what does sohc and dohc stand for?? which do i have??

[das2123]

Originally Posted by 99 Neon R/T

Yeah, he did say stock not altered............Just an observation.

The DOHC hood and exhaust are stock

Originally Posted by invader9247

why type of tires should i get then

If you want speed and acceleration, you should go no bigger than 15" rims and tires. The 17" chrome rims you have are big and heavy. A 15x7 rim with 195/55-15, 205/50-15, or 215/50-15 will also give you better handling.

[neon_rt]

I agree with das2123. SCCA racers actually run on the OEM 14's with 205/60 -14 tires. The 14 and 15 inch wheels may not look the coolest but they work well on 1st gen neons. For every 1 pound you add to the tire/wheel combination, it will slow you down an equivelent of 4 pounds of dead weight. Put those 17's on there and add 10 pounds per corner (4) for a 40 pound increase multiply by 4 (rotating mass multiplier) and you get a 160 pound disadvantage to someone who knows how to race a Neon. Also cornering is degraded compared to the smaller wheels (technical disussion to long to post on this thread).

[das2123]

Originally Posted by neon_rt

I agree with das2123. SCCA racers actually run on the OEM 14's with 205/60 -14 tires. The 14 and 15 inch wheels may not look the coolest but they work well on 1st gen neons. For every 1 pound you add to the tire/wheel combination, it will slow you down an equivelent of 4 pounds of dead weight. Put those 17's on there and add 10 pounds per corner (4) for a 40 pound increase multiply by 4 (rotating mass multiplier) and you get a 160 pound disadvantage to someone who knows how to race a Neon. Also cornering is degraded compared to the smaller wheels (technical disussion to long to post on this thread).

Agreed! I know alot of people want to argue the point that overall diameter will be the same and blah, blah, blah...Truth is, it's the inertia that is affected by the bigger rim.

[jasonlk]

First mod I would do is exhaust headers and lose the stock muffler. Then you have cams and cam gears, pcm upgrade, underdrive pulley, plugs&wires, cold air intake. BUt if you want to go really just add nitrous for around $600 you could run in the 14's

[das2123]

Originally Posted by jasonlk

First mod I would do is exhaust headers and lose the stock muffler. Then you have cams and cam gears, pcm upgrade, underdrive pulley, plugs&wires, cold air intake. BUt if you want to go really just add nitrous for around $600 you could run in the 14's

Did you realize how old this thread was?

[kmos]

VIN Decoding

POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION

1 Country of Origin 1=United states (Sic)
3=Mexico

2 Make B=Dodge
P=Plymouth

3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car

4 Pass. Safety E = Active Restraints,
Driver & Passenger Airbags

5 Car Line S=Neon/Neon Sport (sold in U.S./Canada)
6=Neon/Neon Sport (sold in Mexico)

6 Series 2 = Low Line
4 = High Line
6= Sport

7 Body Style 2 = 2 Door Pillared Hardtop
7 = 4 Door Pillared Hardtop

8 Engine C = 2.OL 4
Y = 2.OL 4 Cyl. DOHC

9 Check Digit

10 Model Year S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997

11 Assembly Plant D = Belvidere
T = Toluca

12-17 Vehicle Build Sequence Assembly Sequence

[FemaleRacer]

You guys crack me up If it's a 99 it's probably DOHC. However--isn't it printed on the plastic cover on the air intake? I know it was on the stock engine of my 98. Just tryin to help

[das2123]

Originally Posted by FemaleRacer

You guys crack me up If it's a 99 it's probably DOHC.

Why? There were more SOHC's built then DOHC's.

[FemaleRacer]

Originally Posted by das2123

Why? There were more SOHC's built then DOHC's.

I don't know the # of SOHC vs DOHC built that year---however I've never seen a DOHC that was a 99. I'm not sayin that they don't exist. Maybe the DOHC have more trouble...lol. Cause that's the majority of what I see in the shop.

[das2123]

Originally Posted by FemaleRacer

I don't know the # of SOHC vs DOHC built that year---however I've never seen a DOHC that was a 99. I'm not sayin that they don't exist. Maybe the DOHC have more trouble...lol. Cause that's the majority of what I see in the shop.

SOHC=54%
DOHC=46%

Close, but the SOHC wins!!!

[FemaleRacer]

Originally Posted by das2123

SOHC=54%
DOHC=46%

Close, but the SOHC wins!!!

OMG!!! LOL!!! Do you live in your Neon?!? How do you know all this stuff....you crack me up!

Fem

[das2123]

Originally Posted by FemaleRacer

OMG!!! LOL!!! Do you live in your Neon?!? How do you know all this stuff....you crack me up!

Been around and working on neons since 97, so that gives me alot of time to read and research!