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    Here's a negative experience for you

    Re: Here\'s a negative experience for you Possible 2003 option: rearward facing spray nozzles with trunk mounted reservoirs for your choice of fluids for use on "road morons" ie... laquer thinner, paint remover, acetone...
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    Mods-Under Construction/Opinions Please

    Just my opinion... but unless money is no object, I wouldn't get the Mopar stuff. You will get the same if not better performance items from other reputable vendors. Also forget the 1.7's until you open up the breathing ie; headers and heads. I wouldn't even bother with that Mopar ECM... try...
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    I experienced something spiritual with my Viper this morning.

    Are you people nuts! You don't garage your car at night???
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    Here's a negative experience for you

    Re: Here\'s a negative experience for you This happens to all of us, (just look through the archives) and although it doesn't make it right, it comes with the ownership experience. The only good thing is that the positives of owning one of these vehicles far exceeds the negatives. Although your...
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    Where to get Steel Grey paint?

    Your local dealer should be able to get you either touch up bottles or a spray can of the matching color. Another option is to get a pint mixed at a automotive paint supply shop and use an airbrush.. you'll get a much better result, trust me. Only draw back is you'll need clear urethane to go...
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    Gears for 2001?

    Jim, you say you have a 3:07 gear in your Dana Super 44... Dodge switched from the Dana 44 rear axle, also known as the 216 RIA to the Dana Super 44 axle, also known as the 226 RIA in 1996. The Super 44 utilizes a larger ring and pinion gear set. When changing gear ratios your dealing with the...
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    How smooth is your Viper???

    Depending on the year, it's a very definite possibility that it's just a normal cam thing. I have a '97 GTS and by the way it idles you'd swear I was running an aftermarket cam. I had the car in for a flywheel install yesterday and made a point to ask the Viper Tech (a very good one) if...
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    Easy Borla cat back mod

    Hey Steve, just out of curiosity, how did you go about cutting the intercoolers out. I liked the looks of the inside tubes, but couldn't live with the fact that I had 2 1/2" inserts restricting my otherwise 3" exhaust. I ended up removing the tips completely and welding on Magnaflow SS Big Bore...
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    How Often You Scrape Your Front Air Dam?

    With Eibach springs and the Autoform chinsplitter, the tip of my GTS is 3-1/4" inches off the road... lots of scraping! I used to use the colored wax, This Summer I started using an airbrush with the original base paint and clear urethane... buff it out 48 hours later.. Looks like new after I'm...
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    My Belanger headers are pealing!!! (pics)

    MES, you should probably consider a polished SS header bolt such as ARP makes. They are a bit pricey, but I've had them on my SVP headers for 4 years now, and they look great. Good Luck - Richard
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    Ideas needed for garage renovation

    Andy, here are my suggestions and what I consider "Must Haves" for a Viper garage: 1) Start with a Big One... minimum 3 bays, that way you can build a wall to partition one or two off for your snake. My Ex used to threaten me after a fight by saying she hoped she didn't "accidently bang into...
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    Slotted vs Drilled...

    Thanks Jon & Bill, I guess that's the feedback I needed to convince me that I should get the slotted rotors with the package... but boy those cross drilled StopTech's sure look nice! By the way, will EBC pads work on a Big Brake set-up?
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    Slotted vs Drilled...

    I'm curious as to which rotor would be best, slotted or drilled. I've read that slotted are stronger, but from a visual standpoint I like the drilled better. Most of my driving is done on the street, but expect to start doing more track events... can I still use a drilled rotor? Thanks - Richard
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    AC Removal

    Can someone tell me what kind of gain I could expect on my '97 GTS by removing my AC...or at least by-passing the compressor by using a shorter serpentine belt. I rarely use the air, even on the hottest days here in Michigan. Is the added HP worth the effort? Are there any engine MIL issues I...
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    I need insurance in Michigan!!! Please help!!!

    Classic Auto... just over $1,000 / year and no deductible for a '97 GTS.
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    how come......

    Probably because a GTS-R is a racing Viper... I think you meant GT2, in that case yes, as Chad says, because there are only 100.
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    Visors

    Swapping the left and right visors was literally the first "upgrade" I made to my '97 GTS when I first got it home from the dealership. Those decals really looks obnoxious, and I don't think I've used my visors in the 4 years since the swap.
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    TeamTech Harnesses

    On this subject, by coincidence I was stopped by a Michigan State Trooper last Saturday on I-696 while I was out driving with my 5 year old son. He saw my son wrapped up under the TeamTech belt and wanted to take a look at the set-up from a "safety perspective". I explained the passenger air bag...
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    Door Sills - Protection?

    Kind of off the original message, but I have the PartsRack side splitters installed on my GTS (currently in the brushed aluminum, but about to be painted)as well as the Autoform chin splitter. I have digitals of both, so If anyone would like send me an email and I'll forward them to you when I'm...
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    Diffuser's

    Re: Diffuser\'s Tom(Friend), thanks for the tip on preventing that dust... I knew I must not be driving as fast as I should have been! Also, if your planning on plugging that blow-hole in your rear end (moderators, this is not profanity) after the exhaust conversion, you may want to check...
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    Diffuser's

    Re: Diffuser\'s Thanks guys. Autoform doesn't show one on their site (by the way I also have their GTS chin splitter... beautiful!). SVSI has one but it's part of a full rear end assembly and pretty big. I wonder if besides adding some downforce a diffuser would eliminate that pesky dust that...
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    Diffuser's

    Diffuser\'s Can someone tell me who makes/sells a rear diffuser for the Viper? Thanks
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    Lightweight flywheel performance

    Okay, in terms of installation, a flywheel is one of those that I won't try on a weekend in the garage. What kind of time/cost (hours and dollars) can I expect a dealership or shop to charge for this swap. Thanks - Richard
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    Red Spark Plug Wires

    John, MSD's... try Summit Racing or Jegs on the internet.
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    Wheel Size

    Can someone tell me if 19" wheels will fit on a GTS, and if so can I get Michelins for them. Thanks.

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