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Performance Modifications Nose to tail modifications. Under the hood, behind the side sills, make your Snake FASTER/Handle Better...etc.!!!
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04-25-2008, 04:10 PM   #1
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Whats cheapest and best Mod to do to a viper to help proformance
on a viper I know supercharge or turbo is the best but Im just starting out
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04-25-2008, 04:38 PM   #2
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Default Re: New Mod.

As always, Nitrous.


Though, I want no parts of it.
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04-25-2008, 04:40 PM   #3
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Headers and exhaust---no draw back and must be done prior to any induction mod.
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04-25-2008, 04:58 PM   #4
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what kind of price for headers and exhaust and what is a good brand name for the headers and exhaust and do viper have a computer chip to replace
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04-25-2008, 10:00 PM   #5
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Default Re: New Mod.

Use the "Search" function and you'll see that, provided you have a '98-02, headers will get you minimal gains for the $1500-2K you'll spend on them. Much better bang for the $$ is hi-flow cats and exhaust.

Wouldn't it be better to wait until you actually have a Viper to modify before getting ahead of yourself with specific mods? You might buy one that already has mods, saving you the trouble.
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04-25-2008, 11:01 PM   #6
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Default Re: New Mod.

Smooth tubes and "Green filters". Probably $200 and 10+hp.

Hi flow cats will reduce the high side sill temps of the stock Catalytic Convertors and add 10-20 hp ($500). If allowed, No cats and oxygen sensor simulators.

For HP, 40% increase with just a used Roe Supercharger. Exhaust helps, but not necessary. Probably a 50% increase in torque starting at 2000rpm! Later, add exhaust, headers, and change pulleys to go to another couple hundred horsepower - if you want it.

Main advantage Roe compared to Paxton is not just the torque, but the ease of installation (6hrs DIY) and upgrading to higher hp. The Roe comes with a Vec 2 and is easily programmed with "smart cards" and has lots of after purchase help from Sean. Water/meth injection should be added after the miniumum boost (depending on pistons).

If you have a Gen 3 you'll have to go to a Paxton since there's no Roe available for them.

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04-26-2008, 09:35 AM   #7
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I no for sure I`m going with a Gen 2 the only reason Im asking is that I want to get right amont of money to do it all at once And think you for your help
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04-28-2008, 05:38 PM   #8
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Default Re: New Mod.

I have a set of headers I am selling:

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04-28-2008, 06:03 PM   #9
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Default Re: New Mod.

The Belangers 5>2>1 are a great design and I like the triple collectors. However the pickles are to maintain velocity at lower rpms and hurt the top end performance.

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Removing the pickles opens up the collectors for higher exhaust flow and I took them out of the headers.



In this pick you get an idea of how much restriction the pickles cause.



Hope this helps you guys a little.

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04-28-2008, 06:07 PM   #10
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04-29-2008, 04:01 PM   #11
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Ted, how did you get the pickles out without butchering the collectors?
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04-29-2008, 05:56 PM   #12
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The top pic shows how a couple of the pickles came out when I torched them. The smaller collectors had less room so I had to start torching them from the very top and melt them away. Major PITA. I did ende up using my MIG welder to repair a couple of pin holes though. Not a fun job. Great designed headers. I have always studied exhaust technologies and often made headers and really like the way the Belangers were made. I do feel that they're a superior product. These seem to be 1 5/8" tube or I'd be putting them onto my car. Instead I guess I'll be building 3" collectors for my Edelbrocks.

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Default Re: New Mod.

Come on guys don't steer the noob wrong - sticky rear tires are by far the most cost effective mod you can do to a Viper.
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05-08-2008, 12:52 AM   #14
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Learning to drive it.

Will be worth far more than any mod, not to mention will keep you out of guard rails.
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