High-Performance Dodge Neon Builder's Handbook

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:38 pm

http://www.cartechbooks.com/vstore/show ... 6&CATID=16

High-Performance Dodge Neon Builder's Handbook
by Mike Ancas
Introduced in 1994, the Dodge Neon has proven to be a reliable and capable performer. Even in its factory guise, the Neon has a lot to offer. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon!
High Performance Neon Builder’s Handbook is your one-stop shop for all the information you need to get the maximum performance out of your Dodge Neon. This comprehensive book details everything including available Neon models, suspension and braking improvements, drivetrain modifications, and working on a budget. Engine modifications are extensively covered, including specific details about intake systems, exhaust systems, ignition and fuel systems, short-block modification, and thorough coverage on heads, cams, and valvetrain.

A helpful chapter on how and where to go racing is also included, as well as a handy source guide. If you want to make your Neon the hottest sport compact on the street, this is the book for you.

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apk2k6 · Post by **apk2k6** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:17 pm

sweet, someone get it and tell us how it is haha

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:23 pm

this has been around, couple of other topics on here about it, but I havent gotten around to buying it just yet...want to get the manual from advance auto (my job) first

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:33 pm

It is a decent book with some really good information for guys (and gals, Jaqueline..) that may have never been inside a motor or torn into a vehicle.
It is a great way to gain some confidence and knowledge about all this great stuff we BS about on this board.
Think of it as a Racer's Chilton's Guide for Neon Geeks.
It resides on my coffee table in my living room next to a book about Frank Lloyd Wright and another about The Art Center School of Design in Pasadena, Ca. (oh, and lets not forget the Thrasher Magazine Photo History of Skateboarding) All good reading for design/car geeks...

OB · Post by OB » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:46 pm

I have the book. its good, has some info but nothin super specific and nothin we havent been over a thousand times. great for a beginner though, and also a good read for anyone who might like to know a bit more about neons and their past in racing and motorsports.

btw this is an ancient topic, books been out for awhile now. all neon owners should own this book, simply because its written about our cars and is available at many bookstores nationwide. Saw it at Barnes and Noble the other day, and i was stoked. buy it for support of the community and the author if nothing else. good read tho

dawm · Post by **dawm** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:25 pm

its $12 on overstock.com btw with $2.95 shipping (or use a free shipping code)

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:27 pm

what is the free shipping code?

edit: its not showing up for me, just his honda/acura book

dawm · Post by **dawm** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:32 pm

neon book link http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi ... ID=1509463

code is 73620 (worked last week, apparently still works from what ive heard)

half_twisted · Post by **half_twisted** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:58 am

aww man you beat me to this post. i was reading my new scc vol. 18 for april and saw that the mag was recomended by them for the neon tnr..

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:10 am

orangeblastsxt wrote:I have the book. its good, has some info but nothin super specific and nothin we havent been over a thousand times. great for a beginner though

uh, if you have it, why don't you try reading it and stop asking so many damn questions

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:28 am

damn dawn i wish i would have known that i just bought it earlier today... damn lol well i guess you live, you learn, then you ask dawn.. heh

J-Villa · Post by **J-Villa** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:24 am

it's dawm lawlz

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:57 am

dblsg wrote:
orangeblastsxt wrote:I have the book. its good, has some info but nothin super specific and nothin we havent been over a thousand times. great for a beginner though
uh, if you have it, why don't you try reading it and stop asking so many damn questions

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:01 am

I'll say it again.....

dawm = "Official 2GN CHEAP-Parts-Pimp!"

$12.95 is a killer price, I paid like $20 in the olden days.

OB · Post by OB » Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:18 am

dblsg wrote:
orangeblastsxt wrote:I have the book. its good, has some info but nothin super specific and nothin we havent been over a thousand times. great for a beginner though
uh, if you have it, why don't you try reading it and stop asking so many damn questions

maybe cuz it doesnt have the answers to any of my questions. why dont you try reading it (assuming you havent with this stupid post) so that you would know that it doesnt specifically cover 95% of the mods I plan on doing/have done. this book is more grassroots racing oriented, most likely cuz its written by a 45 yr old dude. still a great read.

dblsg · Post by **dblsg** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:54 pm

orangeblastsxt wrote: so that you would know that it doesnt specifically cover 95% of the mods I plan on doing/have done.

so what your saying is that it dosen't cover the carbon fiber gas cap/door sills, eye lids....

relax, it was meant as a joke.... no need to be uptight.

OB · Post by OB » Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:25 pm

dblsg wrote:
orangeblastsxt wrote: so that you would know that it doesnt specifically cover 95% of the mods I plan on doing/have done.
so what your saying is that it dosen't cover the carbon fiber gas cap/door sills, eye lids....

relax, it was meant as a joke.... no need to be uptight.

i know it was a joke but it was a bit of a flame too. just cuz u dont like some of the stuff ive done to my car dont mean u gotta be a smart ass about it. I ask tons of questions because i like to learn, even if its useless knowledge that i might never need.

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:00 pm

Amen brother.......

J8t4m · Post by **J8t4m** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:14 pm

I love internet arguments . . . .

"Arguing on the internet is like running the special olympics . . .Even if you win . . . your still retarded"

(This is meant as a joke . . . I dont aim to keep the argument rolling)

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:10 pm

Its kinda' like staring at a porn mag. All your ever gonna' from those girls is a papercut and blue balls.

Post by **Diablo0** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:38 pm

Why would I get blue balls if I'm getting rid of my sp00ge each time HAHAHA

But yeah... the book... I have it, no idea where it is. Everything is pretty basic, gives you an idea where to start and look for or what you wanna do. But I really like how the Mopar BOV for the SRT is in the suspension section next to the camber plates

dawm · Post by **dawm** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:40 pm

Diablo0 wrote:Why would I get blue balls if I'm getting rid of my sp00ge each time HAHAHA

But yeah... the book... I have it, no idea where it is. Everything is pretty basic, gives you an idea where to start and look for or what you wanna do. But I really like how the Mopar BOV for the SRT is in the suspension section next to the camber plates

i dont plan on buying it because everything/anything thats in it can be found in the numerous neon forums. but i have heard good things about it, more so than the mopar neon book for the 1gs

grambo · Post by **grambo** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:49 pm

Get it if you have kids. My boy loves thumbing through it and checkin' stuff out. I bought him that Forza game for the same reason.....spread the auto-addiction..

Oh, I got another one Jason. Why watch porn? All your ever gonna get from those chicks is a sticky TV...
I prefer the real thing. Why fight on the internet when I can just go to a local bling-boy hangout and kick some ass there....