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You are planning to run turbo then, right? The neon's rod length-to-stroke ratio is already on the hairy edge of what is considered "acceptable" for a n/a performance engine. If you are staying n/a, consider the long rod setup instead (engine or just the parts). Contrary to the muscle car enthusiasts and magazine article writers (I hesitate to call them journalists), there are plenty of replacements for displacement.