Should i buy a Spec V? - Page 4

EVO8 · Aug 22nd, 2003, 01:26 PM

cars are money pits!

but so are girls, and toys, and clothes.

life is one big money pit, what are you gonna do, save every penny you make?!?!?!

sr20dem0n · Aug 24th, 2003, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by EVO8
what are you gonna do, save every penny you make?!?!?!

damn straight, then go out and buy a turbo

Polaris · Aug 25th, 2003, 04:28 AM

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Originally posted by funks
how much money you planning on dropping on the new car?

20K or so?

If so,

test drive both the Dodge Neon SRT-4 and the Spec-V.. And let us know what you think..

The '04's SRT4's will have an LSD - it's basically an '03 with a a STAGE 1 turbo upgrade - expect 220-230 WHP stock.. Not really comparable to a '02 / '03 / '04 Spec which puts out around 130-140 whp stock.. (the stage 1-3 mopar turbo upgrades for the SRT-4 don't void the 7 year / 70K mile power train warranty).

Dumb question. How does the Neon get 220-230 to the wheels when Dodge is listing 215 at the crank?

From Dodge.com:

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SRT-4's engine is a turbocharged and intercooled 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder that produces an impressive 215-horsepower and 245 lb. ft. of torque.

Are they underrating the engine or something?

Also I agree with another comment made. It's still a friggin' Neon. I couldn't drive it.

sr20dem0n · Aug 25th, 2003, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Polaris

Are they underrating the engine or something?

yes, it is very underrated

I believe they are dynoing something like 235whp and 250wtq....its sick