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DAYTONA IROC R/T
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Here is the Daytona IROC R/T. This car came with the came with the Lotus designed DOHC 2.2 turbo III motor which produced 224 hp and 217lbs. of torque.
All 92/93 models have a common problem. The rocker panel on the passenger door likes to swell and bend the fender in. My car had this problem and I meet others with the same thing.
On the R/Ts there are a few more problems. The major problem is cracked heads. This isn't as big as it used to be. Now that Chrysler has a new replacement head your car won't be in the shop for months. The quality of the new heads are unknown. Part of why it took so long to get new heads was because Lotus had destroyed the molds for the original heads. Lotus that to remake the molds and cast new heads.
Other problems include throwing timing belts every 10,000 miles. The "Gates" timing belt marked "Made in the UK" was recalled. The good belt is marked as "Made in Italy". If the problem persist, then check the belt tensioner. The mount for the tensioner is hollow and will flex out of shape. This information is provided by "Up Front" issue 51. There is also a problem with the core freeze plug. Don't worry, all the problems have a fix.
