Performance Upgrades for 2000 Neon

[pucker]

I was wondering if anyone could give a list of good part suppliers for performance upgrades ( catalogs, web pages, etc...) as well as list a few good upgrades to start off with...i am considering a cat back ( $489 ) to start off with...any other suggestions for first mod?

Thanks

[TimsACR]

http://www.howellautomotive.com
http://www.modernperformance.com

These are the ones you need. I like Howell and have never had a problem with them. Both carry parts for the 2000.

First off, I would stay away from the cat back until later down the road. Their are better HP/$$ mods out. First, I would check into a cold air intake. Second, an underdrive pulley. After that, then I might consider a catback. If the 2000 exhaust is anything like the pre2000 DOHC cars, it is already a very nice setup.

You can also check here, if you havn't already: www.neons.org - I'm sure someone can give you a better list of mods than I can.

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* 97 ACR (9.762@71.53) 1/8 mile

"Honda? Don't they make lawnmowers?"

[Mopar_Maniac]

As Tim said, go with a cold air intake to start with. On a Neon your not going to get 20-30 HP gains no matter what you bolt on...well, except for NOS,turbo,etc...
Most increases are in the 2-10 HP range.

On the 95-99 Neons the exhaust was VERY good, the only problem being the SOHC muffler (single outlet).

I have not heard much on the 2000 as to what works best on the exhaust side.

Most of the guy's with 95-99 models have gone with intake system, pulley's, headers, modified throttle body's, porting work, cam's, adjustable cam gears, etc...

Good luck,
Jeff C.



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"There's no such thing as too much cam, just not enough motor"
-David Freiburger

00 Dakota RC 2wd, IB 4.7 V8 5spd. 3.55's. Decal free, 255/60-15 Firestone's, loud pipe's, homemade intake and traction bars, removed overloads, and more to come...

[Mopar_Maniac]

Almost forgot...if your looking for an inexpensive way to lower your car a couple of inches, and firm up the handling, go with a set of stock 95-99 ACR or R/T springs.

You can find them used for under $50.00.

I have a set off of my old R/T, only used for 15K miles if interested.

Later,
Jeff C.


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"There's no such thing as too much cam, just not enough motor"
-David Freiburger

00 Dakota RC 2wd, IB 4.7 V8 5spd. 3.55's. Decal free, 255/60-15 Firestone's, loud pipe's, homemade intake and traction bars, removed overloads, and more to come...