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    My GTS Vapor Steel Grey

    Why on earth would you use those spacers? The car doesn't need them. ??? And no... the Vipers didn't have Mass Airflow meters until 2008.
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    Anyone near Tampa to help me with $4 A/C fix ????

    The O-rings are very simple to replace. I accessed the compressor by going up inside the frame rail behind the driver's side front tire (with tire removed and car jacked up). The two O-rings on the compressor are right there and they're different sizes. I also replaced two O-rings on the...
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    New Battery dies every few days

    Hood or hatch switch could be the culprit. Alarm thinks either one is open and always stays active...waiting on you to "close" the hood or hatch. This is what killed batteries in mine, and kept the door handle LED's illuminated. I just disconnected the hood switch and it fixed it.
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    I think (hope!) my clutch finally went...help?

    If the clutch goes (worn out), the pedal engagement is going to be higher and it may tend to slip. Your problem is not enough travel to release the clutch, which would point to hydraulics. Biggest culprit in that case is the slave cylinder because of the environment that it is in, but at...
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    Viper Engine build, lots of questions, help needed please

    It's very common to bore/hone the cylinder liner... usually done with an overbore of .030 inch. Pistons are often on the shelf in .030 overbore. Check around...it's probably be easiest on pocketbook and time.
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    Buying low mile 96/97 GTS

    Find one with more miles... they are very robust engines and drivelines so 30-50k miles is nothing. Being that they're 16+ years old, you'll want to replace hoses, belt, etc.. anyway. And the "forged" part is the pistons...all the way up to 1999 model year. They can take a pretty healthy...
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    Why is this ebay B&W GTS so cheap?

    Wow. Motons, Stoptechs, fire supression system... Alot of car there. Good deal!
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    Gen3 rockers on a Gen2 FYI

    Rocker shims are usually used to bring the rocker up to obtain proper geometry, not to compensate for a larger spring from a different application. To check proper geometry, mark the valve stem tip with a sharpie marker, then rotate the engine through a few turns so that the rocker tip passes...
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    1996 B&W GTS seen by Newbie !!!! What do you guys think????

    So many pessimists. LOL. I'll go against the grain and be an optimist: It might start right up and run perfectly with just the fuel-pump and new gas. You could then change fluids and hoses on an "as needed" basis thereafter. :D Regardless, good luck! (And get tires!)
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    Confused Newbie deciding between 2001 GTS ACR and 1996 GTS ...Man this is tough!!!

    Re: Confused Newbie deciding between 2001 GTS ACR and 1996 GTS ...Man this is tough!! There is not much difference in a Viper GTS from 1996 to 2002. Whether you indend to keep it or not, it's at least nice to know you didn't over pay for something, which you are unquestionably doing for that...
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    Twin-Turbo guys with Scavenge Pump Systems... IN HERE...

    And I respect your opinion as well; in fact, I regard you highly in the Viper world. But I assure you I'm not basing my opinion off paper theory or internet ramblings, but rather relying on real-world experience like you, as well as my engineering background, which included a stint as a piping...
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    Twin-Turbo guys with Scavenge Pump Systems... IN HERE...

    Dan, I was partner in a turbocharger performance and rebuild business for over 7 years and have built/rebuilt literally hundreds, maybe thousands, of turbochargers. I'm very familiar with turbo architecture, as well as fluid dynamics of both the oil and the gasses. If the seal (ring)...
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    Twin-Turbo guys with Scavenge Pump Systems... IN HERE...

    Fair enough Dan. However, I am thinking there shouldn't be "air" in the oil scavenge lines anyway, if the system is set up properly. I'm all ears whenever you're ready to reveal it, but because price is still a factor, even to the Turbo Viper audience, I will hold off on saying whether I...
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    Twin-Turbo guys with Scavenge Pump Systems... IN HERE...

    I'm not very familiar with the "Exapump," but I've used RB Racing's pumps and flow control valves in turbocharger oil scavenge applications since 2008, including on a Footwell twin-turbo viper, and they have been flawless. Spill the beans on why your pump is better than pump A or B, and I...
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    turbocharging an 2002 viper?? what all do I need

    First, I hope you realize that just one of those turbos isn't sufficient for an 8.0L V10 engine. You'd need two if you're dead-set on running a T'netics 60-series. And regarding fuel system, it depends on what power you're wanting. At 6psi with some "street" turbos, you should see about...
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    Need someone to tune my car

    Ten-four. :2tu: Text sent. :D
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    Need someone to tune my car

    I'm just below you in Birmingham and would gladly help in any way I can. Did a TT from scratch and tuned it with a split-second box so I'm at least familiar with the concept.
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    Dead battery after only 4 months in the car

    Whether you get a battery tender or not, I still highly recommend doing an "Ignition Off Draw" test (as per Steve-Indy) to find out what the electrical system is doing.
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    GENI & II OEM "like" Radiator Replacement Option

    I did. Thanks.
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    Help on pricing my 96 GTS, may sell it.

    As Dave mentioned, some people will hold out for the first of a breed, regardless of which owners are biased toward which years. The '96 is the first of its kind and the collector car industry has been proven time and time again that indeed people "do care."
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    I have had enough with these battery/charging system issues

    Your situation sounds EXACTLY like what I went through. Unplugged hood switch and it fell from 150mA to almost nothing. Here's the hood switch...a plunger type switch mounted up near passenger-side headlight/fender area. And here are some threads discussing similar issues...
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    Cruzin the coast in biloxi

    Oh and btw... for any 70's and 80's music fans, Eddie Money is playing Saturday night at the Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. It is outdoors and there is no charge. :D
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    I have had enough with these battery/charging system issues

    A cutoff switch and/or a battery tender will not fix premature battery death in a Viper, they just mask the problem. These cars weren't designed to kill batteries in a few days, so if they're killing batteries there is something wrong and it needs to be addressed. It can be an arduous task...
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    GENI & II OEM "like" Radiator Replacement Option

    What's the latest this replacement radiator? Fits good? Works good? Durability?
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    Cruzin the coast in biloxi

    If anyone feels like a drive, the "Shrimp Festival" is going on all that weekend in Gulf Shores, AL. That's where I will be.

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