jwwiii
Viper Owner
Is it worth it to install Mopar ECU on 01\' with only K&N\'s and tubes?
Much controversy over the effectiveness of the Mopar "Race Controller" on the Viper. It seems that those of you in the know feel that this performance ECU is only effective if a host of mods are performed. What is the measurable performance increase on a Viper with only K&N's, smooth tubes, and the Mopar 3" "Street Exhaust? Is it worth buying with only these basic mods?
The Mopar performance catalog from three years ago was touting something like 30 hp and 20 ft. lb of torque (please don't quote me on those stats, it's just my memory). However, I think it turned out that you only got that kind of increase if you installed the rocker arm mod, "Street Headers", K&N's, tubes, and "Street Exhaust". The original catalog gave me the impression that this performance ECU would give you the boost if you just installed it and the tubes/ filters. The newer Vipers apparently already have the "Street Headers" from the catalog in place. Much confusion for me on this issue. Anybody feel that this computer is worth the money on an un-modified Viper?
Thanks for responding if you have any facts on this issue!
Jim
Much controversy over the effectiveness of the Mopar "Race Controller" on the Viper. It seems that those of you in the know feel that this performance ECU is only effective if a host of mods are performed. What is the measurable performance increase on a Viper with only K&N's, smooth tubes, and the Mopar 3" "Street Exhaust? Is it worth buying with only these basic mods?
The Mopar performance catalog from three years ago was touting something like 30 hp and 20 ft. lb of torque (please don't quote me on those stats, it's just my memory). However, I think it turned out that you only got that kind of increase if you installed the rocker arm mod, "Street Headers", K&N's, tubes, and "Street Exhaust". The original catalog gave me the impression that this performance ECU would give you the boost if you just installed it and the tubes/ filters. The newer Vipers apparently already have the "Street Headers" from the catalog in place. Much confusion for me on this issue. Anybody feel that this computer is worth the money on an un-modified Viper?
Thanks for responding if you have any facts on this issue!
Jim