Build is finally beginning

[Fast Too]

I have to admit you guys told me ain't no way my mods are going in within two weeks. You all were right. Now, all parts in hand within the next couple of days. So, thought I would give progress updates along the way so all who are contemplating what I am having done can see the expected gains. First post will be a baseline dyno this Wednesday or Thursday. I am having a Paxton S/C, Belanger headers, R/T high flow cats, Corsa Track exhaust, and VEC III installed. Dyno of those mods should be out in a couple of weeks. The non power related mods include KW coilovers and I-Forge wheels in 19 & 20. I'll keep you all updated along the way.

r/Fast Too

 

[adamlotus]

its going to be one bad ass viper

 

[Fast Too]

Thats my plan, last part received this am at the installer. Baseline dyno in the morning and then tear down begins. I was scaring the crap out of myself stock, I guess I'll need to also install the optional passenger side great white knuckle bar too when I'm done. I am so excited to watch this build start and have this viper shed it's skin. He He He He He He..........

 

[Fast Too]

Here are my stock dyno numbers. We are so going to fix these:

1st run 406.73 Torque 412.00
2nd run 413.47 Torque 417.22
3rd run 409.97 Torque 420.36

 

[mike & juli]

Yep, would love to see how you dyno out after the Paxton, headers, Corsa Track, VECIII and r/t high flow cats...you should see some huge gains....your stock numbers seem a bit low...heat/humidity when dynoing the 3 pulls??? let us know!~!~juli

 

[Fast Too]

Juli - yes it is very hot and humid down here in Virginia. We figured we lost 18 to 19% through the drive train versus a normal 15 to 17%.

 

[mike & juli]

Yeah, we also had problems dyno-ing in the extreme heat/humidity last year...so didn't get the 'correct' a/f ratio corrected for quite a few days. These cars really NEED that cool-down in between pulls...hope that when you dyno, you use the ice packs, and lots of fans!!! Waiting to hear your results when you've fully modded---you will have a BAD-ASS Viper for sure!!!!! Can't wait!!! ~juli

 

[Fast Too]

Here is a pic of the IForge Astra wheels that are going on the car.

 

[mike & juli]

Here is a pic of the IForge Astra wheels that are going on the car.

Hey backatcha here!!! Don't see a link or a picture of your IForge Astra wheels? Would love to see them, and when you get the Nittos on also!!! GREAT to chat with you!!!
~juli~

 

[Fast Too]

Still trying to get a pic up there. Files size is to big

 

[mike & juli]

Still trying to get a pic up there. Files size is to big

Dodge01 gave me this site to change your pics: imageshack.us I never tried it, so don't know if this helps or not...or download to photobucket your picture, then post that url/link over here? Good luck....juli

 

[Fast Too]

One more time here is pic of the whhels I chose

 

[mike & juli]

LOVE that wheel, FAST!!! Now, we'll have to see pics once you put the Nittos on them...and I see what you mean, these shiny wheels will look better than the black on your red coupe!! Thanx for sharing! ~juli

 

[Fast Too]

The pic doesn't do them justice. I lost a lot of granularity when I had to compress the pic to get it to post. When I post final pics I'll create a photo album and attach a link to it.

 

[DII]

Damn thats a boatload of mods in a short amount time. Astra's really are perfect for the Viper too.

 

[ILLSMOQ]

Use photobucket man...much better.

So you are doing the VEC III...are you going to use the split second as well? or are you doing a custom fuel system using the VEC III to run it?

I've got the HRE 545R's polished lips with charcoal centers...simlar look to your Astra's....how wide are the lips on those wheels? I might have some lip envy I think mine are like 3"

 

[Fast Too]

These Astras have a 2" lip on the fronts and 5" on the rears. Not doing a split second.

 

[Alexarz]

Are those astras in anthracite finish?

 

[Fast Too]

Alexarz - yes

 

[Fast Too]

No progress to report.......Haven't got an update from the installer yet.

 

[Fast Too]

Ok boys and girls its almost done. Paxton S/C, Belanger Headers, R/T Cats, CORSA Track, and VEC III are all in. The IForge wheels are mounted as well.

We are waiting on injectors and an in-tank fuel pump. Once those are received and installed its off for the tune. The numbers should be nothing short of impressive. I'll post those when I have them. Once the tune is complete the KW's are going on and then a four wheel alignment. Hope to get some pics today and will post them if I do.

 

[mike & juli]

Looking forward to the pics and the stats, FAST!!! (You'll have to rename yourself, FASTER NOW!!)....juli