So I've been lurking here every now and then, gathering little bits of info to help on my project here and there. I thought it's time I register and share what I'm doing. This is the first time I've ever done anything like this with a vehicle.
Car: 2004 Chrysler Sebring LX (Sedan)
Engine: 2.4L I4 (naturally aspirated from the factory)
Transmssion: 41TE 4 speed automatic.
I'm using a mix of parts from a PT Cruiser turbo kit (from before they came with the turbo from the factory), and SRT-4 parts. The turbo is a Mitsubishi 20G from Hahn Racecraft, and I'm using their manifold and O2 housing as well.
On the intake side, I have an SRT-4 intake manifold, modified by Darrel Cox Racing to fit with my automatic transmission, a Boomba insulating intake manifold gasket, and a Modern Performance 62mm throttle body. The intercooler is Hahn's 24x6x4.5 universal intercooler.
Fuel - Boomba SRT-4 fuel rail, and SRT-4 Stage 1 fuel injectors. There will also be a return line with an upgraded fuel pump and fuel regulator from Hahn Racecraft.
Ignition - MSD DIS-2, MSD 8.5mm super conductor spark plug wires, NGK Iradium spark plugs.
Transmission - The transmission is going to be on it's way to A&A Motorsports to be built soon. When it's done, it should be enough to hold a lot of power. ;-)
I also have a Greddy eManage, Profec E-01, and Type RS BOV going into this.
The car is in the shop getting everything done now. I just dropped it off today. Should have it back in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping for 300 to 340 whp out of this initially (that's all the fuel system will take according to my calculations). Eventually I'd like to hit 400 whp out of this, or as close to that as possible. I plan on drag racing when the track opens up in late April here.
I think this project is pretty unique. A lot of people tend to take the engine out of this car, or it's Stratus cousin, throw it into a Neon or other older Mopar's, and then turbo it. I've seen a couple 1st Generation Stratus Sedans that have turbos on them, but I've never seen a 2nd Generation Stratus/Sebring Sedan with a turbo on it (not counting the ones in Mexico that come with one). As far as I know, I'll be the first 2nd Gen Sebring to do this. I bought this car brand new in July of '03. I didn't buy it with the intention of doing something like this. It was probably about 6 to 8 months after I bought it that I started thinking about it. I've been researching this for about 3 years, and now it's finally going to happen. The car has been sitting in my garage since October. I did a few minor things myself, and then got too busy to finish it myself, plus had some issues with some of the parts I ordered arriving broken. Just a couple more weeks, and I should be able to drive it again, I can't wait!