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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    Bummer,

    LMK how I can help with the trans, mine holds no problem with all the little things I do and the mods listed on the site.

    It sounds like you either popped the lo/reverse piston or maybe just burn't up the 3rd gear clutch?
    I'll post some pics of the carnage once I get the trans out. Might be a while before I get to it. Are you running the red frictions or is there a stronger piston lip seal?

    Quote Originally Posted by 2.216VTurbo View Post
    Ya know, if that track has a correction factor, you can use it and figure your corrected time. Then you can tell yourself (and all of us) that you ran an 11 12.01 is close enough for me anyway, nicely done
    The track here is 2300 feet so my time would correct to an 11.70. The timeslip would have been nice to look at over the winter though.

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by 69viper View Post
    I'll post some pics of the carnage once I get the trans out. Might be a while before I get to it. Are you running the red frictions or is there a stronger piston lip seal?
    I had some billet reverse servo's made that use a scarf seal.

    I just use the top of the line Raybesto's frictions, the front frictions are a grey/metal looking material and the rear's are a brown colour, they seem to hold up well.
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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    The Lebaron ran it's best time in Vegas. 11.88 @ 115 mph. I didn't have the nerve to really step it up and run the 4 bar map sensor & new Boost Button cal from Rob. There wasn't any time or dry pavement before the event to test. I wanted to make sure that the car was still in one piece to cruise the Las Vegas strip. On the way back from Vegas, I picked up a roll bar and other safety stuff so that I'm 11.49 legal.

    Castrol Raceway opens up on April 29th. I hope to test out 35 psi of boost and the new cal.

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Awesome, glad to hear. Guess you got your cal issues figured out,

    Heading down here again this year?
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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    OMG how did I miss this thread!?!? Looks great Steve! How do you like the intake and throttle body? I'd love some feedback.

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    Just got through all the videos at the top. The car sounds sweet!

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    Awesome, glad to hear. Guess you got your cal issues figured out,

    Heading down here again this year?
    There is still a miss at about 6300 now. I'm going to try the PT lifters now to see if that solves it.
    I'm going to try to make it to Mission July 1-3. (test and tune, street legal and weekend event) I hope there will be more than 1 sport compact on the weekend. I was getting bored racing myself last time.

    Quote Originally Posted by GLHNSLHT2 View Post
    OMG how did I miss this thread!?!? Looks great Steve! How do you like the intake and throttle body? I'd love some feedback.
    Thanks, the intake and throttle body are working great. Everyone comments on the intake and want to know about it. I'm curious, how much of gain the car would see with a larger plenum. There is a good inch to firewall but the vacuum ports would have to be moved all to the end of plenum. The other improvement might be velocity stacks/bells to smooth the flow to the runners. Thanks again for the intake.

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by 69Viper
    There is still a miss at about 6300 now. I'm going to try the PT lifters now to see if that solves it.
    I'm going to try to make it to Mission July 1-3. (test and tune, street legal and weekend event) I hope there will be more than 1 sport compact on the weekend. I was getting bored racing myself last time.
    Well if everything works out, I'll join you again, all weekend,
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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    What are you running for valve spring??

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by bakes View Post
    What are you running for valve spring??
    Mopar P4876061 (single spring with damper)

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    just woundering if you get valve float?

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    how much boost? And what's the gauge above the wideband? Is that EGT? Did I see 1800 degree's?

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by bakes View Post
    just woundering if you get valve float?
    It could be valve float. Do you guys have any extra beehives?

    Quote Originally Posted by GLHNSLHT2 View Post
    how much boost? And what's the gauge above the wideband? Is that EGT? Did I see 1800 degree's?
    Running 25 lbs of boost and going to run 35 psi later this year. Yep, that's EGT. Almost a meltdown on that run at 1800! I've got it to 1700 now, by advancing the timing in the cal. The G head wants so much timing.

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Nice!

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by 69viper View Post
    It could be valve float. Do you guys have any extra beehives?



    Running 25 lbs of boost and going to run 35 psi later this year. Yep, that's EGT. Almost a meltdown on that run at 1800! I've got it to 1700 now, by advancing the timing in the cal. The G head wants so much timing.
    Sorry i don't im using the ones i split up with Dick if i had some free money to play with i would split anougher set with ya. if you need the part #'s i can give you them

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Great work on this car, it's one of my favorites on this forum!

    Dont push the red button.You hear me?

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Somehow I missed seeing this when it originally posted.
    Great car, and congrats on breaking into the 11's.

    Enjoyed the vids thanks.

    Greg

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by 69viper View Post
    It could be valve float. Do you guys have any extra beehives?



    Running 25 lbs of boost and going to run 35 psi later this year. Yep, that's EGT. Almost a meltdown on that run at 1800! I've got it to 1700 now, by advancing the timing in the cal. The G head wants so much timing.
    G-heads like timing, as we all know.

    I have some regular valve springs that will work for you. PM me if your interested.
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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by bakes View Post
    Sorry i don't im using the ones i split up with Dick if i had some free money to play with i would split anougher set with ya. if you need the part #'s i can give you them
    No problem, I think I have the part number somewhere in all my notes.

    Quote Originally Posted by Vigo View Post
    Great work on this car, it's one of my favorites on this forum!
    Thanks Vigo!

    Quote Originally Posted by unluckyty View Post
    Somehow I missed seeing this when it originally posted.
    Great car, and congrats on breaking into the 11's.

    Enjoyed the vids thanks.

    Greg
    Thanks Greg! I hope to try and take some more videos this year at the track.

    Quote Originally Posted by turbovanman View Post
    G-heads like timing, as we all know.

    I have some regular valve springs that will work for you. PM me if your interested.
    Ok, maybe we can change them out when I'm out there in July.

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    Re: Steve's 1989 Lebaron 2.2L

    Quote Originally Posted by 69viper View Post

    Ok, maybe we can change them out when I'm out there in July.
    Sounds like a plan.
    1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
    1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
    2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
    2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.

    Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info

    Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info

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