96 Viper GTS Venom 550 - making more mods

[GTSjbud]

Now that the engine is out I took the opportunity to remove all the welding spatter inside the engine bay area, along the transmission tunnel and around the shock mounts. These are the before pictures.

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[GTSjbud]

Pics after removing all the weld spatter. Next step is to prime the bare metal areas. Then some black paint. I will also be installing heat barrier to the transmission tunnel.

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[GTSjbud]

I have been struggling to find a company that wants to create custom gauge faces for my Viper. It seems that most of the companies only want to work on older muscle car gauges. They don't want to touch new stuff like the Viper. But I think I may have found someone with the expertise to work on these gauges.

Before I send the gauges away I made sure to remove the gauge face from the gauge. The gauge face was crimped onto the gauge housing. I was pretty sure that noone would want to attempt removing the gauge face, so I did. I used my trustworthy Dremmel with a cut of bit and proceeded to remove the crimped lip. Worked like a charm.

Below are pics of the two different size gauges in my Viper.

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[jpa99acr]

just curious, how are you able to get into the gauge with the odometer without having issues when you hook it back up? I would think Dodge would have some sort of way to prevent people from rollling the odometers back and wouldn't this be an issue?

 

[GTSjbud]

just curious, how are you able to get into the gauge with the odometer without having issues when you hook it back up? I would think Dodge would have some sort of way to prevent people from rollling the odometers back and wouldn't this be an issue?

I have will not be modifying any of the electrical components and/or mileage on the odometer. Anyone could open up the gauges just as I have done. But the trick will be resealing the gauge face back onto the gauge housing because there is no longer a lip to crimp back over the gauge housing.

So if someone were to purchase my Viper and remove the gauges from the dash they will see that they gauge has been modified.

Before I modified my gauges I have made sure to document the mileage with pictures and documentation (bill of sale), service history and of course this build thread.

So in the event that I chose to sell my Viper I will have proper documentation to confirm the mileage and the fact that the mileage has not been 'turned back'.

Hope this answers your question.
Cheers
Jason

 

[v10kingsnake]

Doubt that scenario would ever happen but the real deterrence would be them being able to read the vehicle miles off the computer and should that differ from the speedo odometer you got some explaining to do.

 

[GTSjbud]

Doubt that scenario would ever happen but the real deterrence would be them being able to read the vehicle miles off the computer and should that differ from the speedo odometer you got some explaining to do.

I take pride in being a very honest person. I have no intentions of modifying the speedmoter mileage in any way shape or form. Heck the car only has 1800 miles to begin with. It's brand new anyway and my bill of sale shows the same mileage as the speedo.

I have simply removed the gauge faces because no company wanted to do it for fear of breaking the gauge.

I will hopefully be shipping the gauges out very soon to have custom gauge faces made.

Cheers
Jason

 

[GTSjbud]

Rendering images of the Ron Davis radiator that I will be installing.

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[VIPER BAZ UK]

This thread is great.......
Keep up the perfect work..

 

[GTSjbud]

This thread is great.......
Keep up the perfect work..

Thanks Baz! It's only the begining

I know I haven't posted much as of late...but I will be very soon.

Cheers
Jason

 

[Simms]

Lots of GREAT work being done GTSjbud!

 

[GTSjbud]

Lots of GREAT work being done GTSjbud!

Thanks! I have learnt so much, from the VCA members including yourself. I am having a blast and enjoy learning and sharing this info with others.

Stay tuned for more good stuff

 

[GTSjbud]

These pics will give you an idea how the engine renderings are initiated and then expanded to form the engine.

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[dave6666]

Just curious, as I do a lot of 3D CAD modeling, what the point of modeling things like your engine is? Don't get me wrong, as it looks great, but 3D modeling is somewhat time consuming and subsequently can be expensive. So what drives you to do it?

 

[GTSjbud]

Spindle and wheel bearing/hub.

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[Fast Too]

Hi All!

This Viper only has 1800 miles and hasn't even reached it's first oil change!!

You know it would have been much easier to just have removed the oil drain plug

Nice work, thanks for the great post and all the pics along the way.

 

[GTSjbud]

You know it would have been much easier to just have removed the oil drain plug

Nice work, thanks for the great post and all the pics along the way.

I've been looking for the drain plug all and I can't find it Please tell me where it is before I remove the body off the frame.

 

[GTSjbud]

Starting to look like the engine

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[RTTTTed]

Is it easier to build the engine that way, or more difficult? Lol

Ted

 

[Chris(NJ)]

wow,.. just read through all 18 pages. insane. This is a crazy build. When are you planning to have it completed? Any idea now that you're further in to it?

 

[GTSjbud]

New set of 14" 2003 Viper SRT-10 calipers, brake lines, proportioning valve and emergency brake kit from Dave's Big Brakes. These will be installed on my Viper.

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[GTSjbud]

Picture of the speedometer to show mileage. Mileage is in KM's.

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[GTSjbud]

wow,.. just read through all 18 pages. insane. This is a crazy build. When are you planning to have it completed? Any idea now that you're further in to it?

I honestly don't know when I will have it finished. I am hoping sometime in 2009.

I am really enjoying the journey and taking my time. I am a perfectionist and want to to the best work possible.

I am getting closer to finding an engine builder. There is so much to learn when it comes to building a kick a$$ engine. I have made sure to consult many VCA experts. Just gathering the information has taken some time on my part. Best part is that I have made many VCA friends

 

[0209 CLK]

Wow I just read all 18 pages as well and I must say this is an AMAZING build you have going on. Like everyone else has mentioned, makes me feel like tearing my RT/10 apart but with the funds and being a student that doesn't work out. Keep up the good work!

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Daves big brakes kit is awsome and what a difference........

 

[GTSjbud]

Daves big brakes kit is awsome and what a difference........

I can't wait to try them out.

 

[GTSjbud]

Heat barrier installed on the transmission tunnel.

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[RTTTTed]

You're putting so much work into this car I think you should name it and pick a logo for it. "GTSbud 1000SG" (Show Go).

Larry Macedo did tons of work and built a beautiful GTS Roe GTS. Like yours it has tons and tons of work and ends about 1000rwhp with a Roe and N20.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/609953-new-owner-signing.html
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This car has snakes on the seats, brakes, etc. etc. and a "M2 1000 sc" logo. Hessessey has credit for your car - maybe it should be a "Jason 10000 TT"?

Ted

 

[GTSjbud]

You're putting so much work into this car I think you should name it and pick a logo for it. "GTSbud 1000SG" (Show Go).

Larry Macedo did tons of work and built a beautiful GTS Roe GTS. Like yours it has tons and tons of work and ends about 1000rwhp with a Roe and N20.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/609953-new-owner-signing.html

This car has snakes on the seats, brakes, etc. etc. and a "M2 1000 sc" logo. Hessessey has credit for your car - maybe it should be a "Jason 10000 TT"?

Ted

Hmmm...GTSjbud 1000 SG hey? Maybe

All I know is that it is so much easier to do these type of upgrades now that the engine and transmission are out. And heck, heat barrier is very inexpensive in the big scheme of things.

Thanks for the comments and enjoy the progress.

 

[finnsnake]

Keep up the good work and the updates coming!