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FWD Chrysler 81-95 Performance Tips
richardgirard
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Looking for performance tips for 1981-1995 chrysler fwd cars. 2.2-2.5l turbo and 3.0l v6
for street sleeper. Guess you just got beat by a K car. http://www.girardmediagroup.com/article3
Fear the power of the K. All tips and replies welcome
for street sleeper. Guess you just got beat by a K car. http://www.girardmediagroup.com/article3
Fear the power of the K. All tips and replies welcome
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If you have some pics of the switches, maybe we can help yah figure it out. I'd love to see pics of the conversion too.
-mike
Similar in appearance and mechanical details to the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Eagle Talon, Plymouth's sporty front-drive coupe debuted in January 1989. Base-model Lasers carried a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, whereas a 135-horsepower, 2.0-liter twin-cam four (4G37) was optional under Laser RS hoods. The top-flight RS Turbo used a turbocharged 2.0-liter (4G63) rated at 190 horsepower. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard; 4-speed automatic optional, except with the turbocharged engine, which was manual-shift only. Exterior color choices for 1990 were Raspberry, Bright Blue, Bright White, Flash Red, Black, and Warm Silver (champaign). Interior color choices were Dark Quartz and Buckskin
Antilock brakes joined the option list this year, and the Laser's turbocharged engine could now be ordered with an automatic transmission instead of manual shift. This year too, the Laser RS came only with the midlevel engine: 2.0-liter rated at 135 horsepower. Lastly, a map pocket was added to the driver door when power windows were ordered. Exterior color choices were Medium Quartz, Light Spectrum Blue, Electric Blue, Bright White, Flash Red, Black, Warm Silver (champaign), and Turquoise. Interior color choices were Dark Quartz and Buckskin
Lasers earned some cosmetic changes for 1992, and a new all-wheel-drive (AWD) model with independent rear suspension joined the lineup. Plymouth's RS Turbo AWD came only with manual shift. Front and rear ends got a fresh look, with exposed aerodynamic headlamps replacing the previous hidden units, body colored side-view mirrors, body colored molding, power dome hood, and optional fog lights. There were a couple of visual highlights exclusive to the turbo cars: (1) a black painted roof that gave the elusion of a targa top (2) the side sills and bottoms of the front/rear fascias were painted metallic gray. On the RS and turbo models, the manual transmission was revised to deliver better shifting. Maximum horsepower marginally increased by 5 for a total of 195 on the AWD car. Along with two hues of gray, Crimson Red could be had as an interior color, while Buckskin (tan) was no longer available. The idiot lights were subtly re-arranged in the gauge cluster; most notably, an ABS indicator and two transmission shift pattern lights (one for “power” mode, one for “economy” mode were added). A rear spoiler became standard beginning in February of this year’s production run for the RS and turbo cars. Exterior color choices were Medium Quartz, Light Spectrum Blue, Electric Blue, Bright White, Medium Red, Black, Radiant Red, and Turquoise. Interior color choices were Dark Agate, Medium Quartz, and Crimson Red
All-wheel-drive Lasers could be ordered with an automatic transmission this year. With automatic, the horsepower rating of turbo models dropped to 180 (down from 195) and torque was reduced to 195 (down from 203). The manual transmission leather gearshift was made more ergonomic for the RS and turbo trims, while these models also could also be had with new seven spoke alloys in place of the lace wheel pattern. All Lasers except the base model could be equipped with antilock braking. Contrasting script “Laser” exterior decals were added to the bottom of the driver/passenger doors. The Décor package debuted; it included gold colored badges, accent stripes and alloy wheels. Exterior color choices were Medium Quartz, Deep Green Pearl, Electric Blue, Bright White, Medium Red, Black, Radiant Red, and Turquoise. Interior color choices were Dark Agate, Medium Quartz, and Crimson Red
For its final season, Laser got only detail changes. The optional security system was improved. A mobile cell phone (mounted in the car) was made available. Exterior color choices were Medium Quartz, Deep Green Pearl, Electric Blue, Bright White, Medium Red, Black, Radiant Red, Silver, and Turquoise. Interior color choices were Dark Agate, Medium Quartz, and Crimson Red
On some cars, when you use the defroster setting, it automatically turns on the A/C compressor. That is due to the fact that dry warm air clears a windshield faster than warm moist air. If the A/C compressor comes on, most cars these days automatically turn on the radiator fans in order to keep the compressor from being overpressurized on the high side. However, if the fan is on, it could keep your car from warming up quickly.
Also, your thermostat could be the wrong one, coming open too soon, or be stuck in the open position. If it is open and coolant is flowing all the time, it will take a LOT longer for the heater to put out any heat. Most manufacturers call for a 185, 190 or 195 degree thermostat. A good parts store can tell you what your car should have.
BTW, do NOT buy a Robert Shaw thermostat. Go with an OEM or a Stant thermostat.