Job # 1981 (GH) - Generation II Dodge Viper Full Stage One NA engine rebuild

I am pleased to report that we now have this rebuild virtually completed. All that remains is to install the new pushrods, rocker arms and valve covers and the engine will be ready for collection. We will have it wrapped up for you before the end of the week.

Assembling the cylinder heads	Installing the crankshaft
	Almost there...

I am pleased to report some nice gains on the flow bench following our port work. At .600" lift, we saw an increase of 51 cfm with a high of 292 cfm, which is a very healthy number for a Generation II Viper.

Drilling out welded guide boss on Mill	Surfacing one of the cylinder heads
Baseline flow test, before porting	These are good numbers for a Gen II Viper

Port work in process....

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We have now completed the block machine work and have the cylinder head port work underway. The crankshaft has been sent off for Nitriding.

Pressure testing cylinder heads	We identified a leak at one guide boss
Hanging pistons on rods	Surfacing decks of block

Titanium valves offer a tremendous weight saving over stock, allowing for much higher rpm capability using hydraulic lifters.

Titanium valves are expensive, but  worthwhile upgrade	Tip of valve stem hardened
2.040" intake valve	Smaller OEM intake valve weighs 38g more
Align boring block	CJ billet main caps

We have now received most of the parts required for this build and should have the machine work underway in the next couple of days.

I am pleased to report that we now have this rebuild underway.