Non horsepower upgrades that can help your viper experiance

[RevHeat]

I bought my 1996 Viper GTS back in 2005 with 11,500 miles. It now has 42,500 miles of which some were track related. For those not looking to perform any major modifications, I have found the following upgrades to be a great investment in my viper experience:

1) SCT Controller (Dyno Tuned).
2) Woodhouse engine and transmission mounts.
3) Pinned harmonic crank damper bolt.
4) Replaced cheap OEM power steering bracket and pulley with billet.
5) Added differential drain plug (Was done because I was tracking my viper a lot)
6) Added HiPo power steering vent from Roe Racing.
7) Added A/C valve (stops AC loss on acceleration).
8) Added Speed Bleeders for bleeding brake fluid (Added as I was doing a lot of track events).
9) Added Rad Cap radiator cap.
10) Added First Strike MGM shifter.
11) Added extra heater hose clamp.
12) Changed fuel pump to a Walbro 255LPH.

Just some suggestions that you can make to your viper in 2013.

 

[MikeG]

All very good and worthwhile upgrades, for prolonging the "Fun" in your Gen II Viper.
Thanks Chris.

 

[denniskgb]

Chris great points. I have some them checked off. Some are still in the works.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Power steering bracket and pulley is a great suggestion. Might as well change the high pressure PS hose while your at it.

Diff plug is a good one too.

 

[alwayscode390]

Good Stuff ---

 

[whitebluevipe]

Tom's 40 mm breaks

 

[dirtysocks]

What and where does #7 go? Curious about this.

 

[Grisoman]

What's up with #11, the extra heater hose clamp?

 

[Camfab]

Not sure why you changed out the factory fuel pump. Did the OEM pump fail? I'd like to try out the Speed Bleeders.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

One of the absolute biggest changes you can make is to replace the suspension with MCS coil overs. The ride and handling are phenomenal!

 

[ViperTony]

Or....check and adjust your stock Koni's. All 4 of my shocks were set differently from the factory. I ended up adjusting them 2.5 turns (half turns) each per Tator and made the ride much, much better.

 

[ViperTony]

Not sure why you changed out the factory fuel pump. Did the OEM pump fail? I'd like to try out the Speed Bleeders.

I've had the speed bleeders on my Viper since 2006 and they've been great. Makes for an easy 1 person brake fluid change unless one has the MityVac setup ala Dave6666.

 

[Fatboy 18]

Cup Holder?

 

[speedracervr4]

What's up with #11, the extra heater hose clamp?

The two coolant lines that go into the heater box on the passenger side will sometimes back off. Tator uses zip ties and ties the two hoses together. I'm sure someone has pics, if not I can take some later tonight.

 

[mad0953]

#4? Why would putting a bullet on your motor help??

 

[Cobraken]

Any changes that were not worth it?

 

[Sybil TF]

That figures.

 

[Viper #53]

I've been thinking about the woodhouse engine and transmission mounts, mine are shot, but really don't want more vibration from the engine. Some say it settles down (or they get use to it) while others mention the added vibration doesn't really go away.

 

[Sybil TF]

Rev heat, what kind of tune did you do with your SCT? I just got one at a good price along with some slightly used high flow cats.

 

[CEJ]

Rev heat, what kind of tune did you do with your SCT? I just got one at a good price along with some slightly used high flow cats.

Whose tune did you buy?

 

[RevHeat]

What's up with #11, the extra heater hose clamp?

Here is a picture for you!

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[RevHeat]

Whose tune did you buy?

I had ART tune it on the dyno. Took around 7 dyno runs before we got the perfect tune. Though maximum HP did not increase, the mid range RPM's HP did. You could really tell the difference in the smoothness of the throttle response after the tune.

 

[RevHeat]

Not sure why you changed out the factory fuel pump. Did the OEM pump fail? I'd like to try out the Speed Bleeders.

I was getting some engine detonation due to the originally fuel pump. It made a hugh difference and was well worth the money!

 

[RevHeat]

What and where does #7 go? Curious about this.

Right here:

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Parts from Mcmaster.com
High Temp Valve #47245K26, $4.80
High Temp Hose, #51135K172, $.81/ft (need 1.25")

 

[RevHeat]

#4? Why would putting a bullet on your motor help??

Funny!! But for those that don't here ya go:

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[RevHeat]

One of the absolute biggest changes you can make is to replace the suspension with MCS coil overs. The ride and handling are phenomenal!

Here is that info: http://www.motioncontrolsuspension.com/products.html

 

[RevHeat]

Cup Holder?

Sure, if you need one!!!

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[RevHeat]

Power steering bracket and pulley is a great suggestion. Might as well change the high pressure PS hose while your at it.

Diff plug is a good one too.

Here is Chuck heading to the track:

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[RevHeat]

I should add that before I bought my car, it already had installed 3.55 rear end and also a Borla exhaust. I love them both!

 

[Ray W]

Here is a picture for you!

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When the foam around the hoses at the top and bottom of your picture get old and dried out. That is where the water comes in that wets the passenger side footwell. Not the heater core. Sorry for the hijack.