New 2gn, but not new to neons.

[chryslerR/T]

I figured I would post up here, as I'm looking for some more info on 2gn's. I've owned a few 1gn's and a 2005 SRT-4 ACR, so I know my way around these cars but I've been reading that the 2gn's are a bit more work to mod due to lack of vendor parts.
Right now, I own my 2002 R/T, a 1995 NYG Sport Coupe, a 1989 Shelby CSX-VNT and a 1989 Turbo Caravan five speed. I also might be picking up a 1995 Sport Sedan with roof racks for a winter beater.
Anyways, I was surfing craigslist and I stumbled on an ad for a 2002 Chrysler Neon R/T that had been sitting for two years. I never really thought about a 2gn but I figured I might be able to get a decent deal. There was not much information in the ad, no price, no kms or anything like that. I e-mailed them asking for some more info and got a responce letting me know it was silver with a sunroof, traction control, compass/temp mirror and leather and under 100,XXX kms. I told him over the phone I would take the car sight unseen, so I sold my 1998 Neon EX coupe that I was driving to buy the R/T.
I set up a time to go see the car, and well I was pleasently surprised on the deal I got. The car only had 59,XXX kms on it and is in great shape. The car was dirty from sitting, but no dents or anything like that. I handed over the cash and got the car towed home. The best part is the price, I picked the car up for $1000 and the guy paid for the tow to my house, so it was $950!!!
Once home, I found some interesting things on the car. It has poly filled mounts, boogers, Crane cams ignition wires, monster swaybars and K&N drop in filter. It also has a really nice set of Toyo Proxie 4's with about 80% tread.
The guy was in University, bought the car new and did some autocrossing with it through the University sports car club. He graduated in 2006 and drove the car until 2008 when he bought a new Subaru Legacy and parked the R/T.
I drained the gas, oil, coolant, and flushed the brakes and changed the plugs and PCV valve and fired it up for the first time. It runs great, and everything works as it should. I've been driving it for a couple of weeks and it has grown on me. I installed a SRT-4 shifter and boot and that's about it so far. I've also ordered a CAI and a rear strut bar for the car. After that is some lowering.
I've been looking around and there isin't much in the way of aftermarket stuff. What else can I do for a bit more power but keeping it N/A?

Any feedback is welcome!!

Onto zee pictures:

As purchased:





After a lot of cleaning:








Here are a couple pics of my Nitro Yellow Green and a couple of my old SRT-4 ACR:

[heydockyle]

That NYG is sick.

Welcome!

[k-b-s-neon02]

wow that was a great deal.....

welcome

[chryslerR/T]

That NYG is sick.

Welcome!

Thanks man!

That was the car that started all the neon love for me. I've spent lots of time and money getting it how I want it. I bought it off the orignal owner around three years ago and had been an ongoing project. Obviously the colour makes it rare, and it's a DOHC five speed as well. The car has; MP computer, Iceman, ATX throttlebody, MP high rates, Koni yellows, SRT-4 shifter with boogers, EGR block off, MP plug wires, Euro turns and tails, and a headman short tube header.
Right now I'm doing a motor swap and poly suspension bushings all the way around. The motor that is going in is a built DOHC with forged pistons, port and polished head and intake, Crane 18's, Kirk long tube header, Moroso oil pan, etc. With any luck, I'm aiming to have it back together before the end of Summer. I'm just in the process of finding a decent clutch.

[r/tguy02]

welcome, im quite jealous of the deal you got on that r/t. lots of rare parts on it so hold onto that car. there are still plenty of parts available for our cars, you just need to know where to look. the only thing that sucks for 2gns is the lack of aftermarket engine controlers, best thing is megasquirt. what were you looking at as far as lowering options?

[smallblockfreak]

Do you have pics of the caravan and the CSX? Welcome to the site.

[DOSneons]

good lookin cars bro

[gtxtreme19]

Welcome to the site and beautiful car. Lower it and it will be perfect.

[lilnicko11]

welcome aboard