project: 1998 ALLMOTR Coupe

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:43 pm

Let me know how they work out, if the springs I'm trying to get don't work out, I might have to go with those. Also, how much did they run you?

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:12 am

Springs were $137 shipped, and they are officially installed. The ride quality is comparable to stock, and it's def a noticable drop. I'll post pictures, but it's not slammed. Most likely just a 1.5" drop from stock.

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:44 am

Before & After:

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:48 am

Niiiiiice! Perfect stance.

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:48 am

Oh yes. Much better!

hybrid-Srt2001 · Post by **hybrid-Srt2001** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:12 pm

looks nice, but i could never have regular lowering springs.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:15 pm

That was worth the wait Wes...beautiful

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:56 pm

very nice!!!! love the stance

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:59 pm

I see my next purchase. Thanks Wes!

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:22 pm

I'll update with some new pictures soon, since I'm sure the springs settled a little by now. I just took it out to Mopar Nationals, Columbus OH. (A good way to put 1,000 miles on the Neon, right? lol...)

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:39 am

AllMotorWes wrote:I just took it out to Mopar Nationals, Columbus OH. (A good way to put 1,000 miles on the Neon, right? lol...)

I didn't know you were going to the Nationals. How was it?

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:44 pm

hul kogan wrote:
AllMotorWes wrote:I just took it out to Mopar Nationals, Columbus OH. (A good way to put 1,000 miles on the Neon, right? lol...)
I didn't know you were going to the Nationals. How was it?

It was awesome, I took a good bit of pictures and some video of the drag racing. I know it was like 2hrs from you, I'm assuming. I might be passing through Ohio again soon, going to Michigan. (I don't think I'm taking the Neon though.)

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:12 am

New Pictures:

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:09 pm

Nothing recent to really update, other than I'll be installing a Solid Bobble-Strut soon.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:43 am

your engine is so clean!

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:20 pm

neonslg09 wrote:your engine is so clean!

Thank you, I try to keep ontop of it. Right now I'm getting some Coolant fluid splashed up onto my hood, so I have to figure out where that's coming from. (I'm wondering it my cap is going out?)

I'm going to re-run my Catch-Can lines next year along with do some wire tucking, so we'll see how it looks for next year's All-Chrysler Nationals.

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:39 am

Finally went to the track for the first time. I'm actually pretty happy with what I ran being that it was my first time.

16.3 @ 88.4

I'm hoping to go back soon to beat that. I spun horribly off the line & bogged into 2nd.

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt6SLyWkZfI

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:34 pm

So I'm having some issues right now, I seem to have a hair-pin leak of coolant somewhere that is spraying the hood. I replaced the hose going from the coolant overflow tank to the water-neck and tightened down the main hoses. (still no luck.) So I'm thinking maybe it's the cap itself. So I'll be replacing that soon.

Just wanted to throw in an update, also I installed a Complx Racing Solid Bobble-Strut. Car drives great!!

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:47 pm

i tihnk your the first person that i know of that has complx stuff on their car, the dude doesnt exactly have the best rep. cars lookin great though.

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:47 pm

Fixed the coolant leak today! Next is fixing the heat shield around the exhaust. It's loose.

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:04 am

Haven't posted in awhile, just thought I'd update everyone. Recently just installed a new clutch and throw-out bearing, rebuilt block & new radiator with shroud assembly. I'll have to post of a few photos soon.

heydockyle · Post by **heydockyle** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:54 pm

Any reason for the rebuilt block? Just to freshen it up?

Adam G · Post by **Adam G** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:09 pm

lost a rod and blew a hole in the block

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:10 pm

UPDATE: Much needed, if I may add.

Alright so over the summer, I had some slight rod knocking. Decided to stop driving it, and parked it until I was able to have time to replace the rod bearings. Well a few weeks later, I replace the rod bearings, the cylinder #1 rod bearing was scratched to hell. Got everything together, drove it around a little and called it a day. I drove on this set of rod bearings for a few 100 miles, scheduled my annual state inspection. Pass the state inspection and decided to take the Neon out for a small joy ride. Here is where the fun happened...

I'm about 2 minutes away from Dunkin' Donuts and all of a sudden I hear this loud BANG, mind you it was raining and I was turning around and happened to lose a little traction on the tires. First instinct I figure I blew a tire. I pull over quickly, and realize I have white smoke coming from under the hood. Pop the hood, and see a nice 4" hole out the front of my block greeting me. Anti-freeze everywhere and oil running wild and a nice gash in my aluminum radiator. I had a video I took right after the initial realization, but can't seem to locate it right now on my computer to upload.

So anyway, fast forward a little. I end up replacing the block, swapped over the Magnum head and replaced the radiator. While I was at it, I replaced the bobble-strut with the Mopar Performance one, which made for a nicer daily drive. The about a month later after getting my new apartment setup in Atlanta, GA I towed the Neon down.

Which is where it is currently. Now the downside is, I've actually only driven this a handful of times since being down here. The upside is, I plan to change that since the upcoming months will be warmer and I'll have more free time. I also plan to take some new photos of everything since I haven't gotten a chance to do so recently, so that's something to look forward to.

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Current Modifications:

2001 Magnum 2.0L R/T head with SOHC Bottom-End w/ARP Rod Bolts
AMM Custom "Box-Style" Intake Manifold w/60mm T-Body
Modern Performance 60mm Throttle Body
Custom 3" Cold-Air Intake Tube w/K&N Filter
TTI Mid-Length Header (Ceramic Coated)
PT (Mopar Performance) clutch
Bullet-Style "Ceramic Core" Catalytic Converter
Custom Cat-Back Exhaust w/SRT4 Rear-Section
AF/X "Street" Under-Drive Pulley
Unorthodox Racing Adjustable Cam Gear
Mopar Performance SOHC PCM
Mopar performance Bobble-Strut
Prothane "Street" Motor Mount Inserts
Braille Auto Development 11.5 Lightweight Battery
Moshimoto Aluminum Race Radiator
Mopar Performance 7.5mm Wires
Mopar Performance Ignition Coil
Mopar Front "ACR" 22mm Sway Bar
Mopar Rear "ACR" 16mm Sway Bar
Front & Rear Strut Bars
Hawk Performance Brake-Pads
PowerSlot Slotted Rotors
BBS "ACR" 16" Rims w/Faulken Azenis 215/45/16 Tires
Megan Racing Lowering Springs
KYB Performance Struts
Depo Projector-Style Headlights w/6000k Xenon HID Conversion
Depo Diamond-Clear Turn-Signals
SRT4 "Viper-Inspired" Racing Seats
Powdercoated Silver Power-Steering Bracket
Powdercoated Red Valve-Cover
Powdercoated Radiator Brackets
Powdercoated Passenger-Side Motor Mount
A/C Removed
Oil Catch-Can
EGR Block-Off

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:15 pm

I love this car

Glad to hear you got it sorted out. hopefuly soon you can get to drive her more soon

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 4:29 pm

Danteneon wrote:I love this car Glad to hear you got it sorted out. hopefuly soon you can get to drive her more soon

I plan on it!! I miss driving it. I just wish I could get a fresh paint job to make it look as good as I feel driving it. Hahaha.

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:01 pm

Danteneon wrote:I love this car

I'm excited to see what you do next!

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:37 pm

looks good! I was wondering where you were at Carlisle

AllMotorWes · Post by **AllMotorWes** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:40 pm

New photos!