well i was just given a 1995 neon 4d auto, the connecting road on the number one piston had broke and the piston has been eaten away by the crank shaft. i got the car for free and i am thinking about swapping the auto transmission to a manual, and thinking about getting a new engine for it. i was wondering how much you guys think it would be to get the new transmission and a new engine? And would the junk yard be the best to get the transmission and engine? thanks!

 

You should put in a 2.4L from a stratus or even an SRT-4 set up haha unless u dont wanna spend much money on this car. Though the 2.4L swap is a relatively inexpensive swap if u have to get an engine n e way and there is a great how-to w/ step by step instructions.

 

junk yard isnt a bad place IF you can hear them run before you get it. call them, for prices, evryone wants something different.
i always try to find a wrecked donor car. 5 speed swap is cake, 2.4 swap isnt too bad to do either.
hey imagine that ANOTHER neon with #1 rod broke...

 

a running motor and trans from the junk yard i get all my parts from usually runs $400

 

i was thinking about doing the 2.4 swap but i do not know how much of a pain in the butt it would be. and what transmisson would i use??

 

just use a trans from the neons......though, if your fairly new to neons then i wouldnt put too much thought into the 2.4 swap....imo

 

well i have been thinking about doing the swap, and yea i am new to neons, but i do have all the tools and a good know how on cars so i think i can do it, it all depends on how much it will cost!