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by hardlivinlow
Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:32 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

iv got a email in to them to check that stuff and to see if maybe they can email me a side picture of one of the pistons to get a better look. if anything they said they will knock 65.00 off the kit not to include the pistons or rings and ill just get other pistons elsewhere. they gotta be cheap shi...
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

oh well heck that's not a big deal at all. i was thinking major cutting. if that's all i gotta do to get a 10.1:1 then that's worth doing. i don't believe anyhow that i will be hitting them kinds of RPMs. this is just gonna be a peppy street car. I don't plan on redlining it. but i don't want those ...
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:21 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

basically at this point at a thin angle?


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by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

cool. man thanks for your help.
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

ok dont they make a spacer u can buy that goes under the head gasket? would this solve the clearance issues? if not do u know where i might can find some instruction on how to prep these pistons?
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:46 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

response: Hi there, The pistons in this kit is not flat top. We use the 420A DOHC pistons in this kit since the 420A pistons can also be used for the SOHC. They work for stock rods. thanks, Helen can some one confirm if i can use these or not? shes saying they will work in a SOHC engine. im getting ...
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

yeah i emailed them about the pistons. he may just use one picture for the dohc and sohc kits. im going to confirm. and also my timing belt ten. only has about 20K miles on it since i replaced it and the timing belt a year or so ago. but the water pump bearings took a dump and broke the belt again p...
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

so that kit and a nice mag head and comp 400 cam and a header would do just fine eh? think the stock rods would work with them pistons?
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Comp 200 Vs Comp 400
Replies: 34
Views: 3050

since all neons 00-02 have the same compression you will notice the same performance increase. The increase will depend on your supporting mods. The comp 400 is well worth it but I highly recommend using a PNP head or an R/T or ACR (magnum) head to see better results. where can i get one of those h...
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Comp 200 Vs Comp 400
Replies: 34
Views: 3050

bstc00 wrote:yes. you dont need an adjustable cam gear to put the 400 in your car. i have the 400 and dont have an adjustable cam gear
you look to have a 00. was it a big performance increase? noticeable?
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Comp 200 Vs Comp 400
Replies: 34
Views: 3050

can u just install the 400 without a adjustable cam gear? i have a 00 with a 99 block im rebuilding. will this be just a plug and play type thing?
by hardlivinlow
Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Rebuild Kit Question
Replies: 18
Views: 2029

Engine Rebuild Kit Question

Ok i have a 2000 neon es. i got the engine out and stripped down and on the casting the date is 3-3-99. does this mean i can use a 96-99 engine rebuild kit? i found one on ebay cheap compared to the 800.00 price on the 00 to 05 kits. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-99-2-0-L-Dodge-Neon-ECB-SOHC-16V...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: livinlows 2000 ES Buildup Updated *9-1-09*
Replies: 6
Views: 882

Wow, it's come a long ass way! I like the little white steelies :) And that's the first I've seen a neon headliner fall down like that. Poor little car was in rough shape! yeah she was in very rough shape. the car was just falling apart. the old owners ragged the car out. then it sat in the mans ya...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: livinlows 2000 ES Buildup Updated *9-1-09*
Replies: 6
Views: 882

what suspension are u on? car looks good, something about white i just love!! keep up the good work!! the crappiest set of coilovers known to man... theres no way i would drive that car another mile with that junk on it anymore. its nice and low but it rides like your rolling down a mountain in a 5...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: livinlows 2000 ES Buildup Updated *9-1-09*
Replies: 6
Views: 882

*September 2009* Under the knife again. this time shes getting a engine, engine bay overhaul and front air ride . http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/hardlivinlow/phowwdasqto.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/hardlivinlow/photsdsdo.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/hardlivinlow...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: livinlows 2000 ES Buildup Updated *9-1-09*
Replies: 6
Views: 882

livinlows 2000 ES Buildup Updated *9-1-09*

This is my buildup of my 2000 ES Auto. Iv had the car for 3 years and paid 200.00 for it. Im adding years worth of work pictures. 2007 When the car was dropped in my front yard. These are pics of the car untouched. http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/hardlivinlow/DSCF1425-1.jpg http://i99.photobu...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Transmission Disconnect From Engine Out Of The Car
Replies: 5
Views: 961

cool ill def take that into consideration when pulling it. it wont be to much weight on it for long just enough to take pressure off the motor and tranny mounts and then drop it down to the ground. i did notice the guy next door to me has a cherry picker sitting outside his house so i may go over an...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:17 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Transmission Disconnect From Engine Out Of The Car
Replies: 5
Views: 961

yeah maybe it wont be such a big deal. i'm working by myself alot with no help so i was trying to find the most logical way of doing it.
by hardlivinlow
Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Transmission Disconnect From Engine Out Of The Car
Replies: 5
Views: 961

Transmission Disconnect From Engine Out Of The Car

Im fixing to drop the engine and tranny together out of the bottom of the 00 neon auto. "seems to be the easiest way" and then jack the car up and slide the assembly out from under the car. my question is once the assembly is out of the car what is the easiest way of disconnecting the tranny from th...
by hardlivinlow
Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 766

thanks guys. im in no rush to get it done. i have 2 other dailys to drive. so i was just gonna take my time and do it right and make it look good when it goes back in painted.
by hardlivinlow
Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Engine Removal
Replies: 4
Views: 766

Engine Removal

ok iv never pulled a fwd engine.. is the best way out the top or the bottom? i just want to rebuild the engine because the water pump went and broke the timing belt, ass raped the valves so the engine has got to be tore down anyway and it has over 150K so i might as well snatch it out and do a quick...
by hardlivinlow
Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: General 2nd Gen Discussion
Topic: Oil Pan Removal 2000
Replies: 5
Views: 845

thanks man im gonna give it another go tomorrow when its above freezing outside and light. :sad3:
by hardlivinlow
Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: General 2nd Gen Discussion
Topic: Oil Pan Removal 2000
Replies: 5
Views: 845

so i will need to place a jack under the engine somewhere. yeah i started taking bolts out of that bracket and noticed It wasnt coming off to easy.. and it just blocks 1 pan bolt.. what kinda crap is that. I thought only honda made cars like that. 18mm right? its a bit*h to do this while on the side...
by hardlivinlow
Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:06 pm
Forum: General 2nd Gen Discussion
Topic: Oil Pan Removal 2000
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Oil Pan Removal 2000

Ok i ran over a log on the interstate today doing about 60mph. ok it cracked my oil pan. ok i drop the tranny skid plate and take most of the pan bolts out but on the right side below the starter is a bracket that blocks 1 !! pan bolt. how do i get that braket off to get to the pan bolt? :violent1: ...
by hardlivinlow
Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front drivers side wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 1100

hey man thanks alot. i was starting to get puzzled a little bit.
by hardlivinlow
Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: front drivers side wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 1100

front drivers side wheel bearing replacement

2000 neon gotta change the drivers side front wheel bearing. ok i took the rim and rotor off the car and was looking at how the CV axel goes trough the hub. ok i know you haft to have the bearings pressed out and pressed in with a hydrolic press. few questions tho. 1. how do i get the hub where the ...
by hardlivinlow
Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:00 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: ADJUSTABLE COILOVERS OR SPRINGS???
Replies: 26
Views: 2623

http://www.suicidedoors.com/00-05DodgeNeonComboKit.php thats what you guys need!! screw some coilovers!!! 00-05 Dodge Neon Combo Kit Lower your Neon, improve your handling, and get control over your suspension. The most versatile choice for suspension on today's market. Go from the strip to the str...
by hardlivinlow
Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:44 am
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: introducing my 00 bucket
Replies: 13
Views: 1556

hey what did you do do the dash to get it to that smooth shiney finish?? it looks great, I used some 400g sandpaper and scuffed it up a little then sprayed a few coats of sandible primer on it waited and sanded that more. repeated that process 3 times. then shot it with rattle can white and cleared...
by hardlivinlow
Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:36 pm
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: introducing my 00 bucket
Replies: 13
Views: 1556

wow, not bad for 200 bucks, but loose that rear window sticker Wink Gotta rep my club man.. got the ranger.. :) wow its come a long way! night and day from the first stage to your current status. Thx man. alot of work done since i got it.. :) Looks like you put a lot of hard work into. I have never...
by hardlivinlow
Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:59 am
Forum: Picture Post
Topic: introducing my 00 bucket
Replies: 13
Views: 1556

introducing my 00 bucket

Few Pics.. got the car for $200.00 And Put A Lil Work In It.. Heres A Few Pics. Updated 10-20-07 Current Mods 03+ Clip Swap (headlights, Bumper, Fog, Grille) Srt-4 High Rise Spoiler 10K HID Headlights LED Brake/Turn LED Plate Light LED Cluster Lights LED Interior Lights Clear Tail Lights Clear 3rd ...

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