Howdy everybody
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Howdy everybody
I'm not necessarily new....because I've had this account for quite some time but I never really used it. I used to have an 01 Dakota R/T and I became a member because I wanted to modify it, but never got around to it. Now, I own an 04 Neon SRT-4 that I like very very much. I don't know if this is the right area to post this but...if you had a completely stock SRT-4 and $3000, what would be the first couple of things you could do to increase the performance without drastically spending reliability? I kinda need this to be my daily driver.
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What would I spend it on? The following (I'm not adding things up as I go so I may be overspending here LOL):[/align][/align]- Short Throw Shifter (I like the Mopar its not too extreme)[/align]- Upgraded Rotors/Pads (MPSC Stage 1)[/align]- Lowering Springs (I have the Mopars, they give a great ride and look good...cheaply)[/align]- Stage 1 PCM[/align]- Stage 2 WGA[/align]- Upgraded Spark Plug wires (I have Mopars here as well)[/align]- Plugs: NGK 4306s do well (some will also suggest Densos)[/align]- Intake: This is your choice (I have the Perrin SRI)[/align]- Exhaust: Again, your choice (Custom made Side exit here)[/align]- Solid Mounts or Mount Inserts (AGP Solid is what I have)[/align]- Boost Controller (I prefer electronic Greddy Profec B Spec II)[/align]- Throttle Body DCR 55mm is a good option[/align]- 2.5" Charge Pipe (CTI)[/align]- Hard Pipes and BOV (optional, they don't increase performance at all really)[/align]- Walboro 255LPH fuel pump[/align][/align]I could keep going on and on...but I basically listed the first things I've done (with the exception of the throttle body and fuel pump which I will be buying very shortly). My car has been daily driven on all of these modifications (charge pipe excluded I'm installing next week) for 99,000 miles. 
[/align][/align] [/align][/align]Mind you this isn't a setup for insane power, I pulled near 300fwhp on this setup untuned. Its a setup that gives you a good start all around, a basis for suspension work, motor work, etc. Without solid mounts your traction is minimal, they do assist in that respect, as does lowering the car. I gave you an all around starters list in my opinion. Hope it helps. By the way Bad Company is a great friggin band. [/align]
[/align][/align] [/align][/align]Mind you this isn't a setup for insane power, I pulled near 300fwhp on this setup untuned. Its a setup that gives you a good start all around, a basis for suspension work, motor work, etc. Without solid mounts your traction is minimal, they do assist in that respect, as does lowering the car. I gave you an all around starters list in my opinion. Hope it helps. By the way Bad Company is a great friggin band. [/align]