[John Hennessey]

First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Thanks to the help of a lot of people. Starting with the car owner, John Myrick. I got a folder full of data and a few video clips. I will try to get some of this posted up later tonight if possible.

Here are some details for you number freaks (just like me):

Michelin Pilot Runflat Tires (24 psi)
Best ET: 10.76 sec. (1.93 60 ft time)
Best MPH: 132.5 mph
Best 0-60 mph: 2.99 sec.

MT ET Streets (no skinnies were used)
Best ET: 10.44 sec. (1.67 60 ft time)
Best MPH: 133.5 mph
Best 0-60 mph: 2.67 sec.

Specs on SRT10 as Tested Today:
Venom 650R Engine Upgrade
522 CID Stroker Motor
~350 miles on motor
587 rw hp
584 rw tq
High-Flow Catalysts on car
Tested with top up
Fuel Level: 3/4 to Full tank

More to come later and more to thank later.

 

[John Hennessey]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Here are a few pics.

 

[John Hennessey]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Here is the link to our first 10 sec. pass. It was on ET streets and the driver missed 4th gear, thus only running 10.8 @ 119. Sorry we were not able to get video on our 2 best runs of the day.

http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/Cool_Mpegs.php

 

[STRYKU]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Congrats! How long before it becomes the first SRT10 in the 9s?

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

John,

Congrats on the great times. I know the numbers at the track (where they count) exceded your expectations!! :cheers:

 

[J DAWG]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

John, you build some incredible cars. I wish you the best and hope all goes well with the Gen 3.

 

[John Hennessey]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Thanks Anthony, JDawg and everyone interested in the SRT10. I cant go into all the details on how this test came about, but I can say that it took the help of a lot of people to get the car ready. Thanks again to the car owner, John Myrick and the guys I am so blessed to get to work with every day at the shop, Alan, Nick, Victor and Drew.

Seems like the SRT gets a bad rap a lot of the time due to its lack-luster styling. Well I hope we have helped to open a few eyes to the car's performance potential.

 

[ZO6DUST]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

John I heard you did a regrind on the stock crank....incredible. Is that possible with a ZO6?

 

[John Hennessey]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Z06 - we modified the stock crank as nothing else is available for the Gen 3. The LS6 on the other hand has a number of very good 4.00 in. stroker cranks out there. Ask Jayson or Old Man (young man) Rick at MTI, they know all the good options for your Z06.

 

[Matt]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Seems like the SRT gets a bad rap a lot of the time due to its lack-luster styling.

So, with that, any plans for a revision of the Venom Aero Body for the SRT10? I still think nothing even remotely compares to the Venom Aero front end for the gen 1 and 2's.

 

[John Hennessey]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Matt - we plan to develop a VenomAero body upgrade for the SRT10 in the near future. Thanks for asking.

 

[Lawboy]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

if you do a body upgrade.....focus on the rear end! its the ugliest rear end on any sports car ever!

 

[John Myrick]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

I drove the car to work this morning... This car can change your mind about the SRT-10's. The car is very impressive. John called me this morning to ask me what I thought of the car. My response... This car is fu..... fast. It's a totally different car.

People often ask which Viper I like better - my blue/white supercharged GTS or the black SRT-10. I typically answered their question by stating that if something were to happen that required me to get rid of one of the Vipers, it would be an easy decision. The SRT-10 would go and the GTS would stay. That was the "old" SRT-10. The car is now awesome and would now make that decision much more difficult.

John mentioned a dyno get together in Austin this weekend. I'll try to bring the SRT-10 if someone points me to the details of when and where.

 

[Anthony - 98 GTS]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

I drove the car to work this morning... This car can change your mind about the SRT-10's. The car is very impressive. John called me this morning to ask me what I thought of the car. My response... This car is fu..... fast. It's a totally different car.

People often ask which Viper I like better - my blue/white supercharged GTS or the black SRT-10. I typically answered their question by stating that if something were to happen that required me to get rid of one of the Vipers, it would be an easy decision. The SRT-10 would go and the GTS would stay. That was the "old" SRT-10. The car is now awesome and would now make that decision much more difficult.

John mentioned a dyno get together in Austin this weekend. I'll try to bring the SRT-10 if someone points me to the details of when and where.

Hey John,

Cangrats on the great numbers with your SRT10!!

Look at the top of the "Anything Goes" section of this board for details on the Austin gig.

The Dyno Day is Saturday morning at Maxwell Dodge at 10 am. I am heading out early Friday with a few of the Houston Crew. It looks like some of the Dallas Crew are heading out at 3-4 pm tomorrow with the rest meeting up at the dealership on Saturday. My cell is 281.467.5605 if you need to catch-up with us.

 

[CS]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

John, if you do a VenomAero kit, try to go more Comp Coupeish look - the autoform kit's too angular.

 

[Dr Roof]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

John

Awesome Car!!!
It looks like you will lead the pack in the SRT Performance. Looks like you are making great progress!

Just a few more Lemons and your home free!!!

Congrats!!

 

[NoMercy]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Congrats!! It sounds like an awsome ride!! :cheers:

 

[King GTS]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Congrats John!! :cheers:

 

[Future Owner]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Just out of curiousity, how did you manage to fit slicks on the back of and an SRT if noone has even put 18's on one yet?

 

[agentf1]

Re: First SRT10 in the 10\'s

Still no Lingefelter TT Vette... ;-)