#3472, "RE: atx to 5 speed swap must it be the same year?" In response to In response to 1
Any year is fine. The Ecu has to be 98 or 99 thought ( not needed but its nicer). Everything else (hardware) is the same.
I think its the 2000 + neons that are the same. So are the sebring and avenger trannys for the 4cyl models.
SOHC neons have a 3.55 final drive (taller 5th, so its ok for higher HP cars)and DOHC models have a 3.94 final drive. You will still need a bell housing from an avenger, eclipse or 2000+ neon with a hydraulic clutch system ( the older neons use a cable system).
