Dodge SRT on dealer's lots.
11-02-2003, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by renegade4e
the whale tail has got to go imo. oh and the exaust pipes...if they're giving it the viper engine, why not a make-shift viper esque exaust setup? other than that, looks like a mean truck. i wish gm would put a price on something a little overboard instead of concepts. how bout a revised syclone!
I don't know why they did the offset exhaust... I've got a centered Viper GTS-Style exhaust on my truck and think it looks much better. I'm sure a revamped exhaust and roll pan will be high on the aftermarket mods list for the truck.
11-02-2003, 03:57 AM
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OH yeah I forgot to make fun of the spoiler on that truck. Its gay. . . .
It should be pretty quick with that big *** engine in there, but that is still a heavy truck.
As much as everyone here loves the LS1 based engines, I wish there was a 8.1L under the hood of my SS
It should be pretty quick with that big *** engine in there, but that is still a heavy truck.
As much as everyone here loves the LS1 based engines, I wish there was a 8.1L under the hood of my SS
11-02-2003, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SinCityRT
The only saving grace is that I've heard from multiple reliable sources that the wing is removable.
I don't know why they did the offset exhaust... I've got a centered Viper GTS-Style exhaust on my truck and think it looks much better. I'm sure a revamped exhaust and roll pan will be high on the aftermarket mods list for the truck.
I don't know why they did the offset exhaust... I've got a centered Viper GTS-Style exhaust on my truck and think it looks much better. I'm sure a revamped exhaust and roll pan will be high on the aftermarket mods list for the truck.
11-02-2003, 07:03 AM
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Initial testing was showing high 13s from a magazine I read, real dissappointing comparing the fact that they said that this truck would compete against the new lightning.
11-02-2003, 07:13 AM
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Anybody can build anything to go fast if you've got the time, knowledge, and money. The catch is being able to do it all at once and retain a full manufacturer's warranty. Buying an SRT-10 is mostly about status anyways (just like any other vehicle that costs over $30k)... Imagine how many people will stare and ask about it on a daily basis? Pull up at the track and I guarantee you'll see herds of people flocking around it. The thing could run 18.0 in the quarter and people would still drool all over it.
11-02-2003, 08:19 AM
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I can't imagine that truck only turning a 13.8 1/4. I think the magazine needs to hire someone who knows how to drive.
I bet once the launch is figured out and traction is helped we'll be seeing atleast low 13's out of these. I bet the trap speed will put the gen 2 Lightning to shame even if the e.t's don't at first. Not to mention the fact that the SRT-10 is gonna be awesome from a "roll".
I bet once the launch is figured out and traction is helped we'll be seeing atleast low 13's out of these. I bet the trap speed will put the gen 2 Lightning to shame even if the e.t's don't at first. Not to mention the fact that the SRT-10 is gonna be awesome from a "roll".
11-02-2003, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1BirdDRG
I can't imagine that truck only turning a 13.8 1/4. I think the magazine needs to hire someone who knows how to drive.
I bet once the launch is figured out and traction is helped we'll be seeing atleast low 13's out of these. I bet the trap speed will put the gen 2 Lightning to shame even if the e.t's don't at first. Not to mention the fact that the SRT-10 is gonna be awesome from a "roll".
I bet once the launch is figured out and traction is helped we'll be seeing atleast low 13's out of these. I bet the trap speed will put the gen 2 Lightning to shame even if the e.t's don't at first. Not to mention the fact that the SRT-10 is gonna be awesome from a "roll".
Another scary thought... What does everyone compare the SRT-10 to? The Lightning. The Lightning produces 390hp with a supercharger strapped on - the SRT-10 is 500hp N/A. Right off the bat there's already a zillion performance modifications available from all of the Viper tuners - imagine what happens when one of the aftermarket Viper tuners gets ahold of one and puts in one of those 800-1000hp kits
11-02-2003, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SinCityRT
I've got a centered Viper GTS-Style exhaust on my truck and think it looks much better.
11-04-2003, 05:19 PM
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Not sure if its accurate, but when they first unveiled the concept over a year ago it was claimed to run ~12.9. Which is kinda sad for 500 hp. If thats true, it wont hold a candle to a modded Lightning. Lightnings with 500 hp (lets say 450 at the ground) run at least low 12s. And you can get a Lightning up to 450 rwhp fairly easily for probably 10k less then the SRT, total. And if Ford actually makes theyre 500 hp Gen 3 Lightning......nothing but that huge *** dodge front end in the rearview.
$45k ? I'd take a Lotus Elise for 38k and go hunt ferarris!
(then buy a 7k beater truck )
GM WHERE ARE YOU?!? "REAL SS" w/ 500 HP PLEASE!!
$45k ? I'd take a Lotus Elise for 38k and go hunt ferarris!
(then buy a 7k beater truck )GM WHERE ARE YOU?!? "REAL SS" w/ 500 HP PLEASE!!