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Old 21 Jul 2003, 02:47 pm
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From what I read, the under $4000.00 was all that was committed to.

But, reading between the lines, and from what is supposed to be included, I would think it would be quite a bit less than that. I think Mopar and PVO are still reeling about the fallout that they have recieved on their past introductions. I am not saying that the fallout was un-warranted (excuse the PUN). I feel that their marketing department looked at the cost of changing the turbo and adding the injectors and other components and decided they could put out a more competitive enhancement that concentrated more on electromnics and programming.

The number of PT GTs and SRT-4s sold as a percentage of all DCX 2003 sales would place a real incentive on Team PVO to develop upgrades that Mopar Performance could market with a high degree of saturation to the intended audience. The only way they can do this is to keep the pricing affordable.

I will go out on a limb and guess that the upgrade (minus the optional Cat-Back setup) would retail for less than $1200.00, with a street price of $899.00 to $999.00..

This is a wild guess, and not based on any inside knowledge.

Below is the 2 different systems - for comparison
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Stage II Upgrade Kit Components (Original Announcement)

The Stage II kit boosts power to an amazing 270 hp and 270 ft-lb or torque. This kit includes, but is not limited to:

* TDO5H-15GK2 Turbo Unit
* Turbo Unit Installation Components
* Stage II ECM
* +20% Fuel Injectors
* High-Flow (75 psi) Fuel Pump Module
* Variable Fuel Pressure Regulator
* 3.0 Bar MAP Sensor
* 3.0 Bar TIP Sensor
* 2.5 I Pipe and Adaptor
* Available Winter 2003

The Stage II Upgrade Kit (Under Development)[ July 19th 2003 announcement]

Target Output - 260 hp and 280 ft-lb of torque (subject to change)

* Stage II PCM
* Turbo Toys Hardware and Components
* 682 cc/min Fuel Injectors
* Wastegate Actuator
* 3.0 Bar MAP Sensor
* 3.0 Bar TIP Sensor
* 2.5-Inch Cat-Back Exhaust System (optional)
* Target Release - December 2003
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