I am working on the engine build details with Viper expert, Joseph Dell a.k.a. JD. Here is what I am thinking using. But this is just preliminary. I haven't added up the $$$$ yet so things may change :wow:

Pistons - JE
Rings - Child & Albert
Wrist Pins - JE
Rods - Manley or Oliver
Cam - Greg Good to select grind
Roller Lifters - Comp Cam
Push Rods - Comp Cam
Main Caps - billet
Bearings - yes but don't know manufacturer???
Heads - Greg Good (flowed and massaged)
Damper - ATI
Throttle Bodies - Accufab
Fasteners - ARP
Gaskets - Cometic

JD has advised me to bore and stroke the engine. I am going to discuss with him the displacement to shoot for. JD's Viper is 510 cu in.

Removing front facia to prepare for engine removal and pending twin turbo install.

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Front facia removed.

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I like the Kevlar(??) inner bumper. :unibrow:

I have had 6 Vipers since they came out. I had the first blue/white '96 in Austin, the first '06 Coupe ect. I really like them all, but I am just Vipered out..

You are dealing with two good people, Joe and Paolo are good guys..

Your car looks great.

Redbird, the wheels are Forgeline VR1 full polished.


SW

Yea, I hate when that happens....

Vipered out, hey?? Not me ;) I want to keep my Viper to the day I die...hence the reason I am pouring a bunch of monies into it. :D

THIS JUST IN...

I have just hired a 3D computer rendering expert who will be generating the following renderings of my Viper!

Exterior - with new wheels and custom hood
Interior - with custom; upholstery, gauges and dash
Chassis - will include suspension, wheels, engine and tansmission
Engine - with twin turbos

Some people may ask, "Why are you having 3D renderings done for your car?" Because I want to see what my car will look like before it is complete. This will give me a real good idea of what the custom hood will look like and the twin turbo system.

But simply.... I LOVE 3D COMPUTER RENDERINGS!!! + IT'S COOL

Stay tuned for some awesome 3D pictures of my Viper

Hood is off! Getting ready for engine removal.

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Thought I would post the first piece of rendering received. I can't wait to see the wheels complete! This is just the beginning :hail:

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