Curious about Engine Bay

phenomeneon21 · Post by **phenomeneon21** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:06 am

Does anyone know the exact dimensions of an 2002 R/T engine bay and any year SRT-4? I've found a possible donor motor for a swap, but curious about fitment issues...i'd really like to be able to squeeze the engine as well as the srt-4's heat shield in if possible...i did a search, but couldn't find anything exact (searching pwnz's me)...also, i had a question that maybe someone can answer, is the srt-4's chasis strengthened to handle the higher torque rating, or is it the same as a run of the mill neon? i'd think not considering the power it has, but if anyone can give me this info, that'd be great!

2002srt4 · Post by **2002srt4** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:25 am

I don't know about reinforcement but an srt is exactly the same as a neon in dimension. It is the same exact chassis. The engine mounts are interchangeable on both engines. It is a very tight fit but it was engineered that way.

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:10 am

yea, numerous people have done the swap. same basic dimensions. that's what mattdog's adapter for the sohc/magnum heads lets you run the srt4 turbo, intercooler, intercooler piping and intake system.

eVilcreations · Post by **eVilcreations** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:57 am

Yes, it is very simple, and fits like a glove....2002srt4 and myself have both done the swap....his was on an 02 R/T and mine on a 00 ES.....if you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us for info......

Josh

phenomeneon21 · Post by **phenomeneon21** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:39 am

awesome, thanks for the responses...i kinda figured everything was exactly the same, but i just want to make sure this is gonna work without any problems...i did hear that the srt-4 transmission is either a tight squeeze or doesn't fit...will it bolt right up to the transmission currently in my car without a problem, or is it best to stick with the heavy duty transmission from the srt-4? So the motor will fit with the heat shield but it'll be a tight squeeze...awesome...sorry for all the questions, it's just this is a major project to tackle and i'm a tad obsessive compulsive when it comes to doing things right, haha. thanks again for answering my questions.

eVilcreations · Post by **eVilcreations** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:39 pm

I would recommend that you use the T850 tranny from the SRT-4. Leave the motor/tranny completely assymbled, and put it in from the bottom if you have access to a lift. It's much easier that way. The motor can only be put in from the top if the tranny, intake manifold, and turbo/manifold is removed.

Josh

2002srt4 · Post by **2002srt4** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:24 am

That's not entirely true Josh. It is possible to put it in from the top with just the intake manifold and tranny mount removed. You have to go in at an angle and get the tranny under the frame rail. After that it should slip in. There is maybe a 1/4 inch of clearance on the sides and back of the bay but it can be done. I've done mine twice.

phenomeneon21 · Post by **phenomeneon21** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:48 pm

so which would be easiest, dropping the motor with intake manifold and other parts on it in first, or leaving the transmission on and doing it from underneath?

Frizbe · Post by **Frizbe** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:06 pm

phenomeneon21 wrote:so which would be easiest, dropping the motor with intake manifold and other parts on it in first, or leaving the transmission on and doing it from underneath?

Do you have access to a lift?

phenomeneon21 · Post by **phenomeneon21** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:14 pm

well, at the air force base my dad is stationed at, they have lifts at the auto shop, you pay 3 bucks an hour to use the lift, tools, and whatever the heck else you need, so yeah, i have access to a lift...i'm guessing that's probably the easiest way to go at it then...

eVilcreations · Post by **eVilcreations** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:56 pm

phenomeneon21 wrote:well, at the air force base my dad is stationed at, they have lifts at the auto shop, you pay 3 bucks an hour to use the lift, tools, and whatever the heck else you need, so yeah, i have access to a lift...i'm guessing that's probably the easiest way to go at it then...

YES!!!!!!!!! that's exactly what I used.....very simple.....very very simple.....just make sure you are able to leave the car there if it cannot be finished in 1 day....

Josh