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Old 05-11-2005, 12:26 AM
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What are some Cheap Upgrades to do to my 2002 Dodge Neon? I have a cold air intake, Carbon Fiber Exhaust Muffler, Mesh grill, and 2 36" Red Neon lights under the sides.

what could i do the engine to get a few more hp? im guessing i cant have anymore than 140hp because its 132hp stock, and its sitting around 2,600lb.
 
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Old 05-11-2005, 12:38 AM
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Got any pictures of it?
 
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mmm.....next step would be header , intake manifold, ecu, and plugs and wires. the cheapest are plugs and wires so id do that next.
 
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No pictures yet, im going to take some soon

how much do those plugs and wires cost?
 
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check www.modernperformance.com for prices on different plug wires.. basically pick whichever you like the look/color of, as theyll all perform pretty equally. just stay away from APC and Nology wires really.

plugs, i wouldnt really consider an "upgrade".. theyre more of a maintenance thing than an upgrade. but a set of NGK V-powers should run you about $7 for a set i believe.

some other performance modifications you can do, would be stuff like underdrive pulley, ecu (check www.howellautomotive.com for that one) .. 60mm throttle body.. header.. and cam swap (magnum cam and valve springs isnt too pricey)
 
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Plugs and wires wont really do much (especially w/ hp). Your next upgrade should be the header. Pacesetter makes a header around 140 dollars that will do a great job in upgrading the hp.
 
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What are peoples views on th OBX headers for the 2nd gens?
 
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Heres what my car looks like right now
 
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Airmass to me is better Ive had pace setter and in my opinion its junk and I could buy it for 100 dollars not 140. Airmass high flo is the way to go. And magna flo high flow cat and exhaust.
 
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If those were hubcaps is saw, I say upgrade that ASAP.[X(]
 


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