My MOPAR

Bob · 10-19-2008, 05:30 PM

Well, my mopar was just a bit different....a newer breed so to speak.

It was probably one of the first factory "tuner" type cars and no one really thought of it. It was a 1989 Dodge Shadow with the 2.5L Turbo. It was the 2 door coupe and was red with black trim. Those things were quite a package. 5 speed, 4 wheel disk brakes...mine did NOT have A/C or power windows. I bought it used at the dealer and the previous owner was one of the mechs that worked there. Well, after the test drive, I was sold and knew that there was a little more to that car than met the eye. Turned out that the 1st owner has adjusted the waste gate on the turbo, installed a MOPAR Performance cam, removed the muffler and installed a tuned pipe & a different computer module. The normal setting according to the gauge inside was about 7-8 lbs of boost. My car put out well above that. I believe it put out about 13-16 lbs. The gauge only went to 15 and they weren't the most accurate. On the street, it was a beast. Sounded like a bumble-bee on steroids. One night out cruising, a Mustang GT pulled up and the guy wanted to race....well being young and stupid, I eagerly obliged. Light turned green and the Dodge stayed in front to the next light. Did it again from a roll of about 20-30 and the Stang got the jump, but the little Dodge stayed right on the rear quater panel. We pulled into a parking lot and that guy was furious. Turned out he had just dropped a bunch of $$$ into a new intake, injectors, computer, and exhaust. Only thing was that the Stang was an auto. Not sure how good of a driver he was, but he did stay that is car was real sluggish off the line. I told him to upgrade his cam next and the car should handily take the Dodge.

So, I guess you could say that I was 'buzzing' around WAY before it got popular with the 'fart cans' now a days......only I was doing it with a DOMESTIC that would still probably toast most of the rice out there now!

Well, that was my only Mopar, and I have thought seriously about attempting to get others....we will see.......

**SVTSkip** · 10-19-2008, 11:49 PM

Uh Oh !!! I sense a future project coming on, and I eagerly ablige to help LOL !!!

**SQUID** · 10-20-2008, 06:07 AM

Back in '87 Wendy had a '65 Mustang. It overheated on the freeway and blew a head gasket. Well, Chris was one and we felt it would be better to have a new car for her to cart the kids around in.

Bought a '87 Daytona Pacifica Turbo. HOT little Dodge/Mitsubishi four-cylinder. She got her first "excessive show of acceleration" ticket within 2 weeks.

Unfortunately it was totalled less than a year later -- Smacked on the freeway. Four pax and one being a 2 year old, walked away without a scratch.

I'd love to have another of those.

**SVTSkip** · 10-21-2008, 09:11 AM

I've heard of a few that were made to be quite quick. That would be a cool one to have on hand...

10-19-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
Bob Sick and tired of............... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TEXAS Posts: 169 My Mood:	My MOPAR Well, my mopar was just a bit different....a newer breed so to speak. It was probably one of the first factory "tuner" type cars and no one really thought of it. It was a 1989 Dodge Shadow with the 2.5L Turbo. It was the 2 door coupe and was red with black trim. Those things were quite a package. 5 speed, 4 wheel disk brakes...mine did NOT have A/C or power windows. I bought it used at the dealer and the previous owner was one of the mechs that worked there. Well, after the test drive, I was sold and knew that there was a little more to that car than met the eye. Turned out that the 1st owner has adjusted the waste gate on the turbo, installed a MOPAR Performance cam, removed the muffler and installed a tuned pipe & a different computer module. The normal setting according to the gauge inside was about 7-8 lbs of boost. My car put out well above that. I believe it put out about 13-16 lbs. The gauge only went to 15 and they weren't the most accurate. On the street, it was a beast. Sounded like a bumble-bee on steroids. One night out cruising, a Mustang GT pulled up and the guy wanted to race....well being young and stupid, I eagerly obliged. Light turned green and the Dodge stayed in front to the next light. Did it again from a roll of about 20-30 and the Stang got the jump, but the little Dodge stayed right on the rear quater panel. We pulled into a parking lot and that guy was furious. Turned out he had just dropped a bunch of $$$ into a new intake, injectors, computer, and exhaust. Only thing was that the Stang was an auto. Not sure how good of a driver he was, but he did stay that is car was real sluggish off the line. I told him to upgrade his cam next and the car should handily take the Dodge. So, I guess you could say that I was 'buzzing' around WAY before it got popular with the 'fart cans' now a days......only I was doing it with a DOMESTIC that would still probably toast most of the rice out there now! Well, that was my only Mopar, and I have thought seriously about attempting to get others....we will see.......

10-19-2008, 11:49 PM	#2
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10-20-2008, 06:07 AM	#3
SQUID You!! Off my Planet! Octane Zone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: D/FW Area, Texas Posts: 4,464 My Mood:	Re: My MOPAR Back in '87 Wendy had a '65 Mustang. It overheated on the freeway and blew a head gasket. Well, Chris was one and we felt it would be better to have a new car for her to cart the kids around in. Bought a '87 Daytona Pacifica Turbo. HOT little Dodge/Mitsubishi four-cylinder. She got her first "excessive show of acceleration" ticket within 2 weeks. Unfortunately it was totalled less than a year later -- Smacked on the freeway. Four pax and one being a 2 year old, walked away without a scratch. I'd love to have another of those. __________________ - Jim To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-21-2008, 09:11 AM	#4
SVTSkip Global Moderator Octane Zone Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,028	Re: My MOPAR I've heard of a few that were made to be quite quick. That would be a cool one to have on hand...