engine qeustion

[philyz]

Does anyone know if its possible to put 2000 lx engine in a 98 neon, they are both auto

[KatWoman]

Yes it is possible. A friend of mine did this for his sister awhile back. You would need a new computer for it as well. IF you have an SOHC motor you should replace it with a SOHC motor, and likewise with DOHC..do DOHC again.

I can ask him what all he had to do to make it work via email...he's been swamped with work lately so it may be some time before I get an answer.

[philyz]

Thanks for reply KatWoman.........The post was for a buddy of mine im not much of car person when it comes to engines. Could you please tell me what the diff is between the sohc and dohc or atleast what they stand for...i know probably a dumb qeustion but just half to feed my brain!........thanx!

[KatWoman]

SOHC = Single Overhead Cam, the motor has 1 camshaft

DOHC = Dual Overhead Cam, the motor has 2 camshafts...also referred to as "Twin Cam"

Here is an explanation on how cams work:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm

Here's a pic of my motor with the valve cover off:



See the metal bars (there is an orange stripe in the center of each one) with egg-like lobes on them? Those are my cams (DOHC motor).

Here's another shot:



howstuffworks.com is an excellent source to learn how cars (and almost anything else you can think of) works.

I also have a book called "How Cars Work". Each chapter goes over parts of the motor, suspension, etc. At the end of each chapter is a short quiz where you fill in the blanks in questions about parts. And that too is an excellent way to learn a thing or 2 about cars....and to educate yourself to keep shops from ripping you off

[philyz]

Thanks! , once again you have been alot of help.........now i feel a little bit smarter.........lol.............Peace!