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    Virginia City Hill Climb, Viper Crashes, 2 Dead

    Tom, I enjoyed meeting you at the event this year. I would like to express my sincerest regards to the family and friends of Patrick and Virginia. The Vipers did really well at the Hill Climb this year and can claim top marque at the event. Some unofficial time results are (5.2 miles): 1st...
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    2 people die in Viper in Audi Uphill race

    First off my sincere regards to the family and friends of Patrick and Virginia whom we lost this past weekend. Secondly, it really annoys me there are a number of you who feel you need to pass judgement on this without having a flaming clue about this event or what happened. Thank you Silver...
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    Throttle bodies

    A bit of data on the effect of restrictors - I spent some time last year crewing for the American Viper Racing team. During that time I had a lengthy discussion on the horsepower their cars make, the two different intake systems they were running (the long and the short runner 10 throttle body)...
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    Throttle bodies

    Gavin, 130 - that's it?
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    To add the wing or not to GTS

    El Diablo Viper, If you are serious about road racing the car, the best wing and splitter is the last iteration of the ORECA/factory GTSR wing and splitter. McCann Racing makes them and they are sold through Archer Racing (218-727-4806). The front runners in the Viper Days Viper Racing League...
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    Viper Days

    Bill, Thanks for the update. And the Comp Coupe? I'm sure somebody timed it, I can't be the only one who is curious. Anything? Thanks.
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    Viper Days

    Sounds like a great event, we're lucky to 60 cars out West, and no Comp Coupe, Bobby, Deborah show. How did the Comp Coupe compare to the VRL cars? How did Bobby and Deborah do? Inquiring minds want to know! Hope the CA guys are OK!
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    38 rwhp increase!

    SNKBYT, Great numbers, were these actual or SAE corrected numbers? Thanks for the clarification.
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    To cat or not to cat that is the question

    00prowler, I have a 96 GTS with TNT headers and Borla exhaust. I have run it with and without hi-flow cats. First - there are no problems with the check engine light as the 96 computer reads the rear O2 sensor but does not use the signal. Second - with headers, hi-flow cats are pretty loud...
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    Moving to SF bay area - bring the Viper??

    Eric, Thanks for reminding me - Buttonwillow is 3-4 hours away and Willow Springs is around 5 hours away (it takes me longer because I tow a trailer). It was great to meet you and absolutely a blast having the Viper's lay waste to the Cobras, Shelbys, and assorted Mustangs at the Shelby Club...
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    Moving to SF bay area - bring the Viper??

    Neurot, Definately bring the car. It is a great place to have a Viper and the club is very active. We have great weather and lots of fun mountain roads. Additionally, Laguna Seca, Sears Point, and Thunderhill raceway are all within a 2 1/2 hour drive of San Jose. License and insurance are well...
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    At what RPM do I shift through the six speeds?

    Durango Viper, Here are the shift points for optimum acceleration based on the two main shift point theories using data from a stock '01 GTS dyno run: Same HP before and after the shift method: 1-2 shift at 6200 rpm, 2-3 and 3-4 shifts at 6050 rpm. Maximum area under the horsepower curve...
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    WHAT IS THE MAX ENGINE RPM ON A 2001? 56 HP PER LITER SEEMS VERY LOW...

    I found a dyno sheet for a bone stock '01 GTS (418 RWHP), here you go: Same HP before and after the shift method: 1-2 shift at 6200 rpm, 2-3 and 3-4 shifts at 6050 rpm. Maximum area under the horsepower curve method: 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 shifts all at 6300 rpm. Note: I rounded these numbers to...
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    WHAT IS THE MAX ENGINE RPM ON A 2001? 56 HP PER LITER SEEMS VERY LOW...

    I tried to keep it simple but that didn't work so here is the math: Horsepower is a measurement of Power. Power (P) is the time rate at which work is done. Starting with the definition of work - Increment of Work (dW) = Force (F) * change in distance (dx) If the car moves a given distance...
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    At what RPM do I shift through the six speeds?

    Durango Viper, Keep an eye on this topic and you may soon have your answer. http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum14/HTML/010628-2.html Congratulations on your new purchase and welcome!
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    WHAT IS THE MAX ENGINE RPM ON A 2001? 56 HP PER LITER SEEMS VERY LOW...

    There are two generally accepted conventions for optimizing shift points; 1) maintaining the same horsepower before and after the shift, and 2)maximizing the area under the horsepower curve. Dyno your car and plug your numbers into this handy calculator and I think you will find the results...
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    Brake cooling ducts

    GTS Dean, Could you please expand on "it helped my car a huge amount!" How did it help? Better brake cooling, more front downforce? Thanks.
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    pyrometer usage....

    SoCal, Here you go: http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum7/HTML/000186.html
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    Suspension mods.....

    Ron, Go see Erik Messley at EMI Racing in Huntington Beach 714-713-9096. He will set you up right. Say hello for me.
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    To LPE or not to LPE??

    The only sad thing is LPE won't touch a CA registered car.
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    TCCRA times at Willow Springs Jan 5 & 6

    PMUM, You really can cheat in unlimited this year - run Goodyears.
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    Dealer Recommendation

    My best friend is in the market for a Viper and does not yet have posting privileges so I am posting this for him. Please give him some advice. "I'm in the market for a 2002 GTS that I will likely purchase, sight unseen and have delivered to my home in California. I am interested in hearing...
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    Dyno #'s on heads and cam

    Re: Dyno #\'s on heads and cam Matt, As you know from talking to Ted, with my driving I need all the HP I can get! To answer your question, I'm getting heads for Christmas. Albert, Thanks for posting the sheet and information.
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    How safe is Viper Days?

    Ted, Shouldn't you be working on my car getting it ready for the next Viper Days event? Andy, I have been running Viper Days since late last year. I have found it to be very safe and professionally run. It is a great learning experience to push your car to the limit in a controlled...
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    Dyno #'s on heads and cam

    Re: Dyno #\'s on heads and cam Albert, Could you please re-post the dyno sheet. If this is not possible, how much RWTQ were you getting? What RPM were these at? Could we have more details on the specific parts, e.g. heads (who did them, flow #'s, etc), cam, etc. Thanks. This type of info is...

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