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    Author Topic: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?  (Read 7796 times)

    Offline moparman82

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    Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « on: February 12, 2014 - 10:37:35 AM »
    I have the opportunity to buy a gen 2 viper v10 with 6500 miles on it and the matching 6spd from a 01 viper, it's an absolute steal, so I need some input, are there any kits for this swap?  Or will it be a home febrication nightmare.  Obviously if anyone has done this I would love to hear the first hand experience, but anyone with helpful info would be appreciated!  Thanks guys!
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #1 on: February 12, 2014 - 12:25:31 PM »
    WS doing a little googling, found a 71 with a 03 viper motor, guys says he had to move the firewall back 5.25 inches, not sure that is something if be willing to tackle
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #2 on: February 13, 2014 - 07:42:35 AM »
    There is someone on protouringmopar.com doing a viper engine in a Dodge Dart. He has a great detailed build thread so far. From what I have seen cutting the firewall out is the only option so far . http://www.protouringmopar.com/showthread.php?19-Project-SCUD-69-Dart
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #3 on: February 13, 2014 - 07:50:07 AM »
    I've seen articles about one swapped into a second gen (68 I believe) charger, more than one if I recall correctly.
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #4 on: February 13, 2014 - 08:40:20 AM »
    Thanks guys, john, I have been following that build, man that is a wicked dart, that guys fab skills are insane!
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #5 on: February 15, 2014 - 08:22:15 AM »
    Yes, its insane....  :bigsmile:
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #6 on: February 15, 2014 - 01:02:37 PM »

    Is it a motor mount location issue?

    I'll have to check out the dart thread.
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #7 on: February 15, 2014 - 01:59:26 PM »
    Biggest issue is the overall length of the motor, it's basically a 5.9 +2 cylinders in terms of size, just so dang long the firewall has to be moved
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #8 on: February 15, 2014 - 02:01:58 PM »

    Just read the entire dart thread - wow that guy has mad skills.

    Yep, long freaking block and the firewall will have to go....
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #9 on: February 19, 2014 - 07:49:54 PM »
    I have seen more than one personally . Its a big undertaking . If you have great fabrication skills . I one I have seen had custom headers and custom k frame with a front motor plate as well and the floor was completely removed as well as the fire wall . Really it reminded me of an 80's pro street car at the end of it all .
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #10 on: February 19, 2014 - 08:34:11 PM »
    Buy it and sell it and maybe go with a gen 3
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #11 on: February 19, 2014 - 10:26:06 PM »
    Here's one my boss bought at Barrett Jackson. This thing is absolutely ridiculous.





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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #12 on: February 19, 2014 - 10:32:51 PM »
    Wow that's cool! Well done! I wonder what the handling is like? I'm guessing the motor is pretty heavy?
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #13 on: February 20, 2014 - 04:45:20 PM »
    I think the viper v10 weight close to the same as a stock big block if I remember correctly.
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    Re: Viper v10 6spd swap, anybody done one?
    « Reply #14 on: February 20, 2014 - 04:54:12 PM »
    Wow, turbos too
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