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  1. GTS Dean

    IPSCO short throw shifter issue

    Hell of a lot easier than the shifter.
  2. GTS Dean

    IPSCO short throw shifter issue

    I had a lot of trouble with mine at first install. I have been running a urethane bushing for about 25 years and it made the fit even tighter. I ended up buying the IPSCO crossmember which is about 3/16" shorter than OE.
  3. GTS Dean

    Transmission Repair Questions

    If the bellhousing is not correctly centered on the pilot bearing, it can put an eccentric load on the input shaft and bearing. If the gear stack is not shimmed with the proper preload it will lead to increased internal wear. Not all synchro rings are happy with different lubes.
  4. GTS Dean

    Headlight Lens

    I agree completely. Polycarbonate (plexiglass) was used in WWII for airplane windows. Most famously in fighter planes, they vacuum formed large heated sheets over complex molds for bubble canopies with high optical quality. The real work is in the molds for low optical distortion. 3-D printers...
  5. GTS Dean

    1997 Viper GTS Blue/White

    Not all '97s were equipped with forged wheels, they came late in the model year run. GLWS!
  6. GTS Dean

    Viper Dana Super 44 Rebuild (How-to) - Gen 3/4/5 (2003-2017)

    I was wondering what was going on - fuel rails down both sides and that on top...
  7. GTS Dean

    Radiator fan upgrade.

    I'm pretty sure it does.
  8. GTS Dean

    Help! Gen 1 engine coolant leak

    It's a Gen1. Tstat is at the back of the motor. Revving the engine may have worsened the leak an could have sprayed into the valley.
  9. GTS Dean

    Door trim bezel covers.

    Try ViperPartsRack
  10. GTS Dean

    Gen1 hard door windows

    Just a heads-up from a 30 year Viper owner - the engineers fiddled with the latch mechanisms throughout the Gen 1 production run. Nothing major, just fractional tolerance deals. If there are choices for hard tops, it is best to try and buy one that is known to fit well on the year model you have.
  11. GTS Dean

    Viper Dana Super 44 Rebuild (How-to) - Gen 3/4/5 (2003-2017)

    A CARBURETOR!
  12. GTS Dean

    Viper Mechanic

    The earlier Vipers are as simple as a base model pickup truck. Any new owner with some level of mechanical skill should own and read the service manual. You can help your trusted shop become familiar with particular elements of the car before service.
  13. GTS Dean

    92 model

    A former mechanic at my dealer very recently sent me pics of my '93 Viper while it was getting the A/C installed and ready for me to pick up. These cars need to be kept whole if they are in decent shape and can be made driveable without too much fuss!
  14. GTS Dean

    Gen2 ROE chrome Supercharger $4500 obo

    Choice parts. Good luck!
  15. GTS Dean

    Knocking at My Back Door?!

    Have a friend rock the wheels F/R with no load. Feel around the inner and outer half-shaft connections for slack associated with the knock. Expect some gear lash in the diff itself and filter that from the shafts. This would also be a great time to check toe links by grabbing at 9 and 3, then...
  16. GTS Dean

    Knocking at My Back Door?!

    Could be a CV joint going bad. The diffs are also known to be problematic. Drain the fluid and check for metal.
  17. GTS Dean

    GTS Dipstick: need Distance from FULL mark to top of dipstick tube

    I just looked closely and mine does not have the bead at the top of the tube. It was smooth before brazing on the threads. There was a PN stamp, but only on the inboard side of the tab - the outboard side is unmarked in any way. My pocket tape measure fit in the tight confines, but was too...
  18. GTS Dean

    Thoughts on this Gen II GTS

    No.
  19. GTS Dean

    GTS Dipstick: need Distance from FULL mark to top of dipstick tube

    You have a dipstick in the engine. If it is long enough for both marks and another 1.5+ inches, just call it good. Mark yours to match my 96 couple's and just pour in 8 qt of fresh oil. It should be very close to the ADD mark. Pour another qt in and see if it is half way. Use the last quart to...
  20. GTS Dean

    GTS Dipstick: need Distance from FULL mark to top of dipstick tube

    Tom, the tube and bracket you have are correct for your '96 GTS. If you pull the stick, the tube should stick past the tab by about 3/4". If that checks out, then all you need to do is measure down 20-1/8 from the top of your cup and scribe a "MAX" mark on the smooth side of your dipstick...
  21. GTS Dean

    GTS Dipstick: need Distance from FULL mark to top of dipstick tube

    Here are photos of both 96 and 98 dipsticks, along with their tube attachments at the valve covers. Dipstick lengths measured from T-handle stop - '96 PN4763791 AB: 22-5/8 '98 PN 4763791 AC: 20-13/16 T-stop to upper oil level mark - '96: 20-1/16 '98: 18-3/8 These measurements are accurate to...
  22. GTS Dean

    BRAKES

    Yes it does.
  23. GTS Dean

    Trackday Brake Questions

    This is a handy chart. A track Viper likes a 295-315 front tire a lot. If you don't have ABS, then you are likely going to flat spot your 275 fronts with an 80 compound on 14" rotors. Judging from the torque rise, you'll have to be very careful to avoid that. I just don't know what kind of...
  24. GTS Dean

    92 model

    As '92s go, that's quite high mileage. It should help considerably with pricing.
  25. GTS Dean

    Big jugs of Mobil1 15W-50 at Wal-Mart

    Thanks for that. I'll keep right on doing what I'm doing. I had my engine honed, re-rung and installed new valves in 2020 at 36k because I stupidly left a paper drip towel in the oil entry galley while installing new timing cover gasket and doing a full chassis detail. I forgot about it and the...

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