Cobalt_noob

Looking for some used rods and pistons forged for an 08 2.4l. Mine are possibly damaged and would rather go forged. If you are trying to get rid of some just tell how many miles we're on them and why you're selling them. Then go ahead and show me the goods

cw383

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Did you check to see if Mongorat has any? I had written about my LNF rods, but in looking on ZZP's site, I don't think they work in your application.

Cobalt_noob

I am not sure who Mongorat is...

Yeah unfortunately the LNF rods and pistons do not work for the LE5.

Slowbalt2000

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Zzp makes le5 rods and sells JE pistons for the 2.4.

Pretty much nobody has an off the shelf piston for the 2.4 except zzp so i doubt youll have luck finding anything used. Mongorat427 is a member on here and i got wiesco 2.4 pistons through him. Realisically the block breaks before the internals on the LE5. No point in upgrading.

Cobalt_noob

That is the single most helpful comment, thank you for takin your time.

I have read that when you start going over 250 on stock internals you're asking for trouble. I know I'm right in that ball park.. on the other hand I have read people pushing over 300 and having no problems. Care to shed some light? I see your sig says winning races and crackin blocks so if anyone should know firsthand I'm guessin itd be you.

Slowbalt2000

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What year is your car? 06-07 can take 400hp 08+ can take high 200s

Cobalt_noob

It is an 08. Soon as the weather clears up I'm taking the head off to check the piston damage. I'm really hoping theyre just a little banged up. But just in case I'm leaning towards theyre toast.

Hmm I'm wondering if they are screwed up if I could use the 06-07 rods and pistons?

Slowbalt2000

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Pistons are the same. The 06-07 have the better forged rods. Unfortunatly, stock pistons dont fit on aftermarket rods.

Cobalt_noob

Bah that sucks! So in other words youre stuck getting aftermarket pistons for aftermarket rods rather than staying stock pistons with aftermarket rods. Much appreciation for your knowledge on that sir

Slowbalt2000

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You could just get 06 rods

Cobalt_noob

I've been looking in to that but I'm wondering if the aftermarket manufacturers (cheap ones to mid grade) are just following suit with GM for the cheaper rods in the 08+, you know what I mean? Like why would they make the same quality as 06 and 07 if the same quality in 08 will work just fine... I suppose finding some used ones from someone? What do you think??

DFZ24

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question, the piston sold by zzp is the Je brand?
Does the members in this forum still sells wiseco piston?
And last, how strong are the stock pistons?
Thank you
Sorry for the thread jack. I'm in the same boat, don't know y my engine is about to go or what, as it is making sounds when getting to full boost.

Slowbalt2000

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Mongorat427 can get you wiesco pistons.


The stock pistons are strong but forged pistons can take more knock and heat without being damaged.

DFZ24

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Thank you
one more question,
Does the wiseco pistons fit on stock rods?
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Slowbalt2000

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Yeah they should