thats the first and only "K car" i've ever actually wanted to drive. nice work
4 year+ resto mod on my 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby....1st post too!
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Had a friend in High School with a non-turbo version. Same color and everything as yours. I loved that car, and its a shame he flipped it not too long after he got. Good job on the resto.
Nice build, man! I like that you kept the stock appearance with the far from stock engine, definitely a sleeper. Cool stuff!
Awesome Resto!!!
That's all that matters right there....Nice job on the resto, and bonus points for being original.:beer:
Beautiful car, and major props for all the hard work you've put into it! I've always liked those cars, but it is rare when you get to see such a stunning example... Let alone it's progress along the way.
And more props for building up something you don't see everyday. I'm doing the same resto mod with my SHO, and like you said, it always brings a smile to my face when I drive it (er, drove it... mines in pieces now too, ha).
And more props for building up something you don't see everyday. I'm doing the same resto mod with my SHO, and like you said, it always brings a smile to my face when I drive it (er, drove it... mines in pieces now too, ha).
Solid, my first car was an 88 Pacifica, followed by a 92 IROC R/T which was a total loss in a flood. From there I went to the Ford side with my Cobra.
Probably one of the most complete and detailed resto's on one of these that I have seen for quite some time!
Probably one of the most complete and detailed resto's on one of these that I have seen for quite some time!
Amazing! I love the car.
On a side note I love it when people praise the WRX as being the first really quick budget racer 4 door, when Dodge had the spirit R/T over 10 years earlier with the same HP and MUCH more friendly to boltons... Those turbo 2.2's are really potent.. IIRC this guy @ a local performance shop had one as a DD with boltons/boost upgrade and it made something like 3XXfwtq and almost 300fwhp.. not bad for simple boltons in an almost 20year old 4 door 4cylinder domestic!!!! :rockon:
On a side note I love it when people praise the WRX as being the first really quick budget racer 4 door, when Dodge had the spirit R/T over 10 years earlier with the same HP and MUCH more friendly to boltons... Those turbo 2.2's are really potent.. IIRC this guy @ a local performance shop had one as a DD with boltons/boost upgrade and it made something like 3XXfwtq and almost 300fwhp.. not bad for simple boltons in an almost 20year old 4 door 4cylinder domestic!!!! :rockon:
Hey Brent, I thought I recognized that car. I remember it when you were stationed up in Maine. Just to let all of you know. I also have a 1990 Shadow that has the same basic 2.2 8 valve turbo motor. Non forged completely stock block and mild porting. Super 60 turbo (turbo that Mopar offered), 52 lb injectors, 3 bar map and a tune that put down 273 HP and 296 TQ. 22 pounds of boost all day long at 1200 degree EGTs. Not too bad through the stock intercooler. Definitely fun and good little sleepers. Cheep and easy to work on if you find one that is rust free. Almost everything under the hood is 10mm, 13mm and 15mm. Awesome car. I love the Daytona.
nice work man... it looks great. my buddy has a turbo lebaron hes restoring. Built motor, built auto tranny and big holset turbo. now hes repainting and all new interior.
That is maybe the best looking '89 Daytona I've ever seen. Very rare to see one nowadays. I think it is awesome that you did this project. Nicely different and extremely well done. A show winner for sure. :beer:
Hard to tell unless you know what engine is in it, normal stuff would be brake upgrades, engine, suspension, but that is hard to tell from the outside.
Thanks man, I run into a lot of people that have had one of these in the past. They all say the same thing, fun, cheap car that a lot of people took for granted.
That was one of my main objectives, can't see the exhaust or anything. Looks stock from the outside other than the ride height and pilar pod.
There are two I know of out there, would be a nice little swap!
My buddies mom had one in high school, loved that car. Two things I remember clearly was the cool intake mani and the long ass throw of the shifter...lol
Thanks, you went to the dark side....lol
I hear you on that, just like the VNT turbo they came out with. When Porshe came out with it, it was "state of the art technology" The 8 Valves are putting down some pretty good numbers now. Current record holder is 535hp, 25lbs of boost with some juice.(70hp shot) All in a 2500 lb car. The guys dropping the neon DOHC heads on the 2.2, 2.5 blocks are putting down even more. Only so much CFM goes through an 8V head...lol. I will throw up a vid later today.
This is the first time I have had it on the road since I blew it up giving you a ride :beer: Post some pics of your ride man, never did see it.
Wow that is one hell of a build! Good job on it it looks like it turned out really, really nice!
awesome build, cool car
welcome to the site, I'd say like %15 of the people don't own Mustangs(I never have) so it will not prevent you from fitting in just fine.
welcome to the site, I'd say like %15 of the people don't own Mustangs(I never have) so it will not prevent you from fitting in just fine.
damn man....... THAT IS SICK! i really like it. you really added some nice touches but kept it clean very cool. I would rock that car so fast
great work man! badass that's for sure. welcome to svtp.
Very nice and out of the norm. Hope you get the tune figured out soon so we can see numbers.
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