What should I aim for?

[mastaplaya224]

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]

Depends on the condition of the engine. But stock it can do low 15's, so I'd expect about the same.

[Bear]

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]

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]

The decrease would probably be due to engine wear.

[mastaplaya224]

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]

Deyeme racing mounts are great quality.

[mastaplaya224]

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]

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.