Should I take a even trade for a 03 Viper?
02-24-2010, 10:00 PM
#1
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 109
Should I take a even trade for a 03 Viper?
I always wanted a Viper and I was made an offer to trade my 07 Mustang for a 03 Viper.
The Viper is bone stock and he claims it is in perfect condition with 19K miles. From what I here the Vipers ride pretty rough but how do they compare to a Mustang with my suspension upgrades? How do they accelerate compared to a KB supercharged Mustang with 487 rwhp? I love the way my clutch feels compared to other high performance clutches. My plan is to supercharge, lower and forged wheels if I decide to get the Viper. Any one with experience will be greatly appreciated.
Here is a description of my car.
Here she is:
Old dyno video on a Mustang dyno. The car makes 487 rwhp now.
http://www.modulardepotvideos.com/us...l.php?mId=6883
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Im sure Im missing allot. This is what I could think of off the top of my head. Prices are as accurate as I can get them off the top of my head.
Invested in vehicle..
Some may include install
Car
Polished KB Supercharger,
60 lb injectors,
Kenne Bell Boost a pump,
Mafia mass air
SCT tuner with tune
HTO spark plugs
GT500 Dual fuel pumps
Eleanor body kit
Paint, painted stripes, painted stripes under
hood and radiator cover
1st/prototype clear bra available for Eleanor
front bumper, hood and mirrors
Painted mirror inserts
Shelby polished aluminum hood struts
Stagered Wheels 20"x10" rear and 20"x8.5 front
tires are toyo proxes 4 295 rear and 255 front
Chrome lug nuts
Saleen HID headlights
Kook LT headers and X-pipe
Magna flow cat back exhaust
Eibach Pro kit springs
Steeda UCA
Steeda LCA
Spec Stage 3 Clutch
Spec stage 3 aluminum light weight flwheel
Spec stage 3 pressure plate
Steeda light wieght radiator support
Steeda Panhard bar
Spydershaft aluminum driveshaft
3.73 Ford racing gears
Ford racing chrome valve covers
Shelby fender emblems
Shelby trunk letters
Shelby trunk gas cap
Shelby snake grill emblem
Sequential tail lights
Radar detector
Shelby lighter cover
Total
Dyno # 487 rwhp and 441rwtq
The Viper is bone stock and he claims it is in perfect condition with 19K miles. From what I here the Vipers ride pretty rough but how do they compare to a Mustang with my suspension upgrades? How do they accelerate compared to a KB supercharged Mustang with 487 rwhp? I love the way my clutch feels compared to other high performance clutches. My plan is to supercharge, lower and forged wheels if I decide to get the Viper. Any one with experience will be greatly appreciated.
Here is a description of my car.
Here she is:
Old dyno video on a Mustang dyno. The car makes 487 rwhp now.
http://www.modulardepotvideos.com/us...l.php?mId=6883
]
Im sure Im missing allot. This is what I could think of off the top of my head. Prices are as accurate as I can get them off the top of my head.
Invested in vehicle..
Some may include install
Car
Polished KB Supercharger,
60 lb injectors,
Kenne Bell Boost a pump,
Mafia mass air
SCT tuner with tune
HTO spark plugs
GT500 Dual fuel pumps
Eleanor body kit
Paint, painted stripes, painted stripes under
hood and radiator cover
1st/prototype clear bra available for Eleanor
front bumper, hood and mirrors
Painted mirror inserts
Shelby polished aluminum hood struts
Stagered Wheels 20"x10" rear and 20"x8.5 front
tires are toyo proxes 4 295 rear and 255 front
Chrome lug nuts
Saleen HID headlights
Kook LT headers and X-pipe
Magna flow cat back exhaust
Eibach Pro kit springs
Steeda UCA
Steeda LCA
Spec Stage 3 Clutch
Spec stage 3 aluminum light weight flwheel
Spec stage 3 pressure plate
Steeda light wieght radiator support
Steeda Panhard bar
Spydershaft aluminum driveshaft
3.73 Ford racing gears
Ford racing chrome valve covers
Shelby fender emblems
Shelby trunk letters
Shelby trunk gas cap
Shelby snake grill emblem
Sequential tail lights
Radar detector
Shelby lighter cover
Total
Dyno # 487 rwhp and 441rwtq
02-24-2010, 10:22 PM
#3
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Nevada
Posts: 641
dude that is a hell of a decision... can we get more pics of the viper? that might help us decide :P. however you have one of the best looking mustangs that i've seen by far. gl with your decision. keep me updated plz.
02-24-2010, 10:24 PM
#4
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 568
NOOOO!!! keep the stang!!...viper is one hell of a cool thought but i do not and will not trust the dodge transmissions...especially a viper...ex girl, truck in the shop tranny failure..dude from work Ram SRT-10 been thru 3 transmissions, 3!!! seen 2 or 3 vids of viper transmissions failing somewheres on the internet..im just not willing to be the next...dont get me wrong everything mechanical has its failure point, mustangs arent perfect, but i would take my chances with a ford before i would go with a dodge..
my 2 cents dude
my 2 cents dude
02-24-2010, 10:31 PM
#5
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 156
How much do you know about Vipers?
Repair costs, parts availibility, reliability, ride comfort and such. If you know what you're getting into and you are OK with it, then make yourself happy.
I can see how it might be a tough decision for some.
To me, the Mustang is a car. The Viper is a gold necklace you can drive.
Too ostentatious for me.
A great opportunity for you if it all works out.
Repair costs, parts availibility, reliability, ride comfort and such. If you know what you're getting into and you are OK with it, then make yourself happy.
I can see how it might be a tough decision for some.
To me, the Mustang is a car. The Viper is a gold necklace you can drive.
Too ostentatious for me.
A great opportunity for you if it all works out.
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02-24-2010, 10:38 PM
#8
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 109
How much do you know about Vipers?
Repair costs, parts availibility, reliability, ride comfort and such. If you know what you're getting into and you are OK with it, then make yourself happy.
I can see how it might be a tough decision for some.
To me, the Mustang is a car. The Viper is a gold necklace you can drive.
Too ostentatious for me.
A great opportunity for you if it all works out.
Repair costs, parts availibility, reliability, ride comfort and such. If you know what you're getting into and you are OK with it, then make yourself happy.
I can see how it might be a tough decision for some.
To me, the Mustang is a car. The Viper is a gold necklace you can drive.
Too ostentatious for me.
A great opportunity for you if it all works out.
02-24-2010, 10:47 PM
#10
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Nevada
Posts: 641
damn, that's pretty nice...however your stang still beats it.... i would prob go to like ebay and see what they are running for, see if the price range/resell value is equal to ur stang they are usually good to evaluate the value of the car.