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Author: Subject: v10 viento flip front + XXXXXL fuel tank
bj928

posted on 9/11/09 at 10:19 AM Reply With Quote
v10 viento flip front + XXXXXL fuel tank

well i'm having problems with the bonnet, its been let to go out of shape, got it on car with ratchet straps, a piece of decking on top of engine and the straps to reshape, got to heat it up to hopefully get it back in shape, also here are some better pics of the fuel tank.

bonnet shows extended viento scoop into a bonnet bulge to get over the massive v10 viper engine.



built in swurl pot.



mounting for fuel pump.



as you can see, funny shape to get max fuel capacity.


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stevebubs

posted on 9/11/09 at 10:43 AM Reply With Quote
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massive v10 viper engine


Should that read mahoooosive v10 viper engine?

nice work - starting to look like a car now...

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nick205

posted on 9/11/09 at 10:45 AM Reply With Quote
That'll increase your tank range from 10 miles to 15 miles then

Keep the tank full and you might get away with pulling off in 3rd/4th rather than top too

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BenB

posted on 9/11/09 at 10:50 AM Reply With Quote
Nice
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David Jenkins

posted on 9/11/09 at 12:13 PM Reply With Quote
I still can't get my head around the idea of modifying/extending Viento bodywork - it's 'king huge already!

It's going to have a tremendous street presence though... it does look good...



[Edited on 9/11/09 by David Jenkins]






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bj928

posted on 9/11/09 at 01:25 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I still can't get my head around the idea of modifying/extending Viento bodywork - it's 'king huge already!

It's going to have a tremendous street presence though... it does look good...



[Edited on 9/11/09 by David Jenkins]



its all stock factory body/chassis sizes, the only difference is a 2" x 1" side rail instead of the normal 1"x1", so when next to another viento you won't see the difference.

bonnet bulge is just the normal viento scoop extended to a bulge.

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tomgregory2000

posted on 9/11/09 at 01:59 PM Reply With Quote
how much power is that V10 going to be putting out? and how much does it weigh?

Looks fantastic

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David Jenkins

posted on 9/11/09 at 02:02 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bj928

its all stock factory body/chassis sizes, the only difference is a 2" x 1" side rail instead of the normal 1"x1", so when next to another viento you won't see the difference.

bonnet bulge is just the normal viento scoop extended to a bulge.


I am impressed! It must be a snug fit under the bonnet...






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BenB

posted on 9/11/09 at 03:32 PM Reply With Quote
The Dodge engine produces 400Bhp, 415Bhp or 500Bhp depending on which generation car it comes from...
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bj928

posted on 9/11/09 at 06:59 PM Reply With Quote
the stock engine is a gen3, 500hp 525lbs/ft, now with a remap and deleted aircon/power steering, i am hoping for 10%+ from the remap and deletions so 550+hp and 575+lbs/ft, won't know the full power till its been on the rollers.

the weight isn't as bad as it could be, as they are all alloy block and heads, but its still not a light weight.

[Edited on 9/11/09 by bj928]

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Steve Lovelock

posted on 11/11/09 at 07:49 PM Reply With Quote
The garage looks good, must be a delight after all the time without one.

Can you use the aero style bonnet catches? They have pins that they locate to which means that you could pull the bonnet out of its existing shape when it is locked in position?

All the best.

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Steve Lovelock

posted on 11/11/09 at 07:51 PM Reply With Quote
ps, looks better without the roll cage.
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bj928

posted on 11/11/09 at 08:03 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Lovelock
The garage looks good, must be a delight after all the time without one.

Can you use the aero style bonnet catches? They have pins that they locate to which means that you could pull the bonnet out of its existing shape when it is locked in position?

All the best.



already got the aero catches, and yes its option, thought i was going to have to moddify the bonnet a bit more but now its back into some sort of shape, it appears to clear engine fine, so might have to fit the catches and leave it to find its own shape again.

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