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I think stock for stock, Shank is right on... SRT-10 right out of the box is a BEAST. It's fast, handles well, and has world-class braking. Again, I'm not speculating about 100 continous laps at Nurburgring, but you get the idea. And I can not even imagine what 1000+ rwhp will feel like... good thing I won't have to in about 6 weeks! Way to go, Shank!
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Can't wait for 1/4 mile times(you are going to the track with it, correct). I thought you were going with RSI ? Maybe it was someone else.
Sold my 946RWHP Viper a few weeks ago. Looking to build an 1100-1200 RWHP car over the winter. I'm staying with S/C.
What kind of time frame did they give you ?
Sold my 946RWHP Viper a few weeks ago. Looking to build an 1100-1200 RWHP car over the winter. I'm staying with S/C.
What kind of time frame did they give you ?
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Twin, I was down to Hennessey Performance, SVS here in Chicago, Heffners Performance, and Underground Racing. Based on overall customer references, and Viperclub.org and Viperalley.com reviews, I went with Underground. I was very close to going with Hennessey.........but......I just dont know.
Hennessey won the Car and Driver Super Tuner shootout over RSI, with a 10psi VIPER TT at 11.0 in the 1/4 with street tires. That same car did Mid 9's in the 1/4 and over 200mph.
I dont know if any of you remember my buddy's car (97 Blue Viper GTS with License Plate "ENZO WHO") - However, he himself is building a twin turbo kit for that which will appear in many of the magazines this winter. It is to put out 1800Crank HP (1500RWHP) with a 5sp. automatic.
The best thing about these 1100RWHP SRTs...they're fully streetable and around town drive like stock.
Hennessey won the Car and Driver Super Tuner shootout over RSI, with a 10psi VIPER TT at 11.0 in the 1/4 with street tires. That same car did Mid 9's in the 1/4 and over 200mph.
I dont know if any of you remember my buddy's car (97 Blue Viper GTS with License Plate "ENZO WHO") - However, he himself is building a twin turbo kit for that which will appear in many of the magazines this winter. It is to put out 1800Crank HP (1500RWHP) with a 5sp. automatic.
The best thing about these 1100RWHP SRTs...they're fully streetable and around town drive like stock.
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I concur with the praises of the SRT. It does feel painfully slow compared to my Porsche, but the Porsche is very modified and the Viper is straining for air. At this altitude the Viper loses close to 20% of its power while the Porsche loses very little. Heffner will do my Stroker/TT and things will shift back in favor of the Viper I am sure.
I chose Heffner because I know several people who have used him and all are very satisfied. I think many of you know of my past experience with Hennessey so he was never an option.
Good luck with the Beast Shank. I am sure Underground will treat you right!
I chose Heffner because I know several people who have used him and all are very satisfied. I think many of you know of my past experience with Hennessey so he was never an option.
Good luck with the Beast Shank. I am sure Underground will treat you right!
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Originally posted by ShankGT2
Thanks Bill, but remember to beat up Heffner on the price. Gimme a call if you need help. Beat him up silly! There is plenty of room to do so.
Thanks Bill, but remember to beat up Heffner on the price. Gimme a call if you need help. Beat him up silly! There is plenty of room to do so.
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It sounds like it will be a monster but how in the world will it ever get traction? I can see how it will be fun at 120 mph + when maybe the wheels will stop spinning, but all that horsepower sounds like it will be useless.
