[94customtrep]

hey thought id share this... i have a 94 intrepid 3.3L... and my best friend has a 95 dodge caravan also with a 3.3L...we go out to the track tuesdays when we do something new... bragging rights i reckon... before i got my cold air intake and test pipe i ran 11.5 in the 8th... the van.... 10.9 in the 8th... beat me....he didnt let me forget that lol... UNTIL... i ran my intake pipe into the bumper and in front of the radiator and upgraded my catback by replacing the cat with a test pipe... and im proud to say that in helped my time by almost a whole second... 10.7 now.... not too bad for a 3.3L NA i guess...and to finish the story.... since he couldnt stand losing... he has a VR4 engine and tranny on the way you know... turbo... all wheel drive. mitsu's not so good version of the stearth RT turbo ...man.... hes going to smoke me lol...cant wait... we might even have to put a roll cage in it now

 

[D76G12]

My wife's got the same van in the short version. Never underestimate a minivan

 

[Power Ram]

Are you saying he's getting the drivetrain out of a 3000GT VR4 or he's getting the actual car?

 

[94customtrep]

hes getting the engine and tranny, and converting the van to AWD... he was really upset lol
and yes mini vans are quick... especially on the 8th.... cuz they have good torque

 

[viprman]

That will not be easy since the engines face 180 degrees in the other direction in the 3000's.

 

[jcman311]

Why not just visit www.Turbominivan.com Much better ideas there and much faster vans. Especially with the all-iron 2.5L monster. You can run around 20 psi of boost and some have gotten minivans into the 12's in the 1/4 mile.

 

[Power Ram]

Last summer I was cruising with a friend in his '00 v-6 Avenger. We pulled up beside a couple kids in a mid 90's Caravan. It was funny cause they sat revving and jerking it at the light. I'm not sure if it was a 3.3 or 3.8. That thing pulled almost a full van length on us and took us almost half a block or so before we pulled even. When we went and got my car we couldn't find that Caraven to pay 'em back.

Then again, his Avenger is pretty slow!

 

[Gundy]

Last summer I was cruising with a friend in his '00 v-6 Avenger. We pulled up beside a couple kids in a mid 90's Caravan. It was funny cause they sat revving and jerking it at the light. I'm not sure if it was a 3.3 or 3.8. That thing pulled almost a full van length on us and took us almost half a block or so before we pulled even. When we went and got my car we couldn't find that Caraven to pay 'em back.

Then again, his Avenger is pretty slow!

ROFLOL! Minivans! WATCH OUT FOR THOSE SLEEPERS! :tongue:

 

[smc1377]

mitsu's not so good version of the stearth RT turbo

Hmm. I always understood it to be that the 3000GT VR4 was much better than the Stealth RT. From what I heard and what I've driven. The Stealth RT didn't come close to what the VR4 offered, even though they are essentially the same car. It's kinda like comparing the Intrepid to the 300M.

 

[Power Ram]

The VR4 is much more advanced that the Stealth R/T.
It had a base price of $40,900 and included aaaaall of these goodies:

-Engine & drive train
3.0 Liter V6 DOHC 24 valve

-Transmission - 6 speed with overdrive
Twin turbochargers and twin intercoolers

181 cu in w/ 8.0:1 compression

Electronic controlled MFI (multi-point fuel injection) with twin spray injectors

320 Horsepower @ 6000 rpm, 315 lbs.-ft. Torque @ 2500 rpm

(capable of up to 750hp with stage 1 - 4 kits)

Engine redline - 7000 rpm

4 bolt main bearing caps with forged steel crankshaft

Full time all-wheel drive with center differential and electronic traction control

Limited slip rear differential

4 radiators with dual fans (engine, oil, and two turbo coolers)

-Suspension
Electronic control for anti-roll, anti-dive and anti-squat
Front : MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear : Double wish-bone, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Shocks - 3 stage electronic control motorized, gas shock absorbers
Computer control with dash selection for two modes (tour , sport)
ECS control integrated to G-sensors, steering angulation velocity sensor and throttle sensors

-Steering & Braking
Power assist rack & pinion
4 wheel steering (same phase) w/ traction control computer
4 wheel disc with 4 piston calipers
Non-asbestos linings
Air pick-ups (4) for disc ventilation
All wheel ABS system with G force sensor, 2 channel system

-Wheels & Tires
18” x 8.5 / Chromed alloy wheels (spare - alloy mag)
245/40R18 Z rated tires

-Safety Features
Dual airbags with 4 impact sensors
All wheel anti-lock braking system
Three point outboard seatbelts with ELR/ALR feature
Side-guard door beams
Front and rear body crumple zones

-Exterior
Motorized computer controlled front and rear spoiler with override
Dual power remote side mirrors with electric defrost
Projector fog lamps
18 ga Mitsubishi Steel with pearl tri-color paint & clear coat

-Interior
Rear window and side mirrors - electric defrost, front and side windows - heat defrost
Removable sunroof with removable sunshade and front deflector
Auto dimming rearview mirror
Auto dimming interior lights with overrides vanity mirrors with light
7 way adjustable drivers seat with 5 way power adjustments
Leather interior seats, steering wheel, shift knob and side panels
Automatic climate control with magnetic clutch AC, manual disable
Electronic pictographic display
CFC-free refrigerant
Power windows with power reserve
Power door locks with security logic
Full function cruise control (two stage with stand-by)
Rear window wiper / washer
Remote keyless entry system
Security system with electronic disable controls and transistor controlled engine disable
Infinity Stereo system (AM/FM-2, Cassette, 6 disc CD changer) 240 watt, 8 speakers, separate amplifier,graphic equalizer, anti-theft control, steering wheel mounted remote controls, diversity dualantennae with motorized mast
Passenger door controls lock out
Auto side window down
Active-aero overrides

-Speed Specifications
0-30 mph............................... 1.9 seconds
minimum stopping distance 122' @ 60 mph
minimum stopping distance 218' @ 80 mph
0 - 60 mph : 5.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph : 13.6 seconds
(stock times)
ateral acceleration on 200' skidpad = .90g
1/4 mile - 13.7 響 mph
(stock times)
5th gear rpm - 155 mph
6th gear rpm - 160 mph
Engine redline - 7,000 rpm
Speedometer runout @ 180 mph

-Other specifications
Weight - 3781 pounds
Fule capacity - 19.8 gallons
Drag coefficient - .33 Cd
Wheelbase - 97.2 inches
Length - 179.7 inches
Width - 72.4 inches
Height - 49.3 inches
Interior Noise:
Idle - 46 dBA
Max, 1st Gear - 70 dBA
70 mph - 69 dBA

Computer Control units
ABS, Exhaust, AC (2), Cruise, ELC-4, ECS, Engine control, ETACS, Keyless entry
Lighting, Antenna control (diversity), SRS diagnosis, MFI, Traction Control, 4-wheel steering
Aerodynamics, Auto lights off, Security, Radio remote

 

[Vigo]

hehe, yeh the 3.3 vans arent that slow, really. i mean all the 3.3 vans have been sitting at like 17 flat for the last ten years, even with all the weight gains. in fact, one time one of the mags got a 16.4 out of a t&c van with the 3.8.

im beginning to think that intake manifold is killing the 3.3 in the intrepid. despite the power ratings being nearly identical, more 3.3 intrepid owners complain than all other 3.3 owners combined, as far as i can tell. and ive talked to like every 3.3 owner online, lol.

 

[FunkRider]

The LH manifold is pretty crappy.
94customtrep, i'd say he beat you beacause of the low end torque you lost from your exhaust setup you discribed in another thread. what sort of mph were you running in the 1/8th?

 

[94customtrep]

i got up to 61... not good at all i know... my 2.25 inch piping ran into a stock piping at the rear wheels... i cut that off when i ran the new intake... seemed to work rather well... and yes... the 3.3L intrepid intake manifolds blow... i have a thread about putting the caravan intake manifold on it.. should bolt on... everyone thinks its a waste because of how complicated it would be... the trottle body would be moved etc.... the egr setup is different... but you can get a plate and remove the EGR... im going for it... prolly sometime next week... ill let you know how that comes... i love doing things that people think are complicated... its wonderful...especially if it works lol

 

[Vigo]

if you can spare the bucks, might wanna look into the new manifolds, as the tb would come out facing forward and they are somehow variable. if you pioneered a variable intake mod that gained 50 hp from 5000 rpm on id call you a hero.

good luck with it anyway.

 

[tikibeast]

Re: Re: beat by a caravan!!! :-(

Hmm. I always understood it to be that the 3000GT VR4 was much better than the Stealth RT. From what I heard and what I've driven. The Stealth RT didn't come close to what the VR4 offered, even though they are essentially the same car. It's kinda like comparing the Intrepid to the 300M.

same car...mitsu had more stock options and more available options...that's pretty much it...the biggest diff was body...long time member of 3si.org...

Power Ram
-Engine & drive train
3.0 Liter V6 DOHC 24 valve

-Transmission - 6 speed with overdrive
Twin turbochargers and twin intercoolers

181 cu in w/ 8.0:1 compression

Electronic controlled MFI (multi-point fuel injection) with twin spray injectors

320 Horsepower @ 6000 rpm, 315 lbs.-ft. Torque @ 2500 rpm

(capable of up to 750hp with stage 1 - 4 kits)

and who makes a stage 4 kit that hits 750? the only stage 4 kit I know of that even comes close hits about 500 but then you're talkin several grand as well...
Dynamic Racing...3000GT/Stealth Performance

 

[Jus' Trepping]

What would you rather roll in a Trep or a mini van!!! Sometimes speed isn't everything!!

 

[94customtrep]

i love that van... of course i love my trep much more... but that van kicks ass...and... its a dodge! woo hoo.. i love speed... hell... its not even speed... its that look on the guys face when you beat him... like "wow... THAT thing beat me?" its a great feeling,.... and that van... stock... is pretty quick.. beats quite a few cars out on the track...

 

[mikeyspikey]

I was driving down bathurst late at night around 1am in the morning, I had an Acura RSX (Manual) pull up beside me, for jokes I reved my engine
he takes off like a rocket off the line, my tires are spinnin like a ***** since i floored it and than right after my van starts to pick up lots of speed
right when it hits its overdrive gear it rockets past the RSX, it was the funniest **** ever , the rsx driver looks at me while im passin him with a surprised jaw dropping look on his face lol!
he's all embarassed so he does a u turn and gets the hell outta there lol
I was drivin an old skool 94 DODGE CARAVAN 3L v6 Mitsubishi 3spd auto all stock!

So yeh my kill list so far
Cavalier Z24
Acura RSX
Honda Civics (All the riced out ones) doesnt really count
soo damn funny

FUTURE MOD'S:
ENGINE SWAP to the STEALTH 3L TWIN TURBO Mitsubishi engine
5spd manual tranny
Cold Air intake
Quad Exhaust
UnderDrive Pulley
i wanna turn this van into the ultimate sleeper, i will do nothing to the body of it
its not the coolest lookin ride on the block, but it turns heads durin a race