Deyeme Racing

1996 Dodge Neon
Modifications

IMAGE	MODIFICATION	TYPE	PURPOSE
	Deyeme Racing  Rear Swaybar Chassis Brackets   Billet Aluminum Alloy 2006/09/01 PL1SBRCBk	Suspension / Brakes	Another piece of project Neon Lite, this part became a necessary ingredient in our rear swaybar installation kits when DCX stopped manufacturing the original stamped steel parts.  These brackets hold the swaybar to the chassis via bushings.   The function of ours is same as stock, however the billet aluminum construction and slightly different shape solves the problem we've seen of people snapping the OEM brackets.  Ours won't rust, either!
	Deyeme Racing  Power Steering Bracket  6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy 2005/08/01 PL1PwrStrBkt	Engine external	The first part produced for Project Neon Lite, this power steering bracket is simply a lightweight and attractive alternative to the painted steel original piece.  Function is identical, and form is similar, the only difference being to add stiffness and strength where it's needed, while removing weight elsewhere.
	Deyeme Racing  K-member brace 2004/04/01 PL1KBrace	suspension / brakes	This part, helps to stiffen the chassis and resist front suspenion induced flex.   As our cornering ability gets into the higher Gs, it becomes necessary to add to the OEM framework of the Neon with support braces.  The K-brace is constructed from an extruded angle of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy.   It connects the front attaching points of the front lower control arms at the K-member, turning an open U-shape into a box shape.  It also creates mounting points for scuff plates, or other under-car accessories.
	Deyeme Racing  adjustable rear swaybar endlinks 2004/03/01 PL1SBRLnk	suspension / brakes	Since replacing the rear swaybar endlink-to-strut brackets with our own design, people have asked us about better rear endlinks.  We one-upped the requests, as these are lighter, stronger, and even adjustable!
	Deyeme Racing  Swaybar Bushings   front and rear   80A "firm" hardness" 2004/02/01 PL1SBBshng	Suspension / Brakes	Neglecting the suspension for quite some time, assuming the swaybars and associated hardware were doing fine, the car has been long overdue for some improved swaybar bushings. These stiffer polyurethane bushings fit the bill nicely, and I dyed them purple for our car.  They were installed in April 2003, and added to the product line in May, after extensive road and track testing.
	Deyeme Racing  Front Airdam  6061-T6 Aluminum alloy  brush finish 2004/01/01 PL1SBBshng	Chassis	The OEM airdam had long since been removed, because it was torn and ugly.  Our aluminum one is angled forward to guide air up and into the radiator (the stock unit was straight).  It's also stiffer, to force air up at high speed that might otherwise slide under the car, which helps reduce turbulance.  It is attached with stainless steel button-head screws, however we also have aluminum thumbscrews for quick removal and replacement, and shoulder screws with springs, for the airdam that might accidentally see a speed bump or road debris.
	Deyeme Racing  Tow Bracket, front   Billet Aluminum Alloy   brush finish 2003/12/01 PL1TowBktF	Chassis	Like many Neon owners, we had long since removed the front mass damper, a large piece of cast iron that bolts to the front engine mount, nearly centered under the radiator.  That saves a little weight, but also removes a good jacking point and tow strap mount point.  This 10mm thick tempered aluminum tow bracket replaces the mass damper with a better solution as both a jack point and tow strap attachment point  Getting the car off the track or on and off the trailer is much easier now!
Rear Sway Bar Brackets	Suspension	We've heard many complaints that the Neon breaks the bracket connecting the strut to the rear sway bar end-link. We designed this stronger, stiffer, lighter bracket to replace the OEM parts. Made from 0.25" thick 6061 T6 aluminum, it beats the original part in every way.  The new brackets are held onto the swaybar by hex flange nuts, which is also superior to the welded-on nuts on the original brackets (the point at which most OEM brackets were shearing).
Saftey belts	Safety	While our Neon is an all-out race car, we couldn't overlook the need for five safe seating positions, as this the car is also a weekend cruiser. We removed the OEM driver belt and replaced it with this 4pt harness. Rear seat positions were replaced with lap-only restraints.
custom radiator brackets	engine external	An engine needs only three things to run- fuel, air, and spark. But to run good it needs more- to stay cool.  The Neon has a gap between the crossbrace and radiator, that allows alot of air to slide over the radiator, instead of being forced through it.  Our radiator brackets are made from aluminum for light weight, and shorter than the original brackets. By holding the radiator against the crossbrace, more air is forced through the radiator for more efficient cooling.
Lightweight (alum, titanium) fasteners	entire vehicle	The Neon was designed with economy in mind. Had it been an all-out race vehicle, it would have come like this from the factory. We went over the entire vehicle- interior, exterior, and even engine and transaxle external, replacing every possible nut, bolt, and washer with either Ti or Al alloys, depending on specific application.   Total weight savings is nearly 50 lbs!
Convoluted Tubing	engine	protect wire harnesses and hoses, dress up engine compartment   It was necessary to use aftermarket wire loom because of the custom wiring done for the TEC-II and other changes. Why use black?
Vacuum Hose	engine	maintain stable vacuum, dress up engine compartment   Silicone rubber does not "dry rot" and crack like conventional rubber, and comes in colours other than flat black.
wheels: Keizer 13x8 tires: Goodyear roadrace slicks 21x10.0(F), 21x9.0(R)	suspension	Improve handling, change effective gear ratio, and reduce weight.  We did have AR-24 13x7s (2" backspace) and Hoosier 20x9.5s, but found the wheels stuck out farther than we wanted, and the tires were too small diameter, forcing us to shift too much during a Solo2 run.
Ceramic Coatings  valve springs,  valves,  piston faces & skirts,  head (chambers & ports),  cams, crank,  header	Engine	Reduce friction, aid in temperature control. Using Swain Techniques coatings,we're able to keep heat where it belongs, and keep heat away from where it doesn't, increasing efficiency and power. Some of these coatings serve to reduce friction, keeping internal wear down.
Engine Mount, front Engine Mount, side Trans. Mount, side Engine Torque Strut	Engine	Polyurethane-filled mounts reduce drivetrain movement to control wheel hop, and extend the life of the mounts.
Cam sprockets   AEM	Engine	improve camshaft synchronization, add adjustability
Clutch/Pressure Plate assy.   Centerforce     Dual Friction	transaxle	increase holding power, improve clutch pedal feel
Flywheel- Aluminum   Mueller Fabricators	transaxle	reduce weight this mod. was done in conjuction with new clutch
Accessory belt pulley   Unorthodox Racing	engine	reduce weight, reduce parasitic power loss to belt-driven accessories this mod. was also done to allow crank driven ignition signal to the TEC-II computer
Electromotive TPK (intake plenum, Hilborn throttle bodies, engine controller, wiring, etc.)	engine	Increase engine responsiveness, efficiency, and power
Complete Custom Exhaust:  ·MPP Race Header     ceramic coated  ·Catco 2.25" Catalyst  ·Thrush 'glasspack     (2.25" x 24")  ·OEM pipe  ·chrome tip	Engine	Increase horsepower, torque; sound, appearance, system servicability
Rad. Mount modification, coolant fan control	Engine	Moving radiator against upper mount pushes more air through instead of around the radiator, increasing cooling.   Adding cooling fan thermostat was part of the Electromotive mod., but serves an additional purpose of directly and adjustably controling engine temperature.
Voltage Regulator   MoPar Performance	electrical	externally control generator voltage (necessary as part of TPK installation)
Custom Fuel Pressure Reg.	Air/fuel delivery	add flexibility in changing fuel injectors, running different fuels, and compensating for and complementing other mods
Fuel Injectors:  30 lb./hr.	Air/fuel delivery	increase fuel flow
Brake Rotors:   Power Slot Brake Pads:   MoPar	Braking	Decrease stopping distance, increase vehicle control
sound deadener and insulation removal	body	Decrease overall weight while maintaining stock appearance (carpet and plastic panels are left in place).	click here to go to the Body/Chassis page
front dash tweeter speakers	audio	Improve music playback quality. Hey, everyone likes to listen to music!	click here to go to the audio/communications page
CB radio, antennae	audio communications	allow inexpensive 2-way communication for racing and commuting	click here to go to the audio/communications page
Custom Coilover suspension pkg.   Caster/Camber Plates    Ground Control   Coilover springs, dampers, housings     Carrera, modified	suspension	improve handling, make ride height adjustable for various race environments, allow easy component replacement and upgrade
Moroso hood pins	body	allow removal of hood for easier under-hood servicing	click here to go to the body page
airbag and associated parts removal	safety	remove unessecary weight	click here to go to the vehicle interior page
Short-Throw Shifter   custom   1.0" drop	interior	Shorten length of shift knob to lower the top of the knob away from the radio, and to shorten the length of the shifting action