car is finally ready

**timber** · 02-22-2008 02:45 PM

So, I am not familiar with fwd. I would have to assume that you are using some sort of limited slip drive train? Forgive my n00bness, the only fwd drive cars I've ever driven were a Geo and a Dynasty...

**2004NeonSRT4** · 02-22-2008 03:05 PM

yes 04/05 came standard with a LSD. holds up very well to anything you can through at it.

**Rogan** · 02-22-2008 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by 2004NeonSRT4

and the axles (40bucks a pop to replace) were left stock as they are easy and very cheap to replace. making that a weak link on purpose eases drive train stress on the rest of the car.

I don't like this idea. With that power (projected 600whp) and slicks, this is a very bad idea, IMO.. when that axle breaks, what happens? The revs instantly shoot to the limiter, there becomes mad rotational speed in the gearbox as well, and is not a good "safety net", in my opinion.

But im no neon guy, so this may be 'the norm' for the fwd big power streetcars.

I'm not knocking it at all, just don't know the "in-thing" as to what the srt4 guys are doing. Albeit, I'm definitely no stranger to either big power, or drag racing, just I'm used to doing things differently..

**2004NeonSRT4** · 02-22-2008 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Rogan

I don't like this idea. With that power (projected 600whp) and slicks, this is a very bad idea, IMO.. when that axle breaks, what happens? The revs instantly shoot to the limiter, there becomes mad rotational speed in the gearbox as well, and is not a good "safety net", in my opinion.

But im no neon guy, so this may be 'the norm' for the fwd big power streetcars.

I'm not knocking it at all, just don't know the "in-thing" as to what the srt4 guys are doing. Albeit, I'm definitely no stranger to either big power, or drag racing, just I'm used to doing things differently..

if an axle breaks the lsd takes off the power away from it and places it on the other but by then u already know somethings wrongs and your out of it. works very well for a lot of guys. most of the time its never needed as the axles are very strong as well. once you get the suspension dialed in as well as air pressure its very reliable.

**Rogan** · 02-22-2008 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by 2004NeonSRT4

if an axle breaks the lsd takes off the power away from it and places it on the other but by then u already know somethings wrongs and your out of it. works very well for a lot of guys. most of the time its never needed as the axles are very strong as well. once you get the suspension dialed in as well as air pressure its very reliable.

Well, I know how the LSD works, but still

Apparently, it's a tried/well-used method, so good enuf

**TRM1305** · 02-22-2008 06:50 PM

good lord!!

Did you install a parachute while you where at it

**BrianH** · 02-22-2008 09:51 PM

get some video when you get that thing up and movin

**2004NeonSRT4** · 02-23-2008 03:08 PM

i have video of it moving around but nothing at any speed. no shute needed. it won't be that fast. 9.49s or 150+mph is the cut off and then you need a parachute

**MengHang** · 02-23-2008 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by TRM1305

good lord!!

Did you install a parachute while you where at it

Agreed

**MengHang** · 02-23-2008 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by 2004NeonSRT4

everything is built to hold the power. the motor is actually warranted up to 1000hp as long as the original builder is the only person to touch it. and the axles (40bucks a pop to replace) were left stock as they are easy and very cheap to replace. making that a weak link on purpose eases drive train stress on the rest of the car. if something happens on a launch, wheel shake/hop or a real sticky track. the car has a infinite setting boost controller that can ramp up boost independently in every gear based on the traction at hand. yes that graph is very peaky but usable. when shifting at 7.5k it will put you back in the 5.5k rpm (over 450whp) range making it right at the start of the big hp climb. add it wot shifting it so the boost doesn't fall off during the up shift and it will be a solid performer.

The braging right below to you for sure.

I was reading modified mag in issue FEB 08, where a MR2 was making some good number. On his travel, the rear trailing arm broke while he was driving and the car was totalled. I'd hate for something to happen to you, because with that much power....it's pretty scarry. Remember, your car is very small and very light.

Protect yourself...and get that roll cage in ASAP bro.

Peace.

**ghost-1** · 02-24-2008 04:25 PM

Well the graph in the first page is from my car. The race gas numbers are low because I had a crack in the intercooler. Well after I make 3 post I will post some pics and my vid. Or go to youtube and search for srt-4 dyno pumpgas. Ghost3928 is my username on there.