Absolutely wicked. Hey, if you're really into Neons, and aren't aware of it, There's an actual Neon enthusiast community online (can't put a link, or even spell it out, because the comment gets deleted). It's full of Neon enthusiasts and fans, including former Dodge/Chrysler service techs, and even a few former plant workers who used to build Neons. I'm sure they'd LOVE to see this. It's a great community. They've been SUPER helpful and cool to me over the years.
@@LDCoronel1 hmm... well, it starts with neons, then a dot, and then an org. if the bots don't delete this, you should be golden. look me up when you get there
The problem with the idle might be a sticky IAC valve, mine is a 98. It was parked from 2015 to 2023 and when i started it had that problem. But i love it is an awesome daily driver
i have a '98 sport. she's been parked since 2017, because i can't really afford to get her back on the road. gonna see if i can't do something about that this summer...i miss driving her.
It turns out they had drilled a hole through the throttle blade. I covered the hole and adjusted the TPS a little and got it running pretty good. Just put new wheels and tires on today. Ready to see how it runs on the road.
@@KPracing412 idk why people does that, in throttle body is an adjustment screw for voiding that but is great you managed to fix it is a really mint car and has a nice story behind
@@LDCoronel1 Thanks, i hope so too. I've found partsgeek to be a good place for finding parts for my Gen-1. Also, there's a dealer section on the forum, if you need harder to find parts.
@KPracing412 I had a 2000 with the sohc/5spd. They really missed the boat, not bringing the dohc into the 2nd gen. I always kicked myself for not waiting for an SRT4, though.
My first car was a 1996 Chrysler Neon ACR , it ditdn't had a radio but it was a 2 door DOHC engine. It did had A/C though... No fog lights but it had the cut outs.
We were in and out within a couple hours. Just picked up the car, ate, and headed back. Seems like a cool town though. The cars there are in Soo much better shape than the rust buckets here in PA.
@@KPracing412 Hit up the folks at Howell Automotive. My go to with my 96 back in the day. Tons of first gen goodies if i recall. Specifically the wheel bearings for the front. Poor design from factory, you can cool them on track quick.
It's not EXACTLY the same motor. The ECC that was in the neon is very similar to the 420A motor used in the Avenger and Eclipse. In the ECC, the intake ports face the front of the vehicle, while the intake ports on the 420A face the rear. Most of the other specs are identical though, and they even share some of the head components.
@@KPracing412 Sweet car and it sounds like it'll make good power, but don't expect anywhere near 300hp. Its probably going to be closer to 200hp. I've built several Neons with SOHC, DOHC and 2.4 swaps, and it takes some serious work to break 200hp. Either way, its going to be a riot! Have fun with it!!!
In the 90s the Neon Dominated SCCA Showroom Stock racing. At one point it placed top 3 in 43 out of 50 races. They even had celebrity races and charity events.
@@oldmanbluntz I know, right? The Neon was marketed as an affordable, economical little commuter car, that was relatively quick, and fun to drive. So most people now, look at the specs, and it's mid/late 90's styling, and write it off as econo-commuter shitbox, not worth looking at. In reality, they were awesome little cars. I have two of them, lol.
Thats so sick! Such a rare car!
Thanks. I'm very excited to run it on the track.
Absolutely wicked.
Hey, if you're really into Neons, and aren't aware of it, There's an actual Neon enthusiast community online (can't put a link, or even spell it out, because the comment gets deleted). It's full of Neon enthusiasts and fans, including former Dodge/Chrysler service techs, and even a few former plant workers who used to build Neons. I'm sure they'd LOVE to see this.
It's a great community. They've been SUPER helpful and cool to me over the years.
I wanna know more
@@LDCoronel1 hmm... well, it starts with neons, then a dot, and then an org.
if the bots don't delete this, you should be golden.
look me up when you get there
Definitely need a dyno run. I'll be shocked and amazed to see a SOHC over 220hp N/A. That would give me hope for my magnum SOHC sitting in the garage.
My butt dyno can easily tell it's nowhere near 300 hp. It loves to be up in the RPMs though. 5500-8000 it just keeps pulling and accelerating.
Love the hot air intake
For real! 🤣 Who ever thought that was a good idea? Already have a new one on the way.
The problem with the idle might be a sticky IAC valve, mine is a 98. It was parked from 2015 to 2023 and when i started it had that problem. But i love it is an awesome daily driver
i have a '98 sport. she's been parked since 2017, because i can't really afford to get her back on the road. gonna see if i can't do something about that this summer...i miss driving her.
It turns out they had drilled a hole through the throttle blade. I covered the hole and adjusted the TPS a little and got it running pretty good. Just put new wheels and tires on today. Ready to see how it runs on the road.
@@numberyellow hope you get it running soon, mine has a bad map sensor by now i might find it soon but i've been busy on other stuff
@@KPracing412 idk why people does that, in throttle body is an adjustment screw for voiding that but is great you managed to fix it is a really mint car and has a nice story behind
@@LDCoronel1 Thanks, i hope so too.
I've found partsgeek to be a good place for finding parts for my Gen-1. Also, there's a dealer section on the forum, if you need harder to find parts.
All the old documents and memorabilia is amazing! What I would do for that cup and the challenge graphics! What a find
Those America Club Racer Neons were pretty dope..
Thanks Mr Hemi! Good to see you around.
@KPracing412 I had a 2000 with the sohc/5spd. They really missed the boat, not bringing the dohc into the 2nd gen.
I always kicked myself for not waiting for an SRT4, though.
My first car was a 1996 Chrysler Neon ACR , it ditdn't had a radio but it was a 2 door DOHC engine. It did had A/C though... No fog lights but it had the cut outs.
Loved watching this- never knew about this car!
It's a cool car that has been forgotten. Can't wait to get it back on the race track.
Damn I live in Roanoke ! Been following you for years , since the red pill , eBay days . Had no idea you came here
We were in and out within a couple hours. Just picked up the car, ate, and headed back. Seems like a cool town though. The cars there are in Soo much better shape than the rust buckets here in PA.
That’s a cool find!
Thanks. I'm very happy I found it.
I actually just bought a 96 Plymouth arc
Pretty sure that car is in the Neon performance Modification manual pg. 183
7:05 "Zero gap rings"?!
I had to Google it myself.
Wow, i forgot all about these.
I had 4 back in the 90s including a 98 R/T. Always wanted an ACR and this one was too cool to pass on
@@KPracing412 i could never fit in them (6'4") But I've always like them
I'm 6'2 and fit fine with plenty of head room with a helmet on. It's not that bad! Lol
If the woman who drove it is Catherine Bell from JAG, they were correct. She is a beautiful woman and rides motorcycles as well.
Very cool.
Thanks for watching.
@@KPracing412 Hit up the folks at Howell Automotive. My go to with my 96 back in the day. Tons of first gen goodies if i recall. Specifically the wheel bearings for the front. Poor design from factory, you can cool them on track quick.
Same 2.0dohc that came in the Mitsubishi eclipse. Same parts can be used on the motor high performance parts
This has a fully built motor top to bottom. Was told it has 300 HP. Waiting on some parts and then I'll be posting my first drive.
@@KPracing412 300HP is absolutely insane, when you take into account that stock, off the assembly line, the DOHC ECC motor only made 150HP.
It's not EXACTLY the same motor. The ECC that was in the neon is very similar to the 420A motor used in the Avenger and Eclipse. In the ECC, the intake ports face the front of the vehicle, while the intake ports on the 420A face the rear. Most of the other specs are identical though, and they even share some of the head components.
@@KPracing412 Sweet car and it sounds like it'll make good power, but don't expect anywhere near 300hp. Its probably going to be closer to 200hp. I've built several Neons with SOHC, DOHC and 2.4 swaps, and it takes some serious work to break 200hp. Either way, its going to be a riot! Have fun with it!!!
Good find man.
Nice
Calling a Dodge neon a piece or racing history is like saying Biden doesn't have dementia.
In the 90s the Neon Dominated SCCA Showroom Stock racing. At one point it placed top 3 in 43 out of 50 races. They even had celebrity races and charity events.
@@KPracing412 kids these days don't understand. Prior to the Viper, the Neon was the quickest car Chrysler motor co had ever produced.
😂
@@oldmanbluntz I know, right? The Neon was marketed as an affordable, economical little commuter car, that was relatively quick, and fun to drive. So most people now, look at the specs, and it's mid/late 90's styling, and write it off as econo-commuter shitbox, not worth looking at. In reality, they were awesome little cars. I have two of them, lol.
Nobody is excited about a neon! Lol
Sure... i guess the Neon enthusiast community doesn't exist.. i guess there aren't heaps of fans of the car... 🙄