Mopar Build - DF/S Neon
Some health problems in 2018 & 2019 put an end to racing for me. Things were looking better in 2020, so I started to look for a car to race. I stumbled across the “Not for Nuthin’—But Close” & the other race for cheap threads here & thought that this concept fits what I wanted to do. Thanks to Billy Nees & Mark Yacavone & all the others for posting their ideas. New Mopar project is started. Got it home a few days ago. Will be DF/S at 19.85 factor. 2003 Neon R/T, 122" 4cylinder, 150 HP, 5-speed manual. Engine & trans are good. Front K-frame is broken, rusted through on the passenger side. Body is ok but has some rust in the rear quarter, not to bad. It’s not drivable right now because of the broken K-frame & the passenger-side rear brake is locked up. Picking up the replacement K-frame parts on Monday.
Racing Stock Eliminator will be a new experience for me. Any advice is welcome. |
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Good luck on your build! If you are going the HP Tuners route, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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Not really, he's gonna have to kidnap his own kid!
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I've looked at some tuners for Neons but haven't got to the point of getting serious about getting something yet. I'm working on getting it drivible. Rear brakes have been fixed. Replacing the K-frame is in the works. Pics are what the current K-frame looks like.
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yes that looks bad---surprised it didn't collapse when they put it on the lift
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Just a quick update on my project – Badly rusted K-frame has been replaced. 20 year-old rusted bolts made this way more of a job than it should have been. But it’s done along with new axles, new front brake calipers, rotors, pads, struts & tie-rod ends. I did drive it around the sub a little today (no plates yet). All seems OK so far.
I have not been able to find any tuner software for this car. The 2003 Neon R/T is a one year only ECM. I have found a place that will sell a re-programmed ECM but not tuning software. The next step is to take it out for some “test & tune” runs. |
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Look at SYKED ENGINEERING they offer a refreshed ECM for 229$
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rust holy crap was it parked under water ? Have fun with your build !
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Michigan winters will do that to ya! Rusted K-frames are somewhat of a common problem on Neons. Replacing them is not as easy as youtube videos show. |
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That's the one I was looking at. I haven't seen anything else for a 2003 Neon. Any idea if there is an aftermarket system that could replace the factory system? What is legal for stock? |
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There are some suspension items that will make a difference. I worked on a couple FWD Mopars that were fast
PM me, I'm in your area |
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I always enjoy the slower stocker build threads enjoy your build process !
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