Q I currently own a '97 Dodge Neon and I'm running a stock 2.0L engine with an SRT-4 turbo setup. It runs great but, my question is this. I have been thinking about rebuilding my motor. I was thinking of boring the block out and going with a better bottom and top end, maybe have the head ported and polished. But would it be in my best interest to swap in the actual SRT-4 2.4L engine instead? There are a few first-gen Neons running this setup, and it's relatively easy to do. I don't want my car to be like everyone else's; I like to be different. Please help! Thanks for the awesome magazine, I never miss an issue!
Darren Landry
Canada

A It sounds like you already know what you want to do. You just want someone to help you justify it. You're in luck, because we agree with you on doing the swap. If you're past the level of the turbocharged 2.0, you might as well step up to the SRT-4 2.4L. The extra displacement will be quite noticeable and it has proven to be a stout engine. Building the 2.0 could be interesting, but in the end, you will likely wish that you had done the SRT-4 swap. This swap is not for everyone. We'd only recommend it to someone who has some experience wrenching. If you can afford it, we say you do it. Whichever route you choose, be sure to give us an update when you're done.

By Gary Narusawa
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