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DC Performance Inc. was created from a vision..After 20 years in the automotive industry Dan Cragin (President) decided to form a team of professionals to start a performance orientated business. Dan came from 12 years as a Dodge Viper specialist. He prepared, raced and maintained hundreds of these vehicles. Dan has painstakingly selected exceptionally accomplished and sophisticated; factory trained gold level ASE master Viper technicians who share his passion for performance and motorsports. From this team a very unique and dynamic business was formed.

DC Performance brings years of experience to our racing customers. We have the versatility to prepare and campaign racecars in many venues. We have prepared vehicles for road racing, drag racing and drifting. We have won Championships in VRL and Formula D (For Mopar); we also have prepared several winning drag cars. We pride ourselves in quality preparation and service for racecars. Our 6000sq ft facility has 7-service bays and chassis dynamometer.
DC Performance has a balanced team of managers and technicians to cover all your performance needs. Dan Cragin gives each customer one on one consultation to meet the demanding expectations of the performance-orientated customer. DC Performance has an extensive inventory of used Viper related parts. If it fits on a Viper, odds are we have the part or can get it for you. We can ship anywhere worldwide.
DC Performance is proud to have 4 professional technicians, including a world-class tuning and diagnostic expert, Chris Jensen. Our facility features 7 workstations, 4 vehicle lifts, complete diagnostic equipment and an in ground Dynojet chassis dynamometer. We offer custom flatbed service and long distance shipping of your vehicle.
DC Performance offers complete dynamometer testing and tuning for all two-wheel drive vehicles. Our in ground 224X Dynojet chassis dynamometer measures up to 1500hp and 1500ft pds torque. We are familiar with many engine management and tuning systems including: AEM, SCT tuning, ACCELL DFI, UNICHIP, SPLIT SECOND, GREEDY e-manage and more. We also specialize in computer programming for Dodge vehicles 1992-2008. Each test includes a power printout. We also have extensive data logging and diagnostic tools to help achieve proper tuning.
DC Performance has experience working with every combination of parts and tuning systems that may be on your vehicle, and has the reputation for helping people make their cars run right, when other shops have given up. DC Performance Inc. takes the greatest of pride in providing their clientele with the highest degree of quality and the excellence of superior service, which each and every individual deserves. Please feel free to call or email us anytime!
The team at DC Performance welcomes your business!
3370 So. Livonia Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90034
Shop: 310-841-6996
Fax : 310-841-6496
Toll Free: 800-841-8979


ENGINE

Type V-10, aluminum block and heads Bore x stroke 4.00 x 3.88 in, 101.6 x 98.5mm Displacement 488 cu in, 7990cc Compression ratio 9.6:1 Engine-control system Chrysler JTEC with port fuel injection Emissions controls 3-way catalytic converter, feedback air-fuel-ratio control Valve gear pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE net) 600 bhp @ 5200 rpm Torque (SAE net) 490 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm Redline 6000 rpm


DRIVETRAIN


Transmission 6-speed manual Final-drive ratio 3.07:1, limited slip

DEMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES


Wheelbase 96.2 in Track, F/R 59.6/60.6 in Length 176.7 in Width 75.7 in Height 47.0 in Ground clearance 5.0 in Curb weight 3415 lb Weight distribution, F/R 48.7/51.3% Fuel capacity 19.0 gal Oil capacity 7.0 qt Water capacity 12.8 qt


CHASSIS AND BODY


Type steel-tubing frame integral with body Body material resin-transfer-molded plastic


INTERIOR


Front seat 49 cu ft Luggage space 9 cu ft Front seats bucket Seat adjustments fore and aft, seatback angle, lumbar support Restraint systems, front manual 3-point belts, driver and passenger airbags


STEERING


Type rack-and-pinion, power-assisted Turns lock-to-lock 2.3

BRAKES


Front 13.0 x 1.3-in vented disc Rear 13.0 x 0.9-in vented disc


WHEELS AND TIRES


Wheel size Front: 10.0 x 17 in, Rear: 13.0 x 17 in Wheel type: forged aluminum Tires Michelin Pilot MXX3, Front: 275/40ZR-17, Rear: 335/35ZR-17 Inflation pressures, Front/Rear 29/29 psi


PERFORMANCE


0-60 mph 4.0 seconds 0-100 mph 9.2 seconds Street Start, 5-60 mph 4.5 seconds Standing 1/4-mile 12.3 sec @ 115 mph Top speed (drag limited) 177 mph ..


BRAKING


70-0 mph @ impending lockup 172 ft

HANDLING


Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad 0.96 g
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