jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
>
> I'm ashamed to admit that I don't know what the 2.5 engine looks
> like, but I'm guessing its similar to the slant 6, with the intake
> ports on one side, and the exhaust on the other? I'm also guessing
> the exhaust manifold collects together and dumps down near the
> firewall. If the exhaust ports are symetrical and evenly spaced
> on the head, maybe it would be possible to remove the exhaust manifold,
> flip it upside down, and weld a turbo flange to the collector? If
> so, that would put the turbo up near the front of the engine, and might
> solve some packaging issues. Or it might not. Just a thought. :-)
>
This guy did what everyone is talking about here... However, I'm not
sure whether Aaron's truck has the Chrysler 2.5 or the AMC/Jeep 2.5,
because the Chrysler 2.5 has the intake and exhaust ports all on one
side of the head, like the slant six. If it's the Chrysler 2.5,
everything would be relatively simple. Just poach all the stuff from an
'88 or later (they have a better-flowing intake manifold) turbo chrysler
car, and you're good to go.
http://www.geocities.com/berksglh/87dakota.html is the page with the
turbo Dak. I'm sure the guy could give you some pointers.
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