2.5L - 2.0L

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sat May 03, 2008 8:03 pm

i know this might be a dumb question but will a cam from a 95 2.5 L from a dodge caravan work or the head or any other part of the engine for performance wise, I got all these parts for free so if it doesn't work its not a big deal

Post by **racer12306** » Sat May 03, 2008 9:02 pm

I know some parts from the 2.2/2.5 will fit our engines, but I don't know exactly what.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:50 am

^^^
I think maybe the the pistons/rods will work in a 2.4 for destroking or something in that nature, but other than that, not much is interchangeable for bolt on upgrades....

Post by **racer12306** » Sun May 04, 2008 1:33 pm

Ahh, oops.

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun May 04, 2008 4:57 pm

so its a no go for the head,? intake? etc etc? o well!

Post by **occasional demons** » Sun May 04, 2008 8:35 pm

The head could be made to fit,with work, but ppl are doing it the other way: Neon head on 2.2/2.5. The older head is only 8 valve so installing it on your Neon would be a downgrade. Plus the intake and exhaust would be on the same side. (Cowl/firewall)

srtminime · Post by **srtminime** » Sun May 04, 2008 11:56 pm

Exactly, The stock 2.2/2.5 head keeps you around 350hp when pushing those engines. I've heard of guys throwing a $100 stratus head on there and jumping to over 400 on the exact same setup...

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Mon May 05, 2008 3:47 am

so what would be the best head to swap with my stock head?

Post by **racer12306** » Mon May 05, 2008 6:48 am

If you are sticking with the 2.0, then a magnum head would probably be the way to go.

srtminime · Post by **srtminime** » Mon May 05, 2008 11:46 am

Correction;

If you're sticking with SOHC, Magnum is the way to go. Otherwise a stock dohc head will still outflow a race ported SOHC (non-magnum).

Don't just throw a "better" head on there for no good reason. What is your goal powerwise? will it be a Daily Driver only? a little track time? Only track? These all have different combinations of parts that shouldn't be mismatched or your spending money where you won't see a gain...

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Mon May 05, 2008 4:27 pm

daily driver, i know im gonna get shit for this . put also street racing! this car is all street there is no track near me so that is out of the question!

srtminime · Post by **srtminime** » Mon May 05, 2008 5:42 pm

Look at swapping in a Stratus 2.4 with crane 18s and a mid-tube header from Modern Performance. It's the best DD setup there is...

Street racing has no place on the streets, if that makes sense. The only time you should consider such a thing is when you AND ONLY you will reap the benefit of blowing out a tire at 100+mph. That setup will give you some decent mid-range power whcih is perfect for autocrossing, which you should have plenty of in NY. Google it and check out your local region. Driving around an hour to an event is definetely "Close enough". Hell, I drive 2.5 hours into the next state just for some real seat time where your actually timed so YOU KNOW your faster and not just thinking you are...