upgrading sxt -srt - SRT Forums

oneneo · 11-01-2009, 12:35 AM

i recently purchased a Neon sxt '03 i am trying to get a general idea on how to convert it over to a srt, i am completely new the 4 cylinders and turbos

and how they work...i no horrible but if anyone can give me some pointers i would really appreciate it - Thanks

SeniorT2005 · 11-01-2009, 06:20 AM

It is a lot of work and does take some time so if you are thinking it is going to be an easy job then your wrong. Especially if you do not know much about the SRT. Swaps are not usually for beginners. If you wanted an SRT you shoud have bought one. They are going cheap nowadays. I saw one go for 6G's the other day.And it was in great condition.

oneneo · 11-01-2009, 09:25 AM

gotcha gotcha thank you

MOPARfulSRT4 · 11-01-2009, 09:49 AM

Yeah I'm noticing a lot of you guys buying SXT then trying to convert them to SRT-4s. Saw one at a supermarket about 7 months ago. I thought it looked ricey. The turbo kit alone is going to run about $2000, intercooler $400, exhaust system $1000, wheels $700, etc. Once you piece everything up, it'll cost more than a SRT-4.

jessebeachusmc · 11-02-2009, 12:41 PM

I've got all te stock turbo parts for sale for cheap if you want em.

Exodus_gs1 · 11-02-2009, 01:10 PM

wouldnt you have to do a full engine and tranny swap? I thought the sxt was only a 2.0 not the 2.4

jessebeachusmc · 11-02-2009, 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Exodus_gs1

wouldnt you have to do a full engine and tranny swap? I thought the sxt was only a 2.0 not the 2.4

Yes...

05#191 · 11-02-2009, 02:47 PM

Just do like I did and buy a rolled over srt4 for $500 and swap it all into the sxt

Exodus_gs1 · 11-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc

Yes...

damn, that sucks. I have rebuilt my motor already and thanks to some bs im about to again when i get the money. its rough

Quote: Originally Posted by 05#191

Just do like I did and buy a rolled over srt4 for $500 and swap it all into the sxt

damn wsh could fnd one like that around me

jessebeachusmc · 11-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Exodus_gs1

damn, that sucks. I have rebuilt my motor already and thanks to some bs im about to again when i get the money. its rough

damn wsh could fnd one like that around me

Calll ur local junk yard I bet they've got an srt or 2 laying around

Srt-Four · 11-02-2009, 11:15 PM

Sxt -> SRT is simple if you have the wrecked srt sitting 3 feet from your SXT when you begin the tear down. Its really not to complicated. I did it myself in about 3 weeks (couple hours a day) Just follow the link in my Signature. Plenty of picks and hurdles i ran into along the way.

crug75hid · 11-03-2009, 01:31 AM

if you dont know anything about SRT, dont go for swapping. i would suggest you to visit some SRT service center for details about your desire

oneneo · 11-03-2009, 06:25 AM

i really think it wont be that hard or make it looked "rice" front rear bumper, suspen, side skirt, engine turbo electronics, comp, breaks, some little more little less....buy the block build a little at a time the way you want it, i think i can honestly do it for under 6k

MOPARfulSRT4 · 11-03-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by oneneo

i really think it wont be that hard or make it looked "rice" front rear bumper, suspen, side skirt, engine turbo electronics, comp, breaks, some little more little less....buy the block build a little at a time the way you want it, i think i can honestly do it for under 6k

I'd love to see pics of the entire build and I hope you do a complete swap (including exterior and interior). This would definately get my vote for SRT-4 of the month. I saw one guy with a SXT, started to convert it but then gave up and now his car looks half ass. Something like this would take time, money and knowledge. Can't see how it'll cost less than $6,000. But if you do pull it off, I'd tip my hat to you.

Exodus_gs1 · 11-03-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jessebeachusmc

Calll ur local junk yard I bet they've got an srt or 2 laying around

lol yea no there like finding a lambo, sure you see them driving around here but you wont be able to find a donor.

Quote: Originally Posted by Srt-Four

Sxt -> SRT is simple if you have the wrecked srt sitting 3 feet from your SXT when you begin the tear down. Its really not to complicated. I did it myself in about 3 weeks (couple hours a day) Just follow the link in my Signature. Plenty of picks and hurdles i ran into along the way.

nice, sounds like when i rebuilt mine. i only had a few hrs a day and kept having to run to and from the store... 20 mins one way away. sucked, took me a week and a half to pull rebuild and get back on the street