BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
You may have seen my BadAss Neon thread... I have not started the conversion yet, but I am not exactly sold on the idea of building a Neon... maybe cuz I avoid tight packages like L-bodies? Maybe because you could not buy a Neon in 1987? Not sure...
So here is the poll...
I'll let you Turbo-Mopar.com enthusists tell me where they think the JE pistoned, Aluminum rodded 2.4L should go...
http://www.badassperformance.com/mrides/neon/hemi.jpg
In the Neon? Light weight... easy swap...
http://www.badassperformance.com/mrides/neon/neonx.jpg
Or in the Z? 10pt cage... FAST system already in it...
http://www.badassperformance.com/mri...dac16_Z_06.jpg
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
The Neon isn't an easy swap either.
Whats the intended use of the Neon?
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Definitely the Daytona. The FAST system and the cage are the clincher.
And I don't think the Neon swap will be any easier.
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Ummm duh. ZZZZZZZZeeeeeeeeeeee!
Neons are for girls! :D
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
I know you're an 8v guy for that particular car, but I've got to go with the Z!
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Neon. You couldn't buy that motor in 1987 either. :nod:
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
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Originally Posted by
Pat
I know you're an 8v guy for that particular car, but I've got to go with the Z!
Yes, I love the old school 8V, and that is my test car...
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
its a toss up, if you want to go fast I would go w/ the neon. But then your going to need a cage and MS or similar prop more of a track car.
I think its pretty close to even on the swap part nepending on what trans you would use in the Z.
If you want more of a one of a kind car go w/ the Z. If its not going to be an all out drag car that you are going for a specific class then it just depends on what looks better(the Z) and how they ride/feel.
Whats your Z weigh??
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Neon. The z is already setup for an 8v, both mechanically, electrically and tune wise. A cage for the neon is less than $400 for a 8 point bolt in, and MSnS is a cheap ems to replace the neon computer, or if it's an early enough neon it will have the same 60way connector used on a SBEC and you could just repin and run a sbec instead.
This leaves you with two fast cars for a reasonably investment, and I think you'll find the neon to be a lot more fun to drive than the z.
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
The Z not a l-body but a Neon ?????? :thumb:
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
I say the Z. why spend more money making another car ready for speed when you've already got a car that looks sweeet. I love shelby Z's and I always thought neons looked gay from day 1. The SRT4 and the R/T's of 98-99 are the only ones I ever liked. Just my opinion, but its seems like the tonas don't get enough credit and dropping a 2.4 in it will definitely make it one helluva an L body killer.
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Put the 2.4 in the Z and the shadow can be the 8v test car. Hell the shadow is already an 8v test car, its testing how long lw rods will last.
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Give me the motor in the Z so you have a place for the new one.
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
i say neon. set it up not only for drag but also for handling as well. a neon with konis, MP X-high springs and large antisways is an amazing handling car.
people give the neon all kinds of crap but its a much better chassis than any of our td's. much stiffer stock and still crazy light. i cant wait to get my wife something newer and confiscate her neon.
Brian
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
How about if I alter my vote...
Since you have a thing for the Shadows... Why not put it in one of them? Keep the Daytona 8v.
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Even though I got a Neon I voted for the Z. :thumb:
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Why do you even have to ask?
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
in my car! haha, i think the neon. the zed is allready set up. why wreck a good thing?
Re: BadAss 2.4L Neon or BadAss 2.4L Z ???
Neon = PL body, part P body, part L-body. If a Charger and a Shadow were welded together it would look more like a Daytona than a Neon if you rubbed your eyes really hard and squinted. Thus P+L = G. So based on this logic, I say go with the Daytona, do the math it works out every time.