Typical HP levels and ET or MPH for supercharges SRT

redlineviper · March 27th, 2007, 04:52 PM

I just sold my last car and now ready to get a new or newer SRT. I am debating between getting a 06 coupe now and installing a paxton or waiting till late summer, paying a premium, but having the 08 600hp viper. I dont care about having the newest car on the block so I am more interested in performance versus dollars. Also, I love doing a few track events every year. I have seen a lot of good info on here and hope some of you may be able to render your opinions. Thanks in advance.

The Great One · March 27th, 2007, 05:04 PM

It really depends on how much power you want out of the car. Some guys are putting down mid 600's to the wheels, while others have 900 to the wheels.

redlineviper · March 27th, 2007, 05:38 PM

I have always gotten used to however much horspower I have had. That being said I want a car that looks sweet, isnt a dime a dozen, performs above average (high tens-lower 11's) tracks without problems (everycar can have problems, but some have more than others, IE pushed too hard). Mid 600 to the wheels would be a great balance I think, but how reliable would the 06 with a blower be on the track? Would an 08 with headers and cat back perform similarly ( obviously nobody truly knows but am more curious about 1st gen SRTs with blowers being problem free and how well they perform. Thanks

**KepRght** · March 27th, 2007, 07:04 PM

if all you want is 600's without hassle wait for the 08, will cost more

or get the 06 coupe & heads/cam or SC

The Great One · March 27th, 2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by redlineviper

I have always gotten used to however much horspower I have had. That being said I want a car that looks sweet, isnt a dime a dozen, performs above average (high tens-lower 11's) tracks without problems (everycar can have problems, but some have more than others, IE pushed too hard). Mid 600 to the wheels would be a great balance I think, but how reliable would the 06 with a blower be on the track? Would an 08 with headers and cat back perform similarly ( obviously nobody truly knows but am more curious about 1st gen SRTs with blowers being problem free and how well they perform. Thanks

I am waiting for "Rick SRT-10" to respond to this. He has something like 22K miles on his DLM Paxton car. He puts down 900 RWHP with no problems reported. I think the Paxtons are pretty much bullet proof on these cars.

**CHAD** · March 28th, 2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great One

I think the Paxtons are pretty much bullet proof on these cars.

Man, that is crazy talk. Maybe....maybe a tuner Paxton setup including a bottom end and fuel system but not the bolt-on systems.

**Joelcool** · March 28th, 2007, 02:08 PM

I can show you two pistons that melted, IE...not bullit proof because of a bad tune. If I were in your shoes, I would wait for the 08 and put the mopar kit (+75 hp) on it from say Woodhouse and then you can beat the crap out of it for and if something goes wrong...it gonna be a cheap fix, LOL. Tow it to your dealer! Just my 2 cents.

DR EVIL · March 28th, 2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redlineviper

I just sold my last car and now ready to get a new or newer SRT. I am debating between getting a 06 coupe now and installing a paxton or waiting till late summer, paying a premium, but having the 08 600hp viper. I dont care about having the newest car on the block so I am more interested in performance versus dollars. Also, I love doing a few track events every year. I have seen a lot of good info on here and hope some of you may be able to render your opinions. Thanks in advance.

get the '08......if rumors of ~540rwhp are true, we will probably see close to 600rwhp with all the bolt-ons and once tuning is availible.

redlineviper · March 28th, 2007, 11:00 PM

Thanks guys. I have had superchargers on stock LT1's and a LS6 and knew odds where that it was just a fuse and only time would tell how long that fuse would burn. Cast pistons obviously arent the hot FI set up. Guess I will just wait and hopefully pay sticker. Any guess as to how hot the new 08 is gonna be? I remember when the 92 and 96 gts came out they were way over sticker. The 03 was some what but do you think the 08 will be like the z was in 06?

**CHAD** · March 29th, 2007, 10:14 AM

Ask Mike Robbins at Ringgold Dodge, very good prices and seems to always be fair.

**Richie-SRT10** · March 29th, 2007, 10:43 AM

The stock Paxton is troublefree system. But when you start going with all the mods then you need a great tuner. Unless you are a very accomplished mechanic I think it is worth the time and effort to let a tuner set you up.

I hate to be the first one to try to mod an 08. He is going to paying extra for everyone elses R & D.