stratus r/t's

I notice that there aren't any discussions in here about stratus r/t's that have the 2.7l engine. They are quite capable and as I search the internet for more enhancements for truck I notice that there is quite a bit of perfomance products out there for the stratus. I think the R/T is a sharp little car; a sleeper if you will, so let's get some dicussions going on this. Anyone seen any at a dragstrip or car show decked out? I seen one that was running 15 second passes at the dragstrip in Albuquerque and beating stock gt's. It was running on the bottle but hey it maybe cheating but you have to appreciate their enthusiasm for performance regardless of how you get to the 1/4 mile line.

I have to admit, I'm considering getting a Stratus Coupe RT instead of the Ram listed in my sig to replace the Stratus I have now. The coupe RT's got the 3.0L V6, so it's got plenty of power to start, and I think the coupe looks a lot better than the sedan. Does anyone know the performance numbers out of the RT coupe? That would definately help me decide which way to go. Also what kinds of performance upgrades are there for the V6, and are they easy to get?

Thanks

There are plenty of them but they are not here. On the main club for the 2nd generation Stratuses and Sebring sedans we have quite a handful of Sedan R/Ts. The R/T's are a little better than the regular sedans supension is firmer and a suppose retune of the computer for the R/T. We don't have too many parts out for the 2nd gens. We have one guy that is making us parts and we are trying to get Fastman to do us a TB but its taking forever. If you ever want to check out what I have on my strat just check the links in my sig.

Some of the performance figures on the R/T are 200 HP, 205 TQ. From what I have heard, the manual is really good and can do some impressive stock 1/4 mile passes, around 15-15.5 seconds without too much of a problem. The automatics are slower and do it from 16-16.5 seconds. Also, the R/T is very good at accelerating at high speeds. Car and Driver (I think) did a test a while ago with the Monte Carlo SS, R/T, and Mustang GT, and the Stratus had the best 50-70mph time of somewhere around 4 seconds and the GT had 5 seconds or something like that. I have read a lot of other forums that the R/T can keep up with GT's and Camaro's at higher speeds until a certain point.
As for performance parts, I think there are some nice mods that can be done like CAI, exhaust, and the best mod is a RIPP supercharger. Some people with the RIPP have had some very respectable 1/4 times. A really good site for all Stratus' is www.2gstratus.org Hope this helps out.

I have an '03 Stratus Coupe R/T with the automatic and AutoStick. The AutoStick doesn't really help performance it's more of a novelty. The best thing about the car is how the car handles. It feels like it's on rails when you take an exit ramp. I have never checked 1/4 mile times but it gets up to 100 mph very quickly ( entering the expressway ). And from 60 - 125mph seems effortless. I don't think there is a speed limiter on these cars.

Roadhawg - There is a limiter, but its right around 130-135 mph, and from what I have heard, the cars are still pulling very strong when it kicks in. Im sure that some company has a new computer for the R/T's which take out the limiter and everything, so I bet these cars can get going really fast with minimal mods.

for the 2g coupe just have to swp out the stratus computer with the eclipse computer and it changes the limiter to a higher #

Yup.......a supercharger is out for the 3.0.....head on over to 2GSTRATUS.ORG for more info.

I also believe you will find alot of performance parts at 2GSTRATUS.ORG ^^ I believe some members might have some contacts where you can put a custom turbo application on your car.

hello, new in here, i am a lover of the stratus cabrio, 2.5 v6, autostick, i have to say traveling arround and performing on german highways, well its very quick and very nice to drive, i whould like to imprve the power becouse its a bit laky for its range, and afther 100.000 km, nearly 75.000ml themotor is still like new. is there anybody who knows where i can finde performance parts and technical dates of the motor? it will be great if somebody can help me, afther 4 years of research i have found only alitle bit, the most i have found is that the mitsubishi eclipes has the same motor!!!! any suggestions? will it be the same if i get performance parts for an eclipse and put them onmy stratus?

kinde regards.

hey, i got a little problem, my brother and i were cruisin down a highway by him and we were maybe goin 130...but when he was hitting 135 it started to slow..he wants to get this chip to turn off the governor so he can hit 135 easily..does anybody know what i am talkin about or is this jus sum stupid thing that doesnt do anything??

What car is it that he has? Sedan or coupe? If you look above I beleive LB was saying you can swap the Mitzu computer on the coupe to up the limiter #.

Yes coupe can be switched out with the eclipse computer

Thanks LB!

I had my r/t up to 140 and i was still climbing... got a lil cop paranoid tho.

but is ur car totally stock or is it a little modified?

stock RT coupe can get to close to 140 stock because it comes with 17" V rated tires. Its still electronically limited.

Whats goin on guys? I own a 2004 Stratus r/t purchaced last December. But I cant hardly find any performance parts for it. I need intake, turbo, whatever i can to make it faster. I am a previous Pontiac Firebird Owner. Fast car but had too may problems with it. Im looking for comparable speed with the lack of problems, in my R/T. I need anything that can give me some juice. Please guys i am in need.
Thanks,

Derek J.

Theres a guy that i come across driving home from work alot with a black r/t stratus.. He has the windows blacked out, dark charcoal wheels and performance tires on it.. I think the thing looks phat..

Are any of you in the stratusphere group? cuz they gave me a little help but im counting on some of you guys to help me with my R/T's Speed. $ is not too much of an option. Anything you guys can help me out with woul dbe greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Derek

PS: I had to post anotherone to see if the photo would show up.