[lansingsportsrage.com]

Just a shortcut to the Old Speed Tricks and Tip thread.. and the launching of a new one !!!

http://www.spartanspeedway.com/discus/messages/504/695.html?1150308940

[Anonymous]

New link to the original Speed Secrets and Tricks message thread:

http://spartanspeedway.com/OldBoardStuff/PonySpeedSecrets.html

The old board is no longer in use.

Anybody who would like to add to the Pony Stock Speed Secrets messages may post replys here in this message thread.

-Maurice

[tricknology]

Links for making a NEON faster, lots of this info will apply to any FWD 4 cyl car....

(NOTE! build the 4 door neon, not the 2 door, the 4 door is lighter and stronger!!)

PLUS it is MUCH easier to weld in the cage on a 4 door, the rear doors provide ample access to weld up the rear of the cage!

the Neons. org forums

http://forums.neons.org/index.php

for Dodge Neon discussions on performance improvements...

try...

http://forums.neons.org/viewforum.php?f=8

also try....

http://forums.neons.org/viewforum.php?f=22&topicdays=0&start=100

and.....

http://www.neons.org

[tricknology]

Sleepy Trip, tech writer from Stock car magazine has his own web site, he is building a NEON to race in Florida,

here are the Tech articals,,,

http://www.ovaltrackdigest.com/article-directory.htm

[tricknology]

Eibach makes stiffer stock looking suspension springs For MOST FWD 4 cyl cars and they also lower your car,,,

http://eibach.com





Performance Chips and PCMs for most cars,,,if you do not find what you want call the companys and they will make what you need ,,,,
click on links below,,,


http://www.jetchip.com/

http://www.jetchip.com/products.asp

http://www.venom-performance.com/nf/html/v400.cfm

http://www.performancecenter.com/product/C...%26+Programmers

[tricknology]

The previous link FOr NEON Mopar perfomance parts no longer list the still available 1995 to 1999 NEON MOPAR performance parts here is an old catalog with all the part numbers, springs, PCM's, etc,,

http://neons.org/forumdodge/

http://www.bpemopar.com/NEON.htm

C. Coil Springs ( they are only about $55 s pair ! CHEAP )

These Mopar Performance Coil Springs will add a new dimension to your car’s handling and performance. Reduce body roll and attack corners with confidence on the street and track. Upgrade base model vehicles to ACR/RT level, and upgrade ACR/RT models to higher levels. Select spring sets lower car as noted. Sold in pairs.
P5007003 High Rate Autocross Coil Springs-Front, 225 lbs./In., 1" Lower Ride Height (1995–99 Neon)
P5007004 Extra-High Rate Autocross Coil Springs-Front, 310 lbs./In., 1" Lower Ride Height (1995–99 Neon)
P5007005 High Rate Autocross Coil Springs-Rear, 185 lbs./In., 1" Lower Ride Height (1995–99 Neon)
P5007006 Extra-High Rate Autocross Coil Springs-Rear, 230 lbs./In; 1" Lower Ride Height (1995–99 Neon)

A. NEW! Rear Tension Strut Kit
Rear Tension Struts feature a high-durometer bushing material designed for heavy duty and competition use. The revised design results in improved toe stability (reduced bump-steer), which virtually eliminates rear wheel hop under heavy braking. Provides more positive suspension control for improved driver feedback and dynamic stability.
P4510826 Rear Tension Strut Kit-Left and Right (2003–05 SRT4, 2000–05 Neon)

B. Performance Struts
These rebound adjustable performance Struts will improve the handling and performance of your Neon. Precision manufactured struts are the same as those found on the 1995–99 Neon ACR. Meets SCCA Club rules. Includes all mounting hardware. Sold individually.
P4876812 Front Strut (1995–99 Neon)
P5007000 Rear Strut (1995–99 Neon)




WHEEL COMPONENTS

D. Hub and Bearing Kit

This kit upgrades standard hubs and bearings to service Neon ACRs. Upgrade is recommended for non-ACR Neons used for racing purposes. ACR hubs and bearings should be replaced after 12 on track hours. Kit includes 1 hub and 1 bearing. Same as production 1995–99 ACR.
P5007314 Hub and Bearing Kit (1995–99 Neon ACR)

IGNITION AND ELECTRONICS

C. Engine Controllers
These emissions exempt (D-265-1 Engine Controllers are a direct replacement and will increase horsepower and torque without affecting drivability. 7,800 rpm rev limit. Requires the use of premium fuel. Manual transmission vehicles only.
P5007033 PCM (1995 Neon SOHC)
P5007034 PCM (1995 Neon DOHC)
P5007035 PCM (1996 Neon SOHC)
P5007036 PCM (1996 Neon DOHC)
P5007037 PCM (1997–99 Neon SOHC)
P5007038 PCM (1997–99 Neon DOHC)
Note: Emissions exempt in California, Massachusetts and
New York only.

CAMSHAFTS AND CAMSHAFT TOOLS

A. Camshaft
Engineered exclusively for Neon, this camshaft was developed for power while maintaining reliability and idle quality. Camshaft package includes cam, front seal and cam lube. Use with valve spring P5249846.
P5007030 Camshaft — 6 hp Increase, 2 hp with 2001 H.O. Engine (1995 Neon SOHC)

[tricknology]

For 4 cyl FWD RACING WHEELS OF ANY OFFSET, WIDTH, AND BOLT PATTERN,,,,

See Marsh Racing Wheels out of Arkansas,,,

http://www.mrt-wheels.com/

or 1 -800 - 643 - 3625

[tricknology]

Dear Torg Racing and all other Neon racers,,Please help this Neon racer,,,

NEON Electrical HELP needed,

hi , i'm building a pony stock for spartan and it's a 95 neon.what i need help on is i'm tying to elimanate some of the wiring that is not needed. what do i need to make it run with a switch and a button? and make everything work as far as the fuel injection and alternator. if you could give some ideas or point me in the right direction i would appreciate it. thanks Jeff Titmus.

[Ed]

Not sure wheer you are located but Dennis O'neil could help I could help. IT is hard to explan online call one of us or stop by I would be more than willing to walk you through it. Ed 517-673-4936 Fast Eddi'e speedshop

[Russ Potter]

Ed,

Would you please list the advantages and /or disadvantages of going thru the hassle of reworking the wiring. Just curious

Russ

[Ed]

I really can't think of anything huge except "shorts" Zach's car we left stock keys and all. Bill Mcbrides car I wired up with a push button and toggle through teh stock wiring. driver requested this. You can elemitnate all the non important wires and the fuse box. I learned this from Dennis. That is alot of weight in wires to remove from the car. So that would in theory be weight you can add back in where you want it.

[tricknology]

I found some ON-line wiring diagrams for Neons from autozone,,,

After you guys look over these diagrams, please list the circuits You guys would eliminate such as,,,

Horn circuit,,
radio circuit,,

What other circuits would you folks eliminate?

which circuits MUST be kept intact?

See link form Auto zone ,,,

http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1e/42/41/0900823d801e4241.jsp


Thanks Arnold.

[Russ Potter]

Ed,

Approximate how much weigght may be saved, 5 lbs, 10 lbs, 15lbs......

Couple this with the time it takes you to do all this wiring work and let me know if that time would be better spent working on other areas.

Thanks

Russ

[Ed]

I can rewire a car in about 20 mins. When I took the last load of cooper wire to the scrap yard it was the easiest $35 I have ever made. I have seen all circuits eleminated in car with the exception of the starter ,power to the ecm, the power in from the battery,and the fuel pump wire. Hook up any aftermarket fuel pump to the orignal wiring so it kills when the engine dies. Everything else is under hood.

[tricknology]

HOWE racing is now making cage kits for Neons and GM Compacts.

see link with pics,,

http://www.howeracing.com/Chassis/2006-Cage.htm

The Howe compact roll cage kit was developed to fill the need of a safe and well built roll cage for the rapidly growing compact classes. It may be assembled outside of the car for 360° welds. The unique mounting system allows the cage to be slid in through either door opening. 1-3/4"x.095 steel tubing with saddle gusseted dash bar and integrated tabs for a five point harness and optional seat mount (PN: 36705). Versatile mounting system kits allow the cage to fit securely to a variety of models of cars including: 87-94 Cavalier (PN: 35400), 95-99 Neon (PN: 35401). Standard with right side diagonal and one horizontal straight door bar or with optional 3 convex door bars (PN: 35399). Detailed assembly and installation instructions are included.

35398 Compact Roll Cage Kit w/ RS Horizontal
35399 Optional RS Door Bars
35400 Cage Mount Kit, 87-94 Cavalier
35401 Cage Mount Kit, 95-99 Neon
36705 Optional Seat Mount