Re: SRT4 Update (2008)

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@insightbb.com)
Date: Tue Sep 04 2007 - 13:57:09 EDT


A while back I was fired up to buy a caliber, and even went and test
drove one. I was not impressed and alot of little things were just
wrong. The Caliber isn't even on my list now...

Bernd D. Ratsch wrote:
> Ok...not quite Truck related but you can put them onto a trailer and tow it
> to the track with your truck. ;)
>
> 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
>
> 2.4L World Engine (DVVT)
> 280HP/260TQ
> Mitsubishi TD04 Turbocharger
> Electronic Controlled Cooling pump for Turbo (after shutoff)
> High Output Fuel Pump
> 93 Octane Fuel (not required but highly recommended for performance)
> Mobil-1 0w40 Factory Fill
> Oil Squirters for the Pistons
> Single T'Stat w/secondary restrictor (Not dual like standard 2.4L World
> Engine)
> 140amp Alternator
> 27.7mm Lower in front and 22.7mm in rear (than factory Caliber) - comes with
> spacers from the factory that need to be removed
> Getrag DMT6 Manual Transmission
> Upgraded (LX) Brakes
> Gauge Cluster comes with Performance Monitor (factory) - 0-60mph, G-Force,
> etc. :)
> Functional Hood Scoop and Brake Cooling Ducts
>
> Also...2008 VIper is 600HP/560TQ - VVT, New heads, New Pistons (6.1L HP
> Piston/Rod), 2-Piece Intake (redesign), new plug system, Tremec TR6060 (no
> more T56), 226RIA Axle, Venom Controller (no more JTEC), and ETC.
>
>



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