2004 turbo

[chillincruiser]

any thoughts how to bring 2004 turbo up to GT status?What is the difference in the engine? Any clues?


Thanks
chillincruiser

[CREWZIN]

The 2.4L Turbo engines should all be the same. If you have the "Turbo Lite" with 180hp all you need is Stage 1 to bump it up to the GT range. I think the 04 models already have the larger injectors. Anyone want to jump in here and confirm that. [:I]

[Mean Green]

Yes, '04 already has larger injectors. Stage 1 would consist of new pcm. HP/TQ numbers would be the same as a GT with Stage 1. Stage 1 on a Turbo Lite (180 hp) is a serious addition of power. [8)]

[bobs turbo pt]

i belive you are right crewzin !!

[quicksilverdon]

quote:Originally posted by chillincruiser

any thoughts how to bring 2004 turbo up to GT status?What is the difference in the engine? Any clues?

If you have a 2004 turbo, and it isn't a GT, then you have what we call the "turbo lite" - it's the exact same engine as the GT, the computer sets timing to run on regular gas.
What everyone has said is correct - get stage 1 (dealer) and you'll have more than a stock GT. It will require premium fuel.

[SR-PT4]

Let's just be 100% clear here:

GT High Output turbo: Factory stock = approx 220HP (depends on model year)

Turbo Lite (as found optionally on some Limited and Touring models): Factory stock = 180HP

Add Stage 1 to either version and the end result is IDENTICAL: 235~240HP (depending on which page of the old MOPAR website you're looking at)


I very often see people stating that adding Stage 1 to a Turbo Lite brings you up to GT level. It doesn't. It surpasses the GT HP level and takes you to ....... you guessed it - Stage 1!!

[pppt03turbo]

quote:Originally posted by SR-PT4

Let's just be 100% clear here:GT High Output turbo: Factory stock = approx 220HP (depends on model year) Turbo Lite (as found optionally on some Limited and Touring models): Factory stock = 180HP

thanks for the information. glad i own a gt. i am curious if the turbo-lite and h.o. turbo's mpg estimates (on the price sticker) are different or identical.

[bigdogdad]

Thought this would be a simple search but it came out alittle weird.

N/A engine 21/26 mpg
turbo lite 19/26 mpg
turbo gt 19/26 mpg

These are numbers coming up on window stickers.

[quicksilverdon]

quote:Originally posted by bigdogdad

Thought this would be a simple search but it came out alittle weird.

N/A engine 21/26 mpg
turbo lite 19/26 mpg
turbo gt 19/26 mpg

These are numbers coming up on window stickers.

Those all automatic?
For the past 7,000+ miles, I've averaged 24.65 MPG - to date, total of 17,000+ miles, 24.23 MPG - on regular...

[pppt03turbo]

quote: For the past 7,000+ miles, I've averaged 24.65 MPG - to date, total of 17,000+ miles, 24.23 MPG - on regular...

wow! over 24 mpg?[^] what hurricane force wind is always behind you? i take it this number is highway driving? i'm happy if i get 19 mpg during my commute. what's your secret? - a fresh egg between your foot and the accelerator pedal?