BadAss SRT-Z - 2.4L / A568 - Update!!!

Ever take a little longer than planned to do something? I started in April, and REALLY wanted to get it done before SDAC-17, but I just couldn't let myself rush the job. Several months later, it now runs and drives but it still needs a couple parts and a tune before hitting the track. Unfortunately time is up for the 2007 season, but I should have plenty of time to get everything done before opening day next spring!

CLICK HERE for 2.4L engine pictures before and after the install

CLICK HERE for pics of the SRT Z's first trip out of the garage

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http://badassperformance.com/mrides/z/srt-z_07.jpg

Looks good JT. I didnt know this was going in the Z. I thought you had it marked for the Shadow.

PS links aren't working for me.

holy moly I love it

Nice job! It looks right at home in there

Very nice JT! Congratulations!

That is extrememly show worthy. I like the way all the billet comes together. I think that the things is absolutely beautiful. It brings a tear to my eye... :love: :thumb: :amen: :hail:

Now, about that exhaust "moisture-trap/rust-conducive " thermal wrap.... :yuck: ;):nod:

Now.... Just don't ventilate the crankcase.... :p

Nice!!!! :nod:

Eh, it's OK I guess.;)

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Eh, it's OK I guess.;)

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That's what I was thinking, too.

A little girly, don'tcha think, JT?:nod:

Looks good, I can't wait to drive it...:)

I like it another 2.4 g-body,good job nice clean install.What turbo are you using?

Looks like you did a great job! Now, I need that cran trigger setup for my car and have it still le tme keep the stock alternator belt setup!!

Good job JT :thumb:

Stupid question: Where's the alternator? ;)

I haven't been paying much attention to these crazy kids and their hybrid projects these last couple of years!

It runs on (4) D-cell batteries....

its a race car, so he might now have an alternator. Otherwise, they are buried down low if I remember correctly.

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Originally Posted by Subliminal

Stupid question: Where's the alternator? ;)

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It's mounted on the backside of the block like a neon.

Wow I really like the SRT4 wheels on the Z. Great job!!

That looks great! Good work!

Huh...learn something new every day.

It's kinda fun to try and find/remember all those avatar pics in there:D The engine bay sure swallowed them up. Looks mighty tasty BTW JT:thumb: I bet that thing is really gonna scoot with 200 WHP:lol:

JK, I'm sure it'll hit 250:p

Now I understand why you did the black ss lines. They almost go un noticed in the engine bay. Not sure if that's what you were after, but I like it!

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Nice job! It looks right at home in there

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Definitely looks like it was made for it (I guess it was eh?)!! That *is* "Badass" :hail:

I like the "SRT-Z" name, but still don't think it's as good as the "Shelby Z-24"...lol..

looks sweet.

don't know if you know this but the stock srt acc pulley has a rubber dampener in it to eat vibrations and guys with aftermarket unit have been fragging oil pumps, literally.

Good: I have to say, that's about the cleanest no-nonsense 2.4 swap I've seen.
Bad: Lose the SRT-4 wheels. I think they are the ugliest FWD Mopar wheels ever. :)

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Bad: Lose the SRT-4 wheels. I think they are the ugliest FWD Mopar wheels ever. :)

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I think the SRT-4 wheels actually look pretty good on the Daytona, which is strange, because I hated the way they looked on my SRT-4! What I would suggest for the Tona is to space out the rear a bit for asthetics. They look too far tucked in.

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Originally Posted by contraption22

I think the SRT-4 wheels actually look pretty good on the Daytona, which is strange, because I hated the way they looked on my SRT-4! What I would suggest for the Tona is to space out the rear a bit for asthetics. They look too far tucked in.

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I agree with the spacing part, the SRT wheels have more offset that most TD wheels and are spaced in too far, push them out a little more and I think it would look perfect.

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Originally Posted by 89shelby2.4

I like it another 2.4 g-body,good job nice clean install.What turbo are you using?

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I can't help notice in your sig picture at how even your car launches. Nice and even. Looks like it's sitting still, when it's actually launching pretty hard judging by the slicks.


Sorry for the hijacking JT! How's it run?

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Originally Posted by t3rse

looks sweet.

don't know if you know this but the stock srt acc pulley has a rubber dampener in it to eat vibrations and guys with aftermarket unit have been fragging oil pumps, literally.

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True point. And DSM guys that ditch the stock pulley and don't put on an ATI unit or similar end up losing bearings.

Thanks for the compliments everyone! :)

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Originally Posted by Turbo3Iroc

Looks good JT. I didnt know this was going in the Z. I thought you had it marked for the Shadow.

PS links aren't working for me.

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I was going to put it in a neon, but after pulling parts off neons in a j-yard, I said f-that!

Are they working now? work ok for me.

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Originally Posted by 88_pacifica

That is extrememly show worthy. I like the way all the billet comes together. I think that the things is absolutely beautiful. It brings a tear to my eye... :love: :thumb: :amen: :hail:

Now, about that exhaust "moisture-trap/rust-conducive " thermal wrap.... :yuck: ;):nod:

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LOL, not too much billet after all ;)

I really didnt want to do that but until I figure out how much heat it makes I really don't want to cook anything!

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Now.... Just don't ventilate the crankcase.... :p

Nice!!!! :nod:

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LOL, that's th ereal trick isn't it? :)

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Originally Posted by 89shelby2.4

I like it another 2.4 g-body,good job nice clean install.What turbo are you using?

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Turbonetics T3 (Stage 3, .63 a/r) /T4 (60-1 HiFi with a 04B cover) hybrid... same one off the old 8v motor...

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Originally Posted by Turbodave

It's mounted on the backside of the block like a neon.

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Exactly, nicely out of the way :thumb: and it is a street car still, so it does need one Clay!

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Originally Posted by 2.216VTurbo

It's kinda fun to try and find/remember all those avatar pics in there:D The engine bay sure swallowed them up. Looks mighty tasty BTW JT:thumb: I bet that thing is really gonna scoot with 200 WHP:lol:

JK, I'm sure it'll hit 250:p

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LOL, you can see a couple of them for sure :thumb: I'm REALLY hoping for 250! ;)

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Originally Posted by Mario

Now I understand why you did the black ss lines. They almost go un noticed in the engine bay. Not sure if that's what you were after, but I like it!

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I spent some big bucks on the lines, they are Aeroquip Kevlar lines, way lighter than SS and way easier to use :thumb:

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Originally Posted by t3rse

looks sweet.

don't know if you know this but the stock srt acc pulley has a rubber dampener in it to eat vibrations and guys with aftermarket unit have been fragging oil pumps, literally.

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I didn't get a crank pulley with it... tell me more, what is the vibration from? I only have 1 accessory, the alternator.

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Originally Posted by Turbodave

I agree with the spacing part, the SRT wheels have more offset that most TD wheels and are spaced in too far, push them out a little more and I think it would look perfect.

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Yeah, they do need to stick out more, maybe an 0.5 - 1 inch?

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Sorry for the hijacking JT! How's it run?

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It runs... I have not put a tune on it yet (using the 8v cal) so it has not even made boost yet.

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looks sweet.

don't know if you know this but the stock srt acc pulley has a rubber dampener in it to eat vibrations and guys with aftermarket unit have been fragging oil pumps, literally.

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Thats because they try and run the stock ecu with big turbo's and big boost.Detonation from to much advance is whats breaking the oil pumps,these engines need very little timing to run good.Ive been running mine hard for 3 years and not a problem at all.Keep the timing conservative JT and you wont have a problem.:thumb:

Meh, its so so, ;)

Give it tons of timing, the more, the better, :lol:

Looks good man, its so clean under the hood, :partywoot:

Now if you would only start selling kits for this swap.

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Originally Posted by 89shelby2.4

Thats because they try and run the stock ecu with big turbo's and big boost.Detonation from to much advance is whats breaking the oil pumps,these engines need very little timing to run good.Ive been running mine hard for 3 years and not a problem at all.Keep the timing conservative JT and you wont have a problem.:thumb:

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Sweet, I never run much timing, my 8v cal only runs 12°

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Originally Posted by turbovanman

Meh, its so so, ;)

Give it tons of timing, the more, the better, :lol:

Looks good man, its so clean under the hood, :partywoot:

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Thanks... hours cleaning it, but I still am finding yellow fire extinguisher crud in places :(

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Originally Posted by karlak

Now if you would only start selling kits for this swap.

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mounts kits? or full conversion kits?

Awesome JT, I think we have a new club car! I can't wait to flog it!

looks fantastic, the 2.4 itch is spreading like plague around here... lovin it :)

I'm speechless! :eek:

Great work man! How many parts did you fabricate?

I'm kicking myself for building an 8 valve.

a work of art :thumb: can't wait to see her run down the track or back roads.