Viking shocks fyi
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01/26/18 01:44 PM
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A fellow drag weeker and friend works at Newman Hass Racing. Dyno testing viking shocks today.
These are the less expensive warrior line. The opinion of the shock nerd at the shop. Excellent shock. Especially for the money
Last edited by sixpackgut; 01/26/18 01:45 PM.
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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I would sure love to upgrade the shocks on my black Duster. They were used when I bought the car 11 years ago and I couldn't even tell you what brand they are but they went 1.250 sixty foot last year and I would be pissed if I upgraded them and went slower.
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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Off of your recomendation and a few others I put some Vikings on the rear and I have been real happy with them.
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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I would sure love to upgrade the shocks on my black Duster. They were used when I bought the car 11 years ago and I couldn't even tell you what brand they are but they went 1.250 sixty foot last year and I would be pissed if I upgraded them and went slower. Doubtful that featherweight would go slower. Sell one of your 40 360 blocks
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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01/26/18 02:47 PM
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I would sure love to upgrade the shocks on my black Duster. They were used when I bought the car 11 years ago and I couldn't even tell you what brand they are but they went 1.250 sixty foot last year and I would be pissed if I upgraded them and went slower. Doubtful that featherweight would go slower. Sell one of you 40 360 blocks Come on now I never said anywhere near that many. 40 cheese and rice do your think I’m a hourder or something
1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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01/26/18 02:54 PM
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Thanks for posting this. When I upgraded and went with the Vi-Kings so many guys said they too new and not as good as the other mid level shock.I did get the more aggressive valving for the rear. You have reinforced my decition
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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01/26/18 03:14 PM
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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01/26/18 03:19 PM
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I would sure love to upgrade the shocks on my black Duster. They were used when I bought the car 11 years ago and I couldn't even tell you what brand they are but they went 1.250 sixty foot last year and I would be pissed if I upgraded them and went slower. Doubtful that featherweight would go slower. Sell one of you 40 360 blocks Come on now I never said anywhere near that many. 40 cheese and rice do your think I’m a hourder or something We all know your a hoarder lol
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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1.19 60ft.with Vikings all the way around..with leaf springs
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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01/26/18 04:59 PM
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To my understanding after past discussions with Viking tech/sales reps at expo shows, Viking brand was created by the QA1 ppl ... certain staff left QA1 to form their own company... Viking (located in the Minnpls MN area, ala... "Viking".. not far away from the QA1 factory, etc. also, Viking only produces and sells double-adjustable shocks (if that's still true), thereby keeping costs down, instead of having multi-lines of shocks.
I intend to get the Vikings dbl-adj for my AX/HSAX/HPDE Challenger T/A.. replacing my old red Konis. Dbl-adj shocks gives the ultimate in fine-tuning the ride, etc... performance intended.
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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I have Vikings on my car also.
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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I can't remember if it was Monte or another small tire tuner I know said it, the QA1 stuff wasn't great. Glad to hear the Viking stuff seems to be good.
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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I can't remember if it was Monte or another small tire tuner I know said it, the QA1 stuff wasn't great. Glad to hear the Viking stuff seems to be good. Since you brought it up and not me. They bought qa1's prior and returned them.
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Re: Viking shocks fyi
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For pricing, I think small discounts are avlbl through PST's web-site.
Remember Carrera shocks? They were amongst the best for any serious competition car, in particular for handling improvemnt. QA1 bought them out. Later, certain key staff left QA1 to form Viking. I've talked with them at the trade shows... good ppl.... QA1 also good ppl.
Last edited by Mopar Mitch; 01/27/18 03:20 PM.
Mopar Mitch
"Road racers and autocrossers go in deeper and come out harder!"... and rain never stops us from having fun with our cars... in fact, it makes us better drivers!
Check out MOPAR ACTION MAGAZINE, August 2006 issue for feature article and specs on my autocross T/A!
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