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tmikula92
04-23-2011, 03:27 AM
Hey guys, new to the forums. Name is Tomi, and I drive a 97 Neon with the 2.0l DOHC in it.

List of some mods are
Aftermarket Exhaust and Headers
New Throttle Body
AM Ignition Wires and Plugs
Battery Relocation to trunk
Lowering Springs
Mopar Performance ECU
CAI
Ac Delete
Some other stuff I am to tired to remember....

Not the fastest car in the world, but it's got alot more kick then most people expect.
clutchmuch
04-23-2011, 03:29 AM
Beat my rod knockin crx! haha, still think you could use that eclipse motor else wheres. :D
tmikula92
04-23-2011, 03:38 AM
My Neon engine is a wanna be Eclipse, its reverse ported.... I don't mind my shell to much lol, I think its light as hell lol and parts are super cheap
85XR7Project
04-23-2011, 06:44 AM
Don't be to hard on that neon, they used to be decent little race cars back in the day. My brother in law was really hardcore into em. Is yours a manual? Pretty sure he has all the manual swap parts still sitting around.
tmikula92
04-23-2011, 07:33 AM
Yeah mine is a manual. I am pretty nice to my Neon compared to most. It's my daily along with my project so I keep good care of it. The owner before me beat on it pretty hard, I race it every once in awhile but nothing to serious. Looking for another 1st Gen Neon to drop a 2.4L Turbo in it, or just over build a 2.0L and pop a turbo on it. Haven't decided yet.
85XR7Project
04-23-2011, 08:01 AM
I'd look into a stratus 2.4 that could be a good start. They arent terribly expensive either.
Domestic Disturbance
04-23-2011, 04:34 PM
what color is it? I know a guy thats had a few around here
JustinS
04-23-2011, 04:54 PM
Welcome, post up some pics! I always wanted one of those ACR first gen neons, would have made a fun little car.
tmikula92
04-23-2011, 05:18 PM
Its Black, I will get somepictures up soon. The ones I have are a bit outdated and taken off of my phone. The owner before me was Matt Cronk. The only other really avid Neon owner I know is Joshua Thomas. I don't even really know him, I just know he drives a Neon lol.


Yeah and I have been keeping my eye out for a 2.4l stratus. My main goal is to buy a 2nd car to get around in so I don't have to use the Neon as my daily driver.
Domestic Disturbance
04-23-2011, 05:31 PM
Ya josh is who I was thinking of but I know matt too.
DustinsDuster
04-24-2011, 08:59 PM
does anyone know if 4G63's would bolt up to a neon 5 speed? THAT would be a neat swap. welcome to the boards.
85XR7Project
04-25-2011, 01:52 AM
That would be insane! Someone once told me they were similar but I think they were pulling my leg.
tmikula92
04-25-2011, 05:03 AM
No I hear they match up just fine, Josh was talkin to me about doing that swap. The only issue is the tranny.
DustinsDuster
04-25-2011, 07:35 PM
No I hear they match up just fine, Josh was talkin to me about doing that swap. The only issue is the tranny.

i'd assume it'd be possible to just use the DSM FWD trans and custom make mounts, wouldnt you think? i wonder what kind of issues youd run into with CV shafts and what not. definitely a neat idea though.
JustinS
04-25-2011, 07:40 PM
Better off swapping in the 2.4 srt-4 engine. That's been done quite a bit.
Deimos
04-25-2011, 07:41 PM
well an eclipse comes with a neon engine they could probably do it vice versa. Then we would have four people running eclipse powered vehicles.
sLoWnStEaDy
04-25-2011, 09:36 PM
:) I still have a little sweet spot for those things! LOL

My first "build" was a '95 Neon.
slo4cyl
04-26-2011, 08:37 AM
welcome!
tmikula92
04-29-2011, 01:56 AM
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sparkles
04-29-2011, 06:29 AM
Nawzzzzz!
85XR7Project
04-29-2011, 07:04 AM
Not a bad lookin little neon. Not a fan of those rims but who cares about my opinion? Seems like every time I see an intake on a neon they are always one that will suck up nothing but hot engine air. My bro in law had a real cheap shitty one on his. Neat little car tho.
tmikula92
04-29-2011, 07:30 AM
Lol I was given the rims with the car, I am not a big fan either, but they look better then steelies. That is the best spot I could imagine for it atm. I had it going under the car before I moved the battery.
clutchmuch
04-29-2011, 07:50 AM
Nawzzzzz!

haha i enjoy his coolant overflow!
Drifte
04-29-2011, 08:12 AM
I had a Neon like that try to race me once in my Talon. ...Actually not really a worthwhile story, I just watched him furiously rev and drive away.
tmikula92
04-29-2011, 09:09 AM
I had a Neon like that try to race me once in my Talon. ...Actually not really a worthwhile story, I just watched him furiously rev and drive away.

Lol well I'm normally a pretty calm driver, don't try to harass people at stop lights unless I know em. I don't really pull up much against Talons though either lol. Just not my style.
clutchmuch
04-29-2011, 06:31 PM
Lol well I'm normally a pretty calm driver, don't try to harass people at stop lights unless I know em. I don't really pull up much against Talons though either lol. Just not my style.

This kid is lying through his teeth, he screams and yells and runs people off the road, i saw it first hand:) haha i was surprised last night after Fast Five when you pulled on that 325i and then after about 3rd gear? he finally pulled ahead. good run!
tmikula92
04-29-2011, 07:07 PM
If I would of had a better launch I would of kept him too, and shush up Kaleb, you know I'm not like that lol.
clutchmuch
04-29-2011, 09:55 PM
If I would of had a better launch I would of kept him too, and shush up Kaleb, you know I'm not like that lol.

Yeah ok, YOUR the definition of road rage! haha
tmikula92
04-29-2011, 09:57 PM
Yeah ok, YOUR the definition of road rage! haha
Name one instance lol

I wont even speed half the time lol
clutchmuch
04-29-2011, 09:57 PM
Name one instance lol

I wont even speed half the time lol

Ok, i give up haha