Vette vs Viper
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Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Re: Vette vs Viper (vader86)
Dont plan on it...saw a nice one at the Grand Funk concert last night (still cant hear a damn thing) and I just wondered how some of you racers faired against the 10cyl serpent.
:steering:
:steering:
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
Re: Vette vs Viper (Southern Comfort)
Ok there was a guy, he was going to race a viper in greece. Here is the link, never heard back yet, but someone was definitly attempting it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=526018
Wonder what ever happened?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=526018
Wonder what ever happened?
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Re: Vette vs Viper (LT4 2 Fast)
I didn't choose the name ANTI VENOM, because I can beat Cobra's!!!! :D I've had good luck on the street with the ones that will even acknowledge me. If they are modified, and he/she can drive, it starts gettin ugly......
On a side note, I haven't tangled with the real late model ones.....yet! When I finish the 91, I'll be back out stepin on snakes :yesnod:
On a side note, I haven't tangled with the real late model ones.....yet! When I finish the 91, I'll be back out stepin on snakes :yesnod:
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Re: Vette vs Viper (Southern Comfort)
A stock ZR1 would also not fare especially well against a Viper. Definitely not the new 500hp version.
Pro
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From: Everett WA
Re: Vette vs Viper (vader86)
hey, what about on the top end?
ZR1 and a Viper. whose got more pull high up?
regarding gears and such.
... or is that a dumb question, because the viper's got more power over all?
ZR1 and a Viper. whose got more pull high up?
regarding gears and such.
... or is that a dumb question, because the viper's got more power over all?
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Re: Vette vs Viper (blk90rdstr)
I raced a GTS and an RT10 in my stock 85 ....... :lolg: Ok so it really wasn't a race. I have yet to run into one that wants to race since aquiring my new car ;) I tried to get one of hte 03 SRT10s to race me but he was still breaking in.... :(
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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Re: Vette vs Viper (Southern Comfort)
I drew one in a time shot last year; he ran low 11s and went more red than me trying to get the hole shot. :D
Yesterday I saw one cut some high 12s in T/T; most of the CC Vettes (except mine) would have spanked him.
So if you have a stock C4 (or most C5s) don't play unless it's in a bracket race.
Yesterday I saw one cut some high 12s in T/T; most of the CC Vettes (except mine) would have spanked him.
So if you have a stock C4 (or most C5s) don't play unless it's in a bracket race.
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From: Fairfax Virginia
Re: Vette vs Viper (65Z01)
On this 50th anniversary of America's true original Sports car :chevy It's a damn shame that GM has allowed the new kid on the block, VIPER :boxing to continue whooping our ***** stock for stock :( I fear that this trend will continue into the next decade. With the introduction of the C6, 450 BHP :lolg:We will continue to be outgunned. Chrysler played it's hand by introducing the new VIPER before GM introduces C6, you would think that GM would take full advantage and introduce a 500 BHP C6 :cheers: That way the playing field would be a little bit more equal.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: Vette vs Viper (NightRyder)
Top end?!!!
Where you gonna' run 170+ to find out?
An extra 100-200hp is a large advantage on the top end especially.
an old saying: if you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it.
Corvette saying: if you aren't SURE you have enough power, don't call a Viper out.
:)
Larry
code5coupe (ain't racing no Vipers)
:seeya
Where you gonna' run 170+ to find out?
An extra 100-200hp is a large advantage on the top end especially.
an old saying: if you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it.
Corvette saying: if you aren't SURE you have enough power, don't call a Viper out.
:)
Larry
code5coupe (ain't racing no Vipers)
:seeya
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St. Jude Donor '10
Re: Vette vs Viper (rocco16)
Top end?!!!
Where you gonna' run 170+ to find out?
An extra 100-200hp is a large advantage on the top end especially.
an old saying: if you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it.
Corvette saying: if you aren't SURE you have enough power, don't call a Viper out.
:)
Larry
code5coupe (ain't racing no Vipers)
:seeya
Where you gonna' run 170+ to find out?
An extra 100-200hp is a large advantage on the top end especially.
an old saying: if you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it.
Corvette saying: if you aren't SURE you have enough power, don't call a Viper out.
:)
Larry
code5coupe (ain't racing no Vipers)
:seeya
BTW....I'll be calling Vipers out :D cept maybe the new ones :blueangel:
Instructor
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Re: Vette vs Viper (Southern Comfort)
Southern Comfort,
Bring on the Vipers, even the new ones. Take them to school at the local autox. All that horsepower will only make them spin or run through the cones that much sooner.
:cheers:
Buck.
Bring on the Vipers, even the new ones. Take them to school at the local autox. All that horsepower will only make them spin or run through the cones that much sooner.
:cheers:
Buck.
Heel & Toe
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From: Puyallup WA
Re: Vette vs Viper (Southern Comfort)
I've seen those Vipers do low 12s at the track without even trying hard. I would not put any $ down on such a race (stock Vette against a 10 cyl Viper). :chevy