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    2003 compression

    Geoff, I suppose it could be, but the guys at the station tell me that it is unleaded racing gas refined specially for cars. Of course that could be a load of BS! All I know is you can see some pretty cool cars and sport bikes filling up at the 100 octane pump at that station! SoCal, I'll...
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    2003 compression

    Ron, Union 76 a few blocks from me in Redondo sells 100 octane unleaded. It's only $4.50/gallon, last time I checked. Pretty cool looking, too: the gas is blue!
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    Dynoed 2000 RT/10 with bolt on mods.

    Chris, I agree. I dyno'd at 424 rwhp and 467 ft-lbs bone stock (SAE corrected on a Dynojet 248C). You had very similar numbers as I recall. Ron, with Arrow rebuilt motor, headers, cats, catbacks, smooth tubes, etc., achieves about the same numbers as we had stock. I would like to believe my...
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    How pathetic. The 2003 is simply pathetic!

    As I posted in response to another thread... ...human nature being what it is, there will be people who prefer the styling of the Chapter III Viper (such as my Z06 buddy Bob who finds the current Viper styling to be too over-the-top), and there will be those who prefer the original styling. In...
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    Z06 to have 405 hp

    My dyno shop, R&D Dyno in Gardena, does a lot of work for Halltech's customers here in SoCal; therefore, there are a bunch of Z06 data points in R&D's database. The range of dyno numbers for 2001 Z06's is 335-345 rwhp (my Z06, regrettably, being at the low end of that range, though given the...
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    Will demand for 02's be really high because of the new 03' styling?

    Re: Will demand for 02\'s be really high because of the new 03\' styling? Ok, I've been assiduosly avoiding the running debate on GenI/II vs. Chapter III (notice I'm using the correct terminology here!), but I can resist no longer. A good analogy here is the 1987 GM acquisition of Lotus...
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    Dynoed 2000 RT/10 with bolt on mods.

    The good news for you is that's more HP and torque than you had when you were "motorless"! The bad news for you is it looks like I don't yet need the slicks to kick your a$$!!! But we're not competitive, of course.... When are we going to have a track day? I didn't wake up this a.m. until...
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    What am I not getting here on the Viper/Vette comfort issue?

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GTS Dean: Speaking of driving position - have you ever tried to heel-and-toe a C5? It stinks. (Love the exhaust note though.) My biggest complaint about long trips in the Viper is the lack of cruise control...
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    Need some opinions: Corvette Z06 vs. Viper

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by beggar: Venom Lover, I guess the Viper is harder to launch because it doesn't have traction control and has way more torque than the Z06, but that doesn't bother me. I care more about acceleration from a...
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    Need some opinions: Corvette Z06 vs. Viper

    Just buy one of each! Well, if you can only buy one...the choice of which car to buy comes down to personal factors and what you are looking for. I would rather drive the Z06 as a daily driver or in inclement weather. But those factors may not matter to you. If you are a big guy, you will...
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    97 RT/10 Colors

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ohlarikd: I am interested in a used 97 RT/10. It seems that there were two colors offered, Blue w/ White Stripes, and Red (with many optional wheel choices). Problem is, I haven't seen a single 97 Red RT/10...
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    A hint regarding 2003 pricing

    Unforunately that may not be a very encouraging hint. You know the Madison Avenue axiom: If it's advertised as 'under $40', you can bet it's not $19.99.
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    What I had heard about sidepipes, V-10...

    I would gladly give up trunk space for lower overall weight and better handling with Pilot Sports or MXX3's. I do like the idea of 345's. It seems odd, though, that for a car that continues not to make compromises (e.g., over 7 ft wide and so won't fit in many garages or trailers), a...
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    Stupid question but, is there a 2003 convertible and roadster?

    505 cid was all I needed to see to make my decision.
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    What I had heard about sidepipes, V-10...

    Steve, I'm confused. If a high-ranking Chrysler official couldn't stand the sound of the Gen I side pipes, how does this explain their return on Gen III? I would love to see side pipes on the Gen III car whether or not they have the same "awkward" sound of the Gen I. However, I'm holding out...
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    Gen III hood scoop: Camaro-SS-like, or Maranello-like?

    Just curious. I've heard many (detractors) say the Gen III hood scoop is too much like the Camaro Super Sport. I think it also bears some resemblance to the Maranello hood scoop, which I love. Your thoughts?
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    What I had heard about sidepipes, V-10...

    Anyone have any insight whether each side pipe will carry exhaust from only 5 of the cylinders, as in the Gen I? Or is there some clever way to combine the exhaust from both banks of cylinders and still have side pipes? Just curious.
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    The ride was uneventful, until... (long)

    Chris, All I can say is mine is already on order from Woodhouse. When I saw the DC product announcement web site last week, I sat down, figured out a detailed budget that shows I can pay cash for the car (unless MSRP goes way up), and once that was solved, I called Bill Pemberton. I'm glad...
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    '03 - Do I see side pipes again?

    Re: \'03 - Do I see side pipes again? The images on the DC product announcement site definitely show side pipes. Dodge dealers tell me they have no idea whether they'll actually make it into production. We can all hope and pray they do. As for colors, I'm told that a high-ranking Dodge...
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    When is the GEN 3 GTS going into production?

    2005 model year is what Dodge dealers tell me they're hearing. Hmmm, you don't suppose this is an evil ploy by DC to get GTS fans to buy a ragtop first and then buy a GTS later?
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    Any '03 Pricing Rumors?

    Re: Any \'03 Pricing Rumors? Ed, What lower design standards? Are you talking about styling? In terms of engine, brakes, etc., the car sounds like it's going to significantly out-perform the current Vipers.
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    All I can say is...

    Sorry, my clairvoyance is off today. Get one what? Gen III Viper? 505 cid is enough to convince me that I'll be buying one. Only question is whether to sell the Z06 or the GTS. Of course I already know the answer to that question. (Hint: I do not see Chevy products in my future, starting...
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    Any '03 Pricing Rumors?

    Re: Any \'03 Pricing Rumors? What ad was that, Gerald? Anything said about pricing is pure speculation at this point, from what I understand talking to Viper dealers. Nonetheless, I will start praying that what you heard is correct and the car will be priced in the 60's.
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    My Version of What 2003 Should Look Like

    Hmmmm, vaguely C5-like rear-end, at least from the angle you show it....
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    CNN claims new Viper has V8??

    V12 would be acceptable.

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