Since I'm new to the DF site, I thought I might try to get some feedback from people who drive the same kind of car as I do.

I drive a 2003 Dodge Neon SXT with the 2.0L 4-cylinder. As of right now I have a KN CAI, 17' MB Motoring Wheels with General Lo-Pro tires, 2' Eibach drop springs and a 15' shorty billet antenna.

I am debating on which mod to do next. Im tryin to get as much power out of my car as possible. I want to go with a new header from Pacesetter, and a new Monza Performance exhause system, also from Pacesetter. Is this a wise choice, or is there something else I should do before this?

My future plans other than header and exhaust is a few minor body details and finally tint my windows. Id love to do a lot of engine work to it, but Im not sure where to even start.

Open for any suggestions.

 

I'd say get new struts since you have sportlines on...also get some Hotchkis Sways, a Magnum Intake Manifold or an Indy Intake Manifold...i'd get a STS(if you have an ATX SXT...)...Pacesetter exhaust are alright i guess for how much they cost. But i'd go for the Borla header.

 

If your serious about making this a performance car....your best bet is to consider the SRT-4 motor swap. Look around for a SRT-4 thats been totalled out by an insurance company that's from an accident, not water damaged. You could probably pick the whole car up for anywhere between 3500-5000, but you could get the motor/tranny for probably 2000. These are generalized numbers....and will vary depending on where you live and how rare/common the car is in your area.

If you serious about building up the 2.0L, definitely new headers and custom exhaust is a good start. Also, consider beefing up the stock internals with aftermarket parts. That could seriously make a noticable difference in the grunt department.

Good luck!

 

Yeah he's right on the mark, lets say for example, you put $8,000 in your 2.0 to run say mid to low 14's...you put that same money into a 2.4 you'll be running mid to low 13's...

 

true, i see your point. ill be sure to check around at the local yards and check in the ads and see what i can find. thanks for the feedback.

other suggestions welcomed.

 

definatly get the internals done if youre going to build up the 2.0. cause itll be a beotch if you get a turbo and ect. on there and then tear your engine apart because it couldnt handle the power. so if you want the most out of the 2.0L, your pretty much building a whole new engine, so like DR said, look for a 2.4 SRT engine aswell.

 

I'd upgrade the exhaust now if I were you.

 

dont buy aheader just port the one u have now