Advice for modifying my Gen I

[cinciviper]

Hi everyone. I just registered today but I have been reading the boards for the last month or so. I have a 1993 RT/10 Viper, number 808, and I am the original owner. I have not driven the car much and had planned on just keeping it original and low miles (just turned 12k). However, lately, I have gotten the urge to go the modification route. I once had a 88 Mustang GT that ran 10.60's in the 1/4, and I suddenly find myself craving the acceleration again.
After familiarizing myself from reading the boards here and on Viper Alley, I was trying to decide between a TT or a Roe SC. However, when I contacted Heffner about the TT, I was told they do not make them for Gen I cars. So, basically my questions are...Are there TTs for Gen I? How does the Gen I limit me as far as what I can do?
My thoughts were...if I can not go the TT route, to go with heads, rockers, headers, 3" exhaust with cat delete, smooth tubes, roe SC 10lb pulley, water/****.
Any advice on an installer/tuner within about a 6 hour drive from Cincinnati? Or any advice from someone with a Gen I that has gone the SC or TT route?
As a side note, I really like what I have seen on this site. I plan on becoming more active and making it to some events.

 

[JonB]

Welcome.

The miles on your motor might matter....if you have the original head gaskets they MUST be replaced with most of the mods you plan.

Please call Tu-Fri for an at-length discussion of some options

 

[ACELLR8]

Unfortunately there are not a lot of tuners for Gen I's out there. If Heffner did Gen I's and I was in the market he would be at the top of the list.
I know Doug Levin has done some very powerful Gen I's with the Paxton kits and he is a heck of a nice guy, with some very reliable cars.

Also, Lauri (Redenuff93) has a 93 with the Roe Super Charger on it. I have driven this car and it is very fast. With the Roe blower it makes instant power at any RPM. I would guess his car is around 560 to 580 RWHP with stock motor and Belanger headers. I think a Gen I with Roe Blower, good heads and headers could be close to the 600 RWHP mark and maybe a little more.

Probably bang for the buck and quick easy installation I would go with a Roe and a good set of heads / headers. You could do this for around $11 or $12K. Meaning heads, headers and the Roe Blower. This would be the route I would like to go and get rid of the N2O.

Good luck with what ever you do and keep us posted.
Ed

 

[obaa996]

Dan Cragin sells a "bolt-on" Paxton kit for Gen1's. I don't think it was a completely simple bolt-on, as there were some brackets and other things that needed modification, but it was very nice looking when finally installed. I know PartsRack carries this kit.

 

[Jeff Torrey]

You can be at Tator's Dodge in 9 hours- phone 914-763-3136 ask for Chuck

 

[VIPER 93]

I have #193,Leave it alone. Keep it orginal.......my .02

 

[RedEnuf93]

Dan has a TT Gen 1....
It is bushing beyond 600HP.

Mine is a Roe Blower 8lbs pulley + NX.

IEATVETS had a nice Paxton set yp.

David Polen has a BIG TT set up coming...

I left my 1963 Vette stock and did not have much fun with it.
I promised to go nuts with my Viper AND HAVE FUN! I think I succeeded!

Easiest way to do it is ROE blower. Go for it!!!

 

[C O D Y]

I have #193,Leave it alone. Keep it orginal.......my .02

I couldn't agree more!!! However, if you need to mod it, call Dan Cragin or Chuck Tator.

 

[2MANYTOYS]

For the money I would go the paxton route. Da1cop here on the board just had a paxton installed and so far has made 741 rwhp with no nos/or water ****. Regardless of what you do those head gaskets have to be changed.

 

[Da1cop]

For the money I would go the paxton route. Da1cop here on the board just had a paxton installed and so far has made 741 rwhp with no nos/or water ****. Regardless of what you do those head gaskets have to be changed.

I found this out the hard way....My 96 may be different though. The motor is a gen II with some gen I stuff on it. This is what I was told. The 96 motor is 415hp.

 

[JiPi]

No, 96 RTs engines are 100% Gen1 engines. It is rated 415 HP due to the different exhaust system.

 

[REDSLED]

For the money I would go the paxton route. Da1cop here on the board just had a paxton installed and so far has made 741 rwhp with no nos/or water ****. Regardless of what you do those head gaskets have to be changed.

I found this out the hard way....My 96 may be different though. The motor is a gen II with some gen I stuff on it. This is what I was told. The 96 motor is 415hp.

I have Gen 1 Jeff Morrey Stage 3 heads for your motor. I also have T & D roller rockers all from a 96 RT/10. You will get an extra 100 n/a HP from this set up. PM me if interested.

 

[Da1cop]

pm sent

 

[99 R/T 10]

I have a set of custom(port&polished w/2.02&1.60 valves) Gen I heads flowing great numbers. PM me if interested. Never been bolted on since done and still in the plastic.

 

[dansauto]

probably the cheapest way to get good #'s is heads, cam, exhasut and a wet shot. It will cost less than $5K and you will be well over 600 Hp and around 800 ft lbs of torque

 

[cinciviper]

Thanks everyone for your advice. I am going to get the funds and research done this winter and look to have the modification done before spring. Thanks again everyone for your input.