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    Re: 1989 Spirit HVAC Blower Not Working

    I wish a had a cooler war story, but it was simply a loose wire in the column. I didn’t even have to change the switch. Simple fix!

    I had toyed around with the idea of making a switch panel with a...
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    Re: 1989 Spirit HVAC Blower Not Working

    Cordes, do you to have a wiring diagram for the column somewhere on file?
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    Re: 1989 Spirit HVAC Blower Not Working

    Thanks, Cordes. I just checked all the fusible links. They are all good and sending power. Looks like the issue is somewhere in the column.

    Some cool guy on YouTube has a video about the Saginaw...
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    1989 Spirit HVAC Blower Not Working

    Hi y'all,

    I have a 1989 Dodge Spirit. The blower fan for the heat/ac isn't working.

    Power is not getting to the fuse panel on #9 (HTR-AC), #10 (P-WDO), or #11 (back up lamps). I peeked behind...
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    Re: Advice with DIY Turbo Manifold

    I thought about cutting up a Honda sidewinder manifold that the k-swap guys use…but those are expensive - even used on Facebook marketplace.

    Unfortunately, I don’t have the ability to weld...
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    Advice with DIY Turbo Manifold

    Hi everyone. I'm about to start welding up a DIY turbo manifold for the 2.5L in my Spirit. The idea is to relocate the turbo from behind the engine to over the transmission (nearer to the battery...
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    Re: The Instigator Build Log.

    OH wow this is such a great build thread! Your write-up is definitely inspiring my Spirit 2.5 turbo A413 build :-)
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    Thanks, Todd. Ah so the bores will have to be machined for forged pistons even if they are close to stock spec. I didn’t realize the clearances were that “big”.

    I know someone up here in the...
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    Yes I heard that was an issue. So I set the measurement of the micrometer first (after I zero’d it gently with the little bar it came with). Then I placed the bore gauge in the micrometer and zero’d...
  10. Measuring Cylinder Bore for Forged Pistons

    Hi everybody. I have a low-mile 2.5 TBI block that I'm planning to "build" for my turbo Spirit. Before taking it to the machine shop, I wanted to learn how to measure stuff myself with my new...
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    Re: Flash rust on cylinder walls

    I would try to hit the walls with a red scotch brite. If that doesn’t do it, then you could (don’t freak out) ball hone the cylinder with the piston on the bottom of the cylinder. This is not ideal...
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    I finally got the front bumper back on (i hated being that "no-bumper guy"). I put in some speed holes to help with getting air to the new intercooler. They look slightly skewed in this photo...but...
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    Engine Re: 782 head, ported

    Thanks so much, Jeff :-) I just got the cylinder head this morning. You went above and beyond with the packaging and shipping! I super appreciate it.

    Overall, this was a great transaction. I...
  14. Re: Getting the next generation started in the hobby

    Bravo my friend! I’m hoping my two girls will catch the bug too.
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    thanks Brian! You’ve been my tuning guru for my turbo engines…any experience with tuning carbed 2.2s? Lol
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    Well I’m on Facebook marketplace almost every night lol. It’s usually to goof off and pass the time, but when an opportunity presents itself…

    I’ve definitely had my share of rust. In the...
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    And the Spirit now has an older sister lol. I continue to make poor decisions...

    https://i.imgur.com/sv7getF.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/X3FtpjA.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/A19IvZW.jpg


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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    I went with a Mishimoto intercooler I had purchased a couple of years ago for a different project. it did fit perfect though.
    https://i.imgur.com/WQDWVS5.jpg

    Since I already had the bumper off,...
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    Between family festivities this past weekend, I found time to work on the Spirit a little more :-)

    Living in upstate New York, my poor SRT4 intercooler took a BEATING. It was just mounted way too...
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    I slammed the car in park on a hill and heard a loud snap...turns out the passenger-side engine-mount bracket completely broke off...crazy

    Prepped and re-attached with the MIG ...
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    The local junkyard had a Chrysler TC! I grabbed the drivetrain and a few small things, including the steering wheel :-)

    http://i.imgur.com/rKgc36C.jpg
    http://i.imgur.com/nQkNGnU.jpg

    A lot of...
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    Re: 1989 Dodge Spirit 2.5L Turbo Upgrades :-)

    Lots of fun little updates for the COVID Spirit :-)

    I've been experimenting with running gauges on MPScan via laptop. I found a little Asus laptop and a CD slot mount from amazon. BUT the tablet...
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    Re: 36-1 Trigger Wheel Crank Pulley Adapters

    These look awesome 👏🏼 Can’t wait to see the finished product.
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    Re: MPFlash Batch#2 Interest/Pre-Order List

    Please use the format below to assist us in staying organized.

    T-M username, SP or MP (or OP), ECU Type.
    If multiple quantity, for example two MultiPlay = 2MP
    If different ECU types, please use...
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    Re: NHRA check list for Stock Eliminator

    I can't speak much to drag racing on this level, but MPTune is a wonderful program that's easy to learn and use. Every time I've gotten stuck, a bunch of the people in this forum were quick to help. ...
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