Re: Was:dodge owns mitsubishi? Now,ode to 2.2/K-car

From: steve preston (steves287dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun May 25 2003 - 23:03:38 EDT


Uh.....I mean "may rattle",not "make rattle"! I am
sorry for this unfortunate mistake,and sincerely hope
that this has not caused any undue hardship for
anyone. :( I will attempt to look at my words next
time before I hit the send button. Again,I apologize.
:) Steve P.
--- steve preston <steves287dak@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Yeah,a lot of people put down the 2.2 because of
> (wrist pin-induced?) knock,and some head and head
> gasket failure. But the 2.2 is an extremely strong
> engine capable of over 300 hp easily with a good
> turbo
> setup. Furthermore,the Chrysler "K" car is the MOST
> RUGGED car in automotive history,considering
> drivetrain and body/chassis integrity after 20+
> years.
> They make rattle a little,and ride kinda rough,but
> they still run great,most of them. Toyota and Honda
> cars may be known for engine dependability,but they
> do
> not even approach the K-car,for vehicle longevity. I
> am always amazed at the number of these cars still
> driving around,with no visible rust,just some faded
> paint. This in a state where rust thrives. Hondas
> and
> Toyotas are not faring as well around here,with
> complete body and frame rust-through in ten years
> COMMON. Not common on a K-car. Steve P.
> --- Tom Byrne <kerib@ptd.net> wrote:
> >
> > Similar rods and are even slanted. I have built
> many
> > for racing. Chrysler
> > even nicknamed them the Slant 4 early on. They
> were
> > originally built at the
> > Trenton engine plant using much of the same
> tooling
> > as the Slant 6. I have
> > much literature on the engine. Look at a 2.2 rod
> and
> > a rod from another
> > "foreign" 4 cylinder. The 2.2 rod is much beefier.
> > The 2.2 is also heavier.
> > I have raced 2.2's with no oil pressure (pump
> failed
> > road racing) and even
> > drove 5 miles in 90 degree weather with no water
> and
> > that engine is still in
> > my Charger without a rebuild and pulled 120hp at
> the
> > wheels on the dyno
> > through twin 5220 carbs a cam out of a n/a Shelby
> to
> > meet SCCA rules.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "George T. Geissinger" <ustow@ptd.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 3:47 PM
> > Subject: Re: DML: dodge owns mitsubishi?
> >
> >
> > >
> > > The 2.6 was the Mit engine. Chy used that in min
> > vans ect. It was replaced
> > > by the 2.5. which is a larger 2.2.
> > > I had lots of them apart and nevere say anything
> > relateing to a slant 6.
> > We
> > > should have been so luckey.
> > > GEORGE!!
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Kyle Vanditmars" <kylevan@telus.net>
> > > To:
> <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > > Sent: Friday, May 23, 2003 2:09 PM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: dodge owns mitsubishi?
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Firebird" <riversparrow@hotpop.com> wrote in
> > message
> > > >
> news:103423.121714.7471@news.twistedbits.net...
> > > > >
> > > > > If I remember correctly, isn't the 2.5L TBI
> in
> > a lot of cars like the
> > > > > Shadow/Duster/Sundance and other K-bodied
> and
> > modified cars of
> > > > > Mitsubishi origin?
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Naw... the Chrysler 2.2 and 2.5 were derived
> > from he ol' 225 Slant-6, if
> > > > memory serves.
> > > >
> > > > Go here to get educated:
> > http://www.allpar.com/mopar/22.html
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
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