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What should I aim for?mastaplaya224 09-04-2007, 05:38 PM I have a 1999 Neon R/T, with an Iceman intake and AF/X underdrive pulley. I have no idea what time this car is gonna hit in the 1/4 mile. Any ideas on a time I should aim for? das2123 09-05-2007, 08:41 AM Depends on the condition of the engine. But stock it can do low 15's, so I'd expect about the same. Bear 09-05-2007, 01:02 PM Back in the dark ages, MOPAR Action tested a 1996 ACR with Iceman and MOPAR PCM and the quarter average was about 15.1, as the ACR is pretty light I would say 15.3 would be about right. mastaplaya224 09-05-2007, 04:19 PM Just came back from the drag strip. Here are my pulls: First run: 15.8@89mph, had a lot of wheel hop off the start Second run: 15.9@81mph, you guessed it, I put the brakes on too soon Third run: 15.6@90mph, my best and last pull of the day By the way, the car has 87k miles, with Mobil 1 5W-30 full synthetic, running on 93 octane premium. If it really does run low 15's stock, I wonder if the decrease was simply because of engine mileage or what? das2123 09-06-2007, 12:21 PM The decrease would probably be due to engine wear. mastaplaya224 09-06-2007, 03:45 PM Ahh, took a look at my motor mounts and my front one is cracked up and almost almost completely broken. I've heard that can slow the car down a bit if I'm not mistaken. Maybe some harder mounts and a new bobble strut might be in order next. Yesterday, I also managed to out-accelerate a Cooper S from 35-70mph. das2123 09-06-2007, 03:49 PM Deyeme racing mounts are great quality. mastaplaya224 09-06-2007, 08:53 PM Cool! I'm also thinking of trying race fuel next time (maybe 100 octane). Not sure if that will help much on a stock pcm though. Speaking of which, I might be looking to buy an AF/X race pcm, but not sure if my stock springs/retainers can handle the increased revs. Any input? Bear 09-06-2007, 10:11 PM The 2.4 liter lash adjusters and cam followers are stronger, do not pump up, and are a direct swap in the 2.0 engine. MOPAR Now did a picture and text of this swap but I do not have the year/date of issue (I do have the article) lsited as MOPAR ACtion 14. vBulletin®, Copyright ©2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
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