Ok first is, does anyone know if there is a aluminum or steel intake manifold made for the 98 SOHC motors that would replace the crap stock black intake manifold?

Second question is why would I be limited to a 16' wheel if I kept the overall tire/wheel diameter about +/- 1' from stock, such as going to a 205/40R17 thats just a guess but I'm thinking thats close to the 185/65R14 (around 23.5')

Third If I went to a coilover setup for the suspension would I still get the problems of hitting the bumpstops on hard cornering(ie lowering and running out of suspension travel) or would doing the whole coil over system fix that and allow me to lower it without any unwanted troubles?

Thanks a lot.

 

1- Here is the awnser to your first question, yes. And here is a direct link to click on for it: Indy Intake Manifold 95-99 2.0L SOHC

2- You can go as large as an 18" wheel if you don't mind using a rubber band for a tire. There are plenty of 17" wheels available for the Neon's that cause no problems or interference.

3- No. With or without coil overs, the suspension travel is still limited by the other suspension components. You can lower it and put good coil overs on it, but you will still need high spring rates to keep it from bottoming out against the bump stops.

 

BTW--on your third question: have you invested in some better sway bars? The suspension techniques is great and I've never hit the bump stops and I corner HARD on my commute. Well. . . okay, when I break sway bar mounts I hit the stops until I replace.

Interestingly enough they stiffen up the suspension too (seen this on other cars I've added sway bars to like my camaro) and so even in straightline you may feel stiffer. I would definitely upgrade the sway bars before stiffening the springs before you decided to do the springs. The two together might give you a very sore bum and rattling teeth they'd be so stiff.