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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    I'd like to remind people that I was only the first to do it. I don't claim to be the best driver, as I fully expect others to beat my time. I also would not like anyone to start bench racing about how all 5th gens run 10s now, just because 1 car did it. There is still a driver factor...
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    Viper's racism...

    I'd rather have ABS than forged pistons. It is easier to build a forged engine, not so easy to avoid skidding into a wall or the guy in front of you. Cast hypereutectic pistons are actually better for NA setups, as the silicon content in the cast pistons keeps them from expanding as much as a...
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    3.73 rear gear would be perfect for a stock Gen 5 at the drag strip. That would make the effective 1st gear more aggressive than the 2008-10 trans, and would put the car into the sweet spot of the rpm band at the top of 4th gear, near the finish line. Should be possible to go 131-132 in 4th...
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    Probably 0.15 seconds. I don't see guys cutting 1.67 short times on stock tires, but I do think 1.75-1.80 times are reasonable on factory Corsa tires with a big burnout. The factory rear tires are pretty soft, and 355 wide. I would have rather ran on them, but I caught a nail in one and...
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    10.97 @ 127.94 with 1.67 60' I also just posted the external video of the run, showing the clutch smoking in all its glory. Tony
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    Never did anything to it. I believe SRT is working on a revised tune, something that might not pull timing as aggressively due to temps. Or something that will allow timing to ramp back in quicker when conditions are proven to be better. Since there was nobody at the track, I was able to do...
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    No wheel hop. Touching rpm limiter a tiny bit. Ran quicker that way.
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    They say the Viper isn't built for drag racing. That being said, I'm still the first one to run 10s in a Gen 5 Viper, as of today :) Read the full story here: http://motorhed.com/xf/threads/first-2013-viper-in-the-10s.6239/ Whew! That was a lot of driving. Tony
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    My new 3 piece iforged wheels

    I feel sorry for you guys with bossy wives that dislike cars. Mine wanted the '13 Viper, so I bought her one.
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    $34,380 off MSRP Loaded GTS!

    Are people really complaining about 350 miles? Geez. Go drive your cars some, and drive them like they were built for. I can put 100 miles on my car in a single day, when I drive it to work and back.
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    Ralph wants/needs an automatic

    I don't see what the big deal is. As long as the manual is always an option, and development of the automatic trans doesn't inflate the pricing of all of the vehicles, then let there be an automatic option. The day the Viper becomes only automatic (ala GT-R) is the day that I won't buy them...
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    Automobile Mag: Snake & Stingray... stop with all the hate

    This guy gets it. Even if he is a little quirky and sorta off. LOL
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    Owner feedback...seat support and comfort after break-in

    My seats broke in after about 1000 miles on the highway. They are stiffer than the Gen 3/4 seats, but still comfortable. Early on, the cushions were a bit harder and it didn't support my lower back too well. After finding the right angle and height for the seats, no issues now. There is a...
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    18k - too many miles?

    Find a good dealer that is willing to do an in-and-out deal for you. You locate a buyer and have them purchase it through the dealership that has the car you want to trade for. That also helps the buyer, as some banks offer a lower finance rate when purchasing from a dealer vs individual...
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    18k - too many miles?

    I don't consider 18K miles a lot, on any car. Especially a car like the Viper, which is built just short of a military tank. These cars would likely live 200,000 hard miles, they are stout cars.
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    It already has a forged internal engine. And yes, I plan to add more spray. At least 200 with a progressive, direct port.
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    I planned on running without the bottle later that day, but my trans 2nd gear let go after these passes. Bottle is easily 8-10 mph, I'm estimating. Probably would have gone high 9s at around 142-143. In the standing mile, the car went 205 mph off the bottle, 209 mph on the bottle. Not a huge...
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    Why I’ve chosen the Gen V…a cross-shopper’s perspective

    Most 4-post lifts only have 6' tall posts. Easy way to check for stacked vehicles, use this formula: (Vehicle1 height) + (Vehicle2 height) + (6 inches of lift ramp thickness) + (6 inches safety margin) If the total is still less than your ceiling, you should be fine.
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    TA's on the ground at Woodhouse

    Less than originally anticipated (everyone quoted $119-120) Good! I wish I had that choice back when I got mine. Mine was $110K.
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    The definative answer why New Vipers are NOT selling!

    Are they discounted for having 8-cylinders? LOLOLOL. Welcome to how most low-end car salesmen are. That is just reality.
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    Yes, around 674 rwhp. Best mph it ran was 134.7 with the stock engine, on a good DA cool day. But, it was mostly a 130-133 car consistently.
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    On stock engines, low 11s around 130-133 mph. At least that is what mine ran back then, on regular street tires.
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    Heads/Cam or Paxton?

    I wouldn't do another Paxton on a stock engine. Mine made 674 but felt laggy and would get drug on the highway by cars making less peak rwhp. The external fuel pumps and FMU setup are garbage and have no throttle response. A good 600 rwhp heads/cam setup would be more fun to drive, and have...
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    Yes, forged rods/pistons. Stock unported heads with upgraded valvesprings, and a cam. Paxton Novi2000 at 12 psi boost, and 130 rwhp Nitrous shot.
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    Well, I do sell wheels as a sponsor here :) Forgeline GA3-6 wheels in Transparent Smoke brushed finish. 19x10.0 front with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 19x12.5 rear with 345/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport (for street duty) 18x12.5 rear with Mickey Thompson 345/35-18 drag radial for track duty

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