1996 Viper GTS Venom 550 Hennessey - modifications

[spddmnjay]

New Sneaky Pete gas cap installed. Absolutely beautiful!!

[spddmnjay]

One thing I noticed when I drove the Viper is the intense heat generated by the exaust. The cabin of the car turned into an oven. Many Vipers have caught on fire because of the heat generated in the side sill area.

In order to reduce the heat and possibility of fire my solution is to install heat barrier to the sill areas and wrap the exhaust with heat insulation.

I removed all of the weld spatter from the side sill area to create a smooth surface so the heat barrier would bond. I then primed and painted the sill area. Next I installed Thermo Tec's Adhesive Back Aluminized Heat Barrier rated up to 2000°F.

[GHOSTDANCER]

What, you could'nt get your hands on any heat tiles from the shuttle ? Just kidding, your project is coming along great. Keep up the great job.

[Diognes56]

David

[spddmnjay]

Originally Posted by GHOSTDANCER

What, you could'nt get your hands on any heat tiles from the shuttle ? Just kidding, your project is coming along great. Keep up the great job.

That cracks me up I never thought of calling NASA about their tiles? NASA probably doesn't even realize that they have an "aftermarket" for them.

Oh, but I guess they are busy dealing with ex-astronaut stalkers right now.

[spddmnjay]

ENGINE MOD'S - UPDATE

My initial plan was to modify my NA Gen. II engine to attain appx. 700 HP/TQ at the rear wheels. But I have since changed my mind after reviewing all the information posted by Viper Club of America (VCA) members. I have decided to SUPERCHARGE my Viper.

I have come to the conclusion that it is expensive to get big power out of the NA V10 (heads, stroker kit, intake). It appears that one of the least expensive routes is to supercharge the engine. By supercharging the engine I will attain the power numbers that I want...and more.

The supercharger that I am planning on installing is a Paxton. Joe Donovan (PBJ) has advised me to purchase the "Tuner" kit from Paxton and he will supply the rest. PBJ will be advising me very soon with the mods required. I really look forward to hearing from him.

I will be sending my Venom 550 heads to Greg Good to review and determine what is required to make them flow the best.

Stay tuned!

[ArisESQ]

this is a pretty damn cool project. your fixing all the little design flaws the viper may have had, then improving upon everything else! keep us posted!

[dave96dcm]

Supercharging will be alot easier on the engine too, good way to make a crapload of power.

[spddmnjay]

Originally Posted by ill steez

this is a pretty damn cool project. your fixing all the little design flaws the viper may have had, then improving upon everything else! keep us posted!

I love improving the styling and power of all cars I work on without making them look junkie with too many add-ons. In my opinion all mods must look like it was meant to be there in the first place.

Wait to see the aftermarket hood I have purchased for this car. It's absolutely scarey lookin'... in a good way

[spddmnjay]

Pic of dash with instrument gauges, stereo and steering wheel removed. I have left the passanger air bag intact as I didn't want any mishaps...BANG!