1991 Dodge Stealth RT from North America - Comments

OK guys, here's the problem. As for the ticking you are getting, it is restricted oil flow. Why? Because everyone puts fram oil filters and thicker oil in the car. YOU MUST USE A MOPAR OR MITSUBISHI OIL FILER AND 5W-20 OIL ON THESE CARS. I know your saying to yourself that I'm an idiot, but you will eat your words when you do this to your cars that tick. Just because a mechanic tells you something, doesn't make it true, they are out for your money.

The after market oil filters try to filter too good and restrict the oilflow. The companies state that the filters can filter out to the micron level. An oil molecule is pretty big and it's hard to push it through a micron filter, and the harder it is being filtered through, the harder it is for it to come out. And the fact that people put Lucas and thicker oil in it does not help at all. An engine does not like molasses running through it.

I have 2 93 R/T's, both of them ticked when I got them, one did it for about 30,000 miles "family owned it", and the other God knows how long. All I did was put a mopar/mitsubishi oil for the car on it, and 5W-20 or 5W-30 depending on the season. Both run silent like it never happened.

As for saying the lifter don't have a big enough hole for the oil to go through (heard it a million times) and only 99 model lifters are sufficient. It is true, if you're trying to push 50W oil through it. Just trust me and do this. Go to the dealer, get the oil filter, get 5W-20 or 5W-30 (look in your owners manual if you don't believe me) oil and put it in, you will be amazed. Depending on how long it's been doing this, it will either stop completely or get much quieter. The longer you restict the oil flow, the more wear you cause.

I have a 93 Pearl white R/T with 225,000 miles and the original engine in it, and a blue 93 R/T with 83,000 miles on it. The only replacements done to the white one were a clutch, a PCV valve and a timing belt for good measure at 150,000. I just got the blue one, but was told it had no problems other than the ticking, which was easily fixed. These are good cars, and if you take care of them they will last forever.

I have owned three Dodge Stealth; I wrecked the first one, bought the second. Then decided I wanted the twin turbo and sold the second one for a 1991 RT TT. I bought it with a blown motor and rebuilt it myself. I may be biased, but I love these cars. I never took mine to a shop for anything, but did all the work myself. I agree they are expensive to maintain if you cannot do the work yourself. But learn to work on cars, make some friends at the parts stores, and they are no more expensive than any other car. Just gotta know who to talk to. I know a great deal about these cars, so if anyone has any questions feel free to email me. Dyanisis@msn.com.

I have a 1991 Stealth RT TT, and the guy who mentioned using the Mitsubishi oil and 5w-20/30 is dead on. I bought her at 100,000 miles and put in a new JDM engine, tranny, clutch and flywheel (not cause the stock parts weren't working). The car is now at 200000 miles (100,000 on new parts) and I haven't had to do anything other than standard repairs. I drive my baby through snow and on ice, and I love it because it handles better than a lot of the SUV's on the snow. The thing is you just have to take care of the car and that will prevent anything big from happening. Use the correct oils, something might go wrong, but that can happen with any car not just this one, my Civic has cost me 8000.00 in the 2 years I have owned it, the stealth... 5000.00 (including the new parts).

Treat her good and she will do the same.

OK, I have a 1991 Dodge Stealth. It has 141,000 and the ticking is pretty loud. I've tried a couple things and the ticking still won't leave us alone. Some mechanic put 15w-30 diesel oil for like RV's, and clicking when away, but I don't know, I didn't really feel comfortable using that oil. The last time I did the oil change I used 10 40 oil for high mileage cars, and nothing.

I have not knowledge on the history of this car. My brother purchased the car through an auction a couple of years ago. The only problems I've had are the clutch clown cylinder and the brake master cylinder. Also the driver side window got busted and the suspension sucks, but the car is cool. I love it, and if anyone has any tips on how I could get the ticking to go away, please tell me.

Oh and if anyone has information on where to purchase the original rims, please notify me ASAP. Please email me at jorge_kathy897@yahoo.com. Oh and any tips on how my car could stop burning the oil.