1991 Dodge Shadow ES review from North America
"The Fastest Dodge Shadow Ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stock radio replaced with all out system.
Turbo had to be replace with a newer and bigger turbo.
New tires cause old ones were balding.
Muffler replaced with a custom exhaust which made the car ten times better!!
The cats were also bored for a nice sound!
Head gasket blew so we just replaced the whole thing with a refurbished engine and did some mods to that.
Added a blow off valve with boost control just to keep it running at a nice 14 to 15 psi. Stock was at like 5 or 6 so it was worth it!!
New fogs cause the stock ones were not nearly bright enough.
New paintjob. Same color, white. With red ES details. Going to replace with red graphics kit soon!
New computer cause stock one went CRAZY!!
Took out the AC to get some more horses and lose some weight.
New battery, plugs, distributor cap, and all hosing replaced with red silicone hosing.
Air filter was the worst ever so K&N took its place. Also helped with the turbo.
All vacuum lines were modified for quicker air entry and exit allowing the turbo to perform better.
General comments?
This car is one of a kind and just keeps getting faster and faster every month. When I bought the car I was like 15 and didn't even have a license... I just wanted a car. Now that its getting worked on it IS the fastest Dodge Shadow in the Northeast! Possibly in the US or even all over. But it could not have been done without the help of Bones Stevens and NASCAR driver Jerry Nadeau. The car is absolutely the best car I could have ever wanted! Go out and buy one for less than $3000 and through about $10000 into it and you'll smoke any Honda, Acura, Ford, etc. AND I MEAN IT!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 FI turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2002 |