Spirit Page (Updated 22-Feb-00) sorry for the delay, but should be well worth it!

Here's my 91 Dodge Spirit ES Turbo

Yep, it's sure tough to keep those tires from spinning with 372.2 ft-lbs of torque AT THE WHEELS!


NEW DYNO RESULTS!!

Finally! I've been back on a dyno. The changes since last time are: New McLeod clutch, 3" mandrel stainless exhaust with Ultra-Flo muffler, modified fuel delivery using only 2 extra injectors and 42#/hr primary injectors with 45# primary fuel pressure and rising rate of gain secondary fuel pressure regulator, Grainger-valve controlled high boost setting.

Let me qualify these readings by stating-

After some bad luck and having cracked pistons on two occasions, I consider running much more safely than I apparently have in the past. I ran a high of 25psi on the dyno, had 10 lights according to the Cyberdyne (DRB read .92-.94, and typically these readings are lower than what the A/F gage reads), timing was set at only 8 deg BTDC initial advance, the turbo mounted K&N filter hasn't been cleaned in well over a year (and you should see how much junk is caked into it), and the plugs are about a year old too (haven't even checked them in a looong while, I know….)

This is good because if I ever want to run again, like when the club sets up our own dyno day, it will give me a few things to do to improve things a bit.

Well, I think I know why the CF/DF didn't hold up worth a crap…..

Both of these recorded runs were made in 4th gear. The run labeled 003 was only at 20 psi, and the run labeled 004 was at 25 psi (with a 26psi spike before setting out at 25).

This is a photo of the sheet taken with my digital camera in macro mode; it looks ok on my laptop, so it should be fine or great with a regular monitor. I've scanned it, but the photo is less memory and even looks better than the compressed scanned image.

 

Now, if I can just get that sort of torque out of my V8 Grand Cherokee, I'd be happy!


 HERE'S THE NEW CLUTCH:

I have my MacLeod Industries clutch assembly installed in my car also. This replaces the GARBAGE CF/DF. 

Check out that way cool disc! That is a fully encapsulated hub. The springs don't chatter like tambourines and Centerforce clutches!

  McLeod Industries
office # (714)630-2764
fax (714)630-5129
tech service (714)630-3668
Ask for George or Red Roberts
they are out of Placentia, CA

It was part #72067-16 for my application (91 Dodge Spirit 2.5L turbo with A-523 trans 17 spline)

Pricing:
McLeod's pricing was $458, and Summitt was up around $400 I think, I got mine for Jobber price ($366), almost wholesale from the shop I spent a lot of money at. They are in Branford, CT if you are close by.

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More Spirit Stuff

Includes info from the first Dyno Day at BPG in Boston, and all the technical info on the car.

 

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