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90turbovan
07-05-2008, 06:53 PM
Been meaning to put this up over here for a little while. Why the 20 pic per post limit?

It all started back in November/December 2007. We found a '87 Woody wagon at an insurance auction that had been an engine fire. We'd already been buying wrecked SRT-4's for resale, and had a few parts cars around. You can guess where our minds went...

Specs:
'87 Chrysler T & C body, power everything with load leveling
'05 SRT-4 engine and transmission (20k miles)
'04 SRT-4 engine and under dash harness
'04 SRT-4 Stage 2 PCM with toys, cluster, SKIM, Keyless entry
SRT gas tank and emissions controls
Front and rear SRT discs
SRT ABS
Front SRT struts and knuckles
K-car 5 speed console and shifter
Modified power split bench seat
Working A/C
LeBaron 16" lace wheels to clear brakes
Giant intercooler off of a wrecked SRT
Quiet 3" exhaust that dumps under the car

I have 112 pics, here are the important ones.

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Drivetrain, suspension donor...

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTSide2.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTSide4.jpg

The finished product

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Done.jpg

With Cruiser wheels, the LeBaron ones are more sleeperish even though these look better.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/FrontPass.jpg

SRT wheels are entirely too big

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTWheel2.jpg

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Engine pictures:

Original 2.2 Turbo I

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Wagon22.jpg

Its level

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTIn1.jpg

The motor we ended up using

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTIn3.jpg

Axles

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Axle1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Axle2.jpg

Done underhood

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTDone1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTDone2.jpg

Turbo clearance

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/TurboFirewall.jpg

SRT Trans mount bolted right to the k-car body mount. The space there is taken up on the other side of the motor.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/TransMount1.jpg

Upper right mount. Had problems with a bolt in single shear snapping and went to this hybrid mount. No problems since.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/NewMount2.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/NewMount.jpg

SRT bottom torque bar. Mount fabbed onto the k-frame.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/BottomMount1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/BottomMount2.jpg

ECU sits right where it does on the SRT. A little close to the fan, but this shroud happened to be broken perfectly to accomadate it.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ECU.jpg

90turbovan
07-05-2008, 06:54 PM
Suspension and Brakes:

ABS module and SRT booster

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ABS2.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ABS4.jpg

Rear brakes with SRT discs. SRT rear hubs were chopped, milled, and drilled to bolt onto the K-car axle. Simpler than it sounds. Wagon e-brake cables work with the SRT backplates/shoes after the hole is drilled out slightly.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/RearBrake1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/RearBrake4.jpg

Modded SRT on left, stock wagon on right.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/RearSpindle1.jpg

Front SRT struts were slotted for camber adjustment, strut mounts on the k-car were redrilled and ground out for clearance. SRT knuckles were used.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTStrut.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTStrut2.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTKnuckle.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/BrakeLine.jpg

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Intercooler, radiator, A/C, piping:

SRT lines were used, they exited the block on the passanger side stock. Chopped off, holes welded shut, block drilled straight through. I lengthened the short tube and shortened the long one.

Edit: Of course I did the above, but I really shortened the small tube and lengthened the large one.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ACBlock.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ACLines1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ACLines2.jpg

Intercooler, inlet and outlet were moved around and bracketry fabricated. Only front end pieces removed/modified are the front radiator support for clearance and an air dam type thing was removed. Fits perfectly behind the reinforcment.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Intercooler1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Intercooler2.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/IntRad1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/IntRad2.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/InttoTB.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Sprayers.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/RadBottom.jpg

90turbovan
07-05-2008, 06:55 PM
Resevoir for the intercooler sprayers. Its a washer bottle from an early 90's Dakota (old body style) with a hole made in the bottom for the toys pump.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/IntJuice.jpg

SRT Stainless fuel line, rebent for k-car duty

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/FuelLine1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/FuelLine2.jpg

Exhaust, glasspack has since been replaced with a quieter muffler

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Exhaust1K.jpg

SRT PS cooler

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/PSCooler.jpg

SRT PS pressure switch is mounted to the SRT rack. Rack is too different or I'd have used it, so I put the switch here.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/PSSwitch.jpg

SRT hydraulic clutch, the steel ends of the plastic SRT line were used with tube TIG'ed to the end. Brake hose was used for flexibility.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/ClutchLine1.jpg

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Emissions:

Gas tank, used to prevent a CE light and for most stock operation. Rear floor moved up by an inch, the seat bolts right on after the mounts were extended. Result is not noticable.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Tank1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Tank3.jpg

Vapor cannister was hidden back with the load leveling pump.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/VaporCan.jpg

Purge solenoid

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Purge.jpg

Gas fill was made with a k-car fill end and various SRT bends cut and welded on. The SRT tube was much smaller and had an external vapor line, so I figured it'd be best to use it. Plus it works with the hose at the tank.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Fill1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Fill2.jpg

90turbovan
07-05-2008, 06:57 PM
Everything else:

Clutch pedal. SRT master cylinder is mounted to a 5 speed k-car pedal assembly with stops welded on and limit switches mounted. SRT brake switch is mounted in a modified bracket. The master cylinder interferes with the heater duct going to the left vent, but a tube can be rigged (duct tape) to make it work.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals3.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals4.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals5.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals6.jpg

Shifter, SRT cables were used with the ends chopped off and k-car ends welded on so a k-car shifter could be used.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Shifter1.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Shifter3.jpg

SRT battery tray flipped 180 degrees and bolted in the front. It sets on the trans mount and it solid. The mount also holds the SRT vacuum solenoids and mounts the tube for the air filter.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/BatteryTray.jpg

That's an interesting key ring...

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Key.jpg

Split bench seat with each side narrowed slightly. Works out well with the 5 speed console.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Seats.jpg

Three pedals and a bunch of gauges and switches. Looks like fun...

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTInterior.jpg

I have to make a shroud for the gauges and put an acrylic face plate on them.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/SRTGauges.jpg

Broke this piece while trying to fit the radio, waiting to find another wood grain one without a message center.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Radio.jpg

Back side of the dash before I put it in for the last time. I hid the SKIM in the glovebox. If you don't want it stolen, just pull out the key that's taped in it and no one is starting the car.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Dash.jpg

Addon for the RKE to make the locks and gauge lights work properly.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/RKE.jpg

More pedal pictures.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals10.jpg

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Pedals11.jpg

brummy
07-05-2008, 07:40 PM
incredible.....

bradp
07-05-2008, 07:52 PM
Wow...just wow...I love it!!!

2.216VTurbo
07-05-2008, 08:30 PM
Not exactly a bolt in is it? Good thing you can fab:thumb::clap:

raccoon
07-05-2008, 08:31 PM
hahahaha this is pure win.

WVRampage
07-05-2008, 10:24 PM
Thats great work,looks like alot of fun to drive.

slasky
07-05-2008, 10:34 PM
Very impressive work!!!!!

turboshad
07-07-2008, 03:25 AM
Wow......heck of a good job. Extremely impressive for sure. Don't what else to do but give you the standing :clap:

DJ

Dodge Aries K
07-07-2008, 03:41 AM
That's beautiful. There's tears in my eyes from the beauty of that car.

jamesmonty
07-07-2008, 07:19 AM
So how does it drive? Great fab job!

88_pacifica
07-07-2008, 08:02 AM
and to think people bittch about putting it in a regular neon. HA! Excellent job, maestro!

R/T
07-07-2008, 08:05 AM
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/photopost/data/801/medium/IMG_5455.JPG

So I guess mine will be the *second* SRT/16V T & C then.... :p

We even used the same wheels....

Brilliant!!!, great minds think alike!!! :clap:

Too cool..... :nod:

omni_840
07-07-2008, 09:01 AM
Very cool project, nice sleeper:clap:

contraption22
07-07-2008, 09:12 AM
Very cool man!

Turbodave
07-07-2008, 11:03 AM
Very nice, love the fab work and all the attempts to keep it factory appearing

Vigo
07-07-2008, 11:15 AM
This is an amazing build for how thourough it all is. WOW!

Subliminal
07-07-2008, 11:16 AM
Wow. Just wow.

You are THE MAN!

R/T
07-07-2008, 11:46 PM
One question:

How did the SRT down pipe work out, looking at mine it seems the angle is wrong between the firewall and turbo out...??? :confused2:

Custom piece??

90turbovan
07-08-2008, 05:04 PM
Thanks for all the praise and admiration...

The SRT down pipe works fine, the one I used is actually a 3 inch piece that was on a parts car. I did have to shorten the turbo to bend piece because the exhaust hung too low. Do I see TWO woodies in that picture?!

The '95 NYG is up at the shop on the lift with a SRT motor/trans sitting in it right now...

WVRampage
07-13-2008, 04:55 PM
It looked great in person this weekend,were happy with the Dyno numbers?

90turbovan
07-13-2008, 08:55 PM
Best run was 235/263. Stage 2 is supposed to be 265/280 on the gas I had in it, 280/300 on 100+. I also see on srtforums that Stage 2 doesn't seem to like dynos. A/F was very rich, going close to 10:1. Still pretty impressive for a wagon, and you really have to hold on in second and third.

http://www.moyerautomotive.com/Images/Dyno.jpg

A lot of beautiful turbo cars this year, I ended up between Jackson's beautiful R/T and a Masi swapped Omni. No other SRT swaps though (2nd gen Neons don't count).

mcsvt
07-13-2008, 09:06 PM
Def. looked great in person. Very very nice fab work!

The passenger wheel looked a bit wobbly on the dyno though... :)

90turbovan
07-13-2008, 10:48 PM
I know, a friend following us home said the same thing. Lugs were tight, but I'm plauged by a squeaking from the rotor contacting the pad shims and I'm starting to think something's out of line. Going to pull it off tomorrow and check it out.

contraption22
07-13-2008, 11:44 PM
My S2 SRT-4 will hold in high octane mode with one bottle of Lucas octane booster to a half tank of 93!

DC Turismo
07-14-2008, 12:03 AM
It was awesome to see in person, and although I missed it unfortunately, I hear it dynoed extremely well so congratulations to you for an awesome fab job and impressive performance! :eyebrows:

R/T
07-15-2008, 07:48 AM
Do I see TWO woodies in that picture?!

...

YES!!!

The stars were aligned at SDAC 18, two T & C turbo's in one place at one time...

The second one is Brad Pennington's from Indiana, a fine looking full T 2 conversion.

No SRT & C there though.... :p

djmoyer
07-16-2008, 07:46 AM
Def. looked great in person. Very very nice fab work!

The passenger wheel looked a bit wobbly on the dyno though... :)


Right front wheel hub was bent. Never noticed it before. One of the joys of working with salvage parts:lol:

Vigo
08-06-2008, 08:48 AM
forgot to ask.. is there a front motor mount at all? its not pictured that i saw.

Keito
08-08-2008, 06:13 AM
Stage 2 with toys even. I love the bezel in the dash.
That is one incredible build.
BTW, Stage 2 was designed for the track, get us some times!

djmoyer
08-11-2008, 12:55 PM
forgot to ask.. is there a front motor mount at all? its not pictured that i saw.

No front motor mount. Used the right side lower mount from the SRT4.

Vigo
08-11-2008, 01:10 PM
thanks :)

turbovanmanČ
08-11-2008, 01:52 PM
Wow, :hail::hail::hail::hail:

I though I spent alot of time on the van, thats simply nuts, awesome job, total sleeper.

Any vids or 1/4 mile times?

METZ
09-08-2008, 10:06 AM
That is oustanding!

Maybe you can answer a few questions for me. I just picked up a 2003 PT turbo motor. I would like to use the factory computer. How much of the PT's wiring do I need to get to make it run? What is a SKIM and do I have to wire it up? I like what you did but I was hoping I could just use the underhood harness if possible.

Thanks,
Bob

Dodge Aries K
09-08-2008, 02:16 PM
SKIM is the key with the transponder chip in it and the reciever that goes in the ignition lock... you need that or it will not start.

METZ
09-08-2008, 06:32 PM
SKIM is the key with the transponder chip in it and the reciever that goes in the ignition lock... you need that or it will not start.

Ouch! I didn't want to hear that. I wonder if there is a way to bypass it and just run spark and fuel for the engine? I will pull the whole harness just in case or may end up using a SMEC or stand alone unit.

Dodge Aries K
09-08-2008, 08:22 PM
Well, take the SKIM and the factory key and tape them togeter and hide them somewhere. Then it'll be fine.