SRT-4 Engine in a 96 Neon

Neon Boy · #1 04-12-2006, 11:27 AM

Is it possible to put a SRT-4 engine in a 96 Neon? I know you guys are gonna call me crazy but this is my project for this summer. Do you know of any problems I may encounter? Any help or comments is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

neon_rt · #2 04-12-2006, 11:38 AM

You can do it. A lot of people have. You can do a Google search and probably find someone who has posted the complete procedure with pics.
You will need a SRT4 or PT Cruizer Turbo GT donor car to get started and a MP stage 1 upgrade kit (for the ECU).

das2123 · #3 04-12-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon Boy

Is it possible to put a SRT-4 engine in a 96 Neon?

First off, anything is possible with enough time and money. What you want to ask, is how hard/difficult and cost? And no you are not crazy, it has been done successfully many times as mentioned. I don't know anyone on here who has done it, but I do know people who have done it. Read young grasshopper

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Originally Posted by Neon Boy

Do you know of any problems I may encounter?

Oh just a few, like engine mount locations, alot of trimming and fabbing, modifying a new TB cable, fabbing a new PCM mount, battery tray and on and on. It can be done, but it isn't a simple project. Your best bet is to get a wrecked SRT that has the engine and tranny unharmed.

GSXBMX · #4 04-12-2006, 04:29 PM

i sorta disagree...this project is actually very simple..one of the easiest projects i think there is to do....my friend recently swapped srt kotor,tranny,limited slip and many other parts into his 2 door neon and it was one of the simplest things i have ever seen....

Neon Boy · #5 04-12-2006, 10:47 PM

Hey, thanks a lot guys. I appreciate it. Any more info if anyone has it would be nice. Especially a link to someone who has done it because I can't find anything on it.

sv650s · #6 04-12-2006, 11:39 PM

what about a 4g63t swap?

Neon Boy · #7 04-12-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sv650s

what about a 4g63t swap?

Well I know nothing about that engine to be honest. Is their a greater advantage to the 4g63t over the SRT-4? It sure is a hell of a lot cheaper...

das2123 · #8 04-13-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sv650s

what about a 4g63t swap?

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Originally Posted by Neon Boy

Well I know nothing about that engine to be honest. Is their a greater advantage to the 4g63t over the SRT-4? It sure is a hell of a lot cheaper...

The 4g63 will not swap into the neon unless you are willing to spend alot more money. I don't know why people think a mitsubishi motor will swap into a chrysler easily. Hell the 4g63 isn't an easy swap into a N/A eclipse.

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Originally Posted by GSXBMX

i sorta disagree...this project is actually very simple..one of the easiest projects i think there is to do....my friend recently swapped srt kotor,tranny,limited slip and many other parts into his 2 door neon and it was one of the simplest things i have ever seen....

Disagree all you want, but it isn't an easy swap. What year is your friend's neon?

sv650s · #9 04-13-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by das2123

The 4g63 will not swap into the neon unless you are willing to spend alot more money. I don't know why people think a mitsubishi motor will swap into a chrysler easily. Hell the 4g63 isn't an easy swap into a N/A eclipse.

oh......i thought the swap would be pretty easy since the neons use a sohc 4g63

das2123 · #10 04-13-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sv650s

oh......i thought the swap would be pretty easy since the neons use a sohc 4g63

WHAT? The SOHC neon's engine build sheet code is ECB not 4g63. The 4g63 is the engine in the turbo eclipse and the 420a engine is in the non-turbo eclipse. The 420a is not the neon engine.

Stick to the Completely off-topic forum!

sv650s · #11 04-14-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by das2123

WHAT? The SOHC neon's engine build sheet code is ECB not 4g63. The 4g63 is the engine in the turbo eclipse and the 420a engine is in the non-turbo eclipse. The 420a is not the neon engine.

Stick to the Completely off-topic forum!

yeah my bad...the 4663 does come in some weak cars though.....guess i should just stick to nissans

das2123 · #12 04-14-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sv650s

yeah my bad...the 4g63 does come in some weak cars though.....

Again, WHAT? You're calling the 2004 Lancer EVO a weak car?

sv650s · #13 04-15-2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by das2123

Again, WHAT? You're calling the 2004 Lancer EVO a weak car?

nope....i'm calling the dodge colt a weak car, don't try to put words in my mouth

das2123 · #14 04-15-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sv650s

nope....i'm calling the dodge colt a weak car, don't try to put words in my mouth

So then you are saying the Dodge Colt has a 4g63 engine in it? Since that was the engine you suggested for the swap and then said it comes in weak cars.

sv650s · #15 04-15-2006, 05:56 PM

you're the all knowing neon guy...shouldn't you be answetring that question? The vq35 comes in the nissan quest, why does it also come in the skyline? car companies can use the same engine for different applications by just rebuilding it, i'm sure you know that......and if you didn't

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