

THE VIPER STOCK ENGINE

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Number of Cylinders |
10 |
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Displacement |
8.0 liters (488 cu in) |
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Bore and Stroke |
4.00" x 3.88" |
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Horsepower |
450 hp ~ 5,200 rpm |
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Torque |
490 Ib-ft C 3,700 rpm |
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Redline |
6,000 rpm (6,200 rpm fuel shut-off) |
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Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
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Engine Design |
90-degree V10. cast aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, |
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Firing Order |
1,10-9.4-3,6-5,8-7.2 (unequal |
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Crankshaft | Forged steel. six main bearings, |
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Intake Manifolds |
Aluminum, ram-tuned with dual |
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Exhaust Manifolds |
High temperature ductile iron, |
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Fuel Supply |
Sequential multipoint fuel |
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Recommended Fuel |
Premium unleaded |
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Emissions Controls |
Three-way catalytic converters |
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Exhaust System |
Stainless steel catalyst and |
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Cooling System |
Copper core radiator, electric fan, |
| 8.0-Liter Engine Specifications |
|
Engine |
OHV SMFI 20-Valve V-10 |
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Displacement |
8.0-Liter (488 CID) |
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Bore and Stroke |
4.00" x 3.88" |
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Fuel System |
Sequential Bottom-Fed |
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Horsepower |
450 ~ 5,200 rpm |
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Torque (Ib-Ft) |
490 ~ 3,700 rpm |