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    1996 GTS Latest Factory Flash Before SCT Flash

    SCT recommends getting latest factory flash before flashing tune. The closest 4 dealers cannot flash a 96 GTS. They no longer have the DRBIII / WDS to do the flash. They could not tell me what flashes are available - but if I bring the car in and they hook up to it, they will get a list of...
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    1996 GTS High Idle (2500-3500) at high altitude (8000-9000 ft)

    Just saw on Roe's site that when you ask for a tune, you specify altitude. 0-2k, 2k-5k, etc. You can't even "recal" with am Engine-Off/Key On if you drive from 4k-9k in a half hour. I drive from 0-9k altitude and was planning on trip to Pike's Peak and Rocky Mountain play where you get to...
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    CRAZY UPS Rates Promotion

    Long story short: Ground Residential is 30% discount, Ground Commercial is 38% for 1-20#, more discount for heavier weights. International is 61%. Have to signup by Monday. Rates stay in effect to 2044 Below is table data copied - if you work at it, you can navigate it with the above...
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    My Creampuff NA Build

    Old thread but... fly in a tuner.... was hard to pass up. Wouldn't it be better to still remote tune with any of the "Top 3" tuners mentioned in this thread? When you fly in a guy, he is going to be dealing with having to get the job done when he is there - and if any complications arise what...
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    Latest year a DRBIII can be used on?

    Friend wants to use mine on a new Challenger. I said it won't be of any use. Who is right?
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    Did anyone ever figure out the Idle Hang problem?

    The bad battery thoughts should also include a bad alternator that is outputting noise or an AC component. An AC component really messes with PCMs.
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    Idle Hang

    Just thinking about what these different experiences have in common. Intake gasket and VEC1 point to MAP. I've had hangs as high as 3500 rpm when driving from 4000 ft altitude to 9000 ft. There is no BARO input. Might be related to manifold pressure. Not knowing ECU priorities, one would...
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    Mid-Engined Dodge Viper Rendered as C8 ChevroletCorvette Rival-Auto Evolution

    Any kind of Viper/Corvette street racing is.... boring. You have to do it with a Sleeper if you want any kind of excitement.
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    Anyone Consider Going to Sequential Shift?

    They list T56 Magnum (and not a plain T56.) I would be concerned about the "short throw" pitch if you have single cone synchros because in that case, you need a crowbar for a shifter.
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    Door Panel: Aft edge pulling away from door then catches on weather stripping

    Both sides. Seems there is only a screw on the bottom and just the snap over the inner sheet metal at the window opening. And it really doesn't want to go solid against the inner metal when pushed either. Seems fasteners along the aft edge are needed.
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    GTS Cell Phone Holder - on vacation, looking for one

    I got something very similar at Big Lots: it had the same 4-finger prongs to catch a vent fin. But instead of the magnet, it had a spring loaded horizontal clamp which work perfectly. And it cost $5 Will be interesting to see how long the rubber fingers last...
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    Hot August Nights: Sparks, NV Tuesday Cruise for late model

    HAN is a big deal here. But it is aimed at <1977 cars. However, there is a cruise (yes, cruising the main drag) in Sparks NV on Tuesday, August 8th. It is along the main drag, Victorian Ave. from 15th street to Pyramid. I'll be there in "Bad Viper" 96 GTS, all black w/red stripes.
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    GTS Cell Phone Holder - on vacation, looking for one

    Ya, back in NV again now looking for holder for my Galaxy S4 - it is now my GPS. Will be checking WalMart and BestBuy but shudder to think of the limited selection and probably high price. Are there any that are really integrated into the dash/windshield shape? Thanks in advance, Tom PS...
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    Good Engine Building Simulation Software for Centrifugal Superchargers

    Want to explore putting Paxton on my Viper. Looking for decent cheap for preliminary results and then mo' money versions for actually ordering parts. Method of Characteristics should be a min requirement. Thanks Tom
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    Install Tire Pressure Monitoring on cars w/17 & 18 Unobtainium Tires

    The most likely way to destroy a tire is cruising on the interstate with a slow leak - the tire is destroyed before you realize it. Next step: Which system to use? I'd like real tire pressure readout for all 4 tires.
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    Any interest in OE Michelin's for Gen 1 and 2 (17 & 18in)?

    The 17in are available in Pilot Sport 2 in Europe:
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    Any interest in OE Michelin's for Gen 1 and 2 (17 & 18in)?

    96, that has 17's right? I haven't heard back from Michelin Classic yet where I asked them about the 17 and 18's - as said previously, they may make runs every 10-12 years. But until then, your only option may be to scrounge used tires. A lot of the Viper wrecking yards typically will not...
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    Any interest in OE Michelin's for Gen 1 and 2 (17 & 18in)?

    Speaking of squirreling away some vintage tires, I have a new set of Yokohama 175/70r12 A008's with the tape still on the tires. They are about 26 years old. (I purchased 2 set from an old local tire dealer, used one set and they gripped awesome.) I have a Studebaker Super Lark 1963 with 40...
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    Any interest in OE Michelin's for Gen 1 and 2 (17 & 18in)?

    So do you lose points for dry rotted, but correct tires? I still can't believe there are NO 17's made whatsoever in Viper sizes.
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    Any interest in OE Michelin's for Gen 1 and 2 (17 & 18in)?

    Michelin Classic makes a couple sizes of MXX3 and Pilot Sports available through Coker Tire but not in Viper sizes. (Coker is licensed to produce Michelin Classic tires in the USA.) I talked to Coker and they said Michelin never throws a mold away and theoretically could add Viper sizes to...
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    1996 GTS fronts: 315/30's on 18x10 rims?

    Looks like only possible options for Rival-S's with a larger front - and they would have the same diameter as the stock 275/35's. If 18x11's, I thinking definitely yes. Toyo r888's 295/30's would just barely be OK with 18x10's. Thinking the Rival-S will last longer than the r888 and be...
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    DOT Track Slicks/Wheels and Stock tires/wheels: Logistics

    The car is currently in Carson City, NV where the Virginia City Hill Climb is. After the event, I plan to bring the car back to PA. I'm now leaning towards touring my way back and not shipping. But if I shipped, I don't think there is any way to get a set of tires inside the car. Can't put...
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    DOT Track Slicks/Wheels and Stock tires/wheels: Logistics

    I have a 96 GTS in NV that I want to bring back to PA, however I'm started the process to keep it there one more year for the next Virginia City Hill Climb. It has 18" Kinesis K28's with a old set of MXX3's just I just drive around on that still have a ton of tread - and I plan on running them...
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    Spark Plug Experiment

    Old thread but thought would add the comparison of Iridium -v- Copper Thermal Conductivity: 147 -v- 401. (FYI, platinum is 70 and steel is 43) So the answer is Ir is not as good a Cu. However, you can achieve the same heat transfer by increasing the area and it looks like the Thin Wire Ir...
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    Nitrous Bottle Size and Location to Allow Access to Spare Tire

    HaHa - I did and for many days. I lost a rear MXX3 due to negligence (low pressure) so I had to use the donut to get the car home. The other tires were at least 50% and there was no way to match a new one since the MXX3 is discontinued. I searched everywhere trying to find a used MXX3 and...

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