The old Daytona Neon is back!!!

dustin_shull · Post by **dustin_shull** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:42 pm

Well after sitting for almost 3 years, it's now finally running and ready to be tuned.... Since the last time I posted any updates, a few changes have been made to the car.

First change: The factory harness went goodbye...as did the gauge cluster. It was all replaced by my own wiring and Autometer gauges.

Second change: A DOHC manifold was adapted to the ol single slammer.

Third change: Its more than likely gonna turn into a part time-drag car after we get to drive it on the street (ie slicks, cage,etc...)

And here are a few videos of the car running....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOD0Zoa0wcg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGOnTUMf-KI

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glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:55 pm

that gauge set up is soooooooo sick.

i am envious.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:25 pm

Nice!

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:27 pm

wow. even after 3 years, i still hate that car. only thing i like is the full aftermarket gauge cluster, but i would have a totally different approach.

dustin_shull · Post by **dustin_shull** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:42 pm

come on now, why u hate??? the razzi kit (which may get dumped?) or the general theme?what?

Cabbs · Post by **Cabbs** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:44 pm

Nice to see a boosted Neon.I don't like the kit at all though.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:44 pm

Awesome, an old time member is back w00t

bstc00 · Post by **bstc00** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:49 pm

come on now, why u hate?? the razz kit(which may get dumped?) or the general theme?what?

everything that you have done to the outside of the car. The kit the hood headlights it all needs to go. other then that nice work. love the cluster.

dustin_shull · Post by **dustin_shull** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:59 pm

see, whats bad is, when the car was done up, that shit was cool haha.... the kit, there again may disappear, even the headlights, but the hood is a keeper....hell i got 2 solid days of body work to make it right!!

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:14 pm

sweet gauges, teh razzi has to go though.

n20sxt · Post by **n20sxt** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:00 pm

like the gauge setup

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:12 pm

my biggest issue is the kit. and maybe the hood. and the weird stance the car has. and the Daytona theme doesn't really fit into a Neon, that was a Charger/Ram thing.

dustin_shull · Post by **dustin_shull** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:24 pm

well, thats the whole point... to do summin different than the same ol same ol... anyone can put on a set of rims, bolt on sum junk, BUT this was built to be summin different. Not many people put that amount of time and effort in to something quite like I have on this thing lol.... hell, theres an easy 5 grand into the ol single slammer and tranny haha Maybe if i take sum more recent pictures you'll maybe give in to the Daytona theme???? lol

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:21 am

not with that Razzi kit i wont.

i don't want you to think i'm hating on you, or not appreciating the work you've put in, that part i totally respect, i just don't dig the overall execution. for lack of a better way of saying it. besides, in the end, what really matters is that YOU like it, since YOU drive it.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:35 am

Damn haven't seen you on forever. Very very unique. Built auto tranny and all. Talk about a ton of time. Glad its running!
Keep this thread updated!

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:05 am

engine build = sweet
gauge cluster = deffently sweet
auto tranny = deffentlly different
razzi kit = ftl
paint = very nice work, looks good, just not sure if it flows right for me...

all and all, great work.. just please loose the razzi kit....

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:06 am

I think I'm going to have to be THAT guy...

you're going to get razz(i)'d until you lose the razzi...

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:27 am

TheRandom1 wrote:I think I'm going to have to be THAT guy...

you're going to get razz(i)'d until you lose the razzi...

So lame

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:28 am

HEY! Quit whoring in the progress log, Frank!

Back on topic... are your tires bald, or is it the sunlight that makes them look that way?

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:35 am

I hate your hood with some passion lol. Is your trans built??? I hope so, as that gt30 should blow it to pieces if not. Nice build though.

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:55 am

neonslg09 wrote:I hate your hood with some passion lol. Is your trans built??? I hope so, as that gt30 should blow it to pieces if not. Nice build though.

You would be surprised how much power an auto trans will hold.

Mopar65 · Post by **Mopar65** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:56 am

I really like it. Definitely unique. I like the hood and the paint as well as the build. I think you should take of the razzi kit, because IMO the front bumper looks sexy with just the intercooler all exposed.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:45 pm

First off, nice to meet ya!

Well enough said about the Razzi...

I think it would flow better with something more towards the '80's/90's style Daytona side skirts/front lip.
IDK, maybe because that's what came to mind when I seen the thread title.
Kind of merge three decades of styling into it.

Damn, I'm showing my age!

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:50 pm

Nice to see you back and your project makes some progress again!

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:52 pm

I like the build and the gauges. Nice work.

But the front of the car looks like stock height and the rear is lowered. Why is it uneven? You should lower the front too.

I dig the hood! But the razzi kit needs to go.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:11 pm

racer12306 wrote:
TheRandom1 wrote:I think I'm going to have to be THAT guy...

you're going to get razz(i)'d until you lose the razzi...

So lame

would you expect any less from Sean?

dustin_shull · Post by **dustin_shull** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:16 pm

well, to answer a few questions.... the tires are actually like new, the pics just were funky.... the car had factory springs/struts in the front when those first pics were taken.....the car sits WAY lower now....

I'll try to take more pics tomorrow of it with my good camera...

dustin_shull · Post by **dustin_shull** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:57 am

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:31 am

Woah, you have alot of stickers on the underside of your hood.