The Car
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Starting Setup:
*Purchased for $1500 in the Summer of 2001
1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z C/S
- only year of the "Carrol Shelby" package
  = all following years are "Competition Series"
- 1988 2.2l L4 block
- Stock T1 turbo, intake, WGA
- Stock 781 casting aluminum turbo head
- Dealer add-on Direct Connect intercooler
- Mopar Stage 1 Computer ('85-'86)
- T-tops
  = bad weather stripping, leaked
- Cowl induction hood scoop
- Stock 16-hole aluminum rims
- Stock rear spoiler
- Stock ground effects
- Factory digital dash (only partially functions)
- 3-speed Automatic, with Stage 1 shift kit
- Power windows
- Power locks
- Power Steering
- 8-way adjustable drivers seat
- T-top straps still in rear section
- Rear Tonneau cover
- A/C worked, small hole in pressure side line
- Stock cloth '85-'86 interior (Gray)
- Front disc, rear drum brakes
- All correct Turbo Z and C/S badges on
Performance Info:

- Boost:
  =Constant - 7psi
  =Peak - 10psi
- Couldn't get to shift from 1st to 2nd until 17mph minimum due to shift kit
- 0-60 - ~6 seconds
- Never track tested to my knowledge

Problems/Issues after motor torn down:

- Freeze crack along back of block (~ 8in)
- Piston rings visible from top of pistons with head off
- Head cracking towards water jackets from all intake valves
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