Is this a 2.2 or a 2.5 ?! How to tell?

[PeteGLH]

Hi guys!

I've spotted a great find, an 1989 Turbo LeBaron w/auto tranny. The car is wrecked, however the engine seems to be in good condition. I will probably be getting the engine out of that car to replace my dead 2.5 and I was wondering if it was a 2.2 TI Converted to Blow Through or if it was a 2.5 TI.

In 1989 both engines were offered. A 2.2 TI Blowthrough & Mitsu and the normal 2.5 TI. Air box and hose from Turbo to TB look common to the 1989 2.5 TI however I've never seen what the converted 2.2 TI looks like.

I guess I'll know when I take the oil pan off and see balance shafts there or not, but I was wondering if there was any other way.

Can anyone help me out with this one?! I'm kinda left in the dark!! There has GOT to be a way!

LeBaron 89 Auto TI with A/C. These are the specs. I suppose it would be a 2.2 with the auto, but then again they could be kinda slugs with the 2.2.

Thanks in advance, it's just to relieve my curiosity. I'll figure out soon enough =)

[lametec]

It should be a 2.5. 2.2 TI's were not offered in '89.

Check the 8th position in the VIN number. J = 2.5 TI, E = 2.2 TI.

[QuikTurboZ]

Check the sticker on the underside of the hood to the right of the hood latch. It should say at the bottom of the sticker

[PeteGLH]

The sticker underneath the hood was too easy Didnt think of that one!!

I found out by the Oil Pan. The ones on the 2.5's are much bigger to allow space for the balance shafts.

So it's definately a 2.2 from a 1988 car.

So basically it is the same block as a pre 87 Turbo I but with blow through and mitsu... right?

Wonder if they still manage to put out the 146hp and 160ft/lbs of torque as the turbo I's.

[TurboXT]

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Originally posted by PeteGLH Wonder if they still manage to put out the 146hp and 160ft/lbs of torque as the turbo I's.

blow thru TIs put out a lil more then that...

[iTurbo]

Easiest way to check if it's common block or not....check to see if has a fuel pump block off plate. It's under the alternator, just above the oil pan gasket. Common blocks don't have a block off plate.