FASTħEDDIE'S NEON MODS updated: 07/17/08 08:28:54 AM 

46 Highway / 40 Street

2001 Neon S/E  11,976 5 speed with AC/PS New stock 2001 neon with 1990 Omni all gone neon

Priorities: on ice , snow , wet , dry in that order
#1 Braking & Safety.
#2 Cornering.
#5 Gas mileage.
#3 Acceleration.
#4 Visibility & Detection.
#6 Maintenance & Reliability.
#7 Cost per mile.
#8 Creature Comforts.
#9 Close to Stock Looks & Noise. ( Sleeper )

Stage 1 MODS :  Lighter , Tighter , Cooler , Less maintenance. , more HP & MPG 

08.30.01 - 3.0 lbs + 8 HP @4500 RPM K&N Air filter, washable Authorize Removing air box, lid w /screws, resonator & tubing  #1,2,3,5,6,7,9. cost $39.95
09.11.01 - 28.8 lbs Removed jack, tools, mounting brackets, rod & spare. cost $0.00
10.01.01 - 0.0 lbs 5 panel wink mirror Portland speed in 1977 or JC Whitney 1lb same as stock mirror 25 years old...#1,4,8,9. cost $16.00
10.01.01 - 0.5 lbs Removed arm rest #1,2,3,5,7.cost $0.00
10.18.01 - 0.0 lbs 8.5 mm Magnecore Wires at Modern Performance ..Smother idle low resistance = bigger gap #3,5,6,7,9. cost $59.95
10.20.01 - 0.0 lbs Bosh or Mobil 1 premium oil filter #6,7,9. cost $5.49
10.20.01 -22.6 lbs ODYSSEY dry cell battery 13.2 lbs PC 625 ...30.8 lbs less than stock battery + steel brackets & bolts removed #1,2,3,5,6,7,9 from Battery-Web. cost $89.95 
02.09.02 - 0.0 lbs DOT 5 Synthetic brake fluid no water gets into the sys = no rust, lower viscosity = Faster response #1,2,6,7,9. cost $4.49 
02.10.02 - 1.0 lbs Removed I-Lock ignition security (pain in the ass) I have vary cheap Ins because .... no one steels a stick shift neon S/E or that color . #1,2,3,5,7.cost $0.00
03.17.02 - 1.0 lbs Removed  needles clamps bolts and screws + 2 long rubber strips blocking air in and out -20 degrees cost , license plate holder cost $0.00
05.19.02 - 2.2 lbs Removed grill peace pot metal , hood bar steel , front license plate holder w/ screws & no fog light covers w/ screws ...more air cost $0.00
06.19.02 - 6.0 lbs Removed floor mats, hood insulation, steel .....add nylon license plate screws. cost $0.00
08.28.02 - 5.0 lbs Spun wt. 14x6 alloy wheels from 98 R/T 14.45 lbs each = -20 lbs ..spun wt. better gas mileage cost $0.00 98 R/T
10.11.02 - 4.0 lbs Spun wt.+.9.0 HP MPX 28% underdrive pulley with new shorter belts better gas mileage vary big dif  Modern Performance cost $120.00
10.11.02 - 0.1 lbs Booger Bushings 4 Plastic shift bushings replace the softer & heaver rubber ones  Modern Performance cost $21.00
11.02.02 - 0.4 lbs Replaced the heaver rubber tube between the throttle body and the intake manifold much shorter and smoother air flow 3" id on both ends cost $3.47
03.18.03 - 0.0 lbs Changed brake the pads to Hawk street less dust, shorter braking at Howell Automotive cost &36.95 - 59.99 now
04.02.03 - 0.0 lbs +1 hp Auto Lite platinum's  plugs .42 gap seems to pull better on the launch 4= at Wal-Mart cost $7.90
06.04.03 -1.2 lbs Replaced the shifter arm it is 33% shorter and much lighter works well B&B short shift no longer made cost $35.00
06.28.05 - 0.0 lbs +2 hp Adding pure Acetone 2.0 tablespoons to 10 gal.. smother idle , 36 MPG first tank more HP cost $4.00 per qt
07.26.04 - 0.0 lbs Polyurethane motor mount inserts , from Howell Automotive cost $24.99
07.29.04 - 0.0 lbs +16 hp Removed power steering / air conditioning belt reducing 16 horse power loss on my car  = 10% cost $0.00
07.30.05 - 80.0 lbs Removed AC / PS compressors & brackets Shorter braking distance , less spun wt , lower center of mass , 4% hp/wt ratio cost $ 0.00
08.01.05 - 0.5 lbs Zzapp Billet Antenna for Neon less wt, and drag. Installed works better than stock from Howell Automotive cost $20.00
08.07.05 -10.0 lbs Removed front fan & shroud on the radiator no need in WA
09.07.05 - 4.0 lbs Removed a big steel bracket for the p/s with 16 mm bolts removed cost $0.00
09.11.05 - 2.0 lbs Removed 2 steel balancing wt on motor mounts & ac block on firewall cost $0.00
09.22.05 - 1.5 lbs Spun wt Lug nuts much lighter, spline tamper proof  from Evasive Motorsports cost $40.00 = 20 w/socket broken, new tool 5.00 at LES SCHWAB
11.14.05 - 0.0 lbs SONY X200 plays mp3s , aux jack , better stereo skips on the bumps got it at work Best buy cost 128.00
12.27.05 - 0.0 lbs Stock Cluster with Tachometer Pic cost $45.00
02.28.06 - 0.3 lbs Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blades at Tire Rack cost $39.98 lower Weight less drag
04.14.06 - 28.0 lbs spun wt = 70.0 lbs inertia Ordered 4 185/65SR14  Bridgestone B381 tires lowest rolling resistance (.065) tires available to the public...used on  Honda Insight ,Civic Hybrid & Toyota Prius.320.98
05.08.06 - 0.0 lbs Got a 4 wheel alignment way off on front right from old curb kiss LES SCHWAB 78.00
06.08.06 - 0.0 lbs +1 hp Mobil 1 oil 0w20 at WAL~MART 5.68 lower viscosity = cold start, better gas mileage, change once a year #3,5,6,7,9
07.02.06 - 0.0 lbs Installed 20 mm sway bar bushings Energy Susp SKU: 55149G from cost $6.98
07.02.06 - 0.0 lbs Installed Nylon washers on lower motor mount Replace big steel one
08.01.06 - 0.0 lbs Installed Ordered 03.27.06  AFX  ECU Racing (Computer)  from Howell Automotive 390.00 + core or 150.00 better gas
                             mileage, higher rev limit, no speed limit, +12-14 HP with HI test gas
07.17.08 - 2.0 lbs I got rid of the visors on both cars when I installed the 5 panel wink mirror on my silver neon 2 lbs per car. cost $0.00

Removed :- 314.0 lbs..... 84 lbs (rims, nuts & tires) of that was un-sprung & spun wt = 210 lbs of inertia
27-33 MPG STOCK .........40 CITY 46 HIGHWAY MPG NOW IN TOWN ( goal is 40 in town )
132 + 40 HP = 172 HP
2,402.5 -312.0 = 2090.5 LBS 
12.15 lbs to 1 HP now
18.20 lbs to 1 HP stock
wt/hp RATIO was 50 % more
Total cost $1152.55 

                                                                                                                                                  
???????? - 1.0 lbs Fidanza short throw shifter from Howell Automotive cost $39.95
???????? -12 lbs muffler cost $54
???????? -16 lbs spun wt, aluminum fly wheel cost $344
???????? - 0.0 lbs Synthetic low viscosity AFT Amzol ?

BAD MOVES & Changes

cops told me to take them off 11.21.05 - 0.0 lbs Installed Yellow 9007 Headlight bulb for fog and night cost 25.95 removed 9.28.06
skips on the bumps, radio not good 09.11.01 - 1.0 lbs Blauplunkt CD /radio 40x4 twice the power, + CD player, solid tight bass #1,2,3,5,7,8,9.cost $169.00
flame burns pistons BOSH 4 PRONG PLUGS
DUST, WARE ,BRAKING DIST NOT AS GOOD AS Hawk street 09.05.01 - 0.0 lbs Changed brake the pads to EBC GREEN at Howell Automotive cost &36.95 - 89.99 now
cold engine burns more fuel 07.26.04 - 0.0 lbs 160 Degrees thermostat cost $12.98 Lower Temp
cost, wt, rolling resistance 02.09.02 - 20.0 lbs 15x7 wheels Kosei K1 Racing at Tire Rack tire & wheel pole pos 03 Bridgestone's 34.5 lbs w/ 195/50-15 stock 185/65-14x5.5 = 39.5 lbs V #1,2,3,5,7,9. cost $139.00
cost, wt, rolling resistance 03.21.03 - 0.0 lbs -.5" lower  Bridgestone pole position 03 195/50-15 lower, wider and much better in the rain cost $79.00 .....$114.00 each now at Tire Rack

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