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Viper Runs 9's @ 140 ... with a warranty


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In case some of you haven't been monitoring the aftermarket, they are jumping in with the Gen 5 Dodge Viper. There are already 1400 rwhp cars out there. Twin-turbo systems, Procharger F1X kits, Paxon NOVI2000 kits, and even heads/cam packages developed by the company that builds the engines for Dodge (Arrow Racing).

 

Yesterday at a Viper event, Andy Wheeler set a new record in his car. First one to run 9s on motor. The best part about it? All parts were dealership installed by Tomball Dodge (aka ViperExchange.com) and the car still has a warranty.

 

2015 Dodge Viper GT

Arrow Racing ported factory heads

Arrow Racing cam (retains VVT)

Arrow Racing custom tuned PCM

ARH long tube headers and catback

Underdrive crank pulley

Hoosier 335/18 drag radials and runners on CCW 18" wheels.

McLeod RXT clutch

3,390 lbs raceweight

+991' Density Altitude (73F)

 

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Other timeslips from the day. Very consistent. 140 traps NA!

 

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Video of the 9.95 @ 140 pass:

 

 

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Andy's car looks great and the performance is there for sure. The oil consumption issues do have me concerned as a potential buyer even though they would be covered by warranty. All that on an ACR would be nuts.

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More info?

 

via viperalley: January 2016

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29

Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption

2013-2014 (ZD) Dodge Viper

The engine cylinder block on about 1,100 of the above vehicles may have been contaminated with abrasive debris.

Under rare conditions during high-speed right-hand cornering when the engine is at light throttle and high RPM, engine oil can be forced into the Make Up Air hose, resulting in unintended oil consumption.

Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29

Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption Page 2

To address the R28 portion of this CSN, the oil contamination issue, the engine oil,

oil filter and air filter must be changed then the oil filter must be sent to FCA for

analysis.

If FCA’s analysis of the oil filter is positive for debris, the dealer will contact the

customer to schedule replacement of the engine and related oil cooler components.

If a new engine is not required, the dealer will contact the customer to inform them

that they do not need to return to the dealership.

To address R29 portion of this CSN, the oil consumption issue, an updated oil

management system must be installed which includes a new valve cover assembly

with a relocated make up air (MUA) fitting and new baffle.

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via viperalley: January 2016

Dealer Service Instructions for:

Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29

Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption

2013-2014 (ZD) Dodge Viper

The engine cylinder block on about 1,100 of the above vehicles may have been contaminated with abrasive debris.

Under rare conditions during high-speed right-hand cornering when the engine is at light throttle and high RPM, engine oil can be forced into the Make Up Air hose, resulting in unintended oil consumption.

Customer Satisfaction Notification R28/R29

Engine Oil Contamination and Consumption Page 2

To address the R28 portion of this CSN, the oil contamination issue, the engine oil,

oil filter and air filter must be changed then the oil filter must be sent to FCA for

analysis.

If FCA’s analysis of the oil filter is positive for debris, the dealer will contact the

customer to schedule replacement of the engine and related oil cooler components.

If a new engine is not required, the dealer will contact the customer to inform them

that they do not need to return to the dealership.

To address R29 portion of this CSN, the oil consumption issue, an updated oil

management system must be installed which includes a new valve cover assembly

with a relocated make up air (MUA) fitting and new baffle.

 

At least they are being proactive about it. Good on Dodge

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