SRT Chat HERE on September 17th!

[black08]

Is Mopar working on headers for the '08/'09 in addition to other things?

 

[SRT Engineers]

1. Dont know if the chat is still going, but If I put 19in fronts and 20in rear wheels on my 08 ACR, would I need to adjust anything?

2. Any word of thoes Mopar parts from the ACR Mopar concept viper?

3. I have heard good and bad things about the belenger headers, and difinitive answers?

1. The ACR suspension was developed with the production Pilot Sport Cup tires and Sidewinder wheels. Without testing, it is difficult to say how changing the wheel/tire assemblies will affect handling. Besides handling concerns, there is also a tire-to-body interference concern. Even with the production tires, you can lower the ACR ride height enough to cause tire rubbing on the splash shields at some race tracks. If the diameter of the wheel/tire assembly increases, rubbing could become worse and limit your ability to lower the car.

2. Per previous responses, many MOPAR performance upgrades are being considered, but timing is TBD.

3. We can not endorse aftermarket parts. However, there are many customers running these parts. You should talk to some of those folks and get their opinions.

 

[JonB]

THANKS FOR YOUR HANDS-ON PRESENCE AT VOI-10. Ive been to all 10 VOIs, but to be out there drag racing vs SRT, and tech-talks galore, was GREAT. (Even if James DID SWAP one time slip albeit temporarily....)

 

[kcobean]

THANKS FOR YOUR HANDS-ON PRESENCE AT VOI-10. Ive been to all 10 VOIs, but to be out there drag racing vs SRT, and tech-talks galore, was GREAT. (Even if James DID falsify one time slip albeit temporarily....)

+1. You guys really are the best, and we're all lucky to have this time to interact with you. Thanks again!

 

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

Folks- THANKS A BUNCH for your time and answers!
PBR

 

[EZ 2B Green]

Ok, Here's another:
Is the actuation of the VVT Cam in the Gen IV engine affected by engine oil pressure and/or oil viscosity? If so, would it be noticeable to the driver in wide ranging conditions.

 

[Bobpantax]

Before you disappear, I wanted to thank you and say that if any of you are going to be in Miami, please PM me and I will take you out to dinner. I would guess that many of my VCA colleagues in other areas of the country would be glad to do the same thing. Keep the dream alive!

 

[SRT Engineers]

Was anything done to the area where the crossover exhausts used to be on the new cars? I was thinking of add'l legroom by modifying the bulkhead (on older cars too).

Thanks
PBR

The only thing we did in that area was remove a heat shield that was no longer required.

 

[SRT#655]

Thanks SRT for your time and answers.

VCA#00460

 

[SRT Engineers]

That's awesome. Don't the PS Cup's grip diminish and their durometer readings increase with repetitive heat cycling?

Don't all tires?

The PS Cups are fantastic. During the development of the ACR we were always impressed at how well they performed and held up over repeated track outings.

 

[SRT Engineers]

THANKS FOR YOUR HANDS-ON PRESENCE AT VOI-10. Ive been to all 10 VOIs, but to be out there drag racing vs SRT, and tech-talks galore, was GREAT. (Even if James DID SWAP one time slip albeit temporarily....)

Doris made me do it!

 

[kcobean]

Ok all, this SRT Engineering CHAT session is formally closed, so don't be offended if you don't get an answer to any post after this one.

SRT: Thanks for your time!!! Y'all are the best!

 

[SRT Engineers]

Before you disappear, I wanted to thank you and say that if any of you are going to be in Miami, please PM me and I will take you out to dinner. I would guess that many of my VCA colleagues in other areas of the country would be glad to do the same thing. Keep the dream alive!

Sounds great, as long as it's not pizza.

 

[Bobpantax]

Sounds great, as long as it's not pizza.

No pizza. I promise.

 

[SRT Engineers]

Ok, Here's another:
Is the actuation of the VVT Cam in the Gen IV engine affected by engine oil pressure and/or oil viscosity? If so, would it be noticeable to the driver in wide ranging conditions.

Both... yes... though we have found that it works well with the three major weights 0W40 / 10W30 / 15W50 (race only)

Issues really only arise under high temp / low pressure conditions... The controller automatically increases idle speed as oil temps rise to help aid oil pressure under those conditions.

 

[EZ 2B Green]

You guys rock! Thanks!!!

 

[SRT Engineers]

Thanks to you all!

 

[rcl4668]

Thanks for your responses.

/Rich

 

[ABADASP]

I`m late but Thanks for all your work on our amazing cars. Good luck in the future.

 

[Boxer12]

How about a post or number we can call to get the setups for the tracks listed in post 45? That would be sweet and save a few tires.

 

[Jeff Monheim]

HELLO! HELLO! Is anybody in here? It is Thursday 11:12 AM. I thought you had so much to talk about, that sombody would still be here?
Ok, I had a family emergency last night! But I read the whole chat this AM. Just wanted to say thanks to all, and Keep the SRT line and Viper Alive!

 

[SRT Engineers]

HELLO! HELLO! Is anybody in here? It is Thursday 11:12 AM. I thought you had so much to talk about, that sombody would still be here?
Ok, I had a family emergency last night! But I read the whole chat this AM. Just wanted to say thanks to all, and Keep the SRT line and Viper Alive!

Hope your family emergency came out OK for you last night Jeff. Trust me, we are still here and checking up on you guys often!

 

[eucharistos]

Trust me, we are still here and checking up on you guys often!

cool!

thanks for keeping the viper, viper