>
> I don't know if we're talking about the same Viper or not, but
> if so, I think Car & Driver had something about it in a recent issue.
> I remember thinking, "big deal". The HP increase didn't seem to be
> that big of a deal, and the performance increases were rather
> dimunitive when compared to the cost of the mods. Hennessey seems to
> be fairly expensive, traditionally.
>
> I remember looking into a 7 stage upgrade path that Hennessey offered
> for my 3000GT to bring it from 5.7, 14.4, 160 to 4.3, 12.9, 187 (0-60,
> 1/4mi, top speed) (300hp to 460hp) which costed upwards of $10,000.
> IMHO, not a real great bang for the buck... $10,000 for a 1.5sec e/t
> drop, and 27mph more top speed? A little out of my price range, thanks.
:)
> Heck, for just over $7,000 you can get yourself a 380hp 360 magnum
> crate engine and a Vortech supercharger. That ought to put you up in the
> 530-550hp range. (Arrh arrh arrrhhh!) :)
>
>
> Don't get me wrong... That Viper is one bad snake, but the
> Hennessey overhead is a little hard to swallow. :)
>
> -Jon-
>
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> I do not speak for SUNY College at Fredonia; any opinions are my
own.
>
The latest I have read about it, the GTS Venom is still an 'infant', like
the Viper 500 was to the 550/600 (HP ratings). Given a little time, and
the
thing will be perfect. ABS would be a welcomed addition too. Hey it's
only
money!
Sam '95 SLT
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