270799 Posts in 19739 Topics - by 1830 Members - Latest Member: Simplesimon

Hello Guest
Show unread posts since last visit.
Show new replies to your posts.

Author Topic: Any Daytona owners out there?  (Read 8909 times)

Jr. Mechanic

  • Guest
Any Daytona owners out there?
« on: September 03, 2008, 11:31:29 pm »
Come on Daytona owners, post up your ride!

Offline Aaron

  • NASCAR Crewmember
  • ****
  • Posts: 4080
  • Awards:
    Police
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2009, 10:23:39 pm »
Mine was basically a "de-badged" daytona... does that count??

1990 Ram W150 SC SB 4X4 Manual

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
New (to me) Daytona
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2012, 02:37:03 am »
Just added a Daytona to the fleet.

It's a 1988 Daytona Shelby Z.  She has a 2.2L turbo.  It's a bit of a hot mess right now, but it's a bunch of little things that need to be taken care of.

It's not much to look at, but there's a lot of hope under the hood.  This thing scoots pretty well already and the exhaust isn't finished and it misfires a bit.








1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

Offline 1970496STChevelle

  • Tech Certified
  • Sr Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 877
  • Awards:
    1000HPTech CertifiedDistinguished
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 06:18:16 am »
Does it have the turbo II motor?  My cousin has one that he bought new back in the day, used to make 15 lbs and ran 14's in the 1/4.  I look for them once in a while, it would be something fun to drive to work.  They have turbo neons now, but they are four doors and I find them less appealing.

1970 Chevelle 496 Single 101mm Turbo . . . Stock door panels and rear seat. (It was easier to say what is stock than list all the mods.)
2004 Duramax Heavy Dooty, Edge CTS, S&B intake, MPRP exhaust

1965 Corvette Stingray (Dad's car)
1970 Corvette Convertible (Mom's car)
1931 Sedan Delivery (Grandfather's, bought new)

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 07:10:50 am »
That IS actually a Turbo II motor.

I haven't had a chance to take engine pics yet.  :( Hell, I haven't even driven the damn thing yet!   :lol:

I've never driven a turbo vehicle, so this should be fun.  My boyfriend Dale says that when it hits 10 psi that thing just pics up and GOES!


1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

Offline Tom Courtright

  • Dakota Section Moderator
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *****
  • Posts: 8649
  • You can find me in the chatroom
  • Awards:
    Layed OutMile HighDonorShade Tree CertContributor
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 11:03:45 am »
I hate you and hope you dies

it aint low till it scars asphalt

Go Stupid Or Go Home

Offline Jims1dodge

  • Regular Member
  • NASCAR Crewmember
  • *
  • Posts: 2651
  • Awards:
    Heavy Haulerdonor100k
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2012, 02:20:24 pm »
Back in the day those were fun as hell to drive.  If you rolled into it right Mustangs, Cameros, Trans Ams, were toast. 
Only the RX-7 turbos could keep up.
Girlfriend had a silver one with the blue stripes.
You can't fix stupid

~When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I’m beginning to believe it

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2012, 03:31:29 pm »
Actually, the other day, Dale was playing with a Mustang.   :lol:  The Mustang eventually won because of traffic, but we ended up at the same place!


1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2012, 03:38:21 pm »






1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

Offline Lobster

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1496
  • Your truck is almost as cool as my MINI Cooper S!
  • Awards:
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2012, 04:54:49 pm »
I hate you and hope you dies

I can totally feel the sibling love...

Vicki- You better get your butt behind the wheel and take it for a spin before Dale hogs it all to himself ;) Congrats on the new (to you) ride :)
Why yes, I do drive a 2009 MINI Cooper S.

I am definitely a Smidget**

**A cute, small midget


Offline noplugs

  • Kung Fu Panda! - closeted conservative
  • Administrator
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *****
  • Posts: 7684
  • This thing has 4 wheel drive?
  • Awards:
    600 HPShade TreeDistinguishedApril ROTMDonor
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2012, 08:34:47 pm »
Those were fun cars. My dad almost bought one way back but decided on a new truck at the time.. I was so disappointed.  :pout:
659 HP/1287 TQ -- She's BACK!  Yeah,,, nope she's not stock..

Doghouse Diesel Performance rocks

Nothing is exactly as it seems,nor is it otherwise

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2012, 08:36:44 pm »
Thanks, Libby!

The non-power steering is the main reason why I'm not driving it right now...  Manual steering I can handle, but the power steering on this thing isn't hooked up entirely right now.  The minute that it is, you can bet I'll be in the driver seat!


1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2012, 08:39:52 pm »
Rob, that's so sad!   :pout: 

I felt the same way when my dad bought a PT Cruiser.  At the time he didn't have a "way cool" option, but that was by far the least cool option!   :lol:


1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

Offline noplugs

  • Kung Fu Panda! - closeted conservative
  • Administrator
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *****
  • Posts: 7684
  • This thing has 4 wheel drive?
  • Awards:
    600 HPShade TreeDistinguishedApril ROTMDonor
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2012, 06:20:53 am »
Rob, that's so sad!   :pout: 

I felt the same way when my dad bought a PT Cruiser.  At the time he didn't have a "way cool" option, but that was by far the least cool option!   :lol:

Yeah, it was.. I would have gotten so many tickets in that thing.. It was fund for the day it lasted though..
659 HP/1287 TQ -- She's BACK!  Yeah,,, nope she's not stock..

Doghouse Diesel Performance rocks

Nothing is exactly as it seems,nor is it otherwise

Offline JetNoise

  • Lead Moderator
  • Master Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 1398
  • Awards:
    High Mile
Re: Any Daytona owners out there?
« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2012, 06:44:45 am »
Hell, I get tickets in anything I drive!   :lol:


1996 Dakota SLT 2WD, 318
Hopkins

 

Questions, Concerns, Comments? Contact DOF Administrators
DodgeOwnerForums.com is not affiliated with Chrysler Group, LLC or Cummins, Inc