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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: DrieStone

Location: Manchester, Connecticut

Vehicle Info

1983 Lotus Esprit

Bragging Rights

  • HP210
  • Weight2400 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • port and polish
  • turbo

Modifications

Performance Parts

Car Audio & Video

Interior

Ratings

    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Feb 15, 2005

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Latest Update:

Looks like the PO hired a questionable mechanic last time around. #4 liner slipped and caused my coolant leak. No real damage, but I will have to replace all the bearings (which of course are no longer made.)

Current plans are mild headwork and JE Pistons, which will raise the compression from 7.5:1 to 8.5:1. That will make me happy (for now.) Engine should be back in the car by May 1, and properly tuned by the 31st.

After some interior cleanup (minor upgrades/updates,) and exterior mods (removing louvers and building new rear valance in FG,) I will add a liquid to air IC and run additional boost. My goal is 300HP at the crank (which should move this car through the 1/4 mile in about 13 seconds.)

Pulling the engine in September '04:

DrieStone's 1983 Lotus Esprit Manchester, CT Customized with Altec Lansing Speakers, MOMO Shift Knob, JE Pistons Engine Comps., Alpine Head Unit - 13DrieStone's 1983 Lotus Esprit Manchester, CT Customized with Altec Lansing Speakers, MOMO Shift Knob, JE Pistons Engine Comps., Alpine Head Unit - 14
DrieStone's 1983 Lotus Esprit Manchester, CT Customized with Altec Lansing Speakers, MOMO Shift Knob, JE Pistons Engine Comps., Alpine Head Unit - 15DrieStone's 1983 Lotus Esprit Manchester, CT Customized with Altec Lansing Speakers, MOMO Shift Knob, JE Pistons Engine Comps., Alpine Head Unit - 16
DrieStone's 1983 Lotus Esprit Manchester, CT Customized with Altec Lansing Speakers, MOMO Shift Knob, JE Pistons Engine Comps., Alpine Head Unit - 17DrieStone's 1983 Lotus Esprit Manchester, CT Customized with Altec Lansing Speakers, MOMO Shift Knob, JE Pistons Engine Comps., Alpine Head Unit - 18

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: DrieStone

Location: Manchester, Connecticut