Hello all, My name is James, Im from Chesapeake, VA. This is my build log on my 95 Dodge Neon.

The goal Im going to reach is 185whp. 2.4L DOHC swap, Crower Stg 3's and all supporting mods.





Current Mods:
2.0L DOHC swap
OBX Mid length header
Ported Intake manifold
Street ported head and milled .020
55mm TB
OBX UDP
MSD coil
Avenger oil pan
Mopar Front MM
Prothane MM inserts
Welded Bobble strut
Walbro 255 lph

Future Build:
2.4L swap
Crower 3/4 Race(Stg 3) Cams--check
Fidanza cam gears
Crower valvesprings--check
ARP head studs/rod bolts(LS1)--check
Custom Long tube header
De-90* Intake Manifold--check
55mm TB--check
3.94/.81 5th Tranny
Mopar PCM
SAFC 2
Full Port Job on Head--check

 

Nice Neon, a friend of mine had one exactly like that a few years ago. When I read the title, it kind of surprised me to see you're doing an all motor build. Are you sticking with the 2.0 or building a 2.4? Making big power with them all motor isn't easy, but your power goal and quarter mile time seems attainable. What kind of wheels are those by the way?

 

thanks. Im staying with the 2.0L. If I was doing a 2.4L I know that I can set a higher goal. but I want to have some fun with the 2.0L.

The wheels are 15x6.5" RS-L Ikaris

 

The NGC from what I have read seriously robs any gains from bolt-ons.

 

NGC started in 2003.

You can hit 175 stock bottom with bigish cams. AFAIK 18's are good for it stock bottom.

Cool to see you here James.

 

Thanks Roy. yeah, they say that the Crower Stg 3 has the same lift as the #18s, and duration of the #22s...not sure tho. I have the specs but Im too lazy to look them up.

I just replaced the rod/piston, and bearing on my #1 cylinder and I should have everything back together this weekend. I needed a head gasket and stuff.

 

Did not know thanks for the info.

I am the not-so-proud owner of a 00 neon that I am debating to dump money into.

 

Put a DOHC head on it.

 

January 2010...New block with all new rod bearings and ARP rod bolts.

February 2010...Crower Stg 3 Cams, Crower valvesprings, De-90* intake mani.

March 2010...Track time!

Engine pics(not recent)

 

Its been a while, but I been real busy with the new job, move, and my music. but Ill be picking up my block in about 2 weeks along with a few other things. Crower cams will be here in July along with valvesprings, SAFC, modded intake manifold and more. Stay tuned.

 

Keep us updated.

 

nice, glad to see another neon on here

 

Im BACK! The Neon is still in pieces but there is Progress...






Crower Stg 3 cams, Crower valvesprings, no 90* intake plenum, PT upper/lower alt brackets, ARP rod bolts, New rod bearings, Race Bobble strut, SRT timing belt tensioner, and more. Car is still in storage. New block coming in 2 weeks.

 

I just ordered some brand new OEM headlights and 8000k HID kit...

 

lol this car beat my swapped coupe years ago. It rolled out. Keep up the good work JMOE

 

What up Mannie! I was SOHC then, Im now DOHC, swapping to a 2.4L I cant wait to finish this build. I still wont be able to **** with your GSR-Turbo tho...we need to get up.

 

Painted some parts...