Bryce Bjerke Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 I dunno if it's been talked about or not, but my 15 journey 2.4 is an absolute dog. I understand the caliber srt and the journey share similer "world" engines that replaced the 2.4 EDZ engines in the older stratus/breeze etc etc. Exhaust manifold from caliber looks to be direct swap as far as gaskets linking up with holes. Has anyone successfully done this? I have a way to tune the journey as of now. Would be low low boost. Maybe 4-5lbs.as the compression ratio on it scares me with going higher. Don't want a v6 journey so that isn't an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 go for it, let us know how it turns out... dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Bjerke Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Words of wisdom. Someone has to be first. So has no one dine because of money or because it's just a journey or what obstacles are people finding? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty256 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 probley because it is what it is . A econo box SUV , bought mine not expecting great performance. adding boost to a high compression engine ? you do know this little 2.4 is a bullet proof engine in st stock configuration .... don't know if by adding a after market exhaust and intake would do nothing but make the car louder ... yes the 2.4 is somewhat of a dog , but mine gets me down the road .... dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 I dunno if it's been talked about or not, but my 15 journey 2.4 is an absolute dog. I understand the caliber srt and the journey share similer "world" engines that replaced the 2.4 EDZ engines in the older stratus/breeze etc etc. Exhaust manifold from caliber looks to be direct swap as far as gaskets linking up with holes. Has anyone successfully done this? I have a way to tune the journey as of now. Would be low low boost. Maybe 4-5lbs.as the compression ratio on it scares me with going higher. Don't want a v6 journey so that isn't an option. The 2.4 as used in the Caliber SRT4 had enhanced innards for use with the turbo. I was on the Caliber forum 5 yrs and people that tried turbo on standard 2.4 blew them up. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Bjerke Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 I understand the pistons and rods are different, hence the low boost levels I wanna run. NA cars have had boost added for years reliably. Just when you turn it up for more or have terrible tuning they pop. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcaliber81 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 In order for the exhaust to be a worthy upgrade you need to have more air going in or better flow as 1 part alone won't do much. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 You say you don't want a V6. IMHO, the Pentastar is almost too much engine for my FWD DJ. Torque steer is horrendous. Why could they not come up with equal length half-shafts? I can burn rubber in any instance, even with my oversized tires. I have to keep my hands tightly on the wheel while hard downshifting, but she scoots when necessary. jkeaton and rolly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankster Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) I am satisfied with the Performance of my 2.4l. Before going wild with mods make sure your sparkplug and filters are fresh, injectors are clean, brakes are not dragging and the tires are pumped up. You might be surprised how well it can run stock. Hank Edited July 12, 2016 by Hankster dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 My brother-in-law has the 2.4. He went from a Dodge pickup with a V8 to his Journey and is quite pleased. Either way it's a great choice, just enjoy the ride!!!!! dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Bjerke Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 The car has 20k miles on it lol its a 2015. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Bjerke Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 We went from a 2014 FRS to the journey and it's just sad how slow it is. And the frs was a dog. I've had 2.4 swapped neons (1st gens) SRT8'S I like power. Just when we bought this we were not in the position to own a v6. Now that I can afford to play again it needs power. I'll do it. And post results. Look for it next summer some time. Not aiming for the moon just something that doesn't get passed by a camry when I too the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 What is an FRS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silenze Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Sicon frs. Twin to the Subaru brz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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