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Old 20 Nov 2003, 03:11 pm
Art Rigby Art Rigby is offline
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I wonder why Chrysler didn't put the 230hp version (actual 250hp) from the Neon SRT4 into the Cruiser for 2004? The article that I read on the SRT4 gave not only beter performance but also much better fuel milage.
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Old 20 Nov 2003, 07:55 pm
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I think they have the bigger injectors in the 2004, which I believe goes for the PT GT as well.
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Old 20 Nov 2003, 08:19 pm
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The SRT-4 has a better intake manifold and a muffler-less exhaust system which accounts for some of the HP differential.
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Old 21 Nov 2003, 12:04 am
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I wonder why Chrysler didn't put the 230hp version (actual 250hp) from the Neon SRT4 into the Cruiser for 2004? The article that I read on the SRT4 gave not only beter performance but also much better fuel milage.
Everything stated above plus the PT is about 600 lbs. heavier (I dont remember the actual figures) so that would explain the better performance and fuel mileage.
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Old 21 Nov 2003, 08:32 am
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...And the huge drag coeficient that the PT has VS the SRT-4.

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Old 22 Nov 2003, 08:00 am
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On the other side...
The "way cool" factor of the PT versus the "oh, that's just a Neon" factor
How many SRT4 clubs and members are out there versus PT Cruiser clubs and members
How much grocerys, camping gear,home improvement projects, etc. can you haul in your SRT4?

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Old 22 Nov 2003, 11:04 am
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well said hyracer!![?]
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Old 22 Nov 2003, 01:21 pm
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On the other side...
The "way cool" factor of the PT versus the "oh, that's just a Neon" factor
How many SRT4 clubs and members are out there versus PT Cruiser clubs and members
How much grocerys, camping gear,home improvement projects, etc. can you haul in your SRT4?

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Actually, there are huge Neon forums, and the Neon's a real "stealth" racer.
I have both a PT and Neon - both un-turbo. I like the PT better, but the Neon is more "bang for your buck".
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Old 22 Nov 2003, 07:33 pm
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Agree with quicksilverdon, the Neon is a "stealth" racer! Most people do not realize how quick they can be.
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Old 22 Nov 2003, 09:20 pm
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My brother knows, between he and his daughter they have been in about 4 accidents, no serious injuries, but totaled the Neons. Of course you would have to know my brother and his driving. LOOOONNNNG
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