What should I do?? Build 2.4 or swap for 2.0 in N/A Spyder

[jjgrizz73]

Hey guys, I'm def. doing 1 of the two things this winter. I was thinking of completely redoing my 2.4L spyder and putting the DOHC on it along with the 16G turbo, or I can just buy the 2.0L Turbo engine and upgrade that. What do you guys think would be better and easier? Thanks

 

[dsm-onster]

Since you're asking for an opinion. . .

I wouldn't "cork up" a 2.4 w/ an evo3 16g. I'd keep the block and and add the DOHC head and put on a meatier turbo. Keeping the stock block would be cheaper and net more 'street fun'.

 

[crazy_skier]

While the head is off I would reccomend some lower comp. pistons and forged rods... it would be best to pull the engine and get it rebuilt but if you cant I would then drop the oil pan, hone it, clean it like a mofo, and then install lower. comp. pistons. Then I would do the dohc and at least a 50 trim. my 50 trim 2.4 set up is like having a 16g on a 2.0 and I def. would not go any smaller.

 

[jjgrizz73]

While the head is off I would reccomend some lower comp. pistons and forged rods... it would be best to pull the engine and get it rebuilt but if you cant I would then drop the oil pan, hone it, clean it like a mofo, and then install lower. comp. pistons. Then I would do the dohc and at least a 50 trim. my 50 trim 2.4 set up is like having a 16g on a 2.0 and I def. would not go any smaller.

Yea i def. planned on doing that since I'm pulling the engine out. What turbos do you guys suggest if not the 16G?

 

[dsm-onster]

Again this is all opinion, but for the sake of affordability. . .

Compressor:
20G, 50-trim, 60-1 would be the most affordable. A 20G is bolt on. An FP green is a bolt on 50-trim. An FP red is a bolt on 60-1. PTE also makes bolt on 50-trims and such.

Turbine:
A td06H turbine w/ a 7cm^2 housing (for the 20G or the FP turbos) or a t3 stage 5 w/ a 0.63 a/r housing.

A set of stroker-based cams would be a nice addition. They'll cost as much as a used 2.0L that you were debating to get.

 

[Cs4g63]

Definately keep the 2.4 and build it. Like said before get at least a 50 trim for the turbo. Good luck with the build.