Thanx to JD, my engine is starting to look like it should.... :)

[plumcrazy]

Been a long time but today it started to resemble a viper engine again. if i can get my valve covers back from my buddy thats powdercoating them, it would be closed up. the radiator is actually in but not in this picture.

next week , i gotta drill some big holes for the intercooler tubes, install plugs, heat shields, wires and finish a bunch of small things in the engine compartment and then start working on the fascia.

maybe 3 weeks away from firing it up..

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[CROM]

Looking good Plum!

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Looking good Phil....Looking real good......
What RRs you running?????

 

[plumcrazy]

T&D's.. from mike with 7.650 pushrods.

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

T&D's.. from mike with 7.650 pushrods.

Is that the std push rod lenth for a gen2 with T&D's????

 

[plumcrazy]

i think it all depends on the car. i found a lot of people with different sizes.

and as a matter of fact JD helped me with THAT too...lol

 

[Leslie]

what's that big tube in the front?






















j/k

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Guess i'll wait till i get my heads and have a measure up.....

 

[Joseph Dell]

Lookin' GREAT!

Now go get your 7/16" socket and turn over ALL of those darn T-bolt clamps! The one on the Y pipe is going to get _really_ close to the hood. the other ones (TB's, for example) will look nicer if you can't see 'em.

Looking at your set-up, i'm reminded of how well DLM over-engineered that system. Man it's nice!

JD

 

[plumcrazy]

JD, i was gonna ask you...where can i get new t-bolt clamps ? im just gonna replace them all. this way they all look the exact same and newer. they were just slapped on for a pic.

i have the VEC unit all wrapped up. it goes out in the am

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Changed all mine for these.....

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=MIK17/19S

 

[CROM]

Plum,

I've always gotten my T-Bolt clamps at NAPA.

 

[Joseph Dell]

I second NAPA. And if you are gonna use an impact or a power-tool to install them, put a little bit of anti-sieze on the threads... you'll thank yourself should you ever loosen/remove the clamp.

JD

 

[plumcrazy]

Baz, whats this...£1.31 - £10.19(exc VAT) ???

CROM, i got a NAPA down the street from me. i'll try them first. thanx !

 

[SYNFULL]

Good luck with the install! Looks great
Gary

 

[RichieSRT10]

Very sharp Phil. Looks like you have some hidden talents.

 

[plumcrazy]

yep, they're so hidden i cant even see or find them..lol

 

[IEATVETS]

Damn you Phil!! I am leaving mine alone this summer but next winter is when mine will transformed. Am having all forged internals put in and then a Paxton setup like you have and I cannot wait! Very nice setup, post #'s when you get them.

 

[viper GTS-R]

You've got till Tuesday before rain comes in on Wedsnday Phil! I spent most of the day just cleaning my car. So nice out, love this 60 degree weather in Jersey!

--RS

 

[Doug Supercharged Vipers]

You did a great job! That's not easy to put one together from scratch. Your going to have a blast! Let me know what kind of numbers you get.

JD is a terrific asset to the Viper community; always willing to help any of us in need. Your a good man JD!!

Keep up the great work guys!
Doug

 

[Joseph Dell]

For the record, I learned EVERYTHING I know from the support and encouragement of DLM. If it weren't for he and his support, I'd have never had the b@lls to start working on my own motor.

Thank you DLM!

Joseph

 

[99 R/T 10]

I'll second DLM as one of the best! Very nice job Phil! Do you think you'll bring it down for the December Bradenton race?

 

[plumcrazy]

thanx doug.

mike, i actually plan on it if i ever get it running..lol. im not sure id run it but id go for sure. maybe i'll try to talk 1tony1 into taking it down the track to see what it will do.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Shoot,
I'll take it down the track for ya I took Gerald's DLM car and pulled a 10.6 on Kumhos Now you know we won't let you drive that far and NOT run your own car!

 

[plumcrazy]

lol

 

[SUN RA KAT]

Good luck & happy motoring.

Doing it yourself is the way to go (I learned that the hard way).

 

[CitySnake]

Looking Great there Plum!

Make sure to keep to the 3 week deadline as NY/CT will NOT accept a season without you!

 

[plumcrazy]

thanx scott, im trying like heck but cant promise...lol

3 weeks and then to the dyno is my guess. then i'll be ready to go

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Baz, whats this...£1.31 - £10.19(exc VAT) ???

CROM, i got a NAPA down the street from me. i'll try them first. thanx !

£1.31 - £10.19 is the price range for the different sizes.. VAT is at +17.5%
It is approx $1.86 to the pound at the moment..

But I'm sure you can get them alot cheaper in the USA.....

 

[Jim Wilson]

Looking good Phil, your coming right along!