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PT Cruiser Club Customizing Tip
"Adding a supercharger to the
PT Cruiser"
Performance stats by PTCCmike
I have tested the
maximum boost at 10 PSI at 6,000 RPM. The boost ramps upward with
RPM. At idle or cruising speed with minimum throttle there is no boost, the
bypass valve is open. When you begin to accelerate the boost comes on and
increases with RPM. I noted the boost at 5-6 at 3,500 RPM while moderately
accelerating from 45 MPH. To rapidly accelerate I only have to put the
pedal down halfway, put it down all the way and easily reach speed limits before
you know it.
For the first time all the stuff dumped out of the storage pocket below the
radio while it made a 2-3 shift in the automatic. I can spin the tires from a
take off on dry pavement.
0-60 time on my supercharged
automatic PT Cruiser is 7.8 seconds.
My 1/4 mile test has not
been done, I have to go to a special location to test it.
| MOTOR TREND
ROAD TEST - OCT. 20, 2000 |
ACCELERATION
TESTS |
S-CHARGED
MANUAL |
S-CHARGED
AUTO |
STOCK
MANUAL |
| 0 - 60 MPH |
6.95 sec. |
7.68 sec. |
8.96 sec. |
| 1/4 MILE |
15.27 sec. @ 91.99 mph |
15.96 sec. @ 86.05 mph |
16.8 sec. @ 81 |
PT Cruiser stock 2.4 engine Specifications:
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI I-4
| Type and |
Description Four cylinder,
inline, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
148.2 c98 (87.5 x 101.0) |
| Valve System |
Belt-driven DOHC, 16 u. in.
(2429 cu cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.valves, stamped steel
roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multiport, electronic |
| Construction |
Cast iron block, cast iron
bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance shafts |
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5500 rpm -
62.5 bhp/liter |
| Torque (SAE net) |
162 lb.-ft. (220 Nom) @ 4000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6240 electronically limited |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
R+M/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
7.4 qt (7.0L) |
| Emission Controls |
3-way catalyst, heated oxygen
sensor, engine modifications, EGR(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1000 lbs. (450kg) (20 sq. ft.
maximum allowable frontal area) |
| EPA Fuel Economy (MPG City/Hwy.) |
20/26 manual; 20/25 automatic |
| Alternator |
120 A |
| Battery |
540 A, Group 26R,
maintenance-free |
Note: Please refer to the
owners manual/service manual for service information and safety precautions,
this is not intended as substitute for the service manual/owners manual. This
information is subject to revision or change. PTCC accepts no responsibility for
any damage or injury.
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Thank you for sharing in the enjoyment.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Challis - PT
Cruiser Club President and Founder
cruiser@ptcruiserclub.org
Chrysler Certified Professionals- Gold Level Technician.
Nationally Recognized Chrysler Top Tech Award Winner
ASE Certified - Master Auto Technician
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Saturday, November 30, 2002
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