I Just Got One Of My Dream Cars! Of Course It's Broken...

This one is really special to me, I finally get a car that holds a special place in my heart. I could not be more excited for this build, I hope you guys will come along with me on this journey!
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[@RemnantSRT440]

If I'm ever in Bend, I'd live to stop by and see my old neon. I'll be watching the journey

[@ReignitedAuto]

Absolutely my man, thank you for allowing me to continue it's story! 👏

[@G3BEWD]

I don't know man, I think extreme boost + keeping it 4 bangers to keep it lightweight is what you need to go with(in my humble opinion), hemi is always a good idea but a man with your skill can do much more, love your videos.

[@marc-oliviercabot3380]

That's what i think too to be honest. I'd rebuild the 2.4 with a nice set of .020 over JE Pistons or something, put a nice set of cams in there with a big turbo and refresh the transmission so it handles the new found power and keep it like that. To me, a SRT4 is too special to be swap with something.. i'd say, swap a 392 in a SRT design (the SRT4 lookalike we got in Canada with a plain ass 2.0, don't know if the US has those tbh..) or maybe do a Rob Dahm and 392 swap a Civic Si or something that would piss off someone in the import crowd. Idk..

[@ReignitedAuto]

Really for me this is fulfilling a childhood dream, the car is very nostalgic to me because of the 1st gen I had 20 years ago. Plus, I've done the front wheel drive thing, not really a fan. Also, I'm on a mission to show that changing it to the 392 will not make it some heavy beast, In fact, my opinion is that it will barely be 150lbs heavier than stock. I even bought a scale to try to prove it! 👍

[@eugenelucas6683]

I like the new idea with the neon. When you showed the 300 you was thinking of putting the 396 in , I was a bit disappointed. I really wanted to see that Power plant in a neon. Thanks for going back to the Neon idea. Mostly converting a front wheel drive to a rear wheel drive.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I'm going to regret this decision at some point, like I always do with my projects. But right now I'm really excited 😄

[@wd6963]

Looks like a fun project. My radiator finally cracked on the inlet so I just did a cooling system overhaul on my 05 Magnum. Bigger radiator, water pump, thermostat, housing, coolant reservoir, cooling fans, all hoses. I didn't touch the temp sensor or the heater core. Are you planning to fix that heater core on yours? I really enjoy your videos man. Its guys like you, real car mechanics that give me the confidence to take on big car repair projects. I'm really looking forward to this Neon build.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Haven't touched the heater core in mine, should be just fine. Appreciate you watching! 👍

[@tedll75]

LOL!!! Sky got a new toy!! How awesome! Yes, i would fix it and spend a lot of time playing with it! Those cars are so much fun to drive! Once you get it all fixed the only issue you will have to deal with, is torque steer! But that will likely be done with a grin on your face!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Haha, I know my previous neon with a turbo torque steered horribly. Just part of the FWD experience! 👍

[@dalescrewcab1]

I for one am looking forward to seeing you put 392 into that neon. This is gonna be awesome.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I will regret this decision soon, but right now I'm excited 😄

[@tomcooper920]

This is the coolest looking Neon I've seen. I love the color. I like seeing the Magnum change bays. That shows progress and it has a hood on it.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I love the color as well, really makes the car in my opinion. Magnum is moving at least, not well, but moving 😄

[@ericwyman3388]

Me: "Twin-charging that Magnum is borderline insane!" Sky: "Hold my beer!" IMO- Orange Blast isn't such a weird paint name when you consider that's all anyone will see when you punch the throttle on that Scat Pack Hemi. Look forward to seeing this come to life, my friend!

[@waltergrasmick5615]

Good to see the magnum moved over, I imagine you are getting ready to get it to the tuner. SRT4 is a great looking car. I knew a kid that had one and I know he loved it. I know you will enjoy it when you get it back to road worthiness.

[@ReignitedAuto]

The Neon fulfills young me's dreams. Feels good to have one finally! But it'll feel even better when I cut it up 😄

[@davidhenson3372]

The srt4 has always been a dream car for me too!!! I started out in the early turbo dodge Kcar era and loved it when the srt4 came out. It has been my dream to build a 90-91 Daytona convert it to RWD with the gen3 hemi!! So I can see your desire to build this car!!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Funny you should say that. The guy I bought this car from has a Daytona R/T that he's going to SRT4 engine swap!

[@davidhenson3372]

@@ReignitedAuto that's cool!! I almost did that swap, but decided to sell the car and engine instead. Those lotus heads are too expensive!!

[@williamB133er]

This is awesome. This car holds a special place in my heart. After many years I am still trying to re-build mine. I will be watching this series closely. Very cool that you have picked this car for a series !!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Appreciate you watching! 👍

[@jhenry248]

Nice find and it looks clean, you just made me feel old, 19 when the Neon SRT came out, I was 39 working at a Dodge dealership at the time....😂😂😂😂

[@ReignitedAuto]

😄👍

[@shonuff3494]

Coming from the DSM world from back in the day. These SRT4's were game changers when it came to boosted FWD vehicles. I've always been a fan and I'm looking forward to this build.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Still has the original KDW tires orange blast color nice, clutch has always been the problem change the shift fork and pivot ball , and 50 shot dry nitrous and DSP tuner is all you need to go 13s all day long , Darrell Cox racing can turn this four banger to 800hp monster. I had 2004 bought new went with a stage 3 with toys and a modified compressor wheel 420hp 470trq at the wheels my best time traction limited 12.1 @121mph in the 1/4 mile.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Dang that's a lot of power for FWD! 👏 appreciate the clutch info too, I'll look into it 👍

[@ThatGingerG33k]

Oh boi I look forward to even more shenanigans with the neon!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Always 😄 👍

[@SteveM0732]

I drove past Suttle Lake today too. Enjoying a week of vacation near that big black hill thing. For sure only make the videos that excite you or they and you will suffer.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I hope you're holding up OK in the smoke!

[@s.b.r.colorado]

Excited to see this!

[@joeperry8518]

Good choice 👍 After a long day at work the other project car would have just been more work and any issues more frustrating. The new neon will be a true project that will be fun to design and build and is more your style instead of just bolting things on.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Definitely more my style, so nostalgic!

[@insaneillusionsfabrication3543]

Awesome! If you ever need anything, i have a list of parts i make for SRT4s.👍

[@ReignitedAuto]

👊

[@matthewperry7812]

Looks like a fun new project!

[@toddnyberg2190]

Love it! I love the SRT 4’s as well

[@ReignitedAuto]

They will always hold a special place in my heart. I know I just got this car, but I don't think I'll ever sell it.

[@Daytona-fr7fx]

It would be an interesting series to see what and how much it would take for the SRT4 Neon to be able to keep up with, or beat the newer import turbos like a type r civic. But, a 392 in a neon.....with a turbo.....🤯

[@ReignitedAuto]

Honestly I don't think it would take much, these cars are so much lighter than the newer sport compacts and the 2.4 is actually a pretty robust engine. 👍

[@christopherbassit2757]

I already beat them

[@Daytona-fr7fx]

I just thought it would be interesting.👍

[@tencer1978]

This is going to be a good one!

[@j_tootie]

Limp mode is likely due to the cam sensor wiring. It likes to break the wires inside the sheething right at the connector, so it looks fine on the outside but it doesn't have any connectivity inside. They have rewire kits for it. The cam magnet can also be an issue, sometimes just cleaning it fixes the issue but most times you have to get a new one, I think they get weak or something and the sensor can't pick up the signal.

[@RemnantSRT440]

I changed the cam sensor and magnet, amd with OEM part, but I think the limp mode is now associated with jumping time. That's the last issue I was intending on tackling, but never got to it

[@RemnantSRT440]

I was the last owner

[@chady7009]

I got an Orange SRT 4 also sitting in my backyard right now. Hopefully can revive this car, bring it back to life. Seems that most of these cars unfortunately are in pretty sorry states these days.

[@derekprice5510]

Like the SRT-4 05 is the best year and the color is sorta rare. $4k is not too much for a complete car. I just bought one of my old projects from almost 20 years ago, A 1983 Rampage with an intercooled 2.2 turbo swap.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Don't see those Rampages every day! Especially with a classic swap like that. 👍

[@ksdxx1]

Come on we want to see the magnum finished and shaken down!

[@ReignitedAuto]

First drive video out in about an hour! 👍

[@richardgarris9305]

One of your next builds you should try what boostedmotorsports did an hemi or hellcat swap a Dakota. I think people would be interested in that was well. Ever way I always enjoy the content. 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ReignitedAuto]

He really does very clean work! I hope the 392 swap in this car comes out as nice as his stuff. 👍

[@jasonhughes9720]

Man dont destroy that Srt-4!!! Build the engine it came with. As an owner of an 04 Mopar Stage 2 i cannot condone the 392 swap at all

[@dafirnz]

I don't know if I would sacrifice a clean SRT4 for a complete custom job. Also, Caliber SRT4 is the best SRT4.

[@ReignitedAuto]

My whole life I've been a guy who says nothing is sacred, cut it up. I'd be a hypocrite if I changed how I felt now. Besides, this will be what the car always should have been anyway. 👍

[@glassglowz]

That was my dream car as a young adult as well!

[@DRick-jh2gt]

Love it. Scenery was gorgeous. We did a loop down to Modesto last summer down the coast and then back through central Oregon and the leg through Sparks and central Oregon was my favorite scenery. Always wanted an SRT-4 as well, so win-win for the episode. Looking forward to more videos. Off and on toyed with looking for an SRT-4 to use as a daily, but keep coming back to just sticking with 5.7/T56 swap into my Duster and using that instead.

[@ReignitedAuto]

That's an awesome combo for the duster, and almost literally what I want to build as well. 👍

[@isorozco511]

Im looking forward to this since im not a neon fan but i know theyre great little soda cans that make project cars and arent too unreliable. I hope we see the diag process of the limp mode!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Absolutely 👍

[@CoasterFanatics]

Come on man, you can't be driving around in a super duty if you're going to be working on all these mopar's on the channel. Awesome neon though!

[@ReignitedAuto]

😂 I actually like my Ford. Minus the time it left me stranded in Kansas that is!

[@Gary-ck3ug]

YES

[@ReignitedAuto]

👊

[@imnotthatcreative6894]

This is so cool! Any chance for a series on early ram trucks? 😁

[@michaelwillis1440]

In a previous job I would travel to bend from Portland once a week. Definitely a good drive but very long

[@thedirtsurfer2666]

That's a rad car! I bet it will be a hilariously fun car to drive with a 392 😂

[@robdubas4305]

My first brand new car was a 2005 black SRT-4. I saved money from my deployment to Iraq to buy that car. It was an amazing car right from the factory. Governed at 155mph from the factory and yes it did it. That was the beginning of me modifying cars and really getting into aftermarket upgrades. I dedicated a lot of time and money under the hood of that car from cams, full turbo kit, intercooler, sheet metal intake manifold, clutch, 3in. turbo back exhaust and the list goes on and on. At the time my go to source of information was SRT Forums. I'm not sure if it still is but the wealth of information that was on there in 2005 was unbelievable. Unfortunately, before I was able to dyno it and take it to the track it was stolen out of my driveway. The police found it a few days later and it was stripped and burned. Every day that car pops up in my head and I really miss it. Goodluck with yours and I'll be sure to follow this project.

[@ReignitedAuto]

That stinks what happened to the car, but I love hearing the stories of how many people got into this hobby because the cars were so cheap! 👍

[@The3chordwonder]

Another former SRT owner here. I went from doing "basic" mods to doing "wild" mods with mine also. Hey, thank you for your service! Sorry to hear someone else stole her.

[@robdubas4305]

Thanks guys. People would always look down on these cars but they were great. Did it have all the bells and whistles of an Evo or STI? No but I think I only paid like $24,000 brand new at the dealership. Super light weight with a good motor.

[@The3chordwonder]

@@robdubas4305 One time I was on the freeway and some kids pulled up in a STI. They pulled next to me like they were going to do a street roll, but then lowered down their rear windows (Power windows). LOL they knew... I shrugged and laughed. At the time, they were pretty much one of the fastest rides around for how cheap they were. And let's be honest, they were beat on hard, and most of them took it without much complaint. The T850 which people liked to complain about was rated for what, 250 ft/lb (Crank) and people were putting well over 500 w/tq through them. They were practical also. I bought a 10 foot long 2x6 and was able to fit it entirely inside the car, through the back seat, and actually close the trunk. Heck, you can't do that with a long bed pickup.

[@SRT.GRIZZ63]

oh man i was hoping the magnum was finished the suspence is killing me lol

[@ReignitedAuto]

Progress is still being made! Took it for the first drive today 👍

[@sadboycali]

I got an SRT4 AS WELL! it's a 2008 caliber 😎

[@ReignitedAuto]

Torque steer bros! 👊😄

[@The3chordwonder]

Man I am excited. I've had two SRT-4's. Silver 04 Stage 2 and Yellow 03 Stage 3 (With '05 LSD). Man I hope you reconsider the 392 for another less cool but totally worthwhile car like a Dodge Shadow or something. There are too many SRT4's already tore up from the massive torque steer. There are so many things I would recommend to upgrade it, and I'd totally be willing to give you what I think are great mods I did before I sold it, but I'll stick to what I know. Getting into gear...The clutch pivot forks on the SRT4's are known to "wear out" from the soft cast iron pads rocking on a harder metal. When this happens, it's hard to get enough clutch disengagement to get it into gear. I got an "Ed Peters" modified fork, but I know you could totally do the same yourself. Basically grind the pivot points flat, then drill/tap for some stainless steel button head bolts. The stainless is a lot harder than the cast iron and you will get the clutch engagement you need. However, the plastic clutch line is also known to swell a bit so especially if you go with a stiffer pressure plate, then you really need to upgrade to a braided stainless line. I'm not sure about the limp home mode, but I know you got HP Tuners now, so looking at the stored codes and live data will probably get you in the right direction. Man I miss my SRT4, I wouldn't be surprised if I bought a third one in a few years.

[@geoffkeller5337]

Agreed on not shoving the Hemi in it.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I appreciate the info, I'm going to look into that clutch pivot upgrade! 👍

[@christopherbassit2757]

Still have mine

[@nanperry1064]

And… 😂 I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun with your new toy. 😊

[@Edsrt-]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@mariomillan3210]

It be cool if you left the 2.4l made it rwd maybe upgraded turbo.

[@rexaroco]

I'm kinda thinking modding the factory setup would be cooler. Neon with a hemi, is like a fat guy in a speedo,

[@ReignitedAuto]

😄 I've done the front wheel drive thing, don't really like it. Plus, I'm on a mission to show that the Hemi setup will barely be any heavier than the 4 cyl setup.

[@richardmckee7993]

Dude say your putting a hellcat motor n that beast!!! And Make it awd!!!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Close, SRT 392 swap. AWD would be a stretch though, car needs to be about a foot wider to make that happen 😄

[@christopherbassit2757]

Front bumper is unobtainable back bumpers are cheaper

[@paulzambrano1603]

How do you feel about nitrous into a 5.7 hemi? Juice with the squeeze?

[@ReignitedAuto]

I love it!

[@alphadriver104]

What State do you live in? I would love for you to work on my Dodge Charger Hemi. Or do you know a good shop/mechanic in Illinois?

[@davidroberts3489]

Been about 10 years since being in the Bend Oregon area but are the nuts still holding Portland hostage?

[@ReignitedAuto]

😄 the less time I can spend in Portland the better, they are like their own planet up there.

[@davidroberts3489]

@@ReignitedAuto I’ve had people ask me, what’s wrong with the people in Oregon? I tell them those you see on the news are a whole group to themselves.

[@MrHemikid426]

Why would you swap a heavy 392 into this car. I remember back when these cars were being modified some had 600 horsepower 4 cylinder turbos. Don't ruin this nice SRT4 by cutting it up. Get a regular neon to do the V8 swap.

[@ReignitedAuto]

I'm on a mission to show that swapping this car will barely affect the overall weight of the vehicle. Keep in mind you're replacing one iron block with another, I suspect an overall difference of maybe just over 100lbs. I bought a scale specifically to prove this. 👍

[@hemitic1254]

So wheres that 6.4??? Wana help a fellow mopar guy lol ?

[@ReignitedAuto]

I need even more of them for my stupid projects! 😄

[@hemitic1254]

Damn lol. I need on for my 1500 lol. I keep grenading sbe 5.7s lol. Also kinda want one for my 69 lincoln

[@hadley7406]

"promosm"