eclipsh
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- Jun 16, 2005
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Durango,
Colorado
I'm rebuilding my 2.4 and want to make sure I'm putting the right parts in for my target. I'm looking at ~450-500 HP as a goal. I have a 4G64 bottom end and 2g head. I've got Wiseco "9:1" pistons I'm reusing with new rings. Head has BC valve springs, a 3 angle valve job, ARP head studs. I've got 780 CC injectors and an Evo 9 pump.
I'm looking at running Eagle rods, 272 cams. I'm not sure what head gasket I should run or if the valve springs can handle 272 cams at a 7k RPM rev limit. I'm also not sure if the Eagle rods can handle 500 HP on a 2.4 given the rod ratio.
My other concern is the thrust bearing. At 500 HP there aren't a lot of clutch options and I'm concerned the heavy pressure plate will chew up thrust bearings. Any experienced advice on this? I'm thinking of getting a dual clutch system to save the bearings but that is an expensive solution. I have a 95 block so it is the old style thrust bearing.
If it matters, I'm going Holset for the turbo.
I'm looking at running Eagle rods, 272 cams. I'm not sure what head gasket I should run or if the valve springs can handle 272 cams at a 7k RPM rev limit. I'm also not sure if the Eagle rods can handle 500 HP on a 2.4 given the rod ratio.
My other concern is the thrust bearing. At 500 HP there aren't a lot of clutch options and I'm concerned the heavy pressure plate will chew up thrust bearings. Any experienced advice on this? I'm thinking of getting a dual clutch system to save the bearings but that is an expensive solution. I have a 95 block so it is the old style thrust bearing.
If it matters, I'm going Holset for the turbo.