2002 Cast or Forged pistons?

[TomSlick]

OK, my friend that buys wrecked Vipers keeps saying the '02 cars have forged pistons. I keep saying they have cast pistons (from what I've heard about creampuffs). He said he saw it on a 2002 brochure, so I dig one out that I have and sure enough it says they have cast-iron liners and forged aluminum pistons. I have heard someone here talk about the difference in pistons, but how did I get cast pistons in the creampuffs stuck in my head?

 

[Simms]

Brochure is wrong? 2000-2002 are cast piston creampuffs.

 

[fastfang]

99 was the last year for forged pistons.

 

[TCKTPLZ]

While the 2002 Final Edition Vipers may have cast pistons, they are still the fastest of the Vipers. The Final Edition plaque on the dash adds about 25 RWHP over standard non F.E. Vipers. Also, it is known that Red with White Stripes is the fastest of the colors as well.

 

[ViperRichRT10]

Your friend is wrong...cast in 2000-2002

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Just bought a 2002 as well and my Brochure says the same...

 

[Joseph Houss]

Brochure has the typo, as they "lifted" the info from previous.

 

[PDCjonny]

While the 2002 Final Edition Vipers may have cast pistons, they are still the fastest of the Vipers. The Final Edition plaque on the dash adds about 25 RWHP over standard non F.E. Vipers. Also, it is known that Red with White Stripes is the fastest of the colors as well.

I have to put white stripes on mine for the 25 RWHP gain, thats a cheap mod! Must help cut through the wind...

 

[PaViper]

I am demanding a refund, my owners manual says the plaque and stripes together were the equivalent of the horsepower gain from adding a Vipair and everyone knows that is at least 50