[Normace]

Gday all,

Jumped to this forum on a Google search for a 1983 Dodge Rampage.
I used to have an '83 DC Rampage, but got totalled very upsetting.

Well, now it is time for me to find my long lost buddy

So, if you know anyone selling an 83 Dodge Rampage let me know please.

Cheers,
Norm

 

[NAJ]

Welcome To TD!!!

Check the "Cars For Sale" section.

 

[The Pope]

Welcome!

yeah cruize the FS section, they pop up. Harder to find one these days in good shape

 

[2.2lanceres]

welcome!

 

[92TurboTona]

Welcome To The Forum:thumb:

 

[nvysion]

Welcome to the forum.

Shadows are nice too ....

 

[CBMDennis]

Welcome To The Forum

 

[pnktona]

Welcome to the td family! Hope you can find your lost buddy!

 

[Normace]

Thanks all for the warm welcome.
After readig thru the forums a bit, I have noticed something called a T2 and T3, which is Turbo 2 and Turbo 3 I suppose ( I am not a total gearhead, but rather a backyard mechanic LOL).
Can someone explain to me the difference between each Turbo level, besides the boost and power output ? P & Q

 

[iroctonachick91]

Welcome to TD!!!
turbo 1=T1 they were not inter-cooled. some had the log intakes and the later ones were one piece intakes similar to the turbo 2 intakes but no charge temp sensor. the 89 and up were also 2.5's. the 84-88 were 2.2's
also the 84-86 had a garret turbo and the 87 and up had mitus. these were all 8 valve cars.

turbo 2-T2 motor is similar to the turbo one but is inter-cooled and has an all forged bottom end and is very stout and had a garret turbocharger. these also were all 8 valve cars. some of them modified by shelby (AKA csx charger and omni glhs were turbo 1 bottom ends with the turbo 2 goodies and inter-cooler bolted on.)

turbo 3-T3 was a dual overhead cam 16 valve version of a turbo 2. they had a slightly different garret turbo. but pretty much the same as a turbo 2 car with a 16 valve head made by lotus. plus they did not use a distributor and had coil packs
Hope this helps!!!

 

[Normace]

Awesome info iroctonachick91
Thanks much, surely helps

I just picked up an 83 Dodge rampage, and want to throw a turbo in it. I have seen many conversions written here. SO in your opinion, would you say the T3 is best or a T2?
I am "hoping" to squeeze about 250 HP (or more) from the future engine.

I have a line on a 1987 Chrysler Lebaron, 2.2 turbo engine, or a 1987 Daytona Shelby Turbo Z engine.
Which way should I go ?

Cheers, and thanks !

 

[yellonoma]

In my opinion the Turbo 2 engine is a cheaper option. The Turbo 3 is somewhat exotic and parts are expensive and they have some (correctable) reliablility issues.
The Turbo 2 is more common and can easily produce over 250-300HP reliable.

The 87 Daytona Shelby Z if original motor and manual trans would have the 2.2 Turbo 2. That LeBaron would have the lesser 2.2 Turbo 1.

Welcome to the forum too!!

 

[Normace]

Thanks yellonoma !!

I am going to check out the 87 Daytona Shelby Z tomorrrow

Cheers,

 

[6g72 acclaim]

Welcome aboard, there's a great group here willing to help