the engine mounts are right to the heat exchanger yes...just like the procross...Im betting it will be beefier though..the only ones who would need to be concerned really is those who will boost..
09nytro said:
would those braces be an added weight to the yamabought PC chassis?....don't ferget to be addin that in when yall be doin yur "how much the viper will weigh" sand drawings.
No doubt they are heavier since they are easily 5 times the size of ProCross mounts.Maybe 1/2 lb?
cannondale27 said:
The mounts for sure yes...what I couldn't see is if what its attracted to (great exchanger)
Material is thicker...this is key..
Maybe.But even if exchanger is same thickness the much greater surface area the mount is welded too makes it stronger. Strong enough with engine vibrations,torquing and chassis flex?None of us know.
Ya that makes sense....I'm sure its fine....besides...less power than the ones that we're cracking and leaking by a long way
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Now that i hear the engine mounts to the heat exchanger, it has me thinking about the demo viper on temporary display at the dealership last week that was leaving a puddle of coolant on the showroom floor.
I honestly hope this sled is a winner with only minor problems....if any.
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snoway said:
I was thinking the same thing.....but why would they mount the engine to the exchanger anyways ?
That part is really making me nervous !!
Maybe they will change it
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You guys worry too much.
That is not as bad an idea as a heat exchanger stuck out the front and exposed to rocks, stumps and ice chunks off the sled (Viper) infront towing you home.
That is not as bad an idea as a heat exchanger stuck out the front and exposed to rocks, stumps and ice chunks off the sled (Viper) infront towing you home.
Nytros rule said:You guys worry too much. That is not as bad an idea as a heat exchanger stuck out the front and exposed to rocks, stumps and ice chunks off the sled (Viper) infront towing you home.[/quote]
The viper has the radiator sitting smack dap up front as well in case you missed that...LOL
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It's not down between the skis where the skid plate should be.
And yes it probablly will need an expanded mesh guard too protect it much like the first rendition of the SRX.
And yes it probablly will need an expanded mesh guard too protect it much like the first rendition of the SRX.
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Never thought of that.I think you are right a screen will be needed or the fins on radiator will for sure get bent over right before passing someone.
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I was actualy more concerned about branches etc. going through the trees.
Oh yeah that too! You should see front of my Phazer. Lot of stone chips. I never pass anyone till they know I am there. Got to be fair and safe. 
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Went to the sneak peek in Blaine today. Here are pics of the engine mounts on the cut away sled. The rear mounts are on the heat exchanger but that is a beefy piece of aluminum! The fronts mount to a cross over bar between the A arms. Had to crop the pics to get them to load.
