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el_jefe
el_jefe
BFE, AZ, USA

Joined: 06/14/2007

My Lifestyles:
Restorer, Euro, Tuner, Old-School, Build-It, Drive-It, Club Racer, Off-Road
Dodge SRT-4 "Fear the Neon"
Fear the Neon

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Dodge SRT-4 "Fear the Neon"

 
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Drivetrain:
Equipped with a stock block A855 2.4 turbocharged engine, I have made a few subtle tweaks, including an upgraded PCM and sensors, larger injectors, and some port work done by myself, as well as some slight modifications to the turbo. When stock, the car put down 238hp and 250lb ft to the rollers. With the modifications done to the engine, as well as a full 3" turbo back exhaust, it should put significantly more power down now.
Chassis:
This is where I spent most of my time. A full set of Prothane suspension bushings and motor mount inserts, KW coilovers, Hotchkiss adjustable swaybars, Avid transmission mount, and a custom alignment has removed the understeer dialed in at the factory, and all but eliminated wheelhop.
Wheels & Tires:
Stock17x6 inch wheels limit my tire choices, at the moment I am rolling on 215/40/17's. I went too low on the profile, handling is great, but NVH is brutal.
Body:
This consists of dents, scratches and dings. I pulled off the shopping cart wing for aesthetic reasons. I got bored and installed LED's in the tail lights one night, that's about as good as I get in this department.
Interior:
I added a more accurate boost gauge, and an oil pressure. Also added a better mounted shift knob that doesn't fall off when I WOT shift.

This car rides the line between track and street. Despite already clocking over 100,000 miles, it earns respect one lap and...

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Before. . .

Stock turbo manifold

. . . After

Ported turbo manifold

Before and after

A side by side comparison

o2 housing

The stock piece vs a 3" Maxxfab unit.

Before and after take 2

Stock turbo vs a clipped unit.

Side by side

The stock intercooler vs a custom AIS piece.

Side by side

The AIS intercooler replaces the tube and fin core with a slightly larger bar and plate core for increased effeciency and flow

Stock dyno charts

238hp to the rollers. Manufacturer claim for this year is 215 at the crank.

Stock dyno charts

247lb ft. This is right on with the manufacturers claims. . . for crank horsepower.

 
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