Team DOA - 98 Neon SRT Drag Car -New Track Time 11.7@117mph!

Post by **Canada** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:33 pm

Well...

My Brother (silversport) and I, along with a few friends have started a little enthusiast's group to build a car (or cars...)

We all (with the exception of one) drive Neons.

The car we are starting with is a '98 Expresso Coupe. It was originally a DOHC, 5 Speed.

Pics of it in the garage it was sitting in for ages.

*Thanks to Grant for giving us on awesome deal on this ride man, don't you worry. The project you started, will be taken good care off.*

On the trailer headed home...

All clean...As much as possible in the pitch black outside, but she looks better...

Thats all for now. next step is stripping it.

Post by **Canada** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:34 pm

***Update Time!***

Brakes.

For the rear we jus used all new parts. Drums, Shoes, Cylinders, Hdwe and cleaned everything up nice with a luttle lube.

For the front we went with drilled and slotted and vented rotors, with a ceramic pad and rebuild calipers.

I've ordered some SS Russell brake lines from Jegs, just waiting on those.

We've got our boost lines, intercooler, and some more misc. small parts ready. Also received an SRT wiring harness that we're going to use for our MS controlling.

New pics for y'all.

Old Stuff

New Stuff

Workin'

Wheel Teaser

Post by **Canada** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:34 pm

Major Updates!!!

1st off, we picked up an engine from a friend in NH. Its a nice low mileage SRT motor with a 3.55 Trans equipped with a Quaife already.

Then we ordered a fuel cell and SS brake lines from Jeg's. No pics of the brake lines, but you know what they look like! The fuel cell is a 5 gallon Poly tank with foam inside for drag racing.

Taping out the trunk to figure out where the cell will go:

Here is Jeff doing some cutting, WITHOUT the safety guard on, he sure is a rebel LoL

Look out Andrew!!! Jeff is crazy with that grinder!

Fuel cell is in place, just gotta find some straps to hold her in!

Ordered some parts to refresh the motor. Got some Unorthodox adjustable cam gears, new timing belt, new water pump and a new serp belt. We are only running an alternator so we had to find a custom length belt.

Old water pump with plastic vanes!!

Nice new pump, with metal vanes, interesting difference.

We borrowed an engine crane from Jeff's uncle so it was time to get the motor into the car!

We got all of our mounts sorted. Running a custom solid bobble, billet trans mount insert, custom built GreenBastard front mount as well as a solid billet pass side mount.

Needless to say, with little, well actually no play in the mounts getting everything buttoned up was not easy...

Andrew cleaning the engine bay up:

Motor on the crane:

Dad holding onto the crane while I cranked:

Starting to slide it in:

Finally

All the panels out front of the house:

We got the body panels sitting onto it for giggles. JDM hood tilt for now...

Thats all for now, next we will make sure everything is kosher in there and start to wire everything up, guess we should order the MS...

Thanks for looking guys.

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:16 pm

looks like a really fun project, can't wait to see the finished project

drag wheels FTW, thinking those are gonna be my next set

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:21 pm

Krazy Kanadians! You did a lot of work in the one minute between updates

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:55 am

many people get stuff done fast

i wish i had the time/space to be doing that kinda stuff

bombtrack07 · Post by **bombtrack07** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:42 am

everytime i see a swap like this, it makes me want to do it too. good job fellas! keep it up!

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:45 am

KrackstaR · Post by **KrackstaR** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:12 pm

wow bro yall are really getting it in....... one day ill be there.. sweet build

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:26 pm

Nice man! I guess the info on the bolts did go to good use

Keep 'em coming

Post by **Canada** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:50 pm

Thanks for all the comments guys!

We did some more work today, no pics though. We re-timed the motor, made sure to set the crank arrow properly, and made sure the cams were set correctly.

Also got all the mounts, well, mounted properly. Next is plumbing and accessories!

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 2:17 am

car is coming out great, ill make sure to keep an eye out for dis one

NiteHawk · Post by **NiteHawk** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:09 pm

Chris,

I saw this pic and it worries me...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/Al ... G_4150.jpg

The timing marks on the cams dont line up at all.....are you sure you have it propperly timed? by the looks of the marks on the sprockets, you're about 2 teeth off!

just lookin out for ya man, i dont wanna see that beast die on first startup, ya know?

Post by **Canada** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:48 pm

Thanks for the heads up Matt.

We just slapped them on in that pic. Once I got some time, we went ahead and pulled the VC off, checked the holes in the cams were upright and aligned the marks on the crank and oil pump.

The lines are dead on right now, with the oil pump and crank lined up dead on.

No new updates really, I put some heat shielding on the firewall and coolant overflow, and a few small things, look for a larger update next week sometime

measy27 · Post by **measy27** » Mon May 05, 2008 12:39 am

I need to do this to my 1st gen...

cebosk8 · Post by **cebosk8** » Mon May 05, 2008 2:27 pm

No more news?

c987long · Post by **c987long** » Mon May 05, 2008 3:18 pm

where did you get the rotors from if you dont mind me asking, i need a pair for my 01 r/t

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Mon May 05, 2008 4:18 pm

Very nice man. Awesome project. Can never go wrong with a SRT-4 motor in a 1st gen coupe. So is this car going to be everyones? Or is it yours?

Post by **Canada** » Mon May 05, 2008 7:43 pm

Measy, Do it, once you get all the parts, its really not that bad. Its a bolt on really

a big one, but a bolt in nonetheless.

cebosk8, More updates this weekend hopefully.

c987long, got the rotors from local parts store, Partsource, its similar to an Autozone style store.

MyNeonSaysHi, its definitely gonna be alot of fun, the car will be titled and insured under my name since I have the best driving record and cheapest insurance, but we will all race and work on it.

Post by **Canada** » Sun May 18, 2008 8:41 pm

Update Time Guys!

Got some more stuff worked out now! Pics follow...

Getting ready to do the axles:

Andrew checking the ugh...alignment of the axle

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Mocking up the interfooler:

Pretending to bolt it up after Jeff and I finished it:

New fuel pump from Aeromotive:

Custom built 3" downpipe:

Running the fuel lines and intake:

E-gay intake for 2.0L 2GN works great I think, I will add a 10" extension pipe that will come out the headlight hole for racing:

Needed to trim a little to clear the PCV and Thermo housing:

More updates tomorrow hopefully guys!

Nutmeg · Post by **Nutmeg** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:31 pm

Lookin' good!

Wenuden · Post by **Wenuden** » Mon May 19, 2008 12:40 am

this thread needs to hit page 2. It takes forever to load on the phone, and kicks me out of safari.

The car looks like it's coming along nicely. Is this going to be at Carlisle if its finished in time?

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:50 am

nice,man i miss my first gen.....

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:22 am

Wow... That looks great and like a lot of fun!

Post by **Canada** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:00 pm

Victoria Day Updates:

Since today is a holiday in the Great White North, we got a little more done today. Took the time to clean up some stuff and get it rolling for now.

Got a set of headlights mounted, the side markers and bumper on, as well as some hubcaps for the sleeper look

Intercooler is all mounted, trimmed back the bumper to get it to fit better, and get a little more air to it.

Cleaned up the underside of the hood and the bay.

Continued gutting the interior and vaccuumed it all out, need to find a seat for it...

And for all the haters, I needed to do this, just to get all the hot air out from the turbo without melting my cowl.

Still want to do some fixes to the body, there is a fair share of dings for an 11 year old car, so there is some paint touch up to do as well as a few nicks to fix, but she's coming along.

Our MS is almost ready, just waiting on a few things first then we will work on getting that in.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon May 19, 2008 7:19 pm

Chris, I completely forgot to send out your adapter. I'll aim to hit the post office on my way home tomorrow. I know you said it isn't a big thing if it waits a few days, but sorry about the delay.

silversport · Post by **silversport** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:53 pm

Canada wrote:Measy, Do it, once you get all the parts, its really not that bad. Its a bolt on really a big one, but a bolt in nonetheless.

I dont know what hes talking about! this thing def isnt a bolt on! lol i guess u were drinking beers while me and jeff were doing the fab work lol more pics to come!! and thx for all the comments!

Post by **Canada** » Sun May 25, 2008 6:20 pm

05/25

Took her to the show for fun...

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Sun May 25, 2008 8:32 pm

that is awesome yo.

silversport · Post by **silversport** » Sat May 31, 2008 8:41 pm

should be running either this weekend or next. will post vids. and mor epics of the final product