So all of you Mopar guys!

lvd2340 · 04-09-2021, 11:54 PM

Out of curiosity took a quick look and Neon's a getting harder to find up here in the Northeast. Either they want too much for it or it's just too far gone. What about some of the other 4cyl FWD models in the Mopar family from around that era? The Stratus, Cirrus, Sebring or Breeze? I did see in one of the older dime rocket posts someone mentioned using a 96 Dakota with the AMC 2.5L but the class guide is vague on that one. Says regular cabs must use M/T but it says that a SLT Plus can use an auto and they list it with a 112" wb which would be a short bed regular cab!

Billy Nees · 04-10-2021, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lvd2340

What about some of the other 4cyl FWD models in the Mopar family from around that era? The Stratus, Cirrus, Sebring or Breeze?

2000 base Breeze uses the same 2.0 as the Neon. Longer wheelbase might make it a better FWD Racer than Neon. Pretty easy EF/S but heavy! Probably a better E car than the Neon is a D car.
2004 Stratus uses bigger (2.4 2.5 ?) combo. I don't know how this engine compares to the 2.0. LOOONG stroke, 4-valve head, lots of compression. It might be a pretty good JYD. Probably DF/S car. WAY too heavy as an EF/S.
Anybody else out there care to comment?

Tom Meyer · 04-10-2021, 08:21 AM

There was a little Mopar at a CIC race last week that took out about 3 million dollar's worth of race cars and support stuff on his way to the win. It was a 1986 charger EFS 135 17.45 index going 15.90s. Does that count. Tom

jimi · 04-10-2021, 03:37 PM

Billy , i think this would make a great stocker, i just dont have the heart to cut up a 28 year old 40,000 mile car . 2.2L 4 valve twin cam lotus head Daytona IROC R/T .

Billy Nees · 04-10-2021, 05:28 PM

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Billy , i think this would make a great stocker, i just dont have the heart to cut up a 28 year old 40,000 mile car . 2.2L 4 valve twin cam lotus head Daytona IROC R/T .

Jimi, I'm going to hell just for the nice cars that I've cut up in my lifetime! I won't cut up nice cars anymore!
THAT being said, If you even THINK about cutting up that car, I will put you over my knee and spank the thought right out of your mind!
And while I'm doing it, your Mom and Dad will be smiling down from Heaven!

Dave Gantz · 04-10-2021, 08:38 PM

Cut, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut!!

lvd2340 · 04-13-2021, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jimi

Billy , i think this would make a great stocker, i just dont have the heart to cut up a 28 year old 40,000 mile car . 2.2L 4 valve twin cam lotus head Daytona IROC R/T .

That's a cool really rare piece. Would hate to find parts for that engine.

Billy Nees · 03-11-2023, 10:34 AM

Well, it's been almost two years and no Neons yet.

Dave Turner · 03-11-2023, 11:10 AM

Someone gave it the old college try.

Dave Gantz · 03-11-2023, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Well, it's been almost two years and no Neons yet.

Nobody wants to cut up a valuable collector car.

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