read am new
 

ok i just got a srt-4 neon.. i used to have a 98 neon wit 200 horse but that was not enogh...any ways i was wondering if any one has tried or will be trying to swap the new 2.4 motor in the neon srt-4...if so im real interested

RE: read am new
 

I don't know why anyone would want to do that. To each his own, I guess.

The new 2.4 is aluminum block & head while the old one is cast-iron, which I think is less likely to warp over time due to the extreme heat. Plus I don't know if it would line up with the NVG-T-850 tranny that comes in our cars. Also, consider what you would spend just to do the engine swap. Spend that money on mods instead and you will have a pretty sweet SRT-4. Just my $.02.

RE: read am new
 

I too am interested as to why you would want to do that. You would probably need to swap the 6 speed Getrag in there as well. The 2.4L Dodge motor we have has proven itself again and again. The 2.4L world motor is still a bit new to test longevity.

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i have seen complete step by step posted on swapping a 1st gen neon with the 2.4 turbo, srt4 interoir, etc. it looks like ALOT of work. after its said and done you could have madd upgradeda stock SRT4 instead of having a stock srt4 powerplant in a 1gen, granted the 1gen is not as heavy. personally i would love to have a modded 1st gen swap. i just love the 'sleeper' appeal of it. like the puke green 1st gen sedan thats rocking the 2.4t

RE: read am new
 

yea thanks guys i put almost 2 gs into my first gen then i said thats it am just going to get a srt-4 neon.....any ways im wondering when im in second gear and i slam it how do i keep the car stright wat parts would i need to get ....locking diff? air lockers? limited slip? detroit lockers? one way diff?pins?

RE: read am new
 

a stronger arm. it's called torque steer, get used to it.

RE: read am new
 

You'd be wasting your time and money by swapping the engine out with the new 2.4. U might as well do an engine build.

RE: read am new
 

Toruqe steer. Good stuff really, only gets worse with the higher HP numbers :)

RE: read am new
 

so i take it that i can not throw in detroit lockers like my jeep.? rats that annoys me its hard to rip corners wit that major pull

RE: read am new
 

Maintenance throttle my friend. Smooth in, smooth out. Faster than trying to power through....