i have a 95 esi i recently blew my motor and no yards have a talon motor within distance or price rang they all want 1400 will a neon motor work with my car ???? and would i need anything
#98208, "RE: ??? on neon motor" In response to Reply # 1
you can use the whole motor from these vehicals 95 non-turbo eclipse, talon, dodge avenger, chrysler sebring (4 cyl only) or just the shortblock from the neon they are all the same
#98209, "RE: ??? on neon motor" In response to Reply # 2
You should be able to pick up a neon motor for cheap. I'd take it to a machine shop though. Have all the specs checked; line-bore, cyl walls, etc. Have it cleaned, re-decked and if you got the cash toss some forged pistons and rods in there. Corbin's got a great write up on how to rebuild 420a's. It's a great, rewarding learning experience.
#100071, "RE: ??? on neon motor" In response to Reply # 1
HEY IM STILL NEW TO THIS SO PLEASE CUT ME SOME SLACK I KNOW THAT THIS IS OFF SUBJECT BUT FOR SOME REASON I CANT FIND AN ANSWER ANY WHERE. WHAT IS THE COMPRESSION SUPPOSE TO BE IN A 420A MOTOR WITH 40,000K MILES ON IT. IF YOU HAVE AN ANSWER PLEASE HIT ME BACK AT caliangelj@yahoo.com THANKS FOR YOUR TIME
#100084, "RE: ??? on neon motor" In response to Reply # 6
Any Neon DOHC bottom end will work fine.
You can use a Neon SOHC but a few things need to be considered. First off the SOHC had a lower compression than the DOHC. Also in earlier models the PCV was ported directly to the crankcase under the intake manifold; therefore, you will need to plug the ports when converting to a DOHC.
Obviously the heads will not work or the intake exhaust manifold. Oil pan may be different in case you threw a rod.