FWD Mopar Stocker

[Rob Lloyd]

Originally Posted by Oclk Dlux

One more thing, the A413's differential is the weakest link in the entire drivetrain. If the weight difference between both front left & right tires is more than 100 pounds (may vary, but I base this on my experience), only one tire will spin during a burnout. The differential crossshaft will then gaul up and break the retaining pin. When this happens, the shaft slips out of the differential and collides into either the cover or the housing. Big mess either way. You have several options:

1. Mopar retaining pin clips. Paul Smith shows the part number and how to install. I currently use these along with having the front end weight balanced. So far so good, but I know it's a matter of time before the big "boom". http://www.turbovan.net/Trans3.html

2. Phantom Grip. Never used it, but I've heard pros & cons. Paul Smith's webpage shows it also. If the side gears aren't machined perfectly flat, it will most likely not work.

3. Buy either an OBX or Quaife LSD. These are designed for manual transmissions, but can be made to work with an A413 with a ring gear spacer & cover/housing modifications. Art Leong has excellent details on how to achieve that.

4. The Cadillac option, buy a A413 LSD from Gary Peloquin. A bit spendy, but no mods needed as its a direct bolt in! http://www.peloquins.com/products_A413.html

Good luck.
Rich

Just to add - Tim Kish made some spools for the A413 (his Neon runs essentially the same trans with a different bellhousing bolt pattern).
He may still have some available...

[Rob Lloyd]

Originally Posted by drag55

I purchased a 1988 Dodge Shadow and intend on running it in stock. Any suggestions or advise would be appreciated. The car is a 2.2 turbo automatic. Thanks Ron

Good choice, it's the softest engine combo left for the Turbo Dodges. That year the 2.2 used the T2 intake, and Mitsubishi turbo. The Mitsu is so small, it will probably realistically make nearly the same power as the '89 2.5 T1. But, it's factored much lower (I forget now what it's factored HP is). Plus the Shadow/Sundance are pretty light. Should be fun...