Common questions

What kind of spark plugs do Dodge neons use?

What kind of spark plugs do Dodge neons use?

PN#40231 — 1995-1999 DOHC (#45231 for 8.5mm) Crane, MSD, Accel and Moroso are available for both SOHC and DOHC engines. Check with the manufacturer for availability. There have been many debates over the years about which spark plugs work best in Neon engines.

What’s the best motor mount for a Plymouth Neon?

If you want to knock-off about .2-.3 tenths off your ET and another .3 tenths off your 60 ft. times, try the MP Motor mount (P5007027-All) and Bobble Strut (P5007028-All). The new motor mount is stiffer than the OEM unit, but still can suffer from tearing.

What kind of engine did the Chrysler Neon have?

Click to expand… The Neon had the same 96 mm cylinder centers and the same bore as the 2.2 engine, with a shorter stroke to give it 2.0 liters of displacement, so it could share some tooling with the old 2.2. The engine had a shallow skirt to save weight, with a cast iron bedplate replacing separate bearing caps, adding stiffness.

What was the head gasket for a 1995 Chrysler Neon?

The engine had a shallow skirt to save weight, with a cast iron bedplate replacing separate bearing caps, adding stiffness. The combustion chamber had a pentroof setup. For the 1995-97 models, the Neon head gasket typically lasted about 60,000 miles. Most buyers who called Chrysler got a new head gasket for $100 or less.

When did the Dodge Neon 2000 come out?

Dodge’s small car is larger for 2000, both in exterior dimensions and interior space. The redesigned Neon went on sale last spring as an early 2000 model and, like the previous generation, is available in identical form and prices at Dodge and Plymouth dealers.

What can I do to improve the performance of my Dodge Neon?

Performance, for a relatively small amount of money, can be improved by installing a K&N Filter. They are available both from Mopar Performance and your local auto parts store. Usually found for about $30, its worth about a 3-4 hp improvement over the paper filter.

How big is the exhaust pipe on a Dodge Neon?

The factory reduced exhaust pipe diameter from 2.25 inches on 95-99 cars to 2.0 inches on 2000-up basic Neon models. This change was made in an effort to make the current Neon appear more mature than the previous generation (i.e. quieter).

PN#40231 — 1995-1999 DOHC (#45231 for 8.5mm) Crane, MSD, Accel and Moroso are available for both SOHC and DOHC engines. Check with the manufacturer for availability. There have been many debates over the years about which spark plugs work best in Neon engines.

Is there an aftermarket for a Dodge Neon?

The Neon aftermarket is growing rapidly. New products seem to come out everyday. You can build anything you want. From an 8 second quarter- mile to a “nice” street performer that can blow the doors off cars costing two or three times as much.

Performance, for a relatively small amount of money, can be improved by installing a K&N Filter. They are available both from Mopar Performance and your local auto parts store. Usually found for about $30, its worth about a 3-4 hp improvement over the paper filter.

The factory reduced exhaust pipe diameter from 2.25 inches on 95-99 cars to 2.0 inches on 2000-up basic Neon models. This change was made in an effort to make the current Neon appear more mature than the previous generation (i.e. quieter).

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Ruth Doyle