SRT Live Chat - June 13th at 6:00 PM EDT - be here!

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

Unfortunately the government dictates the size of the individuals we have to accomodate in the seat package. We think you fall outside their criteria.

Did some of the government rules change? I fit OK in the '96 GTS I had, but I can't sit in the new coupe, and I won't purchase something where I don't fit.
Please note there are more successful TALL people (and they have the $$$).

PBR

 

[kcobean]

1. A few months ago I purchased a 2007 Charger SuperBee, and I see the car regularly run around 215 degrees. It's been hot here, but is that normal for the 6.1L Hemi?

2. I have a 2001 ACR, and I've really been considering putting a softer spring on the car (particularly the rear) since it spends most of its' time on the road. Anything about shock adjustment I should be aware of when I make this spring change?

Thanks very much for your time SRT!!!!

 

[Bobpantax]

Unfortunately the government dictates the size of the individuals we have to accomodate in the seat package. We think you fall outside their criteria.

And that is why Andrew and other tall Viper people need to back Fred Thompson for President once he announces.LOL

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Oh - and hit up the board admins for a rockin' avatar.

Man, you are making us work for this. DCX-approved avatar uploaded. Rockin' avatar later...

 

[SRT Engineers]

Does the above mean that you are concerned that Congress and the green lobby may soon intervene in the horsepower competition as they did once before?

No, it means talk is cheap and we ain't seen their iron on Woodward Avenue.

 

[2000_Black_RT10]

There are many that lower their car via i.e. Eibach springs, are there any disadvantages lowering the car regarding the half shaft angles, spring rate, dampers, or etc.. ?

 

[rcl4668]

Thanks for your time today.

/Rich

 

[Camfab]

Guys, just to recap, there is no exhaust leak. This was on a stock 2000 ACR. This issue has been documented for years.

 

[Janni]

No, it means talk is cheap and we ain't seen their iron on Woodward Avenue.

So, no teaser emails from Lutz yet?

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One last comment - thanks for the cool color choices - gotta love the orange.

 

[Bobpantax]

No, it means talk is cheap and we ain't seen their iron on Woodward Avenue.

Cute. Sounds like you are calling Lutz out for a duel. Good planning dictates that you be prepared to respond if he does.

 

[SRT Engineers]

What would you expect the changes to be in the driving experience of the 08's compared to the previous model?

We think it is better everywhere. We love the new engine when it comes up on the cam. The new tires and suspension setup are a hoot. The new diff. is sweet. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

And that is why Andrew and other tall Viper people need to back Fred Thompson for President once he announces.LOL

If he's on the ticket, he's got my vote

 

[SRT Engineers]

Any thought of true paddle shifters? (Not the automanual system, but a real system ala Ferrari)

Thanks for answering all these questions

We have had that debate more than once.....the team has consistently decided that paddles are not in the true spirit of our back to basics.......we like clutch pedals...

 

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

Cute. Sounds like you are calling Lutz out for a duel. Good planning dictates that you be prepared to respond if he does.

They already did- 675 HP I think!

PBR

 

[SRT Engineers]

It's not discolored, It has crystallized and crumbled away revealing the inner core. I believe that the intense heat of the cats and possible galvanic action have destroyed the material. The simple fact is that the O.D. of the cat is such that continuous contact with insulative material can't be avoided. I unhappily switched to high flow cats in order to minimize this problem. The high flow cats have a much smaller O.D. and length which helps to minimize the contact potential. I do question the high flow cats efficiency though, as the overall section width is reduced. At this point, I would just be happy if the dealer offered these parts. I'm a perfectionist, and this REALLY bugs me. Any solution would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Armen

There is sometimes contact between the catalyst and the sill insulation, we run endurance cycles like this without seeing the problem you experience.

The only way I could see this happening is if you have an exhaust leak dumping hot gasses directly onto the insulation.

Check your exhaust for leaks.

With regard to high flow cats - needless to say this would make the car non compliant with emissions.......

I don't know how to help you out with the new heat shields, they are part of the sills and you really have to get the whole assembly.

 

[SRT Engineers]

There are many that lower their car via i.e. Eibach springs, are there any disadvantages lowering the car regarding the half shaft angles, spring rate, dampers, or etc.. ?

Mopar has a suspension kit that lowers the car which has been out in the marketplace for a while without issues.

 

[Bobpantax]

They already did- 675 HP I think!

PBR

Not a production car. It was achieved with parts that would be installed outside of the factory.

 

[SRT Engineers]

1. A few months ago I purchased a 2007 Charger SuperBee, and I see the car regularly run around 215 degrees. It's been hot here, but is that normal for the 6.1L Hemi?

2. I have a 2001 ACR, and I've really been considering putting a softer spring on the car (particularly the rear) since it spends most of its' time on the road. Anything about shock adjustment I should be aware of when I make this spring change?

Thanks very much for your time SRT!!!!

1. Normal. The T-stat is 205, not 190 and goes full open at about 215.

2. Be wary of lightening up the rear spring without bringing the front down to maintain your handling balance. You really need to tune the setup at the racetrack and on the street to make sure you have a safe setup for emergency handling. A softer spring of the same length will also sit lower. You need to do your homework on this one.

 

[SRT Engineers]

Cute. Sounds like you are calling Lutz out for a duel. Good planning dictates that you be prepared to respond if he does.

No problem.

 

[SRT Engineers]

Thanks for your time today.

/Rich

your very welcome....we enjoy chatting with our Nation.....

 

[Manatee]

In regard to all the onboard "computers" and complex electrical devices, what hope is there in 30 years time that these components will be available when future enthusiasts decide to restore these Vipers?

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

That for chatting with your #1 fans. Keep up the good work.

Andrew

 

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

We REALLY enjoy these discussions.
Thank you to ALL those who made this possible.

PBR

 

[SRT Engineers]

Guys, just to recap, there is no exhaust leak. This was on a stock 2000 ACR. This issue has been documented for years.

Didn't realize you were talking about a pre-2003 car. We've made alot of improvements in that area since then.

 

[Bobpantax]

Can you post a dyno graph of the 2008 Viper? I think that many of us would like to compare the power curve of the 2003 through 2006 models with the 2008 model. I realize the 2008 model has mor HP but it does not have that much more torque unless it comes in earlier in the curve.

We will be actualy doing the certification runs in front of a Inspector next week.

 

[Bobpantax]

No problem.

Wow. The most interesting comment of the chat. The SRT skunkworks has some power up its sleave. Nice to know.

 

[SRT Engineers]

Any thought of true paddle shifters? (Not the automanual system, but a real system ala Ferrari)

Thanks for answering all these questions

One of our smart ass engineers had the following answer......" ask him if he's afraid the clutch pedal will wrinkle his skirt"......

 

[Manatee]

One of our smart ass engineers had the following answer......" ask him if he's afraid the clutch pedal will wrinkle his skirt"......

I'm not Scottish

It looks like I'm going to need knee replacement surgery in a few years. Hence the question.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

One of our smart ass engineers had the following answer......" ask him if he's afraid the clutch pedal will wrinkle his skirt"......

And while I am no doctor, we have had a few friends (and a few fellow Viper owners) get knee replacements and they were walking, playing golf - and driving Vipers within a month or two...

 

[Janni]

One of our smart ass engineers had the following answer......" ask him if he's afraid the clutch pedal will wrinkle his skirt"......

Please tell that engineer we love him.