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Front-Wheel Folly, Part 2

We need more power.
April, 2006
1996 Dodge Neon Open Hood Passenger Side Front View
Mopp 060000 Neon Project 2 Z
Once again, the lack of someone... 
   
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Mopp 060000 Neon Project 2 Z
Once again, the lack of someone administering proper maintenance rears its ugly head. The air filter in the Neon was so dirty, we have no idea how it even ran.
1996 Dodge Neon Open Hood Passenger Side Engine View
Our first upgrade was a cold... 
   
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1996 Dodge Neon Open Hood Passenger Side Engine View
Our first upgrade was a cold air kit from K&N.
1996 Dodge Neon Filter Removal Passenger Side Engine View
First, we removed all the... 
   
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1996 Dodge Neon Filter Removal Passenger Side Engine View
First, we removed all the old ducting and filter box.
1996 Dodge Neon Open Hood Driver Side Engine View
Installing the kit is a simple... 
   
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1996 Dodge Neon Open Hood Driver Side Engine View
Installing the kit is a simple 20-minute job using a screwdriver and a couple wrenches.
1996 Dodge Neon Hood Open Passenger Side Front View
With just the cold air kit,... 
   
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1996 Dodge Neon Hood Open Passenger Side Front View
With just the cold air kit, our little Neon picked up 10.7 hp. To say we were impressed is an understatement. Keep in mind, we have a significant gain, but the original air filter was really plugged. But a gain is a gain, and we'll take it.
1996 Dodge Neon Exhaust System Underside View
Next on our hit list would... 
   
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1996 Dodge Neon Exhaust System Underside View
Next on our hit list would be the exhaust. The new-from-factory-recommendations never mentioned anything about performance, but, luckily for us, Dynomax does.
1996 Dodge Neon Exhaust System Underside View
The Dynomax kit features a... 
   
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1996 Dodge Neon Exhaust System Underside View
The Dynomax kit features a turbo-style muffler with dual outlets, 21/2-inch mandrel-bent tubing, and mounts using the OEM hangers. The kit installed in about one hour, and that includes removal of the old system.

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