Before and after

My 1987 Chrysler LeBaron

This is what comes stock from the factory
- 2.2 Liter Turbocharged T1 4-cylinder engine
- 146hp, 170-lb/ft
- 3 speed automatic
- K-Body, Blue, 4 door sedan, vynal back
- 7.2 Lb boost, no Intercooler
- 185/70/14 tires 14"x5.5" rims

Non Engine Modifications
Guages
- Autometer sport-comp 2 5/8" Mech. fuel pressure. Hood mounted
- Autometer sport-comp 3708 2 5/8" 8000rpm Tach
- Autometer sport-comp 3403 30psi Boost/Vacume
- Autometer sport-comp 3531 elec. Water Temp
- Autometer pro-comp mech. Oil Pressure w/ -4 braided line
- Autometer sport-comp mech. Trans Temp
- Dual 2" guage pod
- Cyberdyne Air/Fuel meter
- Westech EGT guage

Other
- GTech Pro meter
- HKS Turbo Timer

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The New T2 Engine Setup
The engine started for the first time on 9/14/99
Go HERE for engine buildup pictures

Engine
- '88 T2 block. Thanks Steve S!
- MP Cast crank. Hardened, straighened, and balanced.
- T2 rods.
- 0.020" over JE Forged pistons with 0.912" pin
- ARP Head Studs, ARP Main Studs, ARP Rod Bolts
- Bottom end completely balanced.
- MP mildly ported head. VERY SWEET!!
- Ported and Polished 1pc T2 intake from Rick Diogo.
- Ported, flowbenched, and coated Exhaust Manifold from Mike Vaughn.
- Intake, Exhaust, and Head were match ported.
- TAFT S2 roller cam
- FM Enforcer 2 Turbocharger.
- Walbro high pressure 255/lhr fuel pump. Thanks Ron!
- Super 60 injectors. They tested out to flow 54.9 lb/hr
- RD Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- RD Fuel Rail.
- ARRGFPR from Cartech #20010 ( Adjustable rising rate of gain fuel pressure regulator)
- Spearco 17.25"x10"x3.5" intercooler.
- 2.5" intercooler hose. NAPA truck hose.
- 1G Talon BOV. MD160689
- Braided stainless turbo oil and coolant lines.
- HoseTechniques silicon vacuum hose.
- FM Underdrive pulleys.

Exaust
- Stock 2.5" smooth bent down pipe
- Straight 2.5" pipe with almost mandrel bends. Exits before the rear axle
- Dynomax stainless band clamps for better modularity
- Edelbrock RPM muffler to go in soon

Suspension
- Single adjustable Koni struts and shocks
- Suspension techniques linear rate 1" lowering springs
- Rear Sway bar add-on. 51"x3"x1/4". Major reduction in understeer
- Dunlop Sport 4000 A/S tires. 205/50/15
- 15x6.5" rims from a '88 Daytona

Breaks
- '89 14" single pin calipers, adapter brackets, and rotors
- 24mm Master cylinder
- Semi-metalic pads

Transmition
- FM Built stage II A413 with Manual Valve body
- 4000 rpm GM/Mopar hybrid torque converter
- Hayden 678 11"x9.75"x0.75" cooler

The Lebaron's best time at the track is currently 12.629@105.06. This run was done on 9/4/00 with MT slicks borrowed from Jason Trotter and a small amount of race gas.

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The OLD T1 Engine Setup
Engine (Top,Side)
- 2 Stage Boost Controller. Low: 12-15psi High: 20+ - Methanol/Water injection. 50/50 mix. 0.030" nozzle.
- Rick Diogo custom made Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator.
- MP '803 30lb/hr injectors
- Forward Motion 0.475" lift cam
- ND Computer - 15 degrees timing for racing
- MSD 6AL
- MSD Blaster 2 coil
- Magnacore 8.5mm wires, loomed
- Spark plugs gaped at 0.045"
- Timing at 13 to 15 degrees for the street. 15 or 16 for racing
- 180 degree thermostat
- K&N air fliter, air box removed
- Moble 1 10w30 Synth. oil
- Large Ford Motorsports oil filter.
- '85 Stock G-cast head w/ Stainless Steel valves
- Removed A/C

Exaust
- Stock 2.5" smooth bent down pipe
- Straight 2.5" pipe with almost mandrel bends. Exits before the rear axle
- No cat.

Breaks
- '89 14" single pin calipers, adapter brackets, and rotors
- 24mm Master cylinder
- Semi-metalic pads

Transmition
- Hayden 678 11"x9.75"x0.75" cooler

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My best time with the T1 engine was a 14.26@94.45. 19/20psi boost w/ Alcohol/water injection and some race gas. 2.174 60'

Page last updated on 10/23/00