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ID:	50957Date: 12th July 2014
    Username: MoparN75
    Full Name: Stan Ferguson
    City, State, Zip: Boonsboro, MD 21713
    Contact: edaw.1@myactv.net
    Selling or Wanted Price: $1000 or reasonable offer

    Description: NOT RUNNING, needs a fuel-pump.
    2.5 T1 with Garrett turbo has a lotta hard miles on it and rattles in the bottom-end when ya first start it.
    The head has been massaged a little, has back-cut valves, ported exhaust manifold with EGT port at #4. (may be willing to part with analog EGT kit)
    Garrett turbo has factory '89 2 1/2" swingvalve connected to a pieced together 3" exhaust with no cat and a bullet muffler.
    Balance shafts removed and crankscraper installed.
    Also has a HP clutch installed.
    This is the engine I had in my Lebaron, and I also have available all the addition items I used with that set-up. Such as the Supra innercooler, +40's, TU fuel rail, and SMEC that were used with it (but no AFPR).
    The SMEC was built and dyno-tuned by..., Paul(?), around the time he was with Turbos Unleashed some yrs back.
    I think the car could have ran a 13 second quarter with someone behind the wheel that knew how to race it.

    Van needs paint and body work. Has rust issues which you can see in the pix. What you can't see is that under the rocker-panel on the driver's side is a large hole that's at least a foot long. But other than that the underneath looks rather good.
    Has a couple dents, one of which is near the rear top corner of the rear hatch. And none of the stuff on the hatch (wiper, washer, defroster) works, only the hatch release.
    A/C worked last I drove it.
    Has aftermarket CD player (an older Kenwood unit) I put a set of 6x9s in the hatch (no cutting) but while I ran some wires I never installed the amplifier (I've got a couple if you need one).
    I put a new headliner in it when I bought it. Overall the interior isn't bad, the worse is the dash.
    May need front struts.
    Has a trailer hitch.
    The wheels you see in the pix don't go with it.
    I have the original wheels and tires, which are rough, and I may still have the three hubcaps that were on it when I got it.
    However I also have a nearly new set of Falken ZE912s on Shelby Charger wheels.

    I'm sure I've forgotten some detail, if I remember something I'll add it.

    I know it's hard to buy a vehicle that isn't running so depending on how this attempt goes I may replace the pump myself before selling.
    Thing is I have lost the desire to build the van up, perhaps if I could repair the rust and paint it myself it'd be a different story. But as it stands if I keep it it'll just be my beater. I'd rather see someone get it and fix it up right.
    Last edited by MoparN75; 07-19-2014 at 05:49 PM. Reason: add pix
    88 LeBaron convertible 2.5 T2 {garrett} w/555 T-U 3bar plus 40 cal mildly ported swirl w/back-cut valves 86 supra front mounted I/C 223whp@19psi 14.352 @ 99.25mph RETIRED '87 SC (GLHS CLONE) TII with stage II MP currently a/t '89 Voyager factory 2.5 turbo 5spd garrett, 3" from dp back '86 Chysler T&C TII conversion

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    How about if I replace the fuel-pump, would that cause anyone to be interested?
    88 LeBaron convertible 2.5 T2 {garrett} w/555 T-U 3bar plus 40 cal mildly ported swirl w/back-cut valves 86 supra front mounted I/C 223whp@19psi 14.352 @ 99.25mph RETIRED '87 SC (GLHS CLONE) TII with stage II MP currently a/t '89 Voyager factory 2.5 turbo 5spd garrett, 3" from dp back '86 Chysler T&C TII conversion

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    I would dearly love to have a 5 sp turbo mini. I want one so bad!! Changing the fuel pump would definitely help with me but the rust scares me more than anything.

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Its the twin to my van except with a 5spd!Good luck with the sale!

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Rust gives it character.. and the color is the best one. The price is so low pay for a tow and pay a shop to install a high flow pump and you're still in at a good total price!!
    MinivanRider

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    If it was my only TD I might fix it up myself. I've got everything to make it decently quick. Heck if memory serves me it's lighter than the convert Lebaron which with the available set-up ran a 14:35 at 99.xx mph. And that was with a bunch of wheel-hop, backing off throttle and going at it again. Like I said, if someone skilled had driven it I think it would have ran a solid 13 second quarter.
    When Paul dynoed it in Dillsburg Pa, is made a little over 300 ft lbs TQ, with HP about 235. That was at 21 lbs of boost.
    The rust is fixable. If someone wants to put the effort in it you can make this a runner and like Rrider said, it is the best color that was available.

    Thing is I'm giving serious consideration to parting with all my TD stuff. Which would include this van, an '87 SC which is a GLHS clone, 2 SC parts cars and an 86 Town & Country T2. And a good many misc parts like engine blocks including at least one complete assembled 2.5 T1. A number of a/ts and a couple 555's. A 520, with short throw shifter and an unused OBX LSD I was gonna put in my SC.
    I've found other interests that take the time I would need to put in these vehicles.
    88 LeBaron convertible 2.5 T2 {garrett} w/555 T-U 3bar plus 40 cal mildly ported swirl w/back-cut valves 86 supra front mounted I/C 223whp@19psi 14.352 @ 99.25mph RETIRED '87 SC (GLHS CLONE) TII with stage II MP currently a/t '89 Voyager factory 2.5 turbo 5spd garrett, 3" from dp back '86 Chysler T&C TII conversion

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Stan, i emailed you from CL and tried to call the other day. I'm going to boonsboro this afternoon id like to stop by to see it

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Still for sale. Will entertain offers. It does NOT run due to fuel pump failure.
    88 LeBaron convertible 2.5 T2 {garrett} w/555 T-U 3bar plus 40 cal mildly ported swirl w/back-cut valves 86 supra front mounted I/C 223whp@19psi 14.352 @ 99.25mph RETIRED '87 SC (GLHS CLONE) TII with stage II MP currently a/t '89 Voyager factory 2.5 turbo 5spd garrett, 3" from dp back '86 Chysler T&C TII conversion

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Why oh why can't you guys be closer,

    Dibs on the clutch pedal, brackets and such if you part it out. Those are the last items on my list.
    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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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Now i have to ask myself do i sell my beater subaru and buy this to use as my dd.I can see my wife's face bringing another brown van home.

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    Re: 89 mini factory 5 spd turbo

    Quote Originally Posted by Sgt Craig View Post
    Now i have to ask myself do i sell my beater subaru and buy this to use as my dd.I can see my wife's face bringing another brown van home.
    That would be hilarious. For the 2nd time in as many years you'd sell another red Subaru Outback to bring home another brown turbo mini. I'll bring it home for you on the dolly just like we did the last one and we'll convince the wife it's just deja vu.
    '88 Lebaron convertible. RWD 408/A500/8.75" 466hp/511tq. First pass coming soon.... '05 Magnum R/T. 13.79@102 Member SWPA-SDAC. The Steel city chapter.

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