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    89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Hey Guys I decided I should do a project log for my van, as it hasn't been seen much on here.

    1989 Plymouth Voyager, currently with 150k miles. I purchased it from the original owner in 2012 with 112k miles. Bought as a rust free, clean title, garaged Colorado van.

    Current Photo:


    Current Stats:

    Engine:
    -Stock 2.5 shortblock, reringed/ new main/rod bearings at ~140k miles.
    -Balance shaft case gutted, oil hole plugged.
    -Oil pickup enlarged
    -3" custom intake to turbo with 9" cone filter
    -52mm throttle body
    -Treadstone TRV1859 720hp intercooler/ 2.5" piping
    -TurboXS RFL Blow off valve
    -Crazyeye reworked 1 piece intake
    -portmatched and deshrouded valve swirl head
    -Felpro headgasket, Mopar performance head bolts
    -Comp cams 26995 valve springs and 774 retainers
    -PT cruiser lifters/shims
    -turbosunleashed ported exhaust manifold
    -46 trim T3/T4 with stage 1 .63 turbine, ported compressor housing
    -2.5" swingvalve ported to 2.8"
    -3" downpipe to electric cutout before cat. Stock exhaust catback.
    -Underdrive pulley/belts
    -Poly front motor mount, poly filled side/trans mounts
    -Custom catch can setup
    -180* thermostat, new radiator in 2015, replaced all hoses
    -1992 caravan radiator fan/ manual radiator fan switch

    Transmission:
    -Swapped a413 to a523
    -1991 big input shaft 3.50 a523, refreshed in 2014 with new seals, diff bearings, diff pin retainers, and preloads set.
    -running Redline MT-90 oil
    -TU stage III 6 puck ceramic clutch with ~3k miles.
    -Polyurethane bobble strut mount
    -Rebuilt factory Mopar axles

    Electronics:
    -Autometer Analog wideband
    -Boostbutton 3 bar cal
    -3 bar Map
    -Charge temp sensor

    Fuel:
    -+40 injectors
    -Walbro 255 pump in box, have yet to install

    Suspension:
    -Monroe sensutrac struts/shocks
    -1 coil cut off front springs
    -Poly control arm bushings
    -AC Delco ball joints
    -Polybushings 1-1/4" front and 1-1/8" rear swaybars

    Brakes:
    -Replaced Brake lines
    -Replaced pads/rotors/calipers/master cylinder in 2015

    Tires:
    -Michelin Defenders


    Best ET of 13.8 at 101mph on Michelin defender street tires on ~20psi (with a garrett T2 turbo). I am probably forgetting things, and if I have I will add them in.

    Last edited by jefo; 02-04-2016 at 02:50 AM.

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Was your van bought off ebay? That is a nice clean machine. And you've got a nice build list too!
    Those consulier cragars on ebay would look good on your van. But the factory hubcaps are priceless!
    Wayne H.

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Need pics of that intercooler install!

    I love the factory hubcaps on it.

    I think I am usually one of the first people to watch your youtube uploads.

    Dont push the red button.You hear me?

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    I'll bet that is that Scoobydoo guy's favorite YouTube vid Can't believe you've made so many passes on the stock fuel pump. More pics!

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Awesome video. I bet that subaru was pissed!
    When the shadow is back up, its on

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    I love those videos too! Its so difficult to get good video when racing. I hope i can get some good videos this year.
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Did that van have running boards on it when you got it?

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Yes the van was listed on ebay and had running boards and whitewalls when I got it. The stock fuel pump hasn't been an issue, that's why I haven't gotten around to swapping it out.

    Here is an older photo of the intercooler setup and intake. Don't mind the zip ties haha it wasn't finalized.


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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    I have enjoyed seeing your vids on YouTube, cool to see more info on it.
    Any more engine bay pictures? I am thinking of putting my air filter up front like yours.

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Yes, we need a full spread of pics!
    You should add to the "Show us your mini thread" also.
    No one has posted in that in a while.
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Ah, a 'no ac' install. I guess since im not going to finish converting my old shitbox van to ac anymore, I could have done that too instead of a top mount. I still need to convert my 2.4l van BACK to ac and a more original rad/con setup. I'll force myself to do that one 'the hard way'.

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Quote Originally Posted by jefo View Post
    Yes the van was listed on ebay and had running boards and whitewalls when I got it. The stock fuel pump hasn't been an issue, that's why I haven't gotten around to swapping it out.

    Here is an older photo of the intercooler setup and intake. Don't mind the zip ties haha it wasn't finalized.

    I remember it, my buddy bought it here in the Springs to turn, he is not a turbo Dodge guy just a flipper, I remember it, really clean

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Quote Originally Posted by Vigo View Post
    Ah, a 'no ac' install. I guess since im not going to finish converting my old shitbox van to ac anymore, I could have done that too instead of a top mount. I still need to convert my 2.4l van BACK to ac and a more original rad/con setup. I'll force myself to do that one 'the hard way'.
    If you still wanted to, i have brand new never used line sets for 89 mini. I really need to post them for sale.
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: 89 Plymouth Voyager SE Turbo Van

    Love that video beating the Scooby. Almost sounds like "what the hell?" in the background at 16 seconds. Like someone looked up from their PBR tall can and saw what was happening on the track..
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