The Viper's stock six-speed transmission has stood up against four-digit power so far, although the stock clutch was changed out for a McLeod twin-disc unit. A Quaife limited-slip differential rests in the rear pumpkin, and Weaver went ahead and made the jump to Mark Williams CV-style halfshafts. He tells us that the Viper has proven itself to be both robust and reliable, even under the incredible strain that a twin-turbo V-10 and Weaver's heavy right foot regularly dish out.
Upon return from North Carolina, Weaver and Leading Edge Performance set about adding the requisite safety items. Baer six-piston monoblock brakes rest at all four corners, equipped with race pads and massive 14-inch, two-piece brake rotors. Covering the Baer binders are 19-inch HRE 547 wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport tires, sized 275/30/19 front and 345/30/19 rear. Weaver also fit his Dodge with Penske double-adjustable coilover shocks, which were custom valved and setup for drag racing. Trust us, when you've got this much power on tap, big brakes and good tires are considered necessary safety items.
Designed solely with the pursuit of speed in mind, this Dodge Viper GTS has been set up to hook up and maximize the use of its incredible power. In fact, Weaver anticipates that this full-interior, nearly 3500lb snake has the potential to go 180mph in the quarter mile, a claim that is backed up by his installation of a 8.5-second NHRA certified rollcage and parachute. Consider this a warning shot to all you Hayabusa riders: Watch your backs.
Specs2002 Dodge Viper GtsPower: 1156.28whp On 91 Octane, 1546.51 Whp On C16 (29psi)
Base Engine: 8.0l Ohv V-10Machine Work By Underground RacingCp PistonsHellfire Piston RingsBillet Main CapsOliver Connecting RodsOffset Ground CrankshaftCustom Camshaft By Underground RacingStage Iii Cnc Port & Polish By Jeff MoreyCrower Roller RockersExtrude Hone'd Intake ManifoldCustom Stainless-Steel Exhaust ManifoldsCustom Side-Exit Exhaust W/Burns Stainless 4-Inch MufflersTwin Precision Te Pt76 TurbochargersTwin Tial External WastegatesTwin Tial Blow-Off ValvesCustom Front-Mount IntercoolerCustom March Performance Billet Engine PulleysMsd 8.5mm Spark Plug WiresDodge Srt10 Oil CoolerFluidyne Aluminum RadiatorTwin Spal Electric Fans W/Custom ShroudAeromotive External Fuel PumpAeromotive Fuel FiltersAeromotive Fuel Pressure RegulatorAn Fittings And Stainless Braided Fuel Lines96lb/Hr. Fuel InjectorsCustom Underground Racing Fuel RailsBlitz Boost ControllerAem Ems StandaloneEngine Tuning By Underground Racing
DrivetrainMcleod Twin-Disc ClutchMark Williams Cv-Style HalfshaftsMark Williams Billet YokeQuaife Limited-Slip Differential
SuspensionPenske 8100-Series Double-Adjustable CoiloversSet Up For Drag Racing By Leading Edge Performance
BrakesBaer Six-Piston Forged Monoblock CalipersBaer 14-Inch Two-Piece Brake RotorsBaer Race Brake PadsGoodridge Stainless-Steel Braided Brake LinesCastrol Srf Brake Fluid
Wheels & TiresHre 547 Wheels, 19x10 Front And 19x13 RearMichelin Pilot Sport Tires, 275/30/19 Front And.345/30/19 Rear
ExteriorCustom Srt10-Style Seals For Side ExhaustRemoveable Simpson Drag Parachute
InteriorNhra 8.5-Second Certified Roll CageFjo Racing Air/Fuel Ratio DisplayAutometer GaugesM&R Safety Harness