The Engine Build

[VIPR PWR]

Keepin up with Brazil and the coffee beans lol

I dont give a beans about Brazil lol I don’t drink coffee

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

Yes, I saw that video a while back...
Stock Viper blocks are fine up to about 1000 horsepower before they start squirming around, then power is lost through a break in cylinder sealing. That's why I recommend the Program Main Caps (or equivalent).
I dont know how dropping sleeves into thin air and welding them into what's left of the block would support triple that power.
More research required, I guess...
But it doesn't make any sense at this point and I'm sure there's more to it.


Snow at home.
Nice in Coachella right now...

Half way to Kiwiland

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

Lithium fires smell great!
Similar to eating 10 pounds of asparagus and taking a 60 second leak.

I love the smellof Lithium fires in the morning

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

@Kiwi SRT10 how was the first day of 2025?!?

Grey skies and cool 15C, very quiet. Tomorrow I am fireman on our Steam Locomotive.

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

When you visit Kanada, you may feel right at home, as the prices are the same as they are in Cali.
It's just we get stung an additional 42+ % with the exchange rate while we are here visiting.
YOU however, will be elated at the massive point of purchase discounts at the checkouts while in the Frozen North with American cash!

With cash from your offshore account in a tax haven hahaha

 

[05 Red]

Can i add this here, i hope I'm not stealing anyone's thunder, but i was stoked to see these go in.

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

UHHHHH OHHHHHH!! Sorry Kiwi!!

How's the build coming along?? It's already New Year's for you so how about an update!

(Exchange rates kept it sorta on topic! Thanks for keeping us right ronnie )

Just waiting on block rods pistons to be delivered, cleared customs yesterday. Unfortunately in the southern hemisphere, Christmas and new year are a big deal school is out for 6 weeks and lots of stuff closed for 2 or 3 weeks. Skeleton crews on essentials so delays and the like are the norm. It is our summer.

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

Found in wreckers yard in Timaru. A write off bought at insurance auction.
One less on the road

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

Can i add this here, i hope I'm not stealing anyone's thunder, but i was stoked to see these go in.

I am thinking about wrapping mine

 

[05 Red]

I am thinking about wrapping mine

They are Belanger's, do you think wrapping will make a difference if they aren't wrapped ? Will they lose luster ?

 

[Kiwi SRT10]

They are Belanger's, do you think they will make it will make a difference if they aren't wrapped ? Will they lose luster ?

Starting to lose lustre now. Heat reduction will be massive and the chimney effect as I call it will help too

 

[05 Red]

Starting to lose lustre now. Heat reduction will be massive and the chimney effect as I call it will help too

Well, i plan on pulling the trans next year along with the entire lump and do some work to it. So i guess ill wait till then,
anyone ever installed these aftermarket fogs ?

https://www.carid.com/2005-dodge-ram-fog-lights/spyder-projector-fog-lights-312390447.html

 

[VIPR PWR]

I'm still waiting for December to be over lol

It’s over here lol

 

[VIPR PWR]

I am thinking about wrapping mine

Can i add this here, i hope I'm not stealing anyone's thunder, but i was stoked to see these go in.

Nice !

 

[VIPR PWR]

Just waiting on block rods pistons to be delivered, cleared customs yesterday. Unfortunately in the southern hemisphere, Christmas and new year are a big deal school is out for 6 weeks and lots of stuff closed for 2 or 3 weeks. Skeleton crews on essentials so delays and the like are the norm. It is our summer.

Soon you will ,

 

[VIPR PWR]

I am thinking about wrapping mine

With a big Plum crazy Purple bow I presume hahaha

 

[VIPR PWR]

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Found in wreckers yard in Timaru. A write off bought at insurance auction.
One less on the road

Damn sad to see …

Can you pick it up for a parts truck … appears the body is smashed on ever panel .. but many 10 parts intact …. WERE IS THE WING !

 

[VIPR PWR]

Did or can you get a pic of the VIN to see the f it’s on the registry ?

 

[rottenronnie]

With cash from your offshore account in a tax haven hahaha

It was a treat to come down here (albeit a number of years ago) and marvel at the low prices on everything. And, well, those days are long gone. Except for gas in the States, it's still cheap...like me...

Still nice to visit, of course. (-20 at home).

 

[rottenronnie]

It was a treat to come down here (albeit a number of years ago) and marvel at the low prices on everything. And, well, those days are long gone. Except for gas in the States, it's still cheap...like me...

Still nice to visit, of course. (-20 at home).

FWIW, Ceramic coating headers reduces underhood heat by an incredible amount.
I've always found wrapping headers holds moisture and accelerates corrosion.