Dagger
Enthusiast
Ok guys! I know I've only been in the Viper family for a short while, but here are the list of mods/add-ons I've completed this month with results/opinions/Prices for inquiring minds.
1) Mopar aftermarket gloss black (two piece) console.(Dealership Part: $380)
-love it! Adds a nice touch, lots of comments, great finish!
2) Four triple plated chrome bezels for gauges (MGW:$120)
-great finish/quality, very nice with the custom console.
3) Low profile Chrome shifter bezel: (MGW:$85)
-great finish-n-finish
4) Hurst short throw shifter (Dealer:$240ish)
-great quality, 30% shorter throws
-a bit tricky to install because there is drilling required to remove/install two bolts.
5) Shorty Gripper Shift Knob with Chrome plating and 3D Logo (MGW:$75)
-Great finish/quality.
-Perfect fit with the Hurst thread pattern, low but not too low a profile.
-The pic of console is without current shorty shifter. Current is about 1.5" shorty.
7) Trip plated Chrome (cup holder
bezel: (MGW:$30)
-Great fit-n-finish (if not a smoker - a must have!)
8) Chrome Side Vent Trim + Upper Windshield Trim: (Parts Rack: $405/$125)
-awesome touch on a black snake to match wheels
-be careful when mounting, once the sticky side touched...there's no moving it around.
9) Chrome Valve Stem Caps (SnakeOyl Products:$24)
10) Billet Aluminum (polished) gas cap (SnakeOyl: $199)
-not an exact fit, but very nice touch.
-very solid looking, not a cheap stick-on.
11) K&N V Plenum with Green Filters + Sealed air box kit(Atro Racing: $650)
-Great fit-n-finish except ** replacement of air sensor in V-plenum (not Atro's fault)
-make sure you can get your hands on another sensor when the 1st breaks
-Included Iridium-Enhanced .6mm Platinum Plugs (not installed yet)
-Included retention sprint for throttle lever
12) Side pipes with turn-outs & welded chrome tips w/rolled edge) (Atro Racing:$1500
-Great fit with minor adjustments (Read Directions Thoroughly FIRST
-included heat wrapped mufflers
-included heat shielding for cockpit area & side sills
-Also included any/all phone support (Thanks Rob!!)
13) shift Eliminator (Atro Racing:$45)
-have not installed
14) Green Stuff Brake Pads (Atro Racing: $250ish)
-have not installed
15) Hi-Flow Single Cats (Atro Racing: $850ish)
-approx 2 weeks to have made
16) New (reprogrammed) computer to swap with OEM (Quoted $1,000ish by Atro Racing)
-Will do as soon as last mod has been completed.
Total Cost In Last 45 Days: $4,900 To Complete: $6,000 Value: Priceless
Final Thoughts.....
While many have stated "removing the cross-over will make the car too loud, hurt your ears, make your neighbors run!". I haven't experienced anything like that. As a matter of fact, in my opinion, the cars sounds much closer to the way it looks. when started, a much deeper, more powerful intention is unleashed. People seem to take notice much quicker to catch glimpse of the unusual sound lurking beneath the window lines of all the other "cars - just". There is a bit of a drone, but easily camouflaged by the added sense of dominance. Seriously, the drone may bother some, but the sheer fact that we don't drive these machines for pure luxury should suffice. Now at wide open throttle..that's another story. The car really opens up with the K&N/Green Filter sealed air box. All I can say is F1. The car sounding like a formula 1 is not a joke. The pitch changes to a much higher defined sound. Though there are some random popping when deselroating, supposedly a re-burn to the computer will fix it? Each day I drive this car, since the mods were added, the smile on my face gets bigger and bigger. I'm much closer to deep euro (Ferrari) sounding muscle car. I can't say enough about the sound IMO. Anyone who says it's too loud...doesn't know what a 97 Cobra with CAI, Bassani X-pipe, & 3 1/2" Cat back sounds like. I've had many tell me that both the Cobra & Viper sound better than any other they've heard. Enough about that!
As far as SOP feel, it's not night & day like I was expecting, but I guess the bottom line is "Am I A Happier Viper Owner?" The answer is emphatically yes! The sound, the additional pull, and of course the slightest hints of additional chrome. I can't count the stares during a morning stroll to my place of daylight dwelling. You know how in some cars, your just pulled to look around while sitting at a light. Not this one! There's no point. No subconscious self reassurance required. This car is just simply bad. Why? Because it just is And most importantly, I thankful that I am truly blessed enough to be able to own one. Enjoy!
NOTE: Big thanks to Rob & Atro Racing. Rob was a big help & always there to answer any & all questions I had. The product was as promised! A very big deal in today’s world of auto wannabe virtuosos. I’ll be ordering those hi-flow cats from you soon!!
1) Mopar aftermarket gloss black (two piece) console.(Dealership Part: $380)
-love it! Adds a nice touch, lots of comments, great finish!
2) Four triple plated chrome bezels for gauges (MGW:$120)
-great finish/quality, very nice with the custom console.
3) Low profile Chrome shifter bezel: (MGW:$85)
-great finish-n-finish
4) Hurst short throw shifter (Dealer:$240ish)
-great quality, 30% shorter throws
-a bit tricky to install because there is drilling required to remove/install two bolts.
5) Shorty Gripper Shift Knob with Chrome plating and 3D Logo (MGW:$75)
-Great finish/quality.
-Perfect fit with the Hurst thread pattern, low but not too low a profile.
-The pic of console is without current shorty shifter. Current is about 1.5" shorty.
7) Trip plated Chrome (cup holder
bezel: (MGW:$30)-Great fit-n-finish (if not a smoker - a must have!)
8) Chrome Side Vent Trim + Upper Windshield Trim: (Parts Rack: $405/$125)
-awesome touch on a black snake to match wheels
-be careful when mounting, once the sticky side touched...there's no moving it around.
9) Chrome Valve Stem Caps (SnakeOyl Products:$24)
10) Billet Aluminum (polished) gas cap (SnakeOyl: $199)
-not an exact fit, but very nice touch.
-very solid looking, not a cheap stick-on.
11) K&N V Plenum with Green Filters + Sealed air box kit(Atro Racing: $650)
-Great fit-n-finish except ** replacement of air sensor in V-plenum (not Atro's fault)
-make sure you can get your hands on another sensor when the 1st breaks
-Included Iridium-Enhanced .6mm Platinum Plugs (not installed yet)
-Included retention sprint for throttle lever
12) Side pipes with turn-outs & welded chrome tips w/rolled edge) (Atro Racing:$1500
-Great fit with minor adjustments (Read Directions Thoroughly FIRST
-included heat wrapped mufflers
-included heat shielding for cockpit area & side sills
-Also included any/all phone support (Thanks Rob!!)
13) shift Eliminator (Atro Racing:$45)
-have not installed
14) Green Stuff Brake Pads (Atro Racing: $250ish)
-have not installed
15) Hi-Flow Single Cats (Atro Racing: $850ish)
-approx 2 weeks to have made
16) New (reprogrammed) computer to swap with OEM (Quoted $1,000ish by Atro Racing)
-Will do as soon as last mod has been completed.
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Total Cost In Last 45 Days: $4,900 To Complete: $6,000 Value: Priceless
Final Thoughts.....
While many have stated "removing the cross-over will make the car too loud, hurt your ears, make your neighbors run!". I haven't experienced anything like that. As a matter of fact, in my opinion, the cars sounds much closer to the way it looks. when started, a much deeper, more powerful intention is unleashed. People seem to take notice much quicker to catch glimpse of the unusual sound lurking beneath the window lines of all the other "cars - just". There is a bit of a drone, but easily camouflaged by the added sense of dominance. Seriously, the drone may bother some, but the sheer fact that we don't drive these machines for pure luxury should suffice. Now at wide open throttle..that's another story. The car really opens up with the K&N/Green Filter sealed air box. All I can say is F1. The car sounding like a formula 1 is not a joke. The pitch changes to a much higher defined sound. Though there are some random popping when deselroating, supposedly a re-burn to the computer will fix it? Each day I drive this car, since the mods were added, the smile on my face gets bigger and bigger. I'm much closer to deep euro (Ferrari) sounding muscle car. I can't say enough about the sound IMO. Anyone who says it's too loud...doesn't know what a 97 Cobra with CAI, Bassani X-pipe, & 3 1/2" Cat back sounds like. I've had many tell me that both the Cobra & Viper sound better than any other they've heard. Enough about that!
As far as SOP feel, it's not night & day like I was expecting, but I guess the bottom line is "Am I A Happier Viper Owner?" The answer is emphatically yes! The sound, the additional pull, and of course the slightest hints of additional chrome. I can't count the stares during a morning stroll to my place of daylight dwelling. You know how in some cars, your just pulled to look around while sitting at a light. Not this one! There's no point. No subconscious self reassurance required. This car is just simply bad. Why? Because it just is
And most importantly, I thankful that I am truly blessed enough to be able to own one. Enjoy!NOTE: Big thanks to Rob & Atro Racing. Rob was a big help & always there to answer any & all questions I had. The product was as promised! A very big deal in today’s world of auto wannabe virtuosos. I’ll be ordering those hi-flow cats from you soon!!
