motor swap?

 

i dont think the manifold would fit

 

I think the 420A is a twin cam anyway, and he was talking about the single cam, which I'm pretty sure is a 2.4L, correct? Mock up a cardboard cutout of the exhaust manifold flange to see if it will even bolt up, so you don't have to completely remove the stock manifold and replace it with the turbo one, just to see that it doesn't fit. good luck, though, you'll have a little torque monster if it comes out alright!

 

http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=4549 exert from 2gn.org definitely ask these guys
OK, I would like to add to this post after putting my own turbo together. First off.... What can acctully be used to turbo a SOHC from an srt-4 and the modifications needed....

SRT-4 turbo- Fits but you need an adaptor plate. You also need to move your coolant overflow tank and build a heatsheild for the brake lines. I had about an inch and a half of clearence between the turbo and firewall.

SRT-4 o2 pipe- This bolts on to the turbo and fits into our exhausts. However, you need to extend the wires on the o2 sensor. The stock sensor is on the right of the exhaust, the srt-4 places it on the left. To do this you need to soider on about a foot of wire and shrink wrap all the connections. Not a major modification but the o2 isnt a direct fit.

SRT-4 down pipe- Your stock cat pipe will work fine, but if you want to use a wideband (you really should), you need to move the cat further from the exhaust. I used an ebay 3 inch catless downpipe and was one of 2 things that fit on my car WITHOUT any modifcations.

SRT-4 oil lines- The stock feed lines will not work with a T (for an oil pressure gauge). There are lots of ways to make them work, but take your time because oil leaks are not fun. I cut the middle part of the feed apart and extended it with -6 lines and clamped it on. I would not suggest doing this, but it works. I would cut the lines and flare the ends and add an-fittings. I will be redoing my oil lines soon.

The oil return tube works well but you need to figure out how to get the oil into the oil pan. A -10 hose fits on the end of the drain tube nicely. To get the oil into the pan I used an- bulkhead fittings. If you go this route YOU MUST USE STAT-O-SEALS. Ive driven about 1000 miles this way so far and I have had no leaks using bulkhead fittings.

SRT-4 injectors- This is the other part that needs no modification to fit a normal 00-05 neon. Just unbolt the old injectors, install the new ones.

SRT-4 intercooler- This does not fit without ALOT of cutting. You need to cut 2 huge holes in the radiator support. You also need to move/bend some AC lines for the passenger side end tank to fit though. You need to move the ECU on the driverside and fab up a new mounting location. In order for it to fit correctly, you need to cut out the back of your stock front fasica. Im not sure about this step but i needed to on my 01-02 ACR fasica. The srt-4 intercooler is a good choice because its cheap, thats it. You are setting yourself up for problems down the road with intercooler piping. I will explain further...

SRT-4 hotside Intercooler pipe- This fits like complete crap. DO NOT USE THIS. I made mine fit but I would not recomend using this part. If you do decide to use this, you need to remove a few things to make it fit. First problem is a brace that goes from the engine to transmission (MTX). This brace is directly below the compressor outlet. The next problem is the power steering cooler. This needs to be relocated. You cannot bend the lines enough to just "push" it out of the way, the lines need to be moved. After that is taken care of, the brace between the oil pan and trans needs to be removed as well. When all that is taken care of, you can force the pipe in. It will hit the cross brace and rub and hit the transmission as well. This is why I suggest not using it.

So to sum all that up, the only thing that fits with no modification is the injectors. Im not saying that everything eles wont fit, I just want to make it very clear that everything eles takes alot of work to make right. If I was going to turbo my car agian I wouldnt use anything intercooler related from the srt-4, because those parts just lead to more problems than they are worth.

Just remember to do things right the first time, and that there is no "budget turbo". Saving a few bucks is not worth the frustration and broken parts later on. Do it right the first time.

 

"the 420A is the original designation for the SOHC and DOHC 2.0 liter engines used in Neons. The fact that other designations may also apply is semi-irrelevant. It is a 420A engine." So i wasn't crazy, but i know there are some differences, the sohc 420a was used in the 95-99 neons and hahn sells kits for them

 

Why would you do the setup without a SRT motor? I mean seriously? SRT blocks are pretty darn cheep. There is alot involved with it and it sounds like you just need a turbo setup that is specific for your car/motor.

The largst benafit to a "FULL" srt swap in a sxt is insurance. But I wouldnt do it unless it was a full swap, driveline, suspension, body parts, interior ext.

 

well the thing is i cant find a swap for a srt-4 and someone to put in for me

 

talk to quiksilva on here(name is spelled something like that)-


he's so smart

 

ebay has the motors and if you get on SRTforums.com talk to a guy named SNKMUG he is from NC, OBX area and does these swaps. he could hook you up with what you neen.

but yes you really need the motor. it would make like so much better. and the stock SOHC can only handle about 7psi and makes about 190-200 hp.

 

dude sweet thanks for the info