2.4 sc build

vocky

Staff
So after a false start this LE5 2.4 bottom end is going SC with a Saab head :)

craddle and sump cleaned out
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Brand new Saab head ready for some porting
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it can either have a plastic z22yh or standard z22se cam cover fitted, so standard coilpack works

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a box of new parts from the Saab head
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vocky

Staff
they charge import duty on the shipping, so probably twice as much as a sc :eek:

Currently waiting on parts from the usa, so not much happening with the build.
 

vocky

Staff
probably worth stripping off the junk not required, makes shipping cheaper. The vvt head is worthless, I had one laying about for ages and it eventually went to the tip.
 
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vocky

Staff
exhaust ports opened up and head fully rebuilt

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New saab valves - sodium filled, thus better suited for SC than z22se valves

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z22se cams, new saab roller rockers, new hydraulic lifters, new valve springs, new valve stem oil seals, new retainers and new collets

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Saab head has been modified to accept a z22se cam cover, thus standard z22se coilpack fits

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vocky

Staff
I don't have any issues with my Saab cam cover, but I do have the LSJ pcv pipework.

Using the z22se cam cover means a standard coilpack can be used, so that is now my preferred option. Plus I also purchased a small milling machine which makes it much easier to do.
 

vocky

Staff
Build time :D

I weighed the pistons and rods, by swapping rods / pistons / gudgen pins around I got them all within 0.5 grams
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gapped the rings and fitted the first rod / piston
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all in
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oil jets and brand new genuine bearings
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polished journals crank goes in
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making sure the oil jets don't hit anything
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vocky

Staff
sump all nice and clean
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craddle bolted down
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sump on and balancer delete installed
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brand new genuine timing chain sets
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head about to get bolted on, plus balancer chain kit and brand new genuine water pump fitted
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vocky

Staff
cam chain installed
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brand new genuine oil pump gasket
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TTV flywheel fitted
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clutch aligned
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external trigger wheel for the z22se ECU fitted, new clutch slave cylinder is in the bag - just incase you were wondering what it was :)
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and the 2.4 SC engine is finally finished :D
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