boosted 2.0 > 2.4?

lvlistchif · Post by **lvlistchif** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:41 am

is it really true that boosted 2.0 sohc are better than 2.4 dohcs? do the sohc have lower compression to? just wanted some info on this topic i saw in another thread kinda.

speedyrb29 · Post by **speedyrb29** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 2:48 pm

hmmm idk about that. i know stock sohc comp. is like 9:1.... idk somwere in the 9s. a 2.0 is a lil lighter than a 2.4. but then again u have an extra ,4 liters to play with. the 2.4 will put out more torque than the 2.0 i think. but im not really sure on witch is better.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 3:24 pm

Stock 2.0 sohc compression is 9.8 until 03-05, then it is 9.3.

2.0 weighs 50 pounds less than a 2.4

Whats better? All out power? 2.4 Fun, kinda cheap? 2.0.

J8t4m · Post by **J8t4m** » Tue Sep 19, 2006 11:42 am

It takes more internal work to get the 2.0 up to the same level as the 2.4

if you look at http://roachracing.net/ he built up a 2.0 SRT-4 killer

the 2.0 is a good engine . . . but if you going for a turbo build - the 2.4 is going to be more reliable in the long run . . .if you wanna be different and go for the gusto - build up the 2.0 - I love seeing smoking fast 2.0 SOHC

It also falls down to money as well . . .for the money your gonna spend to get a 2.4 you could start building up the 2.0 - Its really more about how far you wanna take it . . .

Ive not done AWHOLE lot of research - but ive not seen to many 450+ hp 2.0's
If nothing else - You will be able to take the 2.4 up alot higher if thats what your doing for . . . .

Another thing to consider is . . . if you swap to 2.4 - youll have to get a new PCM and everything . . .

OB · Post by OB » Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:12 am

i prefer the 2.4 swaps, it just seems like a more solid idea. the 2.o turbo build would have too many hidden problems. the motor isnt built for boost, and doing so would not only cost a lot, but would require lots of math and time to get things perfect. with the 2.4, its almost plug and play. not to mention the aftermarket support for the srt motor is huge. big power or not, the 2.4 just looks better in my eyes. thats my plan!

speedyrb29 · Post by **speedyrb29** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:31 pm

as far a relibility if you build it right and tune it right it will be reliable. my audi has a 1.8l engine that is turboed and its reliable. and some peopl throw on bigger turbos and have around 300 on the bottem end of a 1.8. so as far as 1 being more reliable then the other i think its all in the build and tune.

teamliviD · Post by **teamliviD** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:52 pm

if you wait about 6-10 months, ill be selling my complete bottom end. i going for a 2.4 magnum turbo set up. best of both worlds!

speedyrb29 · Post by **speedyrb29** » Wed Sep 20, 2006 9:46 pm

if u decide to part out stuff id probly buy alot off ya. how much power were you getting? and what do they do when they balance and blue print your block?