LETHAL GTS
Viper Owner
Re: Black with silver stripes, 32,000 miles, 49,990...Too much?
1st I'd like to say...there is no such thing as a bad year for a Viper. There are differences between years, but none of them are bad. Some people prefer the more basic features in the Gen1's.
Those that like boost would prefer the forged years.
Some feel more comfortable with TC covering their ***.
To say that a 2000 is a bad or less desirable year, is absolutly rediculous.
I own a 2000 and for some very good reasons. Cast pistons are more desirable for us NA guys like myself. Lighter weight means less recipricating mass = more power. Ask anyone in our MN club (if they are honest), my car pulls as hard if not harder than anyones with similar mods (436rwhp 475rwtq before my RRockers).
Actually, it was the same reason Porsche and Chevy ( Corvette ZO6 ) did the change. New technology, less reciprocating mass, and a smoother running engine. Everyone seems to forget the fastest stock time with a Viper was an RT-10 Creampuff , at Englishtown. If you went to the Plant in 2000, they discussed the power increase ( obviously never shown on paper ) with the new motor, and this seemed to bear fruit with those of us running Viper Days. The years have caused folks to wax poetic on what is good or better for Snakes, but many forgot the rumors throughout 99 that the car was the heaviest ever made, and the PCM was changed and power was down. The Creampuff perception is just that, and though many of us liked the lumpy cams ( the severe petrolheads amongst the owners ) , there were quite a few complaints from others --- since neutral gear rattle and other issues popped up from this situation. The move by DC was seen as a way to lighten some internal components, alleviate some owner complaints, and go with new technology. I seriously doubt anyone questioned why Porsche went in that direction, yet it does give us all something to discuss over and over at Viper Functions.
Remember the best year for a Viper , ever, is the year you own.
This quote from Bill Pemberton.
I don't want ABS. I like to know that I can actually drive the car on a road coarse without a babysitter. Trust me, if you know how to drive, you will enjoy the road coarse experience more without the gadgets (if I want gadgets I would buy a MB AMG).
I wanted BLACK on BLACK! So it really left me little choice....2000 it is!
However I still miss my back to basics '94 RT.
So......what year is the best again Bluestreak, Jon??
Buy whatever year you feel best suits you and your future plans and don't listen to those who think they are an authority on these cars, even if they have been researching them for a few weeks
1st I'd like to say...there is no such thing as a bad year for a Viper. There are differences between years, but none of them are bad. Some people prefer the more basic features in the Gen1's.
Those that like boost would prefer the forged years.
Some feel more comfortable with TC covering their ***.
To say that a 2000 is a bad or less desirable year, is absolutly rediculous.
I own a 2000 and for some very good reasons. Cast pistons are more desirable for us NA guys like myself. Lighter weight means less recipricating mass = more power. Ask anyone in our MN club (if they are honest), my car pulls as hard if not harder than anyones with similar mods (436rwhp 475rwtq before my RRockers).
Actually, it was the same reason Porsche and Chevy ( Corvette ZO6 ) did the change. New technology, less reciprocating mass, and a smoother running engine. Everyone seems to forget the fastest stock time with a Viper was an RT-10 Creampuff , at Englishtown. If you went to the Plant in 2000, they discussed the power increase ( obviously never shown on paper ) with the new motor, and this seemed to bear fruit with those of us running Viper Days. The years have caused folks to wax poetic on what is good or better for Snakes, but many forgot the rumors throughout 99 that the car was the heaviest ever made, and the PCM was changed and power was down. The Creampuff perception is just that, and though many of us liked the lumpy cams ( the severe petrolheads amongst the owners ) , there were quite a few complaints from others --- since neutral gear rattle and other issues popped up from this situation. The move by DC was seen as a way to lighten some internal components, alleviate some owner complaints, and go with new technology. I seriously doubt anyone questioned why Porsche went in that direction, yet it does give us all something to discuss over and over at Viper Functions.
Remember the best year for a Viper , ever, is the year you own.
This quote from Bill Pemberton.
I don't want ABS. I like to know that I can actually drive the car on a road coarse without a babysitter. Trust me, if you know how to drive, you will enjoy the road coarse experience more without the gadgets (if I want gadgets I would buy a MB AMG).
I wanted BLACK on BLACK! So it really left me little choice....2000 it is!
However I still miss my back to basics '94 RT.
So......what year is the best again Bluestreak, Jon??
Buy whatever year you feel best suits you and your future plans and don't listen to those who think they are an authority on these cars, even if they have been researching them for a few weeks
