Viper Powered 85 Z28
01-12-2012, 02:14 PM
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Re: Viper Powered 85 Z28
Holy ****.
AT least the viper is a respectable car. If you said a nissan gtr, now I might've been hatin. LoL
AT least the viper is a respectable car. If you said a nissan gtr, now I might've been hatin. LoL
01-12-2012, 08:16 PM
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I did some research on the sound. I too didn't like. I found one post on a viper forum that stated it was because there is no x-pipe. I plan on trying a bunch of options until I get the growl I'm looking for. I want people to look and say hey that sounds different but, I just can't place it. I wanted the Gen4 v-10 but, now I am thinking of the Gen2 because I can get the motor and trans with 500hp for 6k. The gen four is a badder 600hp but the combo is 14-16k. 10k difference gives a lot more mod money.
01-12-2012, 08:28 PM
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That's true, usually just side pipes or whatever. I used to work next to a viper performance shop. They had a 1500hp viper, that almost sounded good. But I'm assuming those cars are just side pipes with no type of crossover.
01-12-2012, 09:39 PM
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Re: Viper Powered 85 Z28
When the time comes I am going to call Borla and see what they suggest for a more throaty growl. Found a mock-up viper block for $450.00. That is going to give me the time to fab everything and save for the final purchase. Also n a sick note.... I found a Rod shop that is currently putting a Viper v-10 in a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
01-13-2012, 12:31 AM
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Subscribed..I want to see this complete.
01-13-2012, 01:37 AM
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I support this more than the Ecotec swap thread.
01-13-2012, 01:38 AM
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Do you already have the motor. And I would think one would have to be half way wealthy to pull ofvthia swap.
01-13-2012, 09:12 AM
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I do not have the motor yet. I am going to do the build in the beginning with a mock block from http://www.payr.com/index.htm. Well I am going to dedicate $500/week to the build. Thats the plan anyway.
01-13-2012, 10:02 AM
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I do not have the motor yet. I am going to do the build in the beginning with a mock block from http://www.payr.com/index.htm. Well I am going to dedicate $500/week to the build. Thats the plan anyway.
$2000/month is about what I spent when I built my outlaw car... a year or two and you'll be there. Good luck!
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I did some more tear down this week. I also ordered the mock-up block. Hopefully it will be here next week so I can start the front suspension.
01-19-2012, 04:42 PM
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V10s can sound pretty good. Im looking at dropping one in a 70 challenger and have been looking for sound clips online. I havent found a good sounding viper, but the srt10 rams with the same viper v10s can sound nasty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwK4txj3xks
01-19-2012, 06:02 PM
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There is a viper powered 70 ish Challenger on you tube that goes against a Ferrari Enzo.
It's a beast!
It's a beast!
01-20-2012, 04:55 PM
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"20 to 1 this project is never completed"
we can hope (it is like believing in Santa)
we can hope (it is like believing in Santa)
01-20-2012, 05:10 PM
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http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-for-sale.html
01-21-2012, 07:24 AM
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It all should fit in, but the shifter for the tranny may be a little to far back to shift comfortably, so you may have to have an extended and angled shift ****, not too sure though. And if you do need it, its not really a big deal.
01-21-2012, 12:55 PM
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That didn't stop Shelby, he just had the shifter reversed in his cobras. Do the same for this. Have the shifter bent forward from a point further back, and there you go.
01-21-2012, 06:15 PM
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I'll Take your 20-1 odds. I will complete this. It wont be in a couple of months but it will be completed!
01-21-2012, 10:50 PM
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Re: Viper Powered 85 Z28
dude, your NUTS!!
its probably going to be a tight fit, good luck
if/when you get it done, you should get a few of the old Pentastars and put on the car, 1 in the traditional Mopar location, and then 1 next to each of the factory Z28 emblems.
its probably going to be a tight fit, good luck
if/when you get it done, you should get a few of the old Pentastars and put on the car, 1 in the traditional Mopar location, and then 1 next to each of the factory Z28 emblems.
01-21-2012, 11:49 PM
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all Mopars used to display the Pentastar on the lower back part of the right front fender.
but i think displaying it just on the lower right fender would be too subtle, so i feel something like 1 of these this would work.
but i think displaying it just on the lower right fender would be too subtle, so i feel something like 1 of these this would work.
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yeah, that would work
edit, i just thought of something, "they" may say using the Pentastar like that on a GM is copyright infringement
edit, i just thought of something, "they" may say using the Pentastar like that on a GM is copyright infringement
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01-22-2012, 09:24 AM
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Put a viper head instead of the pentastar, that would be badass 
01-22-2012, 04:26 PM
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I drew up viper logo with the z/28 between it's teeth. I am going to have it machined by a friends machine shop.
01-23-2012, 06:58 PM
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Here is the rough logo before CAD.
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01-23-2012, 07:52 PM
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Re: Viper Powered 85 Z28
i like it also....looks venomous!!!
01-24-2012, 01:42 AM
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Re: Viper Powered 85 Z28
Someone did a successful swap into a mustang svt cobra a few years ago, side exhaust and all... came out completely ****, executed perfectly - cleanest stang on the planet and the only one I don't think is complete garbage...
01-24-2012, 05:23 PM
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Well if any of you guys are looking for some original 85 equipment, I have all of it. I am only keeping the T-Tops, Hatch, and Body. Everything else is for sale.
01-26-2012, 03:58 PM
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Off to get the rear frame damage pulled out. He is backed up so probably 2 weeks. SO I will start ordering parts.
01-27-2012, 07:52 AM
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That is awesome. Do you have any picks of your viper project?
01-27-2012, 08:12 AM
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No I don't, I accidentally bought this engine a few days ago for 1000€ 
, so first I need to see how to purchase transmission, engine harness and ECU.
, so first I need to see how to purchase transmission, engine harness and ECU.
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subscribed... cant wait to see it start coming together!!
