DougFD3S

It seems that most the people on this board have no first hand experience with anything. They sure like to talk though.

1QWIK7

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jessssusss, get it man, you wont regret it!!!

unixpilot

Screw the Viper....I want that T-6 in the background!!

Hellspawn

I love vipers, thought about getting an RT-10 (because it would fit my current budget, although I MUCH prefer the looks of the GTS) but decided on a LS1 FD for the following reasons: LS1 FD with heads/cam has better power to weight ratio, ~2800lbs vs. 3460 for a GTS (660lbs!!), better gas mileage, MUCH cheaper.

IMO, the Viper GTS and 360 Modena are two of the sexiest looking cars ever built though.

JerryD680

Whatever you get its gonna be badass.

John Magnuson

Ok maybe that's being a bit harsh. And I have not driven the new Viper. I've heard they've improved it a lot.

I have driven the old viper on several occassions including an extended period at a driving school.

I suppose I should have said that the handling of the viper is "unrefined" in comparison to most modern sports cars including the FD. It's a real handful.

As has been stated earlier in this thread they're really tricky to drive to their full potential (which is admitedly quite high).

I found the Viper entertaining but in many ways frustrating at the track in it's handling behavior. But I make no claim to being the world's greatest driver.

If you like the way the Viper drives I have a friend with an LS1 Miata you'd probably like too

John Magnuson

The C5 and later Vette handle MUCH better than the previous generation Viper. I'm not necessarily speaking about skid pad numbers or slalom speed but just the general feel and drivability of the car.

I have nothing against domestic cars at all. I love a good V8... or V10. I used to be mustang guy. (talk about handling issues...)

a2zpcwiz

I was worried about the handling too. I love the way my fd handles. In fact, it handles better than the Z06 I had. I have read that the viper is hard to drive. I do love the V10 and the look though. I know the new C6 is great looking but there is going to be so many on the street. I rarely see vipers. Let me tell you about my driving style: I like to take off hard but not go to fast after (enough tickets allready), I take the corners pretty fast and slide it for a while. If the viper can do that, then it is enough for me. And I don't go to the track so it does not have F1 handling.

ruos

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I would still go for a 3 rotor if budget allows. The Viper is unique, no doubt, but the Porsche is where is at. I've always marveled German craftsmaship, and the sound of a turbo charged flat six is like breathing a freshly corked bottle of wine. Fascinating. Note that the originator of the rotary engine concept was authored by Felix - a German himself.

Although a C6 is amazing in its own right, with a Viper, you won't sound like an SUV, pickup truck, GTO etc, F-body and just plainly another V8 approaching the intersection.

Its the love for the mystery and mystique of a turbo charged rotary(especially a 20b) that makes it so admirably attractive. A poweplant enigma. Many are unaware of its wonders. Revving that baby at a stop light is reason enough me.

DougFD3S

I'd rather see you kick yourself in the nuts then put a 3-rotor in.

AbadR1

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If you are considering running power adders, I heard anything 2000 + Vipers do not have forged internals out of the box.

1QWIK7

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me too

i mean i love rotary but for the amount of money/headaches this will bring, you can get something wayyyy better..

DarkKnightFC

First off I would never sell such a low mileage RX. But then again people make mistakes. I would actually spend the money on a 3 rotor FC. And I totally agree with that User Error statement because most people do stupid modifications to boost power and forget the essentials. For that much money you should be able to build a reliable 600hp FD. Oh yea, and it would run 9's. And also if you have that much money then Gas Mileage shouldn't be a problem.


Why dont you just drive them all and see which one you like the best???



I had the chance to drive a Superformance 427 Replica Cobra. Thats all the torque you'll ever need. And it doesn't handle half bad either. I'd keep the FD and buy a Cobra.

Touya

well, I am one to always say do what you want to your own car, but also think about what the FD is made for. Sure you are missing the V8 power but what about the vette in the corners. Plus I think most the vettes these days look like crap. Poor style inho. The 7 has a classic body style with lines that just make you go mmmm. If you want power sell the 7, buy a vette, and be like everyone else. Or keep the 7, build it up, get some bigger brakes and suspension and relise in a corner that the 7 will hold the line much better with faster entry and exit speeds than the vette.
Course, its your car do what you want.
I'm just not a straight away junky, that and I drive a 91 N/A. But in the corners she feels better than my friends vette. Only car i've driven that feels better than my 7 is my budies porshe. But then again....its a porshe.

technician

Not to mention you'll sound incredible

I don't know that I would strap a 20b in your '95, but popped motor 7's are going for under $10K, and if you do most of the work yourself a 20b isn't going to cost you $30K. It'd be a fun project anyway, one I hope to do someday...

On a side note how would a LS1 FD perform against a C6 ZO6?

AbadR1

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"On a side note how would a LS1 FD perform against a C6 ZO6?"


Stock for stock would be no comparison. Now with a H/C LS1 FD would give a C6 Z06 a run for its money.

Now remember a H/C Ls1 FD is going to have an upgraded intake, full exhaust, and so forth. Since, everything will be custom built.

1QWIK7

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yeah thats amazing what you could do with the money to the FD but its more smarter () to use that money and get a viper..

Sgtblue

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I haven't driven one either. But everything I've read, and those who have driven the new Viper seem to agree that you go from understeer to accelerator induced oversteer with nothing in between but a brief chance to say "Oh ****!". Still, that butt-dyno must be fun.

twokrx7

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My advice, drive the **** out of your 7 till you pop the motor and then put an LS1 in it, OR, sell it now and buy something fast that's not 10 years old.

For the $$ you will never have the equivalent of the Rx7 for looks, rarity, and total driving experience. Vipers are cool and rare but they are expensive heavy beasts that drive like a late model camaro, everybody has a corvette (did I say everybody?), porsche and whatever else are too expensive, what else is there to compare with except a race go cart?

eyecandy

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I say either way leave the 13b in it, you keep it that way or sell it to someone that will. I just hate to see such a clean car get hacked up.

a2zpcwiz

I definitely won't put a V8 in that one.
Here are the two options I have been entertaining:
- Drive the car untill the motor blows then go 3 rotor
or
- Sell it and buy a viper (depending on the insurance)

Mahjik

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IMO, if you have the opprotunity to get a Viper, do so.

CCarlisi

My old roommate had a viper GTS and a 371rwhp 2 rotor FD. He had to sell one and decided to keep the FD. The Viper was fast, but he didn't think it was as much fun to drive.

jimlab

Not to mention that it was worth more and/or the payments were higher...

turbojeff

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Must remind you of the similar pickle you were in when you sold the Z06 and bought the Lumina.