New guy, New to neons, not to modding cars though

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:34 pm

Well i am getting into my first foray with Neon's and Dodge's in general. I have been modding cars for years now(Honda's,Nissan's,Ford's) but i have always had a soft spot for Neons 1st gen's specifically but i couldn't pass up the deal on the 2000 Neon that i am getting tonight, its cosmetically rough, needs lifters(1 or more collapsed) and was "riced" out by the owner before last.(dash mat, underglow,stick on scoop(now MIA and hood is damaged from flying up)). I am sure there is more but for now here is my quick mod list for the future.

Bodywork(dents,dings,paint)
Plymouth/Chrysler Neon front bumper- http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee20 ... rs/3-7.jpg (have no clue where to get one though)
SRT-4 gauge cluster
Full coilovers(not sure what brand)
Custom made Harness Bar
ST sway bars(front and rear)
Fixed back Driver seat(unsure of brand)
Reclineable Passenger seat(brand matched to fixed back)
PT cruiser GT motor swap w/atx trans(health problems so no 5 speed for me

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SRT-4 OEM exhaust
SRT-4 OEM dual exhaust rear bumper

I am sure i will come up with more to add to the list.

here are some shitty pics for now( i pick up the car tonignt at 8pm)

-Justin

DOSneons · Post by **DOSneons** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:54 pm

welcome aboard

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:09 pm

thanks

lilnicko11 · Post by **lilnicko11** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:30 pm

welcome. lots of info, personalities, and sarcasm here

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:58 pm

lilnicko11 wrote:welcome. lots of info, personalities, and sarcasm here

Welcome to the forum ... not so sure about the info, but unlimited sarcasm, and colorful personalities here

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:10 pm

thanks guys i just got the car it needs a lot of cosmetic work and some reworking of the head(or a new head...) has a constant tick that doesnt sound like rod knock

Trunk
hood
Core support
Bumper(front and rear)
other things too

its dark out currently so i cant look it over currently.

dank(r/t) · Post by **dank(r/t)** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:02 am

i'll believe the engine swap when i see it; not being an ass, but a ton of people say they will, and never get near to doing it.

wait i just read the s/n. from xceed?

NeonFlash · Post by **NeonFlash** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 12:06 am

Welcome Mr Pink to the forum

bstc00 · Post by **bstc00** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:10 am

welcome

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:59 am

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:44 am

dank(r/t) wrote:i'll believe the engine swap when i see it; not being an ass, but a ton of people say they will, and never get near to doing it.

wait i just read the s/n. from xceed?

Yes Dan this is the same Mr. Pink from xceed, i see a few names on here that are familiar to me.

The swap is hypothetical but i do want to do it, that is if i keep the Neon.

Thanks guys, i am looking forward to learning about the Neon more than i know now.

gtxtreme19 · Post by **gtxtreme19** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:23 am

Welcome to the site, laneholt gtfo! there's more helpful info here than you could have even imagined before you joined.
2.4 swap it, dont 2.4 swap it, what ever you do... keep it!

theColonel · Post by **theColonel** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:44 am

gtxtreme19 wrote:Welcome to the site, laneholt gtfo! there's more helpful info here than you could have even imagined before you joined.

yeah .... like slam it, remove side moulding, remove wing

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:45 am

Welcome. The SOHC does not have lifters, just rocker arms on a rocker shaft. You are likely hearing piston slap, especially if the sound goes away when warmed up. No big deal. I thought for sure our 95 beater had rod knock but 7000 miles later it's still running.

I know what rod knock sounds like, I've blown up more than my fair share of engines.

dank(r/t) · Post by **dank(r/t)** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 3:58 pm

Mr. Pink wrote:
dank(r/t) wrote:i'll believe the engine swap when i see it; not being an ass, but a ton of people say they will, and never get near to doing it.

wait i just read the s/n. from xceed?
Yes Dan this is the same Mr. Pink from xceed, i see a few names on here that are familiar to me.

The swap is hypothetical but i do want to do it, that is if i keep the Neon.

Thanks guys, i am looking forward to learning about the Neon more than i know now.

well, if you need a hand i'm down to help, i'm not overly useful, but i'm a go-getter! lol

esfan · Post by **esfan** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:15 pm

Welcome to the forum!!!

k-b-s-neon02 · Post by **k-b-s-neon02** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:36 pm

welcome........

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 4:54 pm

Welcome!

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:55 pm

chipdogg wrote:Welcome. The SOHC does not have lifters, just rocker arms on a rocker shaft. You are likely hearing piston slap, especially if the sound goes away when warmed up. No big deal. I thought for sure our 95 beater had rod knock but 7000 miles later it's still running.

I know what rod knock sounds like, I've blown up more than my fair share of engines.

what the hell would cause piston slap? and i know its not rod knock.

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 8:59 pm

Mr. Pink wrote:
chipdogg wrote:Welcome. The SOHC does not have lifters, just rocker arms on a rocker shaft. You are likely hearing piston slap, especially if the sound goes away when warmed up. No big deal. I thought for sure our 95 beater had rod knock but 7000 miles later it's still running.

I know what rod knock sounds like, I've blown up more than my fair share of engines.
what the hell would cause piston slap? and i know its not rod knock.

Excessive clearance between the piston skirts and cylinder walls, which is taken up when the pistons warm up and expand slightly. It's rather normal for neons, our 2004 SOHC does it too. I think people found ways to quiet it down but I wouldn't worry about it. I've noticed SOHCs do it more than DOHCs for some reason, but it varys engine to engine.

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:42 pm

its loud. and really really annoying. and its a constant sound either warm or cold. its slightly louder at idle(cold) but not by much.

chipdogg · Post by **chipdogg** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:46 pm

Or could be loud rockers, or rod knock. Was just suggesting other things it could be. I'd have to hear it in person to figure out what it is.

Mr. Pink · Post by **Mr. Pink** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:01 pm

i am betting its Rockers, because the Previous owner drove it 10k as it sits, and more than likely beat the piss out of it. and its not rod knock because i have had plenty of vehicles that developed rod knock and this doesnt sound like anything i have heard before(rod knock wise)

Liz · Post by **Liz** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:46 pm

hello!!:)

Therman2020 · Post by **Therman2020** » Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:48 am

welcome to the neon's hope you have good luck on the repairs