dodge daytona engine questions
i need some info on a 87ish dodge daytona. its originally a turboz model but it has a shelby tubo engine in it. are there any major differece between the two? any other info would be greatly appreciated..thanx
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cant help you out, but watch out for torque steer
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pay attention too, valve cover swaps were common on these older cars, luckily it's all well documented online, with easy identifiers like 2 piece manifolds and the such.
EDIT,
In 1987, the Daytona was restyled externally, and featured pop-up headlights. New in 1987 was a Shelby Z trim level with an available Turbo II (175 hp - 200lb-ft) intercooled version of the 2.2 L Chrysler K engine, as well as a heavy-duty A555 transaxle with Getrag gears. The Shelby Z also featured numerous suspension upgrades, including a larger diameter front sway bar and rear disc brakes.
so look for the rear discs, if it's a real CS.
But In my honest opinion the coolest version of this engine was found in the thankfully forgotten Chrysler TC. they took a 2.2 TII and had cosworth build a bespoke head, Mahale Pistons, Crower Rods.

And to think it all started with the lowly K car.
EDIT,
In 1987, the Daytona was restyled externally, and featured pop-up headlights. New in 1987 was a Shelby Z trim level with an available Turbo II (175 hp - 200lb-ft) intercooled version of the 2.2 L Chrysler K engine, as well as a heavy-duty A555 transaxle with Getrag gears. The Shelby Z also featured numerous suspension upgrades, including a larger diameter front sway bar and rear disc brakes.
so look for the rear discs, if it's a real CS.
But In my honest opinion the coolest version of this engine was found in the thankfully forgotten Chrysler TC. they took a 2.2 TII and had cosworth build a bespoke head, Mahale Pistons, Crower Rods.

And to think it all started with the lowly K car.
Last edited by treekiller; Oct 21, 2008 at 11:08 AM.
The rods do change here and there depending on model level and year, but none had a "crower" rod persee, or anything of that nature.
They are very strong, just as a standard 84-85 "heavy" rod, or the 87 + TII, or TIII, or TIV rod (all the same). Good for well over 450 WHP levels and about 7K-7400 rpms before they start to come apart. Luckily most 8V head guys aren't that high, although there are a few of us out there.
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