we all know. that having a manual is better then having a automatic.....but here's the thing... what are the main key points as to why... i know something like being able to use each gear to it's full potential im assuming.. cant u get a comp system. to control all that.. i mean. cant i set my gears to peak each gear just b4 redlining when im flooring it.. then when im driving regular... it switches normal....????? let me know guys.. im lookin into gettin a street/strip valve body(still looking) .shift kit for a 4-speed automatic. if i can find one? please help?.....and a clutck kit...( i seen some bad a$$ ones.. so im hoping to find some for mine.. n e help. ands tips. im all years people

 

Well one thing is an automatic tranny takes more power away from crank HP to what you have at the wheels. For example the average amount of power lost on a manual tranny from crank to wheels is anywhere from 10%-20%, while on a auto tranny it could be as high as 35% loss.

 

I can tell you right now that you've probably got the hardest road to travel right now as far as a Neon goes. I'm not saying that it's a lost cause because there are many things you can do without spending lots of money. You've got the 4 speed ATX, which isn't as good as the 3 speed ATX. Also, there is no after-market PCM that you can use for the '03-'05 Neon (yet). There are Jet Performance chips which are basically piggy-back systems, and from what I hear they do no good. You can still go through with the valve body, the shift kit and the clutch kit; you just won't get as much out of it as you would with an '02 MTX. The point of any car is to drive it and have fun with it.

Alternatively, you could swap out the motor for an SRT-4 2.4 Litre motor. Those are MTX by default and have way more to work with than the base Neon.

Best of luck with your Neon, it's looking good as it is, keep it up.

 

im a big fan of stick now, i did have an automatic neon but it was gay cuz its slower and not as much fun. for god sakes u cant even spin the tires on an auto. it doesnt take much skill to drive an auto, i also got made fun of for having an automatic neon, just my 2 cents.

 

thanx alot guys....input was great. i def feel you on the whole 3-spd being better then the four speed... im hopin to end up with a 3spd by the time.. i get a nice amoutn of much.. being sure that w'e i get will also be compatible for the 3speed.. as far as the valve boy and shift kit goes... i may haver to hold out on that to be sure imma get the 3-speed...no sense in gettin 4-speed tranny parts when your gonna switch out to a 3-speed.... as far as being made fun of. i can undersatand that... but imagin what their sayin about the people i beat!!!... by a automatic neon??????? lol...makes it all worth it.. if you guys know of a website where u can post your own videos let me know. ive got tones of orlando speedway flick from this weekend.......thanx. n e more feedback to help my automatic out.. please let me know....... oh real quick. what's the best way to let off the accel. when your flooring it.. are you better off jusl lettin your foot of the gas instantly. or slowling easing it off.... thanxxxxxx.....

 

Go with an automatic shift kit w/ b&m high performance tranny fluid, costs like 100-200 bucks all together.It slams the gears and then you can buy a shift improvement chip. they make your automatic just as effective as the manual then.

 

Does anybody know where i can get an ATX shift kit for my 04 SXT?? I tried looking around, couldn't find any for my car. Anyone have a link???? Thanks!!

 

im lookin just like you are my friend..... i can try to share all the info i have.... first to far most... i'd call your dealer to verify.. but the 4-speed transmission we have is a A604/TE41... HERE ARE SOME LINKS TO HELP...THE FIRST COUPLE ONES ARE A LINK WITH SOME PARTS I FOUND FOR OUR TRANNY.. AND THE LAST ONE IS LOOKED AT AS A BIBLE BY SOME FOR OUR TRANNY.... IM PRETTY MUCH BUILDING UP MINE BASED ON THIS ARTICLE. AND N E OTHER HELP I GET FROM THIS SITE. AND HOWELL. AND ALL OTHER HELPERS....WELL. ENOUGH WITH THE SPEECH...HERE YOU GO MAN. PLEASE GIVE ME N E POINTER ON THE SXT U PICKED UP FROM THIS SITE... AND N E THING ELSE I CAN HELP U WITH. AS FAR AS LINKS. AND ADVICE IVE GOT FROM OTHERS... LET ME KNOW...

http://www.transmissionkits.com/dome...ission-kit.htm

http://www.powerdemon.com/41TE_Dodge_Transmissions.html


http://www.autotransparts.com/cart.p...duct_list&c=11

http://www.exileracing.com/transinfo.htm

 

just get a stick