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mpbiv
11-04-2002, 10:46 PM
More specifically Neon headed ones. Here is a quote off of Relentless Racing custom fab page.

Currently we are looking into making a sprocket for use on a 2.2 with a Neon head!

Just one more thing to make this conversion easier. I would love to see Gary manufacturer and sell some more parts for such a conversion.
FearThe4Doors
11-05-2002, 01:59 AM
he may. but there;s a lot more than just the sprocket to the swap
mpbiv
11-05-2002, 02:06 AM
Originally posted by "FearThe4Doors"

he may. but there;s a lot more than just the sprocket to the swap
Yup, but the less parts you have to worry about making yourself, the easier. Also If RR were to make them, they would probably cost less than if you were to get a single set for yourself.
CrazyMoparGirl
11-05-2002, 06:20 PM
blah blah blah no money no joy no fun
FearThe4Doors
11-05-2002, 07:16 PM
i agree MoRice. If hes doing that much, he may come out with the coolant plugs and all the braided SS lines to redo the coolant
leadfootedfool
11-06-2002, 02:32 AM
i say wait awhile till a few srt4s get rexored then buy the whole engine
CrazyMoparGirl
11-06-2002, 11:20 AM
Now that's my kind of thinking :D
mpbiv
11-06-2002, 11:50 AM
2.5>2.4

Plus I won't be able to get one in Orlando because, our junkyards suck, all we get are rental cars, so a run of the mill Neon head is easy to find (especially since the British tourists love those rentals).

We should have a debate on whats easier, converting a 2.2/2.5 to DOHC or getting a 2.0/2.4 into a 80's FWD.

I say 2.2/2.5 with neon head because electronics would be easier, and also because you wouldn't have to fuck around making motor mounts and figuring out which CV's to use.
FearThe4Doors
11-06-2002, 01:01 PM
Originally posted by "mpbiv"

2.5>2.4

I agree.. but there's lots more to look at. For example, as we all know the 2.5 isnt a rev happy motor, however the reason we want the DOHC head is for major flow... so why cut the band off at 5200 when we can use a 2.0 or 2.4 that was made to rev along with the head? 2.2? Maybe thats a happy medium? I dunno. Also you have to make sure the timing belt sprockets and such will swap from TD to "new" cranks. (we need a name for the 2.0/2.4!)

Originally posted by "morice"

Plus I won't be able to get one in Orlando because, our junkyards suck, all we get are rental cars, so a run of the mill Neon head is easy to find (especially since the British tourists love those rentals).

I have a feeling that for a while they'll go straight to places that sell engines or clips.. not junkyards.. the guy who scraps it will get more from those places rather than the $20 from CDM.

Originally posted by "MoreRice"

We should have a debate on whats easier, converting a 2.2/2.5 to DOHC or getting a 2.0/2.4 into a 80's FWD.

:D http://66.51.98.8/php/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=8050

Originally posted by "K Car From Hell"

I say 2.2/2.5 with neon head because electronics would be easier, and also because you wouldn't have to fuck around making motor mounts and figuring out which CV's to use.

I'm still up in the air. I'm waiting until some people including Donovan get some more progress on this, some more people do complete swaps, etc. In the meantime, I have enough projects to keep me busy
FearThe4Doors
11-06-2002, 01:06 PM
however... so far i would build a 2.4 block, 2.4 crank, 2.5 T1 rods, Neon DOHC head, probably custom pistons, Meximelt 2.4 Turbo exhaust manny, and DOHC intake I guess.
FearThe4Doors
11-06-2002, 01:07 PM
oh yeah... wire in some T3 electronics since I have those laying around

Go with a neon's automatic and swap all the guts from my 413 into it, or find a neon 5-spd. As for axles, big deal. I have a friend who can build any custom axle combo i want for cheap.
mpbiv
11-06-2002, 01:17 PM
WERD

Obviously I need to browse more forums on td.com

I agree too, I will wait for others to do it first, since I really don't have the time or money to mess around with this stuff.
FearThe4Doors
11-06-2002, 01:23 PM
yeah.. besides it would suck if you go thru 6 mos of fab work trying to make something happen, then 2 mos later someone else unveils a setup with a totally different approach, 100x easier, and works better.

I'd wait unless you want to be the 1st with it... but we dont :)

"never buy the first model year of a car"
mpbiv
11-06-2002, 01:31 PM
Well my car has been down long enough, and I can assure you 99% probability that the next motor going in will be a SOHC Turbo 2.2/2.5. But I still like to talk and learn about all the other different possibilities.
FearThe4Doors
11-06-2002, 03:56 PM
id put the 2.4 dohc into an all out racer... keep the k a mild intercooled 16psi sohc 2.5... something dependable for the daily driver
CrazyMoparGirl
11-08-2002, 12:13 AM
:withstupid: Gonna have to agree with J3ff on this one. Hmmmm I may have just decided what I am going to do w/ my Aries :D
mpbiv
11-08-2002, 12:20 AM
Like I said the k is 99% going 2.2/2.5 SOHC turbo.
FearThe4Doors
11-08-2002, 12:27 AM
say it one more time!
mpbiv
11-08-2002, 12:33 AM
Originally posted by "mpbiv"

Like I said the k is 99% going 2.2/2.5 SOHC turbo.
mpbiv
11-08-2002, 12:34 AM
again again...
mpbiv
11-08-2002, 12:34 AM
Originally posted by "mpbiv"

Like I said the k is 99% going 2.2/2.5 SOHC turbo.
FearThe4Doors
11-08-2002, 12:35 AM
whore!