1985 Daytona Turbo - $5000 OBO

[DetroitTurbo]

Date: 30th May 2014
Username: DetroitTurbo
Full Name: Frank Daugherty
City, State, Zip: Detroit, Mi 48239
Contact: PM for phone #
Selling or Wanted Price: $5000 or best offer.

Edit: $3500 is my bottom dollar, I have more than that into just the engine. $4000 takes everything, any less and I'm keeping the Lengel upper plenum (you will still get original 2-piece upper).

Description:

Clean Title


Well guys after a long time of trying to get this thing put together, I was almost to the finish line, but I lost my job and now I have to make a turning point in my life and I just can't put anymore money into this car. I'll get right to it and list the pros and cons.


Pros:


Engine:
- Rebuilt 87 engine block with forged wiseco pistons, T2 rods, T2 crank.
- Direct Connection big valve ported G-head (professionally repaired)
- PT lifters
- Comp Beehive springs
- 3800 retainers
- Roller cam
- Rebuilt T2 turbo with 60mm S60 style compressor. (less than 500 miles)
- ARP Head Studs
- MP Head Gasket
- New Timing Belt
- Fidanza adjustable cam gear
- FWD Performance ported exhaust manifold (ceramic coated)
- Ported lower 2-piece runners
- Lengel custom upper plenum
- Accufab AFPR (new)
- FWD Performance Billet Fuel Rail (new)
- +40 Injectors (new)
- Custom MSD wires (new)
- Custom Distributor Cap (new)
- Malory coil (new)
- 160 amp alternator
- Custom fuel pump block off plate
- Acannell's #4 coolant mod
- Stainless braided turbo lines
- FWD Performance billet t-stat housing
- Oil pan sand blasted and painted black


a413 Transmission:
- Direct clutch plates replaced
- Pump gears replaced with 86+ style gears
- New high stall torque converter 86+ style
- New gaskets / filter


Interior:
- Custom 3-gauge plate for dash
- AEM wideband (new)
- Autometer boost/vac (new)
- Glowshift electronic fuel pressure gauge (new)
- Pioneer MVH-P8200BT professionally installed w/ bluetooth
- Kicker 6.5" front
- Kicker 6x8" rear
- Infinity reference 3.5" dash
- Kicker 10" subwoofer in low-profile sealed box
- Rockford Fosgate 125w RMS amp w/ professionally installed Kicker 4 gauge wiring kit
- Interior is black in mint condition. The only blemish in the interior is a small burn hole on the back seat.
- Front seats are in great shape, no wear or tears.
- The bezels, door handle trim, vents, and speaker covers were highlighted with red paint, but I have brand new woodgrain dash bezels and center console, and spare black vents. The rest can be re-painted black.


Other:
- Viper 5901 alarm/remote start 2-way 2-mile remote. professionally installed.
- New wagner pads / AAP rotors
- FWD Performance Stage 5 87 logic module (new)
- 3-bar MAP sensor (new)
- AEM No-weld O2 Sensor mount (new)
- 4x BFGoodrich G-force Sport-Comp II 195/50/15 Tires (new)
- New gas tank & straps
- New 255 lph Walbro pump
- New 2.5" intercooler piping kit
- HKS SSQV on 2.5" pipe with real OEM HKS o-ring/snap-ring
- New big 2.5" in/out same side Intercooler
- 2.5" to 3" 90 silicon elbow and short 3" pipe for K&N filter
- Custom radiator/intercooler mount (takes place of T2 intercooler and brackets)
- New KYB struts all around
- New hatch struts
- Re-finished rear hatch louvers with original hardware
- a-pillar gauge pod
- 3/8" npt bung for Air charge temp sensor relocation to IC piping.
- custom throttle body spacer for vacuum ports
- vacuum block
- FWD Performance red vacuum line kit
- Conventional H4 Headlight conversion with halos
- New belts/hoses


Cons:


- This vehicle is still a project. I have 99% of the parts needed to finish it, but it would take another $200-$300 to get it back on the road for every day use.
- Needs 4 pins switched on logic module to work with 87 computer
- Needs wiring run for 3-bar map
- Needs new gas tank and walbro pump (included) installed (original tank/pump still in car)
- Needs aftermarket gauges installed/wired
- Passenger side front caliper does not move when brake is pressed
- Passenger side front wheel bearing needs replaced
- Light rust underneath, nothing crazy.
- Paint is not perfect, it has a few blemishes and chips, but it is 98% good.
- No battery


For the right price I will include my daytona dealership package; framed daytona poster, daytona match-box and un-cut "Daytona" key + keychain.


I have seen very few first gen Daytona's as nice as this one. It seriously hurts to even make this ad, I really don't want to sell it but I have no choice.


I could be forgetting something because this list is gigantic and I can't remember every part I have for it. If you want more pictures just ask. Make me an offer, the worst I can say is no. I will add pictures of engine bay once engine is back in the car.


http://i.imgur.com/8tiTBYp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LTqWyzK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/KAPSDXU.jpg
Engine after rebuild
http://i.imgur.com/4HLP1Iz.jpg
Cylinder head after repairs
http://i.imgur.com/pBkwVWX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4S9mcM3.jpg
The lighting was bad in this picture so it looks much lighter than it is.
http://i.imgur.com/Hhc5ptq.jpg
The light was a bit crooked in this picture but I have adjusted it since

http://i.imgur.com/qogP835.jpg

As of 6/11/14 here is the current progress:

front engine mount attached
valve cover installed
upper intake installed
fuel rail, AFPR, and injectors installed
alternator installed
distributor installed


http://i.imgur.com/sxYRvcI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Z5IgF6Q.jpg

[DetroitTurbo]

bump!

[85boostbox]

Noooooooooooo

[DetroitTurbo]

Noooooooooooo

I know that feel.

[contraption22]

Looks like a very nice car. Good luck with the sale.

[DetroitTurbo]

Looks like a very nice car. Good luck with the sale.

Yes, it is. Thank you.

[DetroitTurbo]

Bump, first offer over $4,000 takes it.

[DetroitTurbo]

Bump!

[DetroitTurbo]

Got the trans home, everything was in working order. Here are the parts that were pulled out of it and replaced with new:


http://i.imgur.com/i1l3yOT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wsLjsun.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FRc1snC.jpg


You can see how the pump is now seated completely into the transmission:
http://i.imgur.com/M2qqakh.jpg


After putting in the new torque converter I attached it to the engine and bolted up the starter.
http://i.imgur.com/3Ht9Ggh.jpg

[DetroitTurbo]

Engine is in. Axles go in asap. $4000 come and get it.

[DetroitTurbo]

I need this car gone. I'm willing to deliver it up to 12 hours away for gas money (I'll pay for the tow trailer) on the weekend of the 21st. Make me an offer.

[DetroitTurbo]

$3500 is my bottom dollar, I have more than that into just the engine. $4000 takes everything, any less and I'm keeping the upper plenum (you will still get original 2-piece upper).

[DetroitTurbo]

front engine mount attached
valve cover installed
upper intake installed
fuel rail, AFPR, and injectors installed
alternator installed
distributor installed

http://i.imgur.com/sxYRvcI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Z5IgF6Q.jpg

[trannybuster]

^^I tried sending a pm but your box is full.....Im in Mich, prolly 1.5hrs away.

[DetroitTurbo]

^^I tried sending a pm but your box is full.....Im in Mich, prolly 1.5hrs away.

Inbox is empty now. I'm available all week.

[DetroitTurbo]

Bump!

[DetroitTurbo]

Dropping my price to $3500 with everything, $3000 without custom plenum. I seriously need this car gone ASAP.


Alright, here are some pics of the underside. The rust damage isn't too bad, but it needs some TLC. I haven't washed the car for quite a while so it is really dirty. There is no rust above the rocker panels anywhere on the car, it's only on the bottom of the car.


Drivers side is worse than pass side.


Behind drivers side rear wheel:
http://i.imgur.com/pbNnawZ.jpg


In front of drivers side rear wheel (this is the worst spot by far):
http://i.imgur.com/xjGFHdS.jpg


Under drivers side (most of this is surface rust):
http://i.imgur.com/XnjpwPN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kHUFVoc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UhwEzfj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RGosbUV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sOMbkGs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FuU0x7P.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZEyXbwl.jpg


Another bad spot by e-brake exit
http://i.imgur.com/ebYgvm6.jpg


Under passenger side:
http://i.imgur.com/OfJCMKE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xsclowb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/o71bXVZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/y5awCM8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7KrWXNm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PNTTPLZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qL18JF2.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Mi78sRQ.jpg


Behind passenger side rear tire:
http://i.imgur.com/CpjMt0Q.jpg


In front of passenger side rear tire:
http://i.imgur.com/q4JeVhr.jpg

[DetroitTurbo]

Approximate pricing of just the hard engine parts:
Donor 87 T2 Engine: $200
Engine, crank, rods machining: $600
Forged Wiseco pistons: $425
2 piece intake: $200
Port work on lower half: $150
Lengel plenum: $350
Lengel rebuilt tbody: $150
Acannell's tbody spacer: $100
Acannell's coolant mod: $60
Stainless lines: $100
Rebuilt garrett: $450
Ported Exhaust Manifold: $125
Billet fuel rail: $125
Accufab AFPR: $130
+40 injectors: $200
DC race head: $1000+
Custom wires and cap: $90
Fidanza cam gear: $100
New roller rockers: $60
New roller cam: $100
Beehive springs: $100
Pt lifters + shims: $60
160 amp alternator: $150

So that's $4,900 just in parts for the engine, that doesn't include the cost of gaskets, small parts, searching for parts, hours and hours of assembly time, etc.

So I'll sell you my engine for $3500 and throw the car in for free, which includes a $1000 stereo system and a $500 alarm, not to mention the extra parts including gauges and intercooler and piping etc.

Sorry if this post seems upset but I can't believe nobody wants this car. This price is a steal. I'm asking less than it would cost you to build the engine and I'm giving you the whole car.

[tryingbe]

I've been there.

For months, I couldn't sell my running car with working a/c
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?73214-1989-Shelby-CSX-186&highlight=

So I parting it out.
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/showthread.php?74627-89-CSX-parting-a-running-car&highlight=


For your car, either make it run or part it out.
I would part it out as you'll make more money this way and it'll keep you busy. You'll start seeing money come in as soon as you decide to part it out. That would help ease the pain.

[DetroitTurbo]

I know, parting it out would be better but it's hard to ruin this car, I wanted to see it go to a good home and get finished like I never could.

I'm giving it another day, if nobody bites by tomorrow night I'll close this and post up a part out thread.

[trannybuster]

Ill let my boy know about it.....give me a few days, he lives close by but they got him working 7 days.He has a Daytona now but hit a deer with it and think he's looking for another one. Ill send him this post as well.

[midniteracer1]

I will be one to buy parts from you. You know that...

[DetroitTurbo]

Ill let my boy know about it.....give me a few days, he lives close by but they got him working 7 days.He has a Daytona now but hit a deer with it and think he's looking for another one. Ill send him this post as well.

Alright, keep me updated.

[DetroitTurbo]

I will be one to buy parts from you. You know that...

Yeah for sure dude. If I decide to part it out you will be the first to know.

[Reaper1]

Try putting it on eBay before parting it. Parting is a HUGE PITA. Plus, as you said, it is a nice car. Heck, you might even get more than $3500 for it!

[DetroitTurbo]

Try putting it on eBay before parting it. Parting is a HUGE PITA. Plus, as you said, it is a nice car. Heck, you might even get more than $3500 for it!

Yeah that's another reason I don't want to part it. I don't really have time, and its a big pain.

But it looks like I have an interested party in Wisconsin for the whole car, taking me up on my delivery offer.

[dwh4784]

$3500 for that car is ridiculous I can't believe nobody has snatched it yet. If I wasn't worried about being murdered by my wife I would have sold the RV I just picked up to finance this beautiful Daytona. Sorry you have to sell it :(

[DetroitTurbo]

Yeah having to sell it really sucks. I'm glad I bought it because I have a deep love for the 80's mopars now, and I've found this great community, but the kind of car I wanted to build was beyond my means. I neglected other things to put money into this car. Now I'm just trying to get back to even on my bills. Maybe when I finish college (again) and start making some real money I'll buy a horizon and swap an srt4 into it or something silly like that.

[DetroitTurbo]

Car is sold pending delivery on monday. Will update once transaction is complete.

[Reaper1]

That's good news...well, that's it's not getting parted and presumably is going to a good home anyway. Still sucks about having to sell it.

[DetroitTurbo]

Yep, the guy buying it worked at the Belvidere plant in 85, so he wants it for sentimental reasons which means it is going to a good home.

I'll get another turbo k-car some day, and every time I see one on the street I will chase it down like a creep and drool over it for a while.

[2.216VTurbo]

That's a good attitude Detroit:thumb: Clearly you put some heart into this build and the circumstances of life quashed your plans:(. Most of us old guys have been there before:o You'll get another some day and the enthusiasm will come thru again. F'n LMS;)

[DetroitTurbo]

Hah yeah LMS is a joke. I could tell you some crazy stories about that place...

[85boostbox]

Some of the motors that I have torn into that went through Livernois Motorsports shocks me. They have a HORRIBLE rep around the metro Detroit area. You mention lms you almost get shunned.

[DetroitTurbo]

Imagine how I felt having to rep them on forums as their marketing person... Yuck. The only thing they have going for them is the EcoBoost tuning. Other than that it's a joke.

They wanted me to sign a non disclosure agreement when they let me go. Yeah right. You know the shop manager drives the vehicles home for "drivability" testing... He lives 60 miles from the shop and they aren't insured for him to do that... Hope he doesn't wreck a ZL1 50 miles from the shop. Good luck explaining that one.

[addrenjunky]

This car is for sale by new owner (me) who put it in garage and never had time to finish it and now relocating to Mt.

[markassbauer]

^How much? And willing to part out?

[addrenjunky]

^How much? And willing to part out?

$3500 buys it