iight guys ive got everything off and almost ready to pulll the engine on my 97 z24 .. i just got the car less than month and a half ago lol and i did a compression test and cylinder three has nothing so im going ahead and and pull it . i want to rebuild it and boost it .... ive never done this but i have friends that have and can help me and a nice neighbor lol ... but i want your alls opinion on what i should get to rebuild it ... so if you could helpp me out please thanks ..and i will have pics of it all i will take sum soon as i go outside again and through out the build..

what do you want out of the engine setup?(besides a working engine, lol)

well i want to atleast be able to run around 10 psi saftly .. but i want to be able to know its still sturdy on the inside if that makes any since

not really any good pics yet but it should be out tom or the next day so i will have sum then to












oily mess just like the whole back side to ..




just a random pic those are the seats im going to put in it when it runs again lol ...

Depends on how much money you have or want to spend but at the minimum forged piston and Eagle rods, stainless valves 1mm over size and bronze guides, cams etc. Are you going to boost with a turbo or supercharger as that will determine what compression pistons you use?

With how cheap the supercharger kit is going for at Crate Engine Depot, it is a bargain.

If I had a 2.4, that is what I would buy immediately.

The turbo kits are double the price.

But, if you want the max output, the turbo is obviously better.

Do not do a wild overbore, this always makes the cylinders have less spacing, and runs hotter.
I did this and the motor as a result burned oil a lot.




2003 Sunfire with 2 1/4 inch turbo muffler, 2 1/4 piping, 2 1/2 inch resonator, a 2 1/4 inch catalytic converter, 2 1/2 inch down-pipe, a 4:2:1 RK Sports 'clone' header, E-bay strut brace, ground wire kit and an AEM true cold air intake NOPI edition.

im goign to go with a turbo but im goign to piece it ... not going to buy a kit . i have sum of the stuff off my old setup on the 2.2 but i never rebuilt it just ran it stock .. when i get it apart i geuss i will see if there is any damage to the cylinder walls thats what im kinda worried about ... but if its not to bad probably go with a .20 overbore .. i know for sure im going to get eagle rods not so sure on the pistons yet .. im reall confused on the compression and stuff i would need to boost right and not blow a hole in the side of the block or piston lol

where can i find the stainless valves and the bronze guides at ?

jbp(jbodyperformance.com)

thank you i will check that out ..

Look also at Turbotechracing.com. Your stock inards will not like a whole lot of boost so pistons are a big deal on a turbo application ove 6 ls of boost or so. There is a TON of info on your project throughout the performance and boost forums so don't neglect the search button. Somebody is bound to toss u some attitude for not searching already. The info is out there. Also, Importperformance.net has a complete bottom end rebuild kit with Eagle rods and you choice of either JE or Wiseco pistons, among other prime parts.

Search and you shall find...

lol thanks ... yea i found that import performance looks like im going to go there way i seen they have some pistons on there hyperneumic 30 % stronger up to 10 lbs of boost i was looking at them but i dont think they will be that great...