1988 Dodge Daytona shelby z review from North America
"Very fast and fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering pressure hose leaked, but was replaced quickly. The oxygen sensor wiring harness wasn't snapped in its place and got melted on the exhaust manifold and caused the fuel pump relay fusible link to blow.
General comments?
This car recently kept up with a 270hp Ford Mustang GT with only exhaust work done to it and a Holley Avenger fuel pump installed on it.
I have this car torn apart for the Super 60 upgrade and other modifications. The parts that I am going to get for it is a Comp cam, high flow injectors, Super 60 turbo, map sensor, huge inter-cooler, strut rod bushings, Super 60 computer,
Hooker header, and sent my head and intake manifold to a machine shop for performance
grinding. This will give me around 400 to 450 horses.
This car is so fun to drive, and it's steering is very responsive. Though other people tell me that it's a K car and for this it is bad in curves. This isn't true, I haven't yet found a curve this car couldn't handle easily.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L turbo II Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Laser |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2004 |