87-90 2.2 turbo II or III WANTED! from A2Z

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HI. anyone have any ideas where I could find a 87-90 2.2 liter turbo engine at? I would like one prettymuch lock, stock, and barrel ie. parts car/ wreck. I know they are supposed to be as common as a red light when you're doing 90+mph (< why I'm looking for parts) but I'm not having any luck. I'm interested in a 5 speed manual if it's a parts car. Thanks Jim

[PWMAN]

You may want to join www.turbododge.com forums and ask there, you will get a far better response.

[93_R/T_TT_Stealth]

you want internals or a worked motor ?

[93_R/T_TT_Stealth]

or just a turbo ?

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Originally Posted by PWMAN

You may want to join www.turbododge.com forums and ask there, you will get a far better response.

Hi, Thanks I'll give it a try. I don't think I have been there before. That's a pretty impressive line up you have with this engine!

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Hi, I am looking for a complete set up. Including all the odds and ends. It can be a project motor but it must be complete, computers, sensors, harnesses, and down pipe. ie ready to put into a stripped car project. Thanks!

[93_R/T_TT_Stealth]

guess ya got what ya needed? that is a good forum site - i think i know where u need to go if ya would just answer the question i ask dude

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Originally Posted by 93_R/T_TT_Stealth

guess ya got what ya needed? that is a good forum site - i think i know where u need to go if ya would just answer the question i ask dude

Hi, I'm not sure I follow you. I understand it as - "do I want the internals, or a worked engine, or just a turbo?"
Weel I would guess as I'm not sure how to answer if I want the internals, that I would want a worked motor with the turbo? Here's the scoop to help. Bare painted frame and shell. Thanks Also I'm in the So. IN area around Louisville, KY.

[93_R/T_TT_Stealth]

do you want a worked motor built already or do you want the parts for the motor to apply yourself? hope that is clearer

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I see, well I'll go with what I can get my hands on. I have a shop that can turn it out, but I need to find a starting point. Thanks

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Hmm. there sure is aaaaaaallllooooootttttttt of details to one of these setups!

If there is anyone on the forum that knows the ins and outs of this series motor. PLEASE oh Please help me with what is the best setup! I believe it is the turbo III mated with a A555 tranny. But my last engine was a 1.5 liter naturally aspirated bored demon. So there are so many aspects to this, I'm really getting confused. Also are all the years interchangeable, like is a 90 tIII motor with an 88 A555 tranny feasable. Thanks Jim

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Originally Posted by 93_R/T_TT_Stealth

do you want a worked motor built already or do you want the parts for the motor to apply yourself? hope that is clearer

Well do you have an idea where I could get an engine?
Thanks. Jim

[PWMAN]

Turbo 3's are kinda finicky and unreliable. I'd go with a T2. Plus the $ factor plays a big role. You MIGHT find a good rebuildable T3 core engine for around $1K. Used running engines go for 2-3K. I can find used commonblock T2 2.2's for under $500 is running condition.
The best combo possible is an 89-up 2.2 commonblock T2 engine mated to an A568 transaxle. The 568 is the king transaxle, close second is the 555. The 523 is also very stout. I have the A520, pretty strong when the Chrome Moly transplate is added. Let me put it this way, I want to get 280 WHP and the only thing I'm worried about is the clutch holding up. The only weak transaxle is the A525.
What kind of car do you have? I can tell you the best combo for your car.

[Polygon]

Originally Posted by PWMAN

Turbo 3's are kinda finicky and unreliable. I'd go with a T2. Plus the $ factor plays a big role. You MIGHT find a good rebuildable T3 core engine for around $1K. Used running engines go for 2-3K. I can find used commonblock T2 2.2's for under $500 is running condition.
The best combo possible is an 89-up 2.2 commonblock T2 engine mated to an A568 transaxle. The 568 is the king transaxle, close second is the 555. The 523 is also very stout. I have the A520, pretty strong when the Chrome Moly transplate is added. Let me put it this way, I want to get 280 WHP and the only thing I'm worried about is the clutch holding up. The only weak transaxle is the A525.
What kind of car do you have? I can tell you the best combo for your car.

I couldn't agree more, except for the comment about the A-568 vs the A-555. Not all A-568s were the same. Later model year A-568s used on the Turbo I weren't as stout as the A-555. The only real difference between the A-555 and a good A-568 is that the 568 has better syncros and a different shift pattern. Those who like a notchier shift will prefer the A-555 over the mushy shift of the A-568. However, that can be cured with a set of "booger" bushings from FWD Performance.

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That info helps alot in my search. I have not chose the vehicle yet but I am looking at the Daytona's due to their reduction possibilities. I have spoke to a few guys about thier car posted for sale. I am definately looking to run it as a super 60(which I'm still learning about) This is all just a hobby of the week type deal. I like to strip them naked and see what I need structurally and dismiss the rest and then start. I have really good friends that have a shop and allow me to mutalate anything till my hearts content and then I pay them to help me put it back together. If you read about the Fiat in my last post you should get an idea. They aren't the most race knowledgable guys but they know engines! Thanks !Jim