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The Neon bodies are identical; the problem lies in the fact that the VIN carries the engine code, so LEGALLY, I cannot just put my SOHC engine in my DOHC-coded car. :018: :mad1:
Removing the paragraph that states the VIN controls the configuration as raced would eliminate this. I don't know how many, if any, this would affect, but I can't believe the Neon is the only one. IMHO, the VIN rule is outdated, especially considering how many times cars get repaired and have body parts replaced. Besides, it's downright silly for racecars, even production based ones.
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The real question relative to the Neon is why are the DOHC and the SOHC listed on separate spec lines at all? All '95-'99 Neons chassis are identical. The SOHC and DOHC engines were both available throughout the life cycle of the vehicle in both 2-door and 4-door configurations. Why restrict the update/backdate ability of the Neon's by listing the two engines on separate spec lines?