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Re: Dumb Question(s).......
#119372 - 12/18/02 10:08 AM Edit Reply Quote Quick Reply
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Originally posted by KenH:
The crank and rods are both forged. The crank has 6 4-bolt main caps which are cross bolted (not sure if they are splayed or at right angles). The bottom end of the Viper is plenty strong with the cast pistons in the later years being the weakest point. Most high output vipers I am aware of are using stock bottom ends for the most part with perhaps a piston change for high boost applications. 1000HP that some cars are approaching on a basically stock bottom end should tell you something about the strength of the assembly.
I have not heard of the wrist pins being a weak point in the Viper.
I think that most would agree that the Viper engine was intentionally overbuilt to be able to take the rigors of roadracing in stride.
--- Ken
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