-FROG-'s 94' Viper RT/10 12.1sec 1/4 mile pass

Car was close to stock at this time. I had cone intake filters and Dynomax Mufflers with no cats. Also a short throw shifter and I bypassed my A/C pully by using a smaller belt. Tires were (almost bald) Michelin Pilots. The weather was not too hot that day (maybe in 70's?), but there was a strong head wind so it may have made a slight difference but who knows. Since I didn't have a dyno sheet at that time, I was unsure of where to shift, so I was shifting around 6,000RPM. Now that I have a dyno sheet and "Raptor" shift light, I changed my points to about 5,200RPM, so it should be a better run next time on my drag radials. I realized I was losing alot of power shifting that high but it was my first time to the track in that car, so not too bad. These cars typically run high 12's stock, but I see mid-high 11's next time to the track. We'll see....

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[circutracer150]

The absolute epitome of everything a muscle car wishes it could be, coupled with the elegant and simplistic "brute force" design, with a dash of rarity thrown into the mix.

I was a young kid when the concept was unveiled, and when the first cars went into production from SHEAR DEMAND for the car, based on the concept.

I have ALWAYS loved the first gen snakes... and one day, I WILL HAVE ONE!

Great run btw! Was your butt puckered a bit, praying not to accidentally dump that clutch too hard? :)

[getfrog]

@circutracer150

Thanks! Yea it was a fun pass but I actually slipped the clutch REALLY BAD so I wouldn't dump the clutch and mess up my run. I traded this car in and bought a 98' GTS. It's alot better! :)

[Ziofbv]

A 12.1 seconds run. is nothing shorter than amazing for a second gen RT/10.

Also, the launch was very good, no wheelspin at all!

[getfrog]

Thanks. This was actually a Gen I RT/10. I had to ride the clutch out pretty hard to keep those old stock tires from spinning, but it netted me a few12.2 sec passes and finally the 12.1.

[FORDGTFANATIC]

now thats one ugly viper i hate those ones....

[getfrog]

...and with that kind of attitude, you'll always be a "Fanatic"... never an Owner.

[LT1berad]

cant corner? then why does the viper have so many wins in Gt racing? be informed when you post stuff PLEASE.

if you knew anything about topgear, Clarkson said he "loved" this car.

Also if you knew anything ELSE about topgear, they named the ZR1 car of the year. dont like americans? stop talking.

[circutracer150]

@FANADICALCOWHEAD The only reason they didn't do a V8, is because everyone was doing it. They wanted to set it apart, so the V10 went in.

[FANADICALCOWHEAD]

@circutracer150

I don't know if it's just me but I love those targa tops! Sure it wasn't fully convertible but damn was it ever fitting for this car. My only regret is that these cars were very expensive, I'm going to go out on my opinion (not fact) but I think the car would've been a lot more affordable had the base viper had a v8, I'm not a big Chrysler guy but I think the 318 still lurked around during those years. But hey that's not to say that the mighty 8.0L v8 couldn't be an option :P

[AceRosswell69]

@getfrog

good thing you can change the clutch in 2 hours if you have a hoist and the right tools

[soccerpeve]

@000eMan000 ....somewhere around 96...but maybe 98, they put electric windows in, as well as exterior electric actuated door latches. The same latch is on the Viper GTS. It's a tiny little knob with a button on the outside, in the black area of the door...

[soccerpeve]

@getfrog mmmMMMMmm I got a 97 GTS.....LOVE IT!

[ViperSRTnACR]

Hey Frog! What up my good man, long time no see, hope you're doing well and God bless.

[mikedudley17]

Beautiful :)