04' DODGE RAM SRT-10 IS THERE ANY HOPE?

[vortechlx]

Same old Dodge story throw the biggest motor you can in it and hope it will out sell and out perform everyone else. This philosophy has never worked for them. A 13.8 out of the srt-10 ram is just embarrassing. We all know how the 500+ horse lightining will easily put away the srt-10 when it is released, likewise I havn't seen any comparisons between the new srt-10 and current lightining if it is the lightining killer it is suppose to be I would have thought trucktrend or someone would have jumped all over a comparison? Maybe they already did and I just didnt see it?

 

[02HD#09051]

I'll hand those trucks their a$$, but the Dodge V10 responds very well to boost. The first guy with the money, and balls to slap a blower on one is going to be putting down some serious numbers. I know of a '96 Viper that has a vortech sc and a custom fuel system that put down 925rwhp with the stock internals.

If you pull up next to one, keep your ears open for any signs of power adders.

 

[vefashdf150]

I agree, stock for stock, hell ill beat him with 3 passengers, but if he adds a few mods such as a S/C.. ill have to dd some mroe myself.. I dont think many "L"S will worry for awhile

 

[Traveler]

The SRT-10 Ram is now officially the fastest truck in the world, according to this new clip.


CHELSEA, Mich., Feb 2, 2004 -- The Dodge Ram SRT-10 unleashed its Viper power today, taking its place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Fastest Production Pickup Truck."

Only recently off the Saltillo, Mexico, assembly line and not modified in any way for additional power or enhanced aerodynamics, the Dodge Ram SRT-10 posted a two-lap, both-directions average speed of 154.587 mph over a "flying kilometer" on the 4.71-mile oval at the DaimlerChrysler Proving Grounds here in Chelsea. The record run by the Dodge Ram SRT-10 was certified by Guinness World Records and the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). The previous record was 147.54 mph, set last July by the Ford SVT F-150 Lightning, before the Dodge Ram SRT-10 went into production.

"When we set out to develop the Dodge Ram SRT-10, our mission was to create the ultimate performance truck," said Dan Knott, Director, Street and Racing Technology. "With 500 horsepower, sports car-like handling, world- class braking and race-inspired design appointments, we know we reached our goal. Setting the Guinness record today simply confirms that, and solidifies the Ram SRT-10 as the ultimate -- and fastest -- performance pickup."

According to Guinness World Records rules, the record speed had to be the average of two one-kilometer runs in opposite directions along the same track, made within an hour of one another. The timing equipment had to be certified as accurate to within 1/1000th of a second, and supplied and operated by a qualified third party. The speed of each run was timed by means of sensors at the start and finish of the measured kilometer, thus giving an average speed over the full distance.

The Dodge Ram SRT-10 is the third Dodge vehicle branded with the Street and Racing Technology label, following the Dodge Viper SRT-10 -- the ultimate American sports car -- and the award-winning 230 horsepower Dodge SRT-4, that has taken the sport compact "tuner" crowd by storm.

Behind the wheel of the Ram SRT-10 in the record-setting run was Brendan Gaughan, a six-time winner in a Dodge Ram in the 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS). Gaughan makes his NASCAR Nextel Cup debut later this month at the Daytona 500 in the No. 77 Kodak Dodge.

"I've certainly driven some fast trucks," Gaughan said, "but I've certainly never experienced anything like setting a Guinness world record. I've known for a long time that the Dodge Ram is the ultimate truck for the race track, and this certainly proves the Ram SRT-10 is the ultimate performance truck for the street."

Hein Le Roux, research team member at Guinness World Records traveled from the company's London headquarters to monitor the record run.

"I'm pleased to be here in Chelsea for this record-breaking attempt," Le Roux said. "Guinness World Records is the ultimate compilation of superlatives, and I am proud to officially recognize that Dodge has set a new Guinness World Record."

Le Roux said watching the record-setting speed run was a great way to begin the new year, in which Guinness World Records celebrates 50 years of world records.

"People aren't too surprised when they hear about expensive super cars or race cars setting speed records," he added. "But few people expect a standard production pickup truck, which they can drive straight off the dealer lot, to be capable of this sort of speed. That's what makes this such a great Guinness World Record."

With a Guinness World Record now under its belt, the stock Dodge Ram SRT- 10 now heads to Florida, where it will pace the field at the Feb. 13 Florida Dodge Dealers 250 NCTS race at Daytona International Speedway.

Note: Photos from the Dodge Ram SRT-10 record-setting run are available on the DaimlerChrysler Media Services Web site (http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com ).

 

[ib6-ub9]

Ok first off guys im not defending dodge, but dont get ur hopes up, stock for stock its gonna win with a decent driver, that one mag pulled a 13.1. But i would take an L all day long, cheaper way easier to mod and when the new one comes out its all over dodge. But dodge gets the title for now, its just that the truck is so impracticle, i mean come on 22's How many drag radials for 22's are there out there and how much do they cost, and last i checkd its a little harder to spin a 22 than an 18. And its a manual and with that kind of tq and that light ass rear anyone less than a good driver is gonna be dog meat off the line and the shifter is huge. Plus it weighs alot more. Dodge will have to do more homework if they think that truck will stand up against the new lightning, did they really think Ford was gonna give up the truck title that easily:lol1:

 

[SlammedSVT]

Originally posted by 9CobraVert6
:lol: Shitty Ram Truck

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[R*Rocket]

My money is on the Lighting. The SRT has a stick. Sticks with mondo TQ can be tricky to launch....

 

[Orange Poison]

That Dodge can wipe my 03 Cobra's a$$....please:rollseyes