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  1. GTS Dean

    Is the suspension supposed to be this 'uneasy'?

    In the front I like about -1.2 to -1.4 camber, +6.0 caster and about 1/16" toe in. Out back, I aim for about -0.9 camber, +1.0 caster and 1/8" toe in. 99.5% of alignment shops cannot measure rear caster and it is every bit as adjustable as the front end. Just have them start with the cams...
  2. GTS Dean

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    What hose sizes - 12 and 16?
  3. GTS Dean

    From what Material is the floor section made on a GTS Gen 2?

    The only aluminum bits under the car are the oil pan, bellhousing, diff, wishbones, side sill covers and the transmission tunnel cover plate. The floor pans are STEEL. Use a magnet and prove it to yourself.
  4. GTS Dean

    From what Material is the floor section made on a GTS Gen 2?

    That's not very bad damage and I'm almost positive the pans are steel. It could be bumped back out reasonably well in a few hours. Put the car up on 4 stands and remove the seats. Get yourself a selection of different length/width hardwood blocks and a 1-2kg sledge hammer. Begin from the edges...
  5. GTS Dean

    From what Material is the floor section made on a GTS Gen 2?

    Is it magnetic? Steel.
  6. GTS Dean

    1996 RT seats, 2000 gts seats

    I believe they should be the same. The 96 RTs require close inspection for all sorts of things like this.
  7. GTS Dean

    Accusump port Gen2

    I found this photo of Darrin Ellis's VRL Gen 2 car with Accusump. I don't know where the smaller line with the 180* elbow goes off to. The fitting at the rear of the engine is for the fire bottle, not connected to that line. Very nice plumbing work overall.
  8. GTS Dean

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Still planning on Loring, ME for that?
  9. GTS Dean

    Rear bumper install process

    That's a clean Gen 1 bro. But that wooden creeper - Winning!
  10. GTS Dean

    Accusump port Gen2

    I believe you want to use the rear-most port on the block near the dipstick tube. It flows directly to the cam and mains. The thread looks to be 3/8" NPT and the sensor connector on mine is green. I would put the Accusump on the run side and the sensor on the branch.
  11. GTS Dean

    Is the suspension supposed to be this 'uneasy'?

    Get the back wheels up, grasp them at 3 & 9 and rock to check for free play
  12. GTS Dean

    Is the suspension supposed to be this 'uneasy'?

    It is possibe to have worn shocks, but you would typically see obvious leakage. I'm thinking you have either, maybe both of the following symptoms: 1) worn inner tie rods, 2) improper/unbalanced caster side-side in the rear.
  13. GTS Dean

    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    That noise is plug wires.
  14. GTS Dean

    Accusump port Gen2

    This post is worthless without pictures, or diagrams. If you're worried about cylinder walls, pour 1oz of Marvel oil in each cylinder and leave the plugs out. Use a 32mm socket on a breakover bar under the car and roll the engine over slowly by hand in neutral with some paper towels stuffed in...
  15. GTS Dean

    Sourcing Obsolete Parts For Gen I and Gen II Vipers

    The heater flow control valve was sourced from Denso of Japan. The hose nip ples are 9/16" (14mm) - NOT 5/8". You can get an OE Toyota Tacoma/4-Runner replacement from the late 90s to mid 2000s and just re-use the Viper bracket.
  16. GTS Dean

    Slight driveline vibration after trans. swap.

    It's the same as it was.
  17. GTS Dean

    Slight driveline vibration after trans. swap.

    If necessary, I can try the other one since it's laying within 4' of my car.
  18. GTS Dean

    Slight driveline vibration after trans. swap.

    No, only under load. It does NOT have the preload plate installed.
  19. GTS Dean

    Slight driveline vibration after trans. swap.

    Yes Dan - Energy. No vibration issues with 2 previous T-56 boxes. I've had this bushing in the car for 25 years with a near-stock driveline. No damage to it. Original (Trans #1) got the Ipsco shifter about 4500 miles ago. Had tunnel interference troubles until I bought the Ipsco rear x-member...
  20. GTS Dean

    Stamped Fin Number location?

    Here is where to look on the passenger frame rail. It is very hard to see, so use a small paint brush to clean the area under the headlight bucket next to the radiator support. The dark photo is on my 96, the second is from my 98 parts car. Only the last 2 letters and final 6 numeric digits are...
  21. GTS Dean

    Stamped Fin Number location?

    Try touching base with the Viper guys in Great Britain. They have a club FB page and I bet someone can help.
  22. GTS Dean

    Need tire help! And how bad are old tires….

    Just make sure the tires are properly inflated and not showing obvious signs of suspension maladies.
  23. GTS Dean

    Need tire help! And how bad are old tires….

    ^What he said!^
  24. GTS Dean

    Stamped Fin Number location?

    It has to have a VIN, or it isn't authentic.
  25. GTS Dean

    IPSCO short throw shifter issue

    Stump DDS failed with the ability to look at a problem from both sides: if he had flipped the IPSCO crossmember over, it would lower the tail housing for just a bit for more shifter clearance, AND it allows you to use the 3/4" long bolt in a countersunk orientation to secure the bushing.

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