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    Dodged a bullet thanks to a leaky oil pan gasket!

    Blew my Gen-IV motor a few months ago as a result of this. Coming out of a turn, a screw rolled into my timing chain, breaking the chain. Lots of damage...push rods, valves, cracked (ported) head. Block was bored .05 over to clean it up. Dodge receives these assemblies preassembled from a...
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    How much oil in Gen IV Oil/Filter Change

    My '08 with a filter change takes 10 quarts.
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    antifreeze

    I recall the green antifreeze is corrosive to aluminum and it lacks chemicals that help to avoid electrolysis of the aluminum. In my other aluminum engines, I use the yellow stuff, which is anti-corrosive/friendly to aluminum, and has a lubricant for seals and such.
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    Gen-IV Motor Mounts

    Excellent, thank you all for the feedback. I heard that someone had them installed on an '08, and had to have the engine mounts replaced w. stock mounts as they were causing a CEL. Seemed odd, but maybe something else was happening, like jarring of a sensitive electrical connection. I'll give...
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    Gen-IV Motor Mounts

    Curious what experiences others have had using more rigid motor mounts on a Gen-IV? I have heard the added vibration throws a CEL, which I suspect is due to the knock sensors kicking in. Is this only with the stock PCM or is this also a problem with Venom?
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    redlined bad now not running right

    Don't know, but I enjoyed eucharistos' post.
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    New noise after track day.

    Oh, I see now that you pointed out the sunken half (I probably need to cut back on the evening drinks, maybe I could then see better.) I'm sure you'll get some great advise from others, but I would do the leak down test, and if fine, and if the plug looks commensurate with the other plugs...
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    New noise after track day.

    I haven't seen this before and don't know. If that missing keeper was the source of the noise, I would have some concern that the valve guide saw abnormal wear, with possible damage to the valve seat. If I didn't see oil deposits on the plug, and if a leak down test was fine, then I would think...
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    Dan Cragin the VOI 11 Good Samaritan

    << IMHO Dan Cragin is a very special individual and if you live in So. Cal and do not have your Viper serviced by Dan you are doing yourself and your Viper a disservice.>> My experiences w. Dan and the DCP team have been fantastic. I'm now looking at expanding Dan's reach into Chevy and Ford...
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    New noise after track day.

    Maybe pull the valve cover having the noise and check for excessive play in the rocker/push rod.
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    New noise after track day.

    It would be nice if it were a lifter, but when putting it into first, you forced an over rev. which could have caused valve damage or a bent push rod (the latter would also cause the ticking sound.) I wouldn't drive it any more.
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    DCP Stage 3 Gen4 Viper Coupe **(Video)**

    That's correct. Dan indicated the "blueprinting" didn't result in a material change in the overall compression from stock. I don't know why, but my ignition is getting retarded, so I currently couldn't use any higher compression. Also heeding SRT's recommendations, the stock pistons would be a...
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    Generation 4 Ported Heads 30RWHP!

    Arrow Racing's ported intake did look good, and was advertised as contributing approx. 20 hp in gains. Having recently installed the Arrow intake a week prior to seeing DCP's ported intake on display during our SoCal club's recent Dyno Day at DCP, I could clearly see the added labor that went...
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    Using a Viper in a parade.

    Your post reminded me of story that was posted a couple years back where someone had their Viper in a parade, and an Amish horse drawn cart passed too close to his car. The horse feeling the cart snag against the side of the Viper pulled harder, ripping the rear quarter side off his car. So...
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    Generation 4 Ported Heads/ Price and availability

    My 3.33 gears would distort my numbers, but I suspect only slightly, as my hp/tq has been very close to other similarly modded Gen-IVs dynoed on the same day, gears being the only difference. DCP's dyno does indeed produce conservative numbers relative to other dynos in the SoCal area, based on...
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    How much horse will a 2010 Vipers motor handle?

    I wonder what Dodge could have done to change CAGS for 2010? For the 2009 and prior Vipers, and C5/C6 Vettes (using either the T56 or T6060) the PCM was simply looking for resistance created by the skip shift solenoid, and all CAGS defeats (which are interchangeable between Vettes and Vipers)...
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    Water/Meth ?'s

    Hey BOTTLEFED, if you're really crazy, why not 100% meth:D?
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    Water/Meth ?'s

    I also use VP Racing Methanol, having it come on when my blower hits 3 lbs. of boost. I use interchangeably their original M1 and their newer M5. I purposely had my engine tuned without it so that it wasn't dependent on the meth. If your pump can handle straight methanol, I would run that over...
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    Gen-IV Heads Ported

    I picked my car up this evening, and I'm very happy with the results. While my wallet is a little lighter (less weight = better performance:)), the car has crossed over “the line” that I had targeting for this upgrade. Any more power would probably require forged pistons, as I recall SRT...
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    Gen-IV Heads Ported

    I add 32oz of Torco's Accelerator concentrate to 10 gallons of 91 premium. I have been using it for years and believe it has helped keep a 900+ hp engine of mine from grenading:). It does have a little MMT, and as a result, discolors my plugs and exhaust tips. Attached is a Torco octane chart.
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    Gen-IV Heads Ported

    DC Performance has installed their ported heads this past week on my '08 and have achieved the hoped for bump of 30+ rwhp. But that's not all... When at DCP's recent Dyno Day, they had one of their ported lower intake manifolds on display. Having just installed Arrow's ported manifold (which...
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    Notes on Gen 4 mods

    600+ rwhp would be nice to see.:eater:
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    A Big Thank You to Viper Parts of America

    I really appreciated the quality and frequent communication on my order. Received my new ACR wheels and Cup tires in marvellous condition. A big thank you to Chris and Jerry, and to the girl who creates the world's largest ball of Saran wrap over a box!
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    NEW factory wheel/tire combinations!

    I had purchased those pictured ACR wheels/tires; a smokin' deal. They were delivered very well packed. One of the wheels/tires came with a large blob of balance weights and I had the wheel rebalanced today and was able to rid the wheel of the excessive number of weights. Oddly, looks as if CAAP...
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    Saddest day of my life

    My prayers to his family and you!

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