Well, I dunno if this is the same guy or not, but there was a sub-12 second FWD
Neon at the Mopar Nationals this year.
Jack
Stlaurent Mr Steven wrote:
> Since most Neon run into 16.xx on the average for the 1/4 mile, I cannot see
> even with a 8PSI Turbo unit, which is a safe zone for the drive train and
> engine components to outrun even a stock Viper. The Viper GTS runs
> 12.2-12.4 in the 1/4 mile on stock drive train. Now you see my point.
>
> Since I have seen the numbers for a Whipple SC Neon motor, the 1/4 mile
> times doesn't match with this comparo. Ryan, even with a 6 or 8PSI, you
> will only get around 200-215HP at the front drive train and no more. With
> this in mind, the Neon is only going to produce around a low 15 or high 14
> at the most depending on which tires the dude is running. Then add a few
> other extras, he may make it into the low 14. Even comparing weight of a
> mere 600 lbs difference is not going to help the Neon.
>
> What I am seeing here is 16PSI or better and plus some other stuff keep it
> from failing on the street or strip while running below the 12.x range.
> Maybe a bottle on top a turbo. There is no way...no way he running
> something that low and beating a Viper GTS. If he were, I would opt to buy
> a Neon and load it. To much money in investing into the Neon to keep the
> car together for both street and strip.
>
> What he saying and what is reality is another story.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ryan Stewart [mailto:firebird@kymtnnet.org]
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 7:45 PM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Neon Vs Viper GTS
>
> The Neon is treet driven 160 miles tot he track and is otherwise driven on
> the street. Their site does't mention any engine failures.
>
> -Ryan
> 99 DA RC R/T
> Looks purdy solid.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steven St.Laurent <saint1958@home.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 9:10 PM
> Subject: DML: RE: Neon Vs Viper GTS
>
> > Your point is?
> >
> > Like most 23PSI blown ricer cars, good for a few runs for blowing either
> the
> > top or bottom end. But using the same logic, let add the same to a GTS
> car
> > and race it again with the Neon. Now we have 900 to 1200HP. Who do you
> > think will win?
> >
> > Yet, we all know the Neon has no power under stock with a 150HP but the
> GTS
> > does with 450HP (with 3.08:1 gears).
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > Steven St.Laurent
> > 2000 Dakota 4.7 Hemi (beta I testing)
> > 1999 Chevy (gone in 2003)
> > 1993 Tracker (still going...going)
> > 2000 Roush Mustang Stage II (sold) TT
> > ----------->:)
> > Aspiring for the next toys:
> > 2003 Dakota Hemi R/T
> > 2003 GTS-R Viper
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Ryan Stewart
> > Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 8:53 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > Subject: DML: Neon Vs Viper GTS
> >
> > Per about 50 people's request, here is the video of the Neon obliterating
> > the Viper GTS. ENJOY!
> >
> > http://www.dodgertclub.com/movies/lenkillviper00.mpeg
> >
> >
> > -Ryan
> > 99 DA RC R/T
> > Hate to meet up with that thing on the street..... No, not the Viper, the
> > NEON! Hehehehe. :)
> >
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