2.4L LE5 Performance Tech 16 valve 171 hp EcoTec with 163 lb-ft of torque

2.4 engine mods

Old Jul 21, 2014 | 10:10 AM
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2.4 engine mods

So im thinking id like to upgrade the internals of my 2.4 so at some point in the future I could put a turbo on. I heard the rods and pistons are kinda weak is that true? Any thoughts on to do cams rockers valves etc
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Depends on your year and your definition of weak...

06s are good to 400wheel stock as long as you have a tuner worth a ****
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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No afromarket cams, no need for afromarket lifters or followers(rockers)

MrB sleeves, have Trevor do the ****, and you will have solid engine
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 05:50 AM
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Depends on your year and your definition of weak...

06s are good to 400wheel stock as long as you have a tuner worth a ****
I was looking through zzp site said something bout " The 2.4 is a little stronger but also makes more power at the same boost level and should not be run over 6psi if the engine is stock." So thats why I thought about doing rods and pistons. I probably wont do anything tp head but clean it.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 07:04 AM
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boost does not equal hp. keep torque under 375~400 and your bone stock motor will be fine.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by noorj
boost does not equal hp. keep torque under 375~400 and your bone stock motor will be fine.
Ahhh ok I was going off zzp said on the site.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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So I could do a stage 1 turbo kit and be fine?
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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There are aftermarket cams. Zzp has them. They aren't listed on the site. You have to email them.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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sell, get a v8
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by redcobalt07
sell, get a v8
I got a silverado with tht
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Verbatim
No afromarket cams, no need for afromarket lifters or followers(rockers) MrB sleeves, have Trevor do the ****, and you will have solid engine
Why does the LE5 need sleeves if it's a gen II block good for 700hp?
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitbull2o08
Why does the LE5 need sleeves if it's a gen II block good for 700hp?
who said the block is good for 700?
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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This is why I ask so I can figure out on how I can tune once I start
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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Only thing that makes me nervous about my le5 is cracking the sleeve
from my knowledge, the rods, pistons, sleeves can all about let go around the 400wheel range
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 04:26 PM
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Only thing that makes me nervous about my le5 is cracking the sleeve
from my knowledge, the rods, pistons, sleeves can all about let go around the 400wheel range
Well it would be a few years for the build. I dont have a house and there's no way i can tear it apart without a garage. Thats what ive heard also. So by the time I would be able to do a build I may as well do internals to.
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