Jump to content

Story of a Dodge neon SRT4

Evilbluegmc01

By Evilbluegmc01
in Racing, Strip, & Track

Recommended Posts

Evilbluegmc01 Enthusiast

Evilbluegmc01

Posted
Posted

 

:gmc: Got More Class I just got home from the gym and on ther way home, a near stock or over stock neon SRT4 pulled up right beside, curious i decided to give it, forgeting i had the a/c on (gym) he pulled away by half a car legth at firstthen i think he hit 3rd and he was gone, at the next light i shut the cooler off and pulled down a gear (3rd). i kept up with him for a while he was only ahead buy a bumper length until the next light came, same thing happend again, pretty f'n close. can anybody tell me if they've raced one, i hear those things run low 13's from the dealer and the cheapest and fastest passenger car on the market, get back at me. hoo hoo.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

Posted
Posted

He must not have been all in, or he only had the SRT badges. Those little buggers are nasty. They outrun me.

 

Of course...I don't really care how fast it is...It's still a f'n Neon.

Schmids5.3l Senior Enthusiast

Schmids5.3l

Posted
Posted

Good-night, them little bastards have 230 horses and 250 ft lbs @ 2200 rpms! I thought "how fast could a neon be" then I saw its specs...230hp in a >3000lb car

 

 

Edit: Just got some info on that "thing". 0-60 in 5.4 0-100 in 13.8, 1/4 mile in 14.2 and it says the top speed is 152. He was either playing with you, or can't drive.

linda Enthusiast

linda

Posted
Posted
Edit: Just got some info on that "thing". 0-60 in 5.4 0-100 in 13.8, 1/4 mile in 14.2 and it says the top speed is 152. He was either playing with you, or can't drive.

 

 

 

 

Something seems a little off there. 0-100 in 13.8, but does the quarter in 14.2? That would mean he is well over 100mph in the 1/4 mile at 14.2 seconds. I did the 1/4 in 14.1 at 95mph. Must be the gearing i guess.

KySilverado Enthusiast

KySilverado

Posted
Posted

Several modded SRT Neons at our track in the 11's. Stock think they are mid to high 13's. Driver dependant. I outrun some, others I don't.

 

A note on having the A/C on. In my truck anyway. At 100% throttle the PCM turns off the A/C for you.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

Wingnut

Posted
Posted

I don't think I've seen one go over 14 in the 1/4, by that I mean they're faster than 14's.

 

And my AC compressor shuts off at WOT too.

svensk Senior Enthusiast

svensk

Posted
Posted

My wife's '05 grand am GT can out run me from the stop easily as well. And that's a 3000lb. car with only 175hp/200tq. Fromt a 30mph roll.. well thats another story when the vortec is able to unload.

 

But, I could only imagine the buttwhoopin an srt-4 would do.

tahoeTIS Enthusiast

tahoeTIS

Posted
Posted
:gmc: Got More Class  I just got home from the gym and on ther way home, a near stock or over stock neon SRT4 pulled up right beside, curious i decided to give it, forgeting i had the a/c on (gym) he pulled away by half a car legth at firstthen i think he hit 3rd and he was gone, at the next light i shut the cooler off and pulled down a gear (3rd). i kept up with him for a while he was only ahead buy a bumper length until the next light came, same thing happend again, pretty f'n close. can anybody tell me if they've raced one, i hear those things run low 13's from the dealer and the cheapest and fastest passenger car on the market, get back at me. hoo hoo.

 

 

 

 

 

u prolly kept up with it in the launch because of no traction on his end(fwd) yes most have an lsd but gets overpowered easily. as far as being up in the mph or in 3rd out of most any trucks league. being that they are turbo with mopar intake and bov and exhaust will easily put it into the mid to low 13's with good driver

zulu Enthusiast

zulu

Posted
Posted
Edit: Just got some info on that "thing". 0-60 in 5.4 0-100 in 13.8, 1/4 mile in 14.2 and it says the top speed is 152. He was either playing with you, or can't drive.

 

 

 

 

Something seems a little off there. 0-100 in 13.8, but does the quarter in 14.2? That would mean he is well over 100mph in the 1/4 mile at 14.2 seconds. I did the 1/4 in 14.1 at 95mph. Must be the gearing i guess.

 

 

 

 

 

FWD cars usually have a pretty high trapspeed for their ET because they can't get off the line like a RWD can. For instance, my RSX runs [email protected] and my buddies truck runs 15.1@89. Our races consist of him eating me up in the first 1/8 mile, but by the time we pass each other (right at 1/4 mile) I'm pulling pretty hard on him.

 

And in regards to the SRT-4, it's a high 13 second car at 100+mph through the traps. Just a few mods puts it seriously close to low-mid 13s. And it really has enough power to keep up with mid 13 cars/trucks from a roll, but like all FWDs it's just got too much power to launch effectively.

Mark_in_Tulsa Senior Enthusiast

Mark_in_Tulsa

Posted
Posted
Edit: Just got some info on that "thing". 0-60 in 5.4 0-100 in 13.8, 1/4 mile in 14.2 and it says the top speed is 152. He was either playing with you, or can't drive.

 

 

 

 

Something seems a little off there. 0-100 in 13.8, but does the quarter in 14.2? That would mean he is well over 100mph in the 1/4 mile at 14.2 seconds. I did the 1/4 in 14.1 at 95mph. Must be the gearing i guess.

 

 

 

 

 

FWD cars usually have a pretty high trapspeed for their ET because they can't get off the line like a RWD can. For instance, my RSX runs [email protected] and my buddies truck runs 15.1@89. Our races consist of him eating me up in the first 1/8 mile, but by the time we pass each other (right at 1/4 mile) I'm pulling pretty hard on him.

 

And in regards to the SRT-4, it's a high 13 second car at 100+mph through the traps. Just a few mods puts it seriously close to low-mid 13s. And it really has enough power to keep up with mid 13 cars/trucks from a roll, but like all FWDs it's just got too much power to launch effectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahhhhhh........Wouldn't a FWD car have an advantage at launch due to 75% of the cars weight is on the front tires?

Reason FWD cars tend to be slower at launch is they tend to have high rpm HP, instead of tree pulling TQ down low like a V8 truck.

But correct me if my theory is wrong here.

Beer Belly Enthusiast

Beer Belly

Posted
Posted

Yup, I've got beat by a few of these little rockets......but let them try me with a few inches of Snow on the ground :banghead:

hoorders Enthusiast

hoorders

Posted
Posted

Ahhhhhh........Wouldn't a FWD car have an advantage at launch due to 75% of the cars weight is on the front tires?

Reason FWD cars tend to be slower at launch is they tend to have high rpm HP, instead of tree pulling TQ down low like a V8 truck.

But correct me if my theory is wrong here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allthough they have plenty of weight over the driving wheels...........the problem is that the weight transfer that occurs on launch far exceeds the actual weight over the front tires.......allot of this has to do with suspension...........and with stiffer suspension FWD cars can get better launches.... :cheers:

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • newdude
      Gasser Subforum Has Been Quiet - - So, Regenerative Braking and Using L10

      By newdude · Posted

      No such thing as regenerative braking on a pure ICE vehicle.     Regenerative braking is the re-capture of energy from electric motors and stores it in the battery pack.  So hybrids, PHEV and EVs have regenerative braking.     What you are seeing is the charging system changing modes is all.  Its likely entering charge mode for some sort of reason is all.  All of the charging modes will be listed below.   As for L10 vs D.  L10 turns off automatic grade braking.  L10 puts you in control of grade downshifts where in D it will automatically do it based on brake pedal position and other factors.  Otherwise L10 and D drive exactly the same aside from that one aspect.    Battery Sulfation Mode The BCM will enter this mode when the interpreted Generator output voltage is less than 13.2 V for 45 minutes. When this condition exists the BCM will enter Charge Mode for 2–3 minutes. The BCM will then determine which mode to enter depending on voltage requirements.   Charge Mode The BCM will enter Charge Mode when ever one of the following conditions are met:   Windshield wipers are ON for more than 3 s. Climate Control Voltage Boost Mode Request is true, as sensed by the HVAC control module via serial data. High speed cooling fan, rear defogger, and HVAC high speed blower operation can cause the BCM to enter the Charge Mode. The estimated battery temperature is less than 0°C (32°F). Battery State of Charge is less than 80%. Vehicle speed is greater than 145 km/h (90 mph) A current sensor malfunction exists. System voltage is determined to be below 12.56 V When any one of these conditions is met, the system will set targeted generator output voltage to a charging voltage between 13.9–15.5 V, depending on the battery state of charge and estimated battery temperature.   Fuel Economy Mode The BCM will enter Fuel Economy Mode when the estimated battery temperature is at least 0°C (32°F) but less than or equal to 80°C (176°F), the calculated battery current is less than 15 A and greater than −8 A, and the battery state-of-charge is greater than or equal to 80%. Its targeted generator output voltage is the open circuit voltage of the battery and can be between 12.5–13.1 V. When fuel economy mode is active, the generator is not charging, only maintaining open circuit battery voltage. The BCM will exit this mode and enter Charge Mode when any of the conditions described above are present.   Headlamp Mode The BCM will enter Headlamp Mode when ever the head lamps are ON (high or low beams). Voltage will be regulated between 13.9–14.5 V.   Start Up Mode When the engine is started the BCM sets a targeted generator output voltage of 14.5 V for 30 s.   Tow/Haul Mode (if applicable) Pressing the Tow/Haul Mode button located on the center stack, the vehicle system voltage is raised and the remote (non-vehicle) battery will be charged. Having the headlamps on will raise the system voltage and if the Tow/Haul button is applied it will not serve any purpose. The voltage is regulated between 13.9-14.5 V.      
    • jaszr2
      Active Grille Delete

      By jaszr2 · Posted

      Hello from Australia Just sharing that there is now a way to delete the active shutters entirely with just a plug in module. Opens up tons of room to light bars etc.
    • jake111
      Gasser Subforum Has Been Quiet - - So, Regenerative Braking and Using L10

      By jake111 · Posted

      I have an observation and a question... 1) I watch the voltage closely because I have had to dial in the cut-in/cut-out voltages of the battery separator to my camper.  The "smart" charging drives me nuts.  Anyway, I noticed that when coasting for a while, and especially if lightly using the brakes (though not necessary), the voltage goes up from mid/high-13 volts to mid/high-14 volts.  Then it drops back down after stopping or going again.  Consistently!   The only explanation I can come up with is REGENERATIVE BRAKING!  Well, maybe that's a little bit of an exaggeration, but it's certainly free extra battery charging.   2) Driving on mountain roads I will use L and vary the max gear.  Things straighten out and I end up in L10.  Sometimes I leave it there for a while.  Is there any difference between L10 and D?   
    • devonthegreat
      anyone interested in a 2002 Chevy Silverado 4x4 parts truck NYC

      By devonthegreat · Posted

      **SOLD** Please end or delete post. thank you
    • PBNB
      Tire pressure for 37s

      By PBNB · Posted

      Do you think this width might affect the chalk test with a higher pressure closer to 65psi? I think lowering the pressure makes sense to get the tread to lay flatter

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...