viper engine in 2nd gen?

[dookie]

So has anyone tried this ? came across a good price on a complete viper engine and was wondering if anyone has tried to attempt putting one in a second gen camaro ?? thanks for any input ...

[ProStreet R/T]

Viper motor in a chevy . . interesting

[pist0lpete]

Unless it was an aluminum block version the weight would be detrimental to any handling but would definitely be a powerhouse and unique to boot.

[markss28]

I have seen Viper engines in a lot of mopars but never in a chevy. My brother inlaw and I were going to put one in a 79 corvette but the weight and cost would be to high to do.

But all in all it would be cool to see.

[ProStreet R/T]

Originally Posted by markss28

I have seen Viper engines in a lot of mopars but never in a chevy. My brother inlaw and I were going to put one in a 79 corvette but the weight and cost would be to high to do.

But all in all it would be cool to see.

Weight too high? Uhh, they weight less than the small block that was in there from the factory

But it would be expensive, and a nightmare to package, plus it's sacriledge to put a mopar engine in a chevy.

Save the $$ and drop a monster SB2.2 in it. (isn't that a statement, save $$ and SB2.2)

[KAA]

Leave the Mopar engine swaps to the Mopar guys. How about an all aluminum big block??

[pist0lpete]

Also even in aluminum form in which it would be lighter the length would not be ideal as it would inevitably end up with alot of weight in front of the tires.

[dookie]

Okay , Okay , go easy on me ... like i said i was wondering , i really wanted to do a ls-1 conversion , but for the money that i was looking at spending i was just a little hesitant to do so , i just could not find the "right deal" on a package , i am not a mopar fan at all , but i kind of placed the vipers in more of an exotic line of cars , not to mention their powerplants are very nice looking ... i have already purchased a 454 that has a nice cam in it , bored , .030 over and ported heads , i will probaly just stick with it ... thank you for the input and i will try to redeem myself in the future ,

I guess its not a good time to mention that i also own a 600 horsepower toyota street car ... that i actually really like .........

[race-rodz]

no...toyotas are cool, as long as they arent too "ricy"

there is even an early nova kickin around here with a jdm toyota I6 in it, engine swaps are fine, but at some point in my opinion it just becomes "wrong" such as a viper v10 in an f body, or a sbc in a viper

[dookie]

i will say that i completely agree on all points , dont get me wrong , i do explore different ideas , i love cars ... of all kinds , mostly the ones that go nice and fast , i do like subtle but powerful style and performance , i am pleased with all the information that i am learning on this site and am happy with any and all input , i came to this board/forum with little knowledge about American muscle and am learning something new everyday , My Supra is one of about 350 of its kind in America and i would never think of dropping a chevy or nissan engine into it ... but again this is a learning curve for me and with this place and the good input from the community i will narrow my chances of doing things in reverse , being said , thanks again for all the input!!!!!! Terry