Question #1 - From
rcl4668 - "I have a 2008 Viper convertible on order and am interested in installing the Mopar aftermarket parts that were shown at the Detroit (and other) auto shows this past winter. What is the current status/availability of the following Mopar parts:
- Tubular Exhaust Header Package
- High-flowing, Cat-Back Exhaust System; and
- Low-restriction, functional Cold Air Intake System
I have also been informed that the installation of the following non-Mopar parts from SRT that were featured on the Detroit concept coupe will void the vehicle warranty:
- Titanium Valves and Connecting Rods
- Cast Litex Pistons and Lightened Crankshaft
- High Flow Intake Manifold with Polished Upper
- Carbon Fiber Coil Covers and Crinkle Black Valve Covers
These and our items are under consideration but we can't give you specific timing yet.
Question #2 (okay, a
LOT more than one question) - From
Bobpantax -
"1. What new parts from the 2008 can be used in the 2003 through 2006 cars? I understand the new rear end is a plug and play swap.
2. Will the new hood fit without modification of the brackets, etc.?
3. Will the new larger oil pump be a simple swap out? I heard that it will be possible to use it but additional mods are needed - what mods?
4. I heard that the new clutch and transmission will not fit the 2003 through 2006 cars. Is this correct? Is it possible to use some of the parts of the 2008 transmission to improve the performance of the 2003 through 2006 transmissions, e.g. cones and synchros?
Questions 1-3: The answer to this and a lot of other parts is yes. Again, stay tuned.
11. Will the new computer in the 2008 be tunable within the module or will tuners be locked out of the code?
The answer to this is the Venom system is even more complex than today's controller.
12. I understand that with a little computer reprogramming that the 2008 engine is capable of close to 700 flywheel HP while maintaining a safe air fuel ratio. Is this correct?
How much additional flywheel HP over 600 is safely, from an engine integrity point of view, available from the new engine?
See answer to #11.
13. I have heard that because of the VVT, the cam within a cam, the higher compression ratio, and the much more complicated new programming that it is unlikely that a simple, reliable supercharger upgrade like the current Paxton kit for the 2003 through 2006 cars will be availble for at least 18 months to two years. And, even when it is available, it will not be simple since the engine will have to be modified to lower the compression before the use of a supercharger. Correct?
See answer to #11.
Question #12 (more a comment/request than a question) from Camfab: Ok, at VOI 9, I spoke with the rep from Mopar Performance about the disappereance and lack of GEN II performance parts. Yes I understand that many original owners infact did not purchase these products. Many of the GEN II vehicles have now switched hands, secondary owners like myself who, A) Actually work on cars B) Crave OEM performance parts. Please reintroduce these parts or at least provide a means, for us performance nuts to get our hands on some parts.
Some examples of previously available products would include,
Performance Engine Controller
GTSR headers
Differential cooler
ACR Wheels
ACR Koni Shocks
Of course some good old fashion optional camshafts would be nice as well, especially in a packaged form. Seriously, I want to race this car, but parts purchased from the dealer level at non performance part pricing are completely out of line. No weekend warrior is going to spend $12,000 for a spare set of ACR wheels. Come on guys, make it viable to represent the Viper. If you can do it for the Neon, you certainly can make it happen for the Viper.
Can't make any promises but thanks for the suggestions