Having issues with new to me 2014 viper. Doesnt have much power.

[maim]

id offer either of mine up for the test guys but i think the mtx skis i run drag a mite lol. was wagging my butt on hard accel when they where on the snow.

 

[Mike P]

Most of my mods are in sig. I said a stock Viper is true 80mph sled and a New Apex is a true 90mph sled. New.

Key word “most”.

 

[cannondale27]

My point was meant to be that not all Apex’s are all that fast. You all know I don’t think my Viper is all that fast either. When I quit modding it is when I think it’s fast enough.
You got some good advice. Start from stock and go from there. The missing rpm will make a world of difference.

 

[murdered141]

My mostly "stock" viper barely beat a clutched 17 Doo 850 ( don't look in my sig)

 

[canadaman]

I thought this thread was about someone having issues with there 2014 viper not about who's is faster just saying.

 

[cannondale27]

Took my Viper for my first ride today. I bought it a month and a half ago. I am not impressed with the power. My old 2012 apex RIPPED!!
I think something is wrong with it. It has good power in the lower rpns but wont rev over 7200
Its a 2014 SR VIPER LTX it has 6900 miles on it. It has an excel performance cold air intake installed.
It has a Hauck power sports 45/41 secondary helix
Primary weights have been added to to help with backshift
stock can.
1) First of all it starts hard ( will reflash help this)
2) Engine breaks up at around 7200 RPMS and wont go any higher. This even happened going down a road rather than in deep snow.
3) When lightly pressing the throttle occasionally there is a hesitation and it wants to quit for a second, but doesn't stall.
4) Bogged even worse in the deep powder. (Do I need a deflector on the skid plate for the exhaust outlet??)
I cannot remember for sure. I think it ran fine at first and then got worst the longer I rode it. Even then it didn't seem to have as much power as my old 12 apex. I hear these engines should be really strong.
I seem to remember hearing it hit the rev limiter at the beginning of the ride. Then suddenly it went away.
The snow was very deep today, and the temperature was 5 degrees.

The OP compared his Viper to his Apex. Thats how it got started. I am confident he has found the solution to why his Viper is such a Turd. RPM. It will never be as fast as his old Apex though. 800 class sled vs a 600 class sled. The positives of the Viper will overcome the negatives as long as he is realistic though.

 

[PITA]

The OP compared his Viper to his Apex. Thats how it got started. I am confident he has found the solution to why his Viper is such a Turd. RPM. It will never be as fast as his old Apex though. 800 class sled vs a 600 class sled. The positives of the Viper will overcome the negatives as long as he is realistic though.

To be fair... Lol. If I had to chose between my 2010 apex or a viper..... I’d take that new chassis every day of the week. Even if it’s only a 80 mph sled.

 

[Proangler]

So how fast is a "mostly" stock viper?
Like to know how I'm doing with my geared AC XF7000 141

 

[cannondale27]

So how fast is a "mostly" stock viper?
Like to know how I'm doing with my geared AC XF7000 141

80 almost everywhere except real bad conditions like heavy wet snow. Mine is now about a true 90mph sled maybe slightly more. Either stock or modded will kill almost any 600 out there apples to apples.

 

[cannondale27]

So how fast is a "mostly" stock viper?
Like to know how I'm doing with my geared AC XF7000 141

The speed to beat right now is 108mph gps and video on snow.

 

[PITA]

The speed to beat right now is 108mph gps and video on snow.

After I finish break in and do first service on my winder I’ll run ya for a drink of choice and a cheeseburger with fries.

 

[MrSled]

After I finish break in and do first service on my winder I’ll run ya for a drink of choice and a cheeseburger with fries.

You need another hobby.. only I can razz the mods.

 

[PITA]

You need another hobby.. only I can razz the mods.

I’d just like to see what a stock winder can do against a 108 mph viper. I’d be happy to buy lunch.

 

[MrSled]

I’d just like to see what a stock winder can do against a 108 mph viper. I’d be happy to buy lunch.

He may be at the Giveaway Late Saturday.. so we will see.

 

[1nc 2000]

Damn I better wax my hood so it goes faster!