I think your general remark about street use is correct* It's what most people think and what tuners cater their "street" labeled mods for...the low and mid-range power curves as oppose to all out high end.
However, MY philosophy is; in a Viper when you want your power(increase) you'll down...
The best, most professional track in MD by far (they hold many nationally televised events here...including NHRA, etc.) is "MIR" = Maryland International Raceway in Budds, Creek MD. Its a great venue...check it out at www.mirdrag.com ...ironically I was JUST there to run my Viper for the first...
X2 ....$45K is cheap for a "97' Blue and white GTS" unless the miles are really high-( > 30K miles)
I wouldn't sell mine (16K miles) a penny under 50K...these aren't going to depreciate my friend, I own an autodealership and watch the rare sought after blue & white's go for stupid...
Re: What\'s the weirdest comment you\'ve heard?
A late 20's woman yelled out the passenger side of the car she was riding in that my car "looked like a giant penis" while traffic was moving (bumper to bumper speeds)in Washington D.C. (the Georgetown "M-street" strip)
....so as any...
Man, 141 MPH on blower alone is VERY stout IMO considering your heads/cam are stock** Theres another 75-90RWHP with a head/cam upgrade!! (putting you at a conservative 145-146mph on blower alone) :o ;) :D :2tu:
....maybe you can help me on this, with all the heat soak I would...
Sean, would you recommend the Belanger HIgh flow 3-inch ceramic cats that bolt direct onto their headers as the best/highest flow cats you carry? I'm seriously considering going with them being that I'm buying their ceramic headers for sure. Any comments on that..? Thanks
--- Kevin
GUYS,
...What about the "Belanger 3-inch High flow ceramic cats"...thats pipes are made to directly bolt-on to their headers. This is also sold by Roe racing (is THIS what you guys were reffering to as the roe cats? better or worst?) thanks... :)
--- Kevin
Re: More practice
I would normally say there is something serious wrong in the tuning then...but since you said Heffner installed the paxton kit that would be impossible, lol. :) So if your Viper is anywhere close to sea level it must of been REALLY hot outside (over 100+f) with no cool down...
Re: More practice
Your time is pretty good, and with 545RWHP i would say a 11.0-11.1 e.t. is definitely possible for you......but the 123MPH trap speed seems a little off/weak for 545RWHP* Did you short shift or granny shift it after the launch or something? Maybe it was a really hot day or a...
If you want to have a 100% piece of mind that you ARE in fact getting the BEST for the money spent...just take your Viper over to Heffner's performance in Pansecola, FL...all the top dawgs run his equipment or at least get some sort of consultation by him. You take your Viper to Heffner, hand...
The paxton has much more potential...will make more peak power, and most importantly is intercooled and runs cooler** Area under the curve is less than the roe, however cars this powerful and torquey you WANT to have a linear powerband anyway IMO :) ...the roe is a great bolt on though, and...
....I'm looking to do the best (highest HP improvement) header / high-flow cats combination for my 1997 model year GTS coupe. I understand the 97's gain a little more HP from exhaust upgrades becuase of the higher lift cam for that year, is this true? And how much rwhp can i realistically expect...
I really appreciate all the suggestions. I too am wary of taking it to a dealer...unless its a dealer known for having Viper specific techs who are enthusiasts and go the extra mile for these cars and do modifications as well**
I am contemplating just doing work on it myself, as suggested...
Hi all, I'm very excited to announce I'm the proud new owner of a super clean 14K miles Blue w/ white strips 97' Viper GTS...purchased with a few tasteful tweaks and mods already complete. :laugh: I'm had been waiting for this day for many years and wanted it only one way (the blue/white...
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