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1993 Dodge Stealth

Tiny
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  • 1993 DODGE STEALTH
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  • 17,700 MILES
I just bought a 93 Dodge Stealth ES and if it sits for a few minutes after running the exhaust begins to emit smoke and then if you give it some gas it eventually clears itself out of smoke. It seems to run fine and maintains a stable pressure and temperature. It does not leak at all. However, I know this is not the inteneded design of the cars performance and I would like to know steps I can take to prohibit this from getting any worse. I am sure that with it having 177,000 miles on it the engine is not tip top but seems to be holding up and before running out and buying a new engine I would like to salvage/prolong the engine in it now. Would "steel seal" be of any help seeing as how it is most likely bad rings? Thanks for your input and help. Also, when it comes time to get a new/rebuild engine, is it possible to put the turbo engine in this thing?
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 3:07 PM

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Tiny
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Most likely valve stem seals and worn valve guides. Does it smoke if you bring RPMS up high then let off throttle quickly?
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 3:23 PM
Tiny
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Not that I have noticed yet. How much does repair on somthing like that run you think?
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 AT 5:19 PM
Tiny
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Steam seals if don't pull heads @$600-$800 if guides are needed @$1400-$1800
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Friday, September 11th, 2009 AT 3:27 PM
Tiny
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At that price I will prob just buy a rebuil when it happens. Thanks my friend!
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Monday, September 14th, 2009 AT 10:03 PM
Tiny
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Probably best option
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 1:55 PM
Tiny
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What about putting a tt engine in it? It is the es 222hp 3.0l and the tt is 3.3l 300hp dual exhuast. Would it be a very difficult task or is it even possible?
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Not sure I'll check around
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 8:16 AM
Tiny
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Thanks
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 5:04 PM

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