Lets get an update :pray:

Nah, thats how all the eclipse motors are (in the top pic). The stock motor that I pulled out before my bottom picture, looks just like the top one. Just not as clean :|

Pictures showing a 420a block from an eclipse and second photo from a 2000's neon. Think the added support in the passages are any benefit at all?

What did you use coming out of your water pump, looks like you had to route it differently.

Take a look at his youtube series going on for updates

That is a beauty. Gonna make someone happy to find that.

Thats what im thinking, engine sat for 4 years without starting before I broke it down for rebuild.

So im in the process of repairing about 8 cam cap stripped threads in my cylinder head with heli-coils. Not sure how so many got stripped, last time these bolts were touched was 8+ years ago when I installed new cams. Is it possible for the bigger cams to put enough stress on the bolts to cause...

This is nice to have, I can say that. Especially on the highway.

Painted the engine bay, was way easier than I anticipated it being. Its not perfect but I like the outcome a whole lot more than what it used to look like.

Oil pickup tube purchased from DCR does not fit the 420a oil pan, sent email to DCR waiting to hear back from them. Product is listed under 420a on their site but it looks like it is only meant for the bigger neon oil pan.

Reusing the head from the old motor with Stage 2 cams, retainers, springs, and upgraded lashers/adjusters. Head before being sent off to get cleaned and surfaces checked and pressure checked.Also noticed the harmonic dampener is different between the Neon motor (Right) and the Eclipse...

Present Day Purchased a blown 2.0 motor from a 2000+ neon for $50 that I decided I can use to rebuild. Motor taken apart before going off to machine shop.Motor back from shop on stand ready for new parts.Wiseco Pistons, Manley Rods, ARP hardware, new bearings, all ready to be installed...

DISCLAIMER I'm starting this build thread now, even though I've owned this car for 12 years now so a lot of things will be missing. Ill throw in some older pictures I have found but wont get too much into detail about past mods. Will try to keep current with everything I have currently going on...

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