Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 07-12-2009

Ok, lets hear your thoughts of a Viper vs the ZR-1. Strengths, weaknesses of each. I noticed Vipers have dropped down to the $24-29K range, from what I recall the 93s topped out at 165MPH....

flyin ryan · 07-13-2009

In what regard exactly, Lee? Performance alone, buying-selling, resale, collectability etc., good question & i do have an opinion just wondering from what angle your asking

. One thing i will say right now is the mid-ninties one's with the power increase, starting with 96, the GTS' i believe had 450 HP, definatly have an advantage off the line compared to our Zee's. Can't compare 488 cube V-10 to a 350 V-8, the Viper's TQ. help's to get it rolling so much better, our's on the other hand is generally a bog or spin show, when stock.

LGAFF · 07-13-2009

Looking more from a performance perspective.

07-13-2009

The early Vipers run neck and neck with the ZR-1, but as Ryan pointed out, with the HP increase with the introduction of the GTS, the Viper never looked back.

The early Vipers are crude, have the fit of a kit car, are hot, temperamental and are a rough ride. I still want a early RT/10 though. Because of those things.

Aurora40 · 07-13-2009

I ran an early 2000's Viper on the street once. Guy said it was stock. I have a ported top end (not heads) and headers. Stayed pretty even with him, he couldn't get by me. Maybe he couldn't drive though.

flyin ryan · 07-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffvette

The early Vipers are crude, have the fit of a kit car, are hot, temperamental and are a rough ride. I still want a early RT/10 though. Because of those things.

...You are one of a kind Jeff

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Eric870 · 07-13-2009

I raced around with Viper last week and he flat out kick my a$$... I don't know what Mods it may have had, But the car was fast..and the guy could drive.

By the way, I don't like snakes. They creep me out.

07-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric870

I raced around with Viper last week and he flat out kick my a$$... I don't know what Mods it may have had, But the car was fast..and the guy could drive.

We can get that taken care of.

XfireZ51 · 07-13-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Looking more from a performance perspective.

Isn't your wife still pissed about the 90? Or is the Viper for her?

UKZR1 · 07-21-2009

Why not take a look and see, Germany last year

http://www.corvetteclips.co.uk/site%...rman%20VOI.wmv

and some more

http://www.corvetteclips.co.uk/site%...highlights.mp4

These take a while as they're quite large

07-12-2009	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 Ok, lets hear your thoughts of a Viper vs the ZR-1. Strengths, weaknesses of each. I noticed Vipers have dropped down to the $24-29K range, from what I recall the 93s topped out at 165MPH.... __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

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flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,742	Re: Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 In what regard exactly, Lee? Performance alone, buying-selling, resale, collectability etc., good question & i do have an opinion just wondering from what angle your asking . One thing i will say right now is the mid-ninties one's with the power increase, starting with 96, the GTS' i believe had 450 HP, definatly have an advantage off the line compared to our Zee's. Can't compare 488 cube V-10 to a 350 V-8, the Viper's TQ. help's to get it rolling so much better, our's on the other hand is generally a bog or spin show, when stock. __________________ There are no limit's mans ingenuity, just as mans ingenuity will never conquer the forces & behavior of this planet...Smokey Y.

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LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 Looking more from a performance perspective. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

07-13-2009	#4
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 The early Vipers run neck and neck with the ZR-1, but as Ryan pointed out, with the HP increase with the introduction of the GTS, the Viper never looked back. The early Vipers are crude, have the fit of a kit car, are hot, temperamental and are a rough ride. I still want a early RT/10 though. Because of those things.

07-13-2009	#5
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 I ran an early 2000's Viper on the street once. Guy said it was stock. I have a ported top end (not heads) and headers. Stayed pretty even with him, he couldn't get by me. Maybe he couldn't drive though. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

07-13-2009	#7
Eric870 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 173	Re: Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 I raced around with Viper last week and he flat out kick my a$$... I don't know what Mods it may have had, But the car was fast..and the guy could drive. By the way, I don't like snakes. They creep me out. Last edited by Eric870; 07-13-2009 at 02:40 PM.

07-21-2009	#10
UKZR1 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South East England Posts: 173	Re: Dodge Viper vs ZR-1 Why not take a look and see, Germany last year http://www.corvetteclips.co.uk/site%...rman%20VOI.wmv and some more http://www.corvetteclips.co.uk/site%...highlights.mp4 These take a while as they're quite large __________________ Red/red 90 #1281 (UK) Marc Haibeck 368 B&B, Brembos DRM suspension Known as 'Gixer' on corvettechat.co.uk www.corvetteclips.co.uk Last edited by UKZR1; 07-21-2009 at 05:38 PM.