NEWBe Help!

9nine9 · Post by **9nine9** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:24 pm

Well I just bought my second Neon, I had a 95 my wife brought to our marriage but I never did any thing more than put a cd Player in for here, before we traded it off. My new Neon is a 2000 ES , Manuel Tranny. I am wondering What the recommended order for mods would be. I have worked on many DSM( Eclipse, Talon, Lasers) so I am no stranger to mods but I am used to Forced induction. So With no Turbo I guess I am wondering were to start and what order to go in. What Brands of parts people recommend. The only thing I can see off the bat that needs to be done is some gauges ( oil, Water, Volts)

Any input would be great. Thanks.

Stonebender · Post by **Stonebender** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 5:36 pm

Manuel Tranny? Pre op or post op?

Anyways, this link will help you:
http://www.modernperformance.com/dcx/neonstag2k.shtml

They also sell almost everything you'll need.
http://www.modernperformance.com/dcx/pl2000_index.shtml

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:06 pm

Start out with your typical...CAI,Exhaust,plugs and wires...then slowly go from there. As stated above, Modern has a good resipe for the neon..

Stonebender · Post by **Stonebender** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:33 pm

This place has a spelling problem.

9nine9 · Post by **9nine9** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:00 pm

Manuel Tranny? Pre op or post op

What is op???

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 7:01 pm

maybe a production change?

Frizbe · Post by **Frizbe** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 3:55 am

no, no, no look at how he spelt "Manual"

9nine9 · Post by **9nine9** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:29 am

Opps!

Kernel Panic · Post by **Kernel Panic** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 3:05 pm

Anyways.. on to the mods...

Cold Air Intake (AEM or Iceman)
Catback
Since you have a 2000, an AF/X PCM
60mm TB (LFS, or MP)

Further down the road...
Magnum topend (Intake manifold, head, and exhaust header)
Motor mount inserts
Nitrous Oxide...

mitch546 · Post by **mitch546** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:09 pm

Sell the neon and buy a talon! hahaha your not gonna see the power in a neon that ya did before bra!!! My opinion, swap an srt4 engine into your beast if you want power. Example

The dealership up here took a 2004 dodge sx sport and slammed 12g's into this car. Air ride suspension/nos/headers/cat exhaust and raced it against a STOCK srt4.. Guess who won.............

If you thought the 12gs did anything but make a fool of yourself you hit the nail right on the head. The srt4 blew the doors off a 04 sx sport. Reasons for buying an srt4 engine ALOT CHEAPer on Ins.

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 6:36 pm

mitch546 wrote:The dealership up here took a 2004 dodge sx sport and slammed 12g's into this car. Air ride suspension/nos/headers/cat exhaust and raced it against a STOCK srt4.. Guess who won..........

Sounds like someone did something wrong.

mitch546 · Post by **mitch546** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:27 pm

I think whats wrong is that after 12gs it still couldnt beat a stock srt4!!! i think a 2.4L turbo charged engine is needed if your looking for speed! stock le could still beat a civic tho

bossman · Post by **bossman** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 6:26 pm

I know its not my post but thanks guys for input when I get my neon

Post by **Diablo0** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 6:40 pm

Yeah... if you're spending 12K and still can't beat a stock SRT-4... you're doing something wrong. If you were spending that kinda cash and pick your parts wisely so everything would be a true supporting modification, you can beat an SRT-4.

9nine9 · Post by **9nine9** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:19 pm

So What does an SRT-4 Motor go for? $$$$ Just curious.

My Talon on the other had is Dead right now I will miss it.

I know the neon will need lots of mods to Pull like my talon did But man the parts for that thing were (are) so expensive. Right before I bought my NEON, 2 weeks ago I called the local (Very Experienced) DSM mechanic and asked about a rebuild and he quoted me $2300. That's me pulling the motor out and putting it back in.

So I checked my favorite DSM Parts site http://www.buschurracing.com. A new motor is around $2600. So out of curiosity I called the same guy back and asked about the neon motor $1600 and he pulls it and puts it back in.

I got my Neon for $4500 I couldn't pass up the deal.

Not when it was going to cost more than that just to get the Talon Reliable, and to even putting performance parts in. SO I am happy with my decision and the cost of bolt-ons for the neon.

I like to go fast every now and then But Truthfully I don't race and I don't Speed ( I like cheap insurance ) .

But when I am out in the country now and then and like to open it up I like the performance to be there. So simply I don't need the Gas guzzling turbo charged car any more.

Thanks for the input Guys. I really like the site. And look forward to contributing what I can.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:12 pm

999 your in the same boat as me right now.......
This forum is here to help, and NOT guide you the wrong direction.....

As for the setup, it was already posted....a 2gn SOHC 2.0 can't top what the Mitsu offers as for the DOHC 2.0 is concerend....BUT ,the Mopar 2.0 SOHC can be built to be close to those specs.....
The sad part is, there is a restriction......the 2.0 stock can only put out aroung 250hp modded. The 2.0 DOHC mitsu can put out over that....
The problem is what do you plan on doing with the car? 250-300hp peak is perfect for a street driven car, as in FWD......

9nine9 · Post by **9nine9** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:32 pm

250 to 300 would be perfect.

for my driving style.

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:14 pm

BlackRoseRacing wrote:This forum is here to help, and guide you the wrong direction.....

9nine9 · Post by **9nine9** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 11:46 pm

I think he means Wrong Direction as in how much money he is spending on the car, or racing??

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 4:41 pm

Sorry I edited my post......

oops

03sxt · Post by **03sxt** » Wed Jul 27, 2005 7:20 pm

BlackRoseRacing wrote:Sorry I edited my post...... oops