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S2k with viper swap.
- Thread starter rusky
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pretty cool!
My gawd that would be amazing to drive. Just the raw power. Trade for NSX?!?
It would be just a tad nose heavy wouldn't it?
There goes the optimal 50/50 weight distribution. I bet it's a hand full even in a straight line on dry pavement.
Regarding weight distribution, the engine is 500lbs for that generation viper versus 326lbs for the F20C. The transmission is close enough to the center of the car that the weight difference, if any, probably isn't material. The additional fluids required by the viper motor probably add an additional 10-20lbs. Moving the battery (20lbs average) to the trunk results in:
2800lbs stock, 50:50
2989lbs w/ viper motor + incremental increase in fluids, 53.2:46.8
After battery swap, 52.5:47.5
Not bad IMO. I think the most dramatic change will be the 300%(!!!)+ increase in peak torque which would occur near idle instead of redline. This could be somewhat controlled through gearing adjustments in the differential but no matter what it is going to be a $hit show. It's already a handfull stock when driven hard. I bet it gets the same mileage as a stock AP2.
2800lbs stock, 50:50
2989lbs w/ viper motor + incremental increase in fluids, 53.2:46.8
After battery swap, 52.5:47.5
Not bad IMO. I think the most dramatic change will be the 300%(!!!)+ increase in peak torque which would occur near idle instead of redline. This could be somewhat controlled through gearing adjustments in the differential but no matter what it is going to be a $hit show. It's already a handfull stock when driven hard. I bet it gets the same mileage as a stock AP2.
I doubt there are too many with boat anchor v10 truck motors though.
Does this mean that there's a Viper with a F20C motor out there somewhere?:tongue:
Haha man that power to weight ratio is insane though. Cool build
And yet, very reasonably priced for what you get.
There's no hood for this car? Something tells me that would break DOT regulation and you'd get pulled over. Hope you don't get caught in rain with this thing.. though engine would just vaporize the water I'm sure.
If I had more $$ than brains, I'd love to have this car.. Wouldn't be surprised if Jay Leno is eyeing it..
If I had more $$ than brains, I'd love to have this car.. Wouldn't be surprised if Jay Leno is eyeing it..
shawn110975
Suspended
people think you can throw HP at a car and drive it...... Not... you need to completely reweld the chassis everywhere so it doesn't flew under load, brakes need to be upgraded to maximum, rims, etc.
you floor it and you chassis twists like a prezzel and you have no more car..... I am sure it would tear the road up though
gosh that is sick
you floor it and you chassis twists like a prezzel and you have no more car..... I am sure it would tear the road up though
gosh that is sick
I would be very surprised if that was the case (not doubting you but that Viper engine puts out some major torque 525 foot pounds compared to 161 for the S2000). That's alot of twisting force!! Even if it were true you're assuming that the engine install didn't leave the chassis all cut up. I'd sure love to take it for a drive.
I think the NSX motor would qualify as more of a boat anchor from a power to weight perspective. 490lbs with 224 tq versus 630lbs with 500 tq. I will take the uptick in power for the additional 140 pounds any day.
The car would only be about 400 lbs lighter than the year viper the motor came out of. A quick car no doubt but in now way an uncontrollable amount of power if the suspension is set up correctly.
It sounds like a very interesting car if purchased for the right price. So tempting....
[emoji23] only kidding though
