I have decided to take the Thanksgiving weekend and rebuild the 2.5 in the van ('90 Plymouth Voyager). I have compiled a list of parts that have been purchased and wanted to know if anything else was suggested. I will be removing the engine from the van, but don't have time to take it to the machine shop. Soooooo, here is the plan:
Yank the engine.
Disassemble.
Clean pistons, block and crank.
Use ball hone on cylinders.
Install new main bearings (Federal Mogul 6678 M std. size)--->plastiguage.
Install new rod bearings (Sealed power std. size)--->plastiguage. Use stock pistons with chromoly rings (sealed power std. size)--->check end gap.
Install new std. volume/std. pressure oil pump from Mopar.
Install pick-up with home-baffled oil pan (using knowledge center method).
Install mildly-ported head with Felpro head gasket (came with head set), using Mopar performance head studs (11mm from Summit).
Install new Mopar timing belt and tensioner.
Install ported intake and ported stock exhaust mani's.
Put Garrett turbo on from '86 Shelby Z with upgraded compressor housing.
I didn't win the auction on the braided turbo lines, but will get some soon. For now, I will use stock piping for coolant and lube.
Install + 20% injectors with adjustable fuel pressure regulator.
I plan to use the pre-existing exhaust (3" with full-flow muffler, exiting out the pass. side under the sliding door).
Home-made cold air intake.
3 bar racing MAP bleed and boost controller set to 17 psi.
Dawes device on dash, along with water temp., oil pressure, and boost pressure.
EBay intercooler/piping (front-mount).
Mopar oil filter and Rotella 15W-40 oil.
Install Mopar distributor cap, rotor button, spark plug wires and Champion RN9YC spark plugs.
Anything I missed? My goal is to make 300 fwhp with this van. I love it, so even if I fall a little short it is okay, I'll keep it! After I get all this done, I will do the suspension (lower it), then do a full-on street tranny. What do you guys think?
-Les