I just got the 3.55 rear end for my Viper, and I love it. I knocked a tenth off my 60 ft times two weekends ago (street tires) and also a tenth off my 0-60 time (measured by G-Tech). I'm hoping with some more practice these times will improve. Also, with slicks there should be even better results. We shall see as soon as I get a roll cage installed, since I was already well into the 11's on slicks previously.
Contact Unitrax in Anaheim. I believe they charge around $700 for the 3.55 gears, but I don't remember for sure. Their number is 800-622-4327. Talk to Jerry, the owner.