a higher compression ratio over the 6VE1.

Jon, my understanding is that when we have to replace the Axiom direct injection intake with the VX's stock intake, in order to get the VX ECU to work correctly without rewireing the entire VX, we lose that 20 HP increase.

I SO want to do an Axiom engine swap, but if it really doesn't gain me anything it looks like a rebuilt 6VE1 may be the best way to go.