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Dodge Neon ACR: Shifting Gears Jul 9, 2008

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During a recent trip to a local Bosch repair facility here in town, we stumbled upon an engine-less 1996 Neon ACR. We purchased the car for $500 (the transmission alone is worth half that!) and we now have it in our possession.

This ACR is now our official GRM Neon project for several reasons:

1. It’s an ACR.
   
2. It’s already a stick shift.
   
3. It doesn’t have any rust.
   

And we’ve worked out a deal to sell the NYG Neon for $425 plus a bunch of engine parts, including a good short block, head and a Mopar ECU.

The new car is pretty dusty, but underneath that layer of crud, it appears to be quite clean. So far, we’ve put the new headlights from the previous car on this one and replaced the rims and tires. The new rolling stock is 15x7-inch XXR 02 wheels from Edge Racing and 195/50R15 Bridgestone RE01R tires. We’ll be using the stock rims to mount up our rallycross tires.

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Comments

Wowak:

Just when I'd finally gotten over my gag-reflex reaction to NYG. *shakes head*
Jul 10, 2008 1:46 a.m.

Tom Heath:

Don't give up your gag yet. The NYG car was neat, but this car has some real potential.
Jul 10, 2008 9:09 a.m.

Per Schroeder:

Don't worry, this one won't stay black.
Jul 10, 2008 9:09 a.m.

Nashco:

Awesome score, I'm jealous! Do my eyes deceive me, or is that an early black Neon in FL with no paint peeling??? Has it been resprayed?
Jul 10, 2008 11:29 a.m.

Per Schroeder:

Yep, it's a respray. NYG is now gone to its new home…and we received engine parts in partial trade!
Jul 10, 2008 6:06 p.m.

Lof8:

Where are you getting an engine from? I believe I saw you guys registered for the rallycross on aug 3rd in Tampa. If so, I'll see ya there. I'll be holding everyone up in my 150cc suspension go-kart. haha
Jul 16, 2008 1:25 p.m.

Per Schroeder:

The engine came from a guy that had a Neon DOHC…so it should just drop in.
Jul 16, 2008 1:28 p.m.

jamesp:

Have you decided on which class you'll be running in at the RallyCross Nationals?
Jul 16, 2008 10:56 p.m.

Per Schroeder:

M2, most likely.
Jul 17, 2008 8:20 a.m.

Per Schroeder:

But there's also a tarmac 'real' rally here in FL the same weekend. Hmmm.
Jul 17, 2008 8:21 a.m.

chknhwk:

I can't get the fourth pic to load. =( What engine is going in there? Car looks nice and clean, good score. What do you think of those wheels? Quality? Weight?
Jul 19, 2008 6:43 a.m.

Per Schroeder:

The wheels are very nice, 14 lbs isn't flyweight, but certainly not heavy either. They balanced well and the finish looks nice.
Jul 21, 2008 8:22 a.m.

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