Srt-4 Caliber swap into neon.

deep1ca · Post by **deep1ca** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:33 am

Srt-4 Caliber swap into a neon, now wouldn't that be frekin sweet.

Is it even possible?

Now someone go do it !

Cbussilver01es · Post by **Cbussilver01es** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:13 pm

It will prolly be possible, but with a lot of fabrication. Ive heard that there are issues with the it fitment issues with the k frame and tranny, along with it being a whole diffetent set up. Im sure it will be done, its just a matter of time on who is gonna be doin it.

01NeonSnooZer · Post by **01NeonSnooZer** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:33 pm

I don't care about the SRT-4 Claiber motor. I just wnt that DMT-6 6spd in my car. I wonder if that would be more doable.

c2k · Post by **c2k** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:08 pm

i wouldnt touch that motor

jphillips · Post by **jphillips** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:22 pm

the SHO Yamaha V8 would be fun too.....

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:40 pm

A real 426 hemi swap would be better.

jmr · Post by **jmr** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:20 pm

The new 2.4 world engine has 48 different size shims for the valve lash adjustment. I'll stick with the original and well proven 2.4 DOHC.

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:24 pm

Plus it's an open Deck Motor and very unproven.. There's got to be a reason why they dropped it from the original 300hp claim.

To Get the Getrag 6 speed to mount up you'll also probably have to do alot of Custom work..

I personally wouldn't waste the effort Stick with the better and more proven setup. A855 with the NVG T-850

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:24 pm

most pointless thread ever

superman63086 · Post by **superman63086** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:39 pm

Ok so for the guy who asked, the motor will die probably within a year or so. They have stated it is a fully aluminum block and would have to be sleeved to bore. Not to mention the lack of info on the turbo system. Dodge doesnt hold back info unless there is good (LOL) reason for it. In addition, the SRT Caliber is puting out (LOL) an impressive (LOL) 15 sec time in the 1/4 mile. THAT is with a pro driver. So we can expect 15.5-16.0 realistically. Personally something a little more gutsy like the 4.0 V6 and the 6 speed auto from the Caravan would be kinda cool. But I will feel really sorry for the poor B****** who tries it.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:08 pm

Well, its saying the SRT4 caliber should run 14.5's all day.

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:11 pm

yeah, everything i've read has been mid 14's.

where do you get your info?

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:23 am

MotorWeek Ran a 15.0 @ 99 with the Caliber SRT-4

superman63086 · Post by **superman63086** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:41 am

Thanxs Mox Hair

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:14 pm

15.0@99? Thats kinda strange. It might be a GPS time, so its lower. I'm sure its really a 14.5 car, what did they run in the SRT neon?

ROFL!

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2225a.shtml

14.9@99.

titansxt · Post by **titansxt** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:03 pm

MoxHair wrote:MotorWeek Ran a 15.0 @ 99 with the Caliber SRT-4

Well I heard that the Caliber runs a 29.8 @ 13 from Mark at work and he heard it from the designer of the Caliber! Its gotta be true!

Post by **jonnymopar** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:38 am

I'd be more interested in seeing if the dual VVT head would mate to the SRT shortblock. I know nothing about this engine, nor have I even seen pictures of it, but the VVT combined with a turbo has got to have SOME potential.

I'm with whoever said they wanted the 6-speed in the Neon. That would be nice. As far as the NVG-T850, they hold up ok at best. The older 555/568 transmissions are what I'd call "proven". You'll rip the shifter out of the car before you bend one of those shifter forks, not to mention they're a more compact package and they even shift smoother! If those transmissions located the starter in the front instead of the back under the turbo, you'd see plenty of SRT-4 guys converting to the older transmissions, I guarantee that.

superman63086 · Post by **superman63086** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:55 pm

All I was saying is that in perfect conditions with the now stated horsepower 1/4 times are likely to be high 14's and Motorweek did a show on the Caliber SRT-4 and its best time with them was 15.00 so its still slower because of the weight which just plain sucks.
I mean I hate the Caliber, but I still dont want the SRT to suck

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:17 pm

superman63086 wrote:All I was saying is that in perfect conditions with the now stated horsepower 1/4 times are likely to be high 14's and Motorweek did a show on the Caliber SRT-4 and its best time with them was 15.00 so its still slower because of the weight which just plain sucks.
I mean I hate the Caliber, but I still dont want the SRT to suck

What I was saying, MotorWeek ran a 15.0 @ 99 in the Caliber SRT. With the Neon SRT they ran a 14.9 @ 99.

superman63086 · Post by **superman63086** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:56 pm

Oh well that is different, maybe Motorweek just cant drive LOL. Ok so much for that. But I imagine still a little slower than the Neon.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 5:31 pm

superman63086 wrote:Oh well that is different, maybe Motorweek just cant drive LOL. Ok so much for that. But I imagine still a little slower than the Neon.

I'm pretty sure SCC said it'll get a good 14.5 out, which isn't too bad for what it is. My local dealer just got one, and I need more of a "wagon" type car anyway.

superman63086 · Post by **superman63086** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:41 pm

Yeah the hybrid thing just dont get it for me, one or the other. Dodge has got potential to make some of the most impressive cars out there, but they hold back. If the Demon is anything like the rumors I will own one. What better than a RWD 4 banger. And to beat its Mopar

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:43 pm

superman63086 wrote: What better than a RWD 4 banger.

a RWD V-8

superman63086 · Post by **superman63086** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:51 pm

Yeah not complainin any about the new Challenger. But salivate as I may I cant cough up the 26K for one.

Trinity · Post by **Trinity** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:36 am

just take the big 19inch rims off the damn caliber and you'll run low 14s!!!!!!11111 lol

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:52 pm

"If the Demon is anything like the rumors I will own one. What better than a RWD 4 banger. And to beat its Mopar "

is it true that they have thye same 2.4 NA from the pt?
if so i wonder how much room is left in the engine bay to bolt all of the SRT4 parts on it and make it the 2.4 T[/quote]

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:23 pm

slaw63087 wrote:
superman63086 wrote:If the Demon is anything like the rumors I will own one. What better than a RWD 4 banger. And to beat its Mopar "
is it true that they have thye same 2.4 NA from the pt?
if so i wonder how much room is left in the engine bay to bolt all of the SRT4 parts on it and make it the 2.4 T

Nope.. it's the 2.4L World Engine from the Caliber.

Trinity wrote:just take the big 19inch rims off the damn caliber and you'll run low 14s!!!!!!11111 lol

The Brakes are too Large to run anything smaller than a 18"

titansxt wrote:
MoxHair wrote:MotorWeek Ran a 15.0 @ 99 with the Caliber SRT-4
Well I heard that the Caliber runs a 29.8 @ 13 from Mark at work and he heard it from the designer of the Caliber! Its gotta be true!

Why do you act like this? I stated what MotorWeek stated as their time.