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Team Viper Deserves a standing ovation !
Did anybody notice the enlarged front grille area? This means cooler water temps and more sustainable power in the heat of battle. Does anyone care for a beefed up tranny and differential? It's already been handled. Does anyone think the current RT/10 looks good with the soft top up? Yeah...- Frank Parise
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Team Viper Deserves a standing ovation !
For cryin' out loud. Wasn't 8.0 liters big enough? Wasn't 460 HP and 490 foot pounds of torque excessive. Consider where all the competition is at! Well, now we have to settle for over 500 cubic inches, over 500 HP and over 500 pounds of torque. Corvette is still trying to make it into the...- Frank Parise
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Team Viper Deserves a standing ovation !
Let's talk about handling. The new Viper has features that aren't visible in a photograph. It is my understanding that the new convertible chassis has even more torsional rigidity than the current GTS. I'm no engineer, but I'd say this comes close to a miracle for a production sports car...- Frank Parise
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Team Viper Deserves a standing ovation !
Let's talk about brakes!! Many of you may not realize how weak the brake system on your current Viper is relative to the competition. Were you ever to put your car on a track and do repeated stops from 140 MPH to 60 MPH during a lapping session, your attention would quickly turn from the...- Frank Parise
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Team Viper Deserves a standing ovation !
The 2003 convertible goes so far beyond any reasonable expectations for an American sports car that I can't believe some of the comments I am reading. To pass judgment on the car by looking at a photograph is premature. I've spoken to individuals present at the unveiling in Detroit. They said...- Frank Parise
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Looking for Viper Owners in Phoenix Area
Bob Stevenson from Tucson and I will be racing in the 100-minute "Enduro" wheel to wheel race. Each of us will be racing in our own Desert Venom Vipers. The race is scheduled to start at 1:40 PM with practice and qualifying during the morning hours. There are supposed to be over 40 cars in...- Frank Parise
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Trans/Diff fluid
My opinion....use the standard MOPAR fluids for both your tranny and diff. They work great in both street and full-race environments. Our race team has used them for over 3 years in our Vipers without a single fluid failure. Redline in the tranny is a real mistake...I tried it once at the...- Frank Parise
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- Forum: Performance Modifications
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Rebuild old motor or replace with new crate motor???
It shouldn't take 12 weeks. Mine was done in less than 6 weeks. I purchased a crate motor to have as a spare before my original motor was rebuilt. I never missed a race.- Frank Parise
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No GTS????
To answer Joe's question about whether or not there will be coupes produced during 2002: I have no official information whatsoever. I just thought that they would be tooling up for the new Viper and they might have little production of anything during 2002. Your point is well taken about why...- Frank Parise
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No GTS????
Coupes will be produced during 2001 and 2002. The next generation Viper will be the convertible. Last week, the VCA-Arizona region met with Team Viper representatives from the Chrysler proving grounds in Phoenix. They are currently testing the prototype for the 2003 Viper which is supposed to...- Frank Parise
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Viper Days Finals Race
Friday Nov 17 is a practice, tune and test session on track for all Viper Days finalists. It's a great day to get up close and personal with all of the drivers and their cars. Come on by the Desert Venom trailer and say hello. Everyone on this board is welcome to drop in and see what we're...- Frank Parise
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How the Heck would ya clean the motor?
I use Simple Green in a spray bottle at full strength and wipe off with a clean rag. It works great on everything under the hood, including the engine. No need to hose down.- Frank Parise
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Reccommendation for Big Brake Kit
Desert Venom uses the Porsche Big Red system which comes with modified caliper mounting hardware and hats to fit the Viper. No mods are necessary to the pedal assembly or the brake master cylinder. We use SS lines and the Porsche air deflectors. We use Pagid race pads. These cars are...- Frank Parise
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- Forum: Performance Modifications
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Can I get some silly help...
Mark, contact Al Roberts in the Southern Cal VCA. He makes vinyl "stickers" for Vipers.- Frank Parise
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Deep freezing rotating parts - cryogenic treatment
Howie Frank and Skip Thomas from Viper Days have a company called "300 Below" that is in the business you are speaking of. They have been freezing car parts for Viper owners for years. Howie is the expert. He is a member of the Illinois VCA, where I'm sure you can get his phone.- Frank Parise
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Road Racer Forum
I thought you could make it a new room within this site.- Frank Parise
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Road Racer Forum
Would love to see a separate discussion forum for Viper road racers wanting to discuss upcoming events, technical issues, safety issues, etc.- Frank Parise
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Stoptech Brake Preliminary Review
Keith, good report on your new brake system. Your evaluation of the system after at least 15 or 20 race weekends will be valuable. It's easy to get excited about a new brake system, especially after using the poor stock system. There may be surprises down the road when you see how long the...- Frank Parise
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