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New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 9:23:21 PM    88Z   Posts: 4 Joined: 10/24/2004 Status: offline A big hello to everyone here. I hope to get to know some of you well, ecspecially over the next six months. Here's the story Im getting back the car I learned to drive on. My parents old 88 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z with only 93000 miles. Basically I'm getting a great deal on it so that I can finally put my Mustang GT in storage for the winter. I havn't driven the Daytona in years, but I remember tearing sh*% up back in the day!!! I raced a lot of cars with that beast and rarely lost. I'd love to get her back up to par and then some, give the ricers an awakening at the street lights by an 88 sleeper only few knew of. She needs work cosmetically and I'm sure could use a "pick me up under the hood". I know I can handle most of the exterior. But under the hood and mopar knowledge, I could use some coaching on this. Of course I am under budget, but hopefully there are some inexpensive fixes. To everyone that responds, I will be responsive and post pictures as soon as I get down there, which will be Nov 5. Thanks, and lets see what we can make. Regards Chris Go Boston _____________________________ This Winter Ride will be fast again. Post #: 1

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 9:39:49 PM    Dodgegirl19 Toys For Tots Fund Contributor Posts: 13072 Joined: 9/30/2003 From: Shelby Twp, Michigan Status: offline Welcome Chris!! I bought an 87 Shelby Z in July. :) ~Amanda _____________________________ 'The Lady In Red' 1994 MODIFIED Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Coming Soon! Truckville is moving to www.DodgeGirl.com (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 2

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 9:48:26 PM    88Z   Posts: 4 Joined: 10/24/2004 Status: offline Hello Dodgegirl, Yeah after doing a search on Shelby stuff I noticed you were in on a dual Shelby buy for a V8 install. Well again thanks for the welcome. Your an administrator here, so I'm guessing that you really know your stuff. Please tell me where to start. Thanks (in reply to Dodgegirl19) Post #: 3

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 9:54:00 PM    Dodgegirl19 Toys For Tots Fund Contributor Posts: 13072 Joined: 9/30/2003 From: Shelby Twp, Michigan Status: offline Well, The Lady In Red (94 Ram) is really my passion and love... I just picked up the Shelby this July. I just wanted another toy. LOL! :) Got any pics of yours? There are lots of pics of both my truck and car at my site below. :) ~Amanda _____________________________ 'The Lady In Red' 1994 MODIFIED Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Coming Soon! Truckville is moving to www.DodgeGirl.com (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 4

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 10:08:02 PM    88Z   Posts: 4 Joined: 10/24/2004 Status: offline No pics yet, I will get some up as soon as I go down the first week of Nov. (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 5

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 10:27:52 PM    87Indy500 Posts: 269 Joined: 3/16/2004 From: Gettysburg, Pa Status: offline Check out www.thedodgegarage.com Lots of usefull info about these cars there. Hey Amanda, hows 'bout an update on your Shelby Z?? _____________________________ Troy 87 Dakota 4X4 Indy500 Pace Truck 87 Dakota 2X4 360/727 87 Shelby GLHS #844 87 Shadow ES Turbo 85 GLH Omni Turbo (blue) 86 GLH Omni Turbo (blue too) 74 Dart Sport 360/727/8 3/4 70 Challenger 440/727/8 3/4 68 Dart GTS 340/4-sp (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 6

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 10:32:06 PM    Dodgegirl19 Toys For Tots Fund Contributor Posts: 13072 Joined: 9/30/2003 From: Shelby Twp, Michigan Status: offline It's going well. I have the correct new turbo now. We believe the valve spring is making the noise in the engine. It's loose enough to move when the engine is off. The A/C system is totally removed. Head Gasket is waiting to go on... I have to sell this other brand new turbo and I don't know who I can sell it to. I don't know much about it. Just that it's oil cooled. :( Eh... ooh well... I just hate losing money buy having a part I won't use. ~Amanda _____________________________ 'The Lady In Red' 1994 MODIFIED Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Coming Soon! Truckville is moving to www.DodgeGirl.com (in reply to 87Indy500) Post #: 7

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 11:37:51 PM    87Indy500 Posts: 269 Joined: 3/16/2004 From: Gettysburg, Pa Status: offline E-bay it! _____________________________ Troy 87 Dakota 4X4 Indy500 Pace Truck 87 Dakota 2X4 360/727 87 Shelby GLHS #844 87 Shadow ES Turbo 85 GLH Omni Turbo (blue) 86 GLH Omni Turbo (blue too) 74 Dart Sport 360/727/8 3/4 70 Challenger 440/727/8 3/4 68 Dart GTS 340/4-sp (in reply to Dodgegirl19) Post #: 8

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/25/2004 11:39:20 PM    Dodgegirl19 Toys For Tots Fund Contributor Posts: 13072 Joined: 9/30/2003 From: Shelby Twp, Michigan Status: offline I know, but I don't know much about it and I don't want to sell something I don't know much about. ~Amanda _____________________________ 'The Lady In Red' 1994 MODIFIED Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Coming Soon! Truckville is moving to www.DodgeGirl.com (in reply to 87Indy500) Post #: 9

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/26/2004 9:49:57 AM    71RoadRunner Posts: 9542 Joined: 7/28/2003 From: United States Status: offline I've had two Shelby Z's, both an '87 and an '88. There are quite a few good places for mods for your Shelby Z. Here is a list of a few links to these places: http://www.forwardmotioninc.com http://www.howellautomotive.com http://www.fwdperformance.com http://www.relentlessracing.com _____________________________ 71 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 Auto. Modified 04 Dodge SRT-4 2.4L DOHC Turbo Intercooled 5-spd. Modified (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 10

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/26/2004 9:39:46 PM    88Z   Posts: 4 Joined: 10/24/2004 Status: offline Wow!!! I looked at some of the above sites and I'm blown away at some of the capabilities. Unfortunately, I'm far from a mechanic nor do I have a spatious garage for big projects. I'd like to start with some bolt-ons. Remember this old girl is pure stock. I originally wanted to get a new chip. Anyone try the new chip route or any thoughts on this? Also, ideas of start off mods and their ballpark prices would be cool too. Chris _____________________________ This Winter Ride will be fast again. (in reply to 71RoadRunner) Post #: 11

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/28/2004 11:47:59 AM    GTCandGTSturbo Posts: 328 Joined: 10/21/2003 From: Livonia, MI Status: offline even more links: http://turbonationcc.proboards27.com/index.cgi?board=VendorsLinks&action=display&num=1073964715 _____________________________ 92 Lebaron GTC Turbo Shelby Lancer #79 2004 Wrangler Rubicon (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 12

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/28/2004 11:50:25 AM    Dodgegirl19 Toys For Tots Fund Contributor Posts: 13072 Joined: 9/30/2003 From: Shelby Twp, Michigan Status: offline I put a new computer in when I got the car and it did wonders for it. I was honestly shocked. ~Amanda _____________________________ 'The Lady In Red' 1994 MODIFIED Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Coming Soon! Truckville is moving to www.DodgeGirl.com (in reply to GTCandGTSturbo) Post #: 13

RE: New and Have a sweet old 88 Shelby Z - 10/31/2004 6:55:07 AM    71RoadRunner Posts: 9542 Joined: 7/28/2003 From: United States Status: offline I would start with the computer (PCM) and the 3" stainless steel exhaust from Forward Motion as well as a ported intake manifold and larger injectors. _____________________________ 71 Plymouth Roadrunner 440 Auto. Modified 04 Dodge SRT-4 2.4L DOHC Turbo Intercooled 5-spd. Modified (in reply to 88Z) Post #: 14

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