Motor Swap?
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Motor Swap?
Im new to this forum, and i had a quick question. i have a 2001 neon r/t, and its pretty quick, but id like it to be faster. my question is i wanted to swap in an srt-4 motor and turbo in, i wantd to know if anyone has done this and if they could tell me where i could find the motor, and about how much it cost.......or any advice in general is welcome. thanks
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RE: Motor Swap?
yeah...it can be done.
Actually easy. I forgot who all has done this in that year Neon, but look in the 2nd Generation fourm and im sure you will find what ur looking for. I will post a like if I find which thread it was.
Actually easy. I forgot who all has done this in that year Neon, but look in the 2nd Generation fourm and im sure you will find what ur looking for. I will post a like if I find which thread it was.
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RE: Motor Swap?
Just for the hell of it, here is everything you need to do the swap succesfully and completely!
[ul][*]Engine and Tranny[*]Complete Engine Wiring Harness [*]Complete Engine Bay Wiring Harness [*]Power Steering Pump, lines, and cooler [*]Clutch master and slave cylinder [*]Clutch/Brake Pedal assembly [*]Intercooler Piping [*]Intercooler [*]Radiator Hoses [*]Tranny, Upper and Lower Motor Mounts (the holes are larger on the the upper and lower mounts for larger bolts and the tranny mount is completely different) [*]SRT PCM (wont' need the bracket with 03+) [*]Axles (and half shaft if it isn't on the engine) [*]Coolant Bottle [*]Fuel Line from tank to engine bay [*]Fuel Pump [*]Flex Fuel line from solid fuel line to fuel rail [*]Short evap hose that comes from the purge valve [*]All vacuum lines and the 3 selonids [*]o2 Sensors [*]Turbo Housing + o2 Housing [*]Lower Control Arms (they're stronger yet the same in shape) [*]Sentry Key Module + Key that matches the PCM VIN number. [*]Radiator (aren't totally sure if this is an absolute need) [*]Radiator Fans (it's a dual fan setup) [*]Shift Cables
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Some things that would be good to upgrade...
[ul][*]SRT Power steering rack (it's shorter) [*]Knuckles [*]Flexiable Brake Lines [*]Calipers [*]Rotors[*]SRT Struts
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[ul][*]Engine and Tranny[*]Complete Engine Wiring Harness [*]Complete Engine Bay Wiring Harness [*]Power Steering Pump, lines, and cooler [*]Clutch master and slave cylinder [*]Clutch/Brake Pedal assembly [*]Intercooler Piping [*]Intercooler [*]Radiator Hoses [*]Tranny, Upper and Lower Motor Mounts (the holes are larger on the the upper and lower mounts for larger bolts and the tranny mount is completely different) [*]SRT PCM (wont' need the bracket with 03+) [*]Axles (and half shaft if it isn't on the engine) [*]Coolant Bottle [*]Fuel Line from tank to engine bay [*]Fuel Pump [*]Flex Fuel line from solid fuel line to fuel rail [*]Short evap hose that comes from the purge valve [*]All vacuum lines and the 3 selonids [*]o2 Sensors [*]Turbo Housing + o2 Housing [*]Lower Control Arms (they're stronger yet the same in shape) [*]Sentry Key Module + Key that matches the PCM VIN number. [*]Radiator (aren't totally sure if this is an absolute need) [*]Radiator Fans (it's a dual fan setup) [*]Shift Cables
[/ul]
Some things that would be good to upgrade...
[ul][*]SRT Power steering rack (it's shorter) [*]Knuckles [*]Flexiable Brake Lines [*]Calipers [*]Rotors[*]SRT Struts
[/ul]
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dealer = $$$
"performance shop" = $$$$$
Neither will have any clue what you are trying to do or how to help.
Salvage yard = $
Searching various forums on-line for tips = free
You can do a SRT-4 swap into a 1st gen for $4k, give or take. Your best bet is to find an SRT-4 that has been rolled and still has a working engine.
Another option is to turbo your current engine. With a head gasket spacer and an extra head gasket, you'll lower compression enough to be more realistic for a turbo. There are ver nice adapters out there for putting the SRT-4 manifold/turbo assembly on your existing head. Upgrade the fuel pump, add fuel control, spend some time at the dyno, and you'll have spent maybe $1k to get roughly the same HP as a stock SRT-4 motor (and a lot less work). Upgrading the clutch will be required, of course. And upgraded axles and a LSD are always a good idea for any Neon that gets put to good use.
Best of luck!
"performance shop" = $$$$$
Neither will have any clue what you are trying to do or how to help.
Salvage yard = $
Searching various forums on-line for tips = free
You can do a SRT-4 swap into a 1st gen for $4k, give or take. Your best bet is to find an SRT-4 that has been rolled and still has a working engine.
Another option is to turbo your current engine. With a head gasket spacer and an extra head gasket, you'll lower compression enough to be more realistic for a turbo. There are ver nice adapters out there for putting the SRT-4 manifold/turbo assembly on your existing head. Upgrade the fuel pump, add fuel control, spend some time at the dyno, and you'll have spent maybe $1k to get roughly the same HP as a stock SRT-4 motor (and a lot less work). Upgrading the clutch will be required, of course. And upgraded axles and a LSD are always a good idea for any Neon that gets put to good use.
Best of luck!
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ORIGINAL: RadarLove
dealer = $$$
"performance shop" = $$$$$
Neither will have any clue what you are trying to do or how to help.
You can do a SRT-4 swap into a 1st gen for $4k, give or take. Your best bet is to find an SRT-4 that has been rolled and still has a working engine.
Another option is to turbo your current engine. With a head gasket spacer and an extra head gasket, you'll lower compression enough to be more realistic for a turbo. There are ver nice adapters out there for putting the SRT-4 manifold/turbo assembly on your existing head. Upgrade the fuel pump, add fuel control, spend some time at the dyno, and you'll have spent maybe $1k to get roughly the same HP as a stock SRT-4 motor (and a lot less work). Upgrading the clutch will be required, of course. And upgraded axles and a LSD are always a good idea for any Neon that gets put to good use.
Best of luck!
dealer = $$$
"performance shop" = $$$$$
Neither will have any clue what you are trying to do or how to help.
You can do a SRT-4 swap into a 1st gen for $4k, give or take. Your best bet is to find an SRT-4 that has been rolled and still has a working engine.
Another option is to turbo your current engine. With a head gasket spacer and an extra head gasket, you'll lower compression enough to be more realistic for a turbo. There are ver nice adapters out there for putting the SRT-4 manifold/turbo assembly on your existing head. Upgrade the fuel pump, add fuel control, spend some time at the dyno, and you'll have spent maybe $1k to get roughly the same HP as a stock SRT-4 motor (and a lot less work). Upgrading the clutch will be required, of course. And upgraded axles and a LSD are always a good idea for any Neon that gets put to good use.
Best of luck!