2.4 LE5 Engine: How To: Beck’s 2.4L Supercharged Build Walkthrough
08-05-2008, 08:52 AM
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Is it a good idea to actually buy the LSJ motor it's self, or just piece everything together? It seems like the price is somewhat similar..
Is this something that could basically be done with basic tools, a few helping hands, and a free weekend? Well.. A case or two of beer too.. lol.
Do you have to actually relocate anything, or does everything kinda fit correctly? Meaning, when you mount the intercooler, new intake, etc. There's a box on the lower right-hand side of the engine-bay. It has alot of black metal lines coming into it. Does this get in the way?
If you get EVERYTHING on that list given, that will 100% get you the install, correct?
Is a full dyno tune necessary, or will a normal tune by ok?
What are good gauges to have with this? I already have a narrowband AF Ratio, but i know that won't help anything.. I'm assuming boost, wideband AFR, and a tranny temp (I'm auto)..?
How much worse is your gas mileage? I'm sure it REALLY goes down when you're on the throttle all the time.. I get 25 city and 35 highway currently..
More questions to come.. Sorry but I like to cover all my bases.. I kinda dismissed the s/c idea until I actually READ this post today.. lol.
Is this something that could basically be done with basic tools, a few helping hands, and a free weekend? Well.. A case or two of beer too.. lol.
Do you have to actually relocate anything, or does everything kinda fit correctly? Meaning, when you mount the intercooler, new intake, etc. There's a box on the lower right-hand side of the engine-bay. It has alot of black metal lines coming into it. Does this get in the way?
If you get EVERYTHING on that list given, that will 100% get you the install, correct?
Is a full dyno tune necessary, or will a normal tune by ok?
What are good gauges to have with this? I already have a narrowband AF Ratio, but i know that won't help anything.. I'm assuming boost, wideband AFR, and a tranny temp (I'm auto)..?
How much worse is your gas mileage? I'm sure it REALLY goes down when you're on the throttle all the time.. I get 25 city and 35 highway currently..
More questions to come.. Sorry but I like to cover all my bases.. I kinda dismissed the s/c idea until I actually READ this post today.. lol.
08-05-2008, 03:39 PM
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1. LSJ motor wont put down as much horsepower, plus you'll need the tranny clutch flywheel to go with the LSJ.
2. I did the entire install with a 86 piece tool kit, a jack, jackstands, and a grinder.
3. only thing that needs to be relocated or removed is the windshield wiper fluid.
4. Everything listed is all you'll need for the install.
5. Normal street tune is fine
6. Wideband, interceptor (to monitor intake air temps and other areas), boost gauge is optional, but always nice to see what you're boosting.
7. Freeway gas mileage is probably around 30, city probably around 17-20
2. I did the entire install with a 86 piece tool kit, a jack, jackstands, and a grinder.
3. only thing that needs to be relocated or removed is the windshield wiper fluid.
4. Everything listed is all you'll need for the install.
5. Normal street tune is fine
6. Wideband, interceptor (to monitor intake air temps and other areas), boost gauge is optional, but always nice to see what you're boosting.
7. Freeway gas mileage is probably around 30, city probably around 17-20
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08-05-2008, 06:41 PM
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Relocate the MAF to the other side of the car. The metal lines you are referring to are the brake lines I think. They are not affected by the blower or intake. The 3" RD Fabs intake for the LSJ rubs a bit, but not enough to make damage. I've had it like that for over 25k miles. No problems.
08-06-2008, 03:27 AM
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So the only thing you have to actually relocate is the MAF? Dub question.. But what's the MAF? lol. Would you just basically buy a CAI like if you had a s/c to begin with then so it's on the other side?
08-06-2008, 04:32 PM
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MAF = mass air flow sensor. its the one that plugs into your intake. you just need to open up the wiring harness and pull it out of the main harness. its long enough to reach back over to the other side. you'll also need to relocate or remove the windshield washer fluid.
10-30-2008, 12:47 PM
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alright cool. how do you like your setup? im torn between running a stock pully and injectors or running the stage 2 stuff. thinking maybe ill start with the stockers til i actually need more power then ill upgrade.
10-30-2008, 07:35 PM
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11-17-2008, 03:41 PM
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oh ok thanks alot man. And what about these gauges now, i was looking at these but they seem awful cheap compared to like some $300 ones ive seen.
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/elite...or-gauges.aspx
And i know im getting the 3 pod piller so what 3 gauges would i need?
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/elite...or-gauges.aspx
And i know im getting the 3 pod piller so what 3 gauges would i need?
11-18-2008, 07:48 AM
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lol i think so too! but they do make an air fuel gauge, but is this 1 that i would need?
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/elite...uel-ratio.aspx
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/elite...uel-ratio.aspx