The twin cam was the last in the line of turbo 2.2 motors from Chrysler. It
produced 225 HP, but was not very reliable. Cylinder head and timing chain
problems. Chrysler has bought some of both the Sprit R/T and IROC (Daytona)
RT back under the lemon law. When their running right they'll scream!
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Slade" <edalsj@igs.net>
To: "List, Alpine" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 5:14 PM
Subject: More on Lotus Sunbeam, er....
> A couple of weeks ago I asked if anyone was aware of such a vehicle, and
> several kindly provided much useful information. The car I was referring
> to has finally shown up, much to my embarassment, and demonstrates the
> value of second or third hand information.
>
> It is actually a 1992 Chrysler IROC R/T twin cam turbo. The engine is
> 2.2L 16 valve, with a pair of red, cast Dodge rocker covers saying
> something like "Dodge 16 valve". My quick glance failed to reveal any
> positive information as to the source of the motor. Can anyone elucidate?
>
> Thanks
>
> John Slade
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