Pony Stock Speed Tips

torg38 · Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 94

This time of year, It's always better to read than post. It is a lesson hard learned so take my word for it. See you in 08
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tricknology · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 169

I am sorry I created this discontent.

My bad.

Yep, you guys are correct that you do not need a torsen gleason torque sensing differential, If you are not spinning your tires off the turn with the stock open differential.

We have used torsen gleason torque sensing differetials on flat Rock SLM's and Street stocks,,,they work nice.

PS. you can not check for Torsen by jacking up one wheel and seeing if it will spin,,with a Torsen ,,,It will spin.

Maybe, On a FWD drive car,,I think the only way to tell is to pull an axel shaft or maybe the speedo sensor and look inside witha bore-a scope.

MR. Randall you got any ideas on how to check for a torsen differential?

sorry, arnold.

pasto68 · Joined: 07 Nov 2007 Posts: 54 Location: dexter mich

i saw this in the sunday ann arbor news. '97 neon 4 dr. wont start.
734-475-2813. that is a chelsea phone #

steve "pops" pastorino

torg38 · Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 94

FYI
$499 and needs engine. 4dr 5spd. 97
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daytonapony · Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 167

Arnold,

You are right about teching for the diff, I got confused on the types and misposted. Also don't feel bad about posting this. Chuck has taken a hard nosed stance on "cheating" this year. Don't let his one negative post stop good discussion.

In my opinion the easiest way to tech for it will be to put two tires on grass, nail the gas while turning the wheel some. If both tires spin we have a problem. I know in my open diff car last year I would only spin the snot out of the inside tire.

Steve and Mark, there is an entire section devoted to where we could pick up cheap pony stocks. Just an FYI.
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tricknology · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 169

NEON ROLL CAGE PICTURES, simple and easy

this cage only has 6 bends total,
four 45 degree bends and two 90 degree bends.

http://www.mstrc.com/index.php?showtopic=16771

tricknology · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 169

this is a great link from www.neons.org on MOPAR transmission GEAR Ratio Calculator...it even takes into account tire size,, and automatically gives the gear ratio for each gear. for Sticks and automatics,

http://www.neons.org/tire/rpm2.shtml

tricknology · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 169

Got a Question on rims.

for a NEON, which junk yard steel rims do you guys use?

for a 5 bolt pattern?

also what about 4 bolt Neons?

daytonapony · Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 167

daytonapony · Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 167

P&G · Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 3

Anyone know where you can get a performance chip for a 1992 Cavalier 2.2 engine.

Jerry Garland · Joined: 26 Jul 2006 Posts: 145

P&G,

I use to race a cavalier and I did lots of research on chips. They do not make one unless you have lots of money. The best thing for you to do is put a stick shift computer in the car because the fuel curve is different and the rev limiter is set higher in this style computer. Other than that get your gearing set correctly and the handling of the car set for you to drive and you should be fairly competitive.

PS: this info on the computer is good as long as you are running a automatic tranny. If you are running a stick shift tranny then just leave it and race.

JG
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tricknology · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 169

What kind of Front Brake pads do you folks use on 1995 to 1999 Dodge Neon's for asphalt oval racing?

Brand?

type?

where did you buy yours?

thanks,

Arnold.