It's very possible that the neon is running 12's. I have a sentra se-R and
the performance is endless for what you can do to these cars. My car stock
will run low 15's(yes, it's a stock-4 cyclinder car).
Considering the neon is lighter-and probably has as much aftermarket support
as nissan does-i see no reason why you couldn't put a high horse power turbo
kit on it and kick some ass.
Just my .002 worth
Brent
01 dak cc V8 4X
91 nissan sentra se-R-soon to be turbo
>From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
>To: "'dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET'" <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
>Subject: DML: RE: RE: Sub 12 Neon Turbo-Truth or Facts
>Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 12:33:36 -0800
>
>I would run a 89 - 94 Suzuki Swift GTI and still get 110HP per litre than a
>Neon. A much lighter car and fast for its weight class.
>
>-------------------------------------------
>Steven St.Laurent
>Test Engineer
>Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
>MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
>760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
>Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
>Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Sevrence, Sean (S.J.) [mailto:ssevrenc@visteon.com]
>Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 7:55 AM
>To: 'dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET'
>Subject: DML: RE: Sub 12 Neon Turbo-Truth or Facts
>
>I wonder if this is one of those Neon LTs (all aluminum)? This would drop
>the weight down to around the 2K mark. I read about these but did not know
>if they went into production. I am not sure the Viper had a "good" run, but
>I would like to ride in that neon! ;P
>
>Sean
>'92 Sport 3.9L 5sp - 250,000mi!
>'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5sp LSD!
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Stlaurent Mr Steven [mailto:STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil]
>Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 10:21 AM
>To: 'dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET'
>Subject: DML: Sub 12 Neon Turbo-Truth or Facts
>
>
>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)
>Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
>Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
>
>
>-----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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