Considering some options, either rebuild bottom end or do a swap, which ever is more cost effective.

Can a SRT-4 bottom end be swapped in easily? Ignore the electronics as it's going to be controlled by an aftermarket ECU.

you can do a 2.4 non srt4 block anything

the 2.4 95-2002 is not very ahrd to swap in ealges and aftermarket pistons are available now too crower also.

you will need a custom oil pan mod a motor mount bigger injectors rewired plugs and injectors plus rotating the cam angle sensor.

lenghtened exhaust and modified dip stick.

p/s and a/c dont owrk unless a bracket is made.

the problem exists for 2003 neon blocks and pt blocks they all have a new crank trigger ignition.