To buy Dodge Viper or Chrysler Viper?

[crifa10]

hi, I'm a new member, I'm writing from Italy, I would like to buy a Viper GTS 1996-2002 version, I'm looking for some in Europe, some are Dodge branded and have 335kw (450hp) others are Chrysler branded and have 280kw (380hp) But Does the engine have any differences between the 2 brands? Maybe the only difference lies in the eprom but same mechanical components? What actually changes in general between Dodge Viper and Chrysler Viper?

I found cars from the year 2000 for sale, is it true that they have piston problems because they have lightened them and are no forged?

 

[MoparMap]

I believe the difference between the two has to do with the exhaust. The Chrysler branded cars had to meet more stringent European pass by noise regulations and had more restrictive exhaust. I'm not sure if the tuning or anything actually changed with them though. So for instance if you were to put aftermarket or US spec exhaust on it, the computer might be able to deal with it just fine. Not 100% sure of that though. They might have had to retune it to deal with the more restrictive exhaust as well.

As for the engine I believe those are the exact same between the two as far as the internal components. As for piston problems, I've never heard of a stock Viper having them. They changed from forged to hypereutectic pistons around that time partially for emissions purposes (they don't expand as much with heat, so they can have a tighter fit to the cylinders), so they are potentially actually better in some ways, but they don't necessarily put up with power adders as well. If you are only ever going to leave it stock or do minor bolt on stuff like intakes, exhausts, and tunes, you'll never have to worry about it. If you want to supercharge or turbo the car then having forged pistons already in it is easier.

 

[George Farris]

Correct .. exhaust out the rear on Chrysler Vipers .. also, those cars has side turn signal lights to meet European requirements ...

 

[martinsmu]

If your interested, I know a dealership from in france that has a very very clean 2002 rt/10 in yellow.

 

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[crifa10]

wow she is really beautiful! what price does your friend ask?
I would like to find a GTS because aesthetically I like it better than the RT, I am looking for it in Europe (France and Germany) I look at the ads on the internet every day, I would like to spend less than 60k

 

[crifa10]

no one answers?

 

[George Farris]

Have a 2002 GTS ....Red/Silver

61,000 miles

Runs and looks great ....

May be interested in selling ...

 

[crifa10]

red and gray is gorgeous, what figure are you asking for? I am in Europe and I buy within Europe, not in the USA because there are customs taxes

 

[George Farris]

Understand ... I hate "fees" ...

$40,000 ...

 

[crifa10]

it seems to me an unlikely price, too low, everyone is deluding themselves to sell gts at double your price, it's very strange, but anyway I don't buy outside europe, I don't want to pay commissions, anyway wonderful color

Understand ... I hate "fees" ...

$40,000 ...

 

[George Farris]

Thank you!

Good luck on your search ...

 

[crifa10]

I think that at this price you will be able to sell it in one day in America, why are you asking for such a low price?

 

[George Farris]

61,000 miles is high ...

but it looks super and runs great ...

 

[crifa10]

I believe that if your ad is real, many Americans would be willing to immediately buy your gts for only 40 thousand dollars

 

[George Farris]

Hope so ... will shoot for January - February.

Going to have a Viper Tech go over it front to back just to make sure there are no issues.

Thankx!

 

[JonB]

hi, I'm a new member, I'm writing from Italy, I would like to buy a Viper GTS 1996-2002 version, I'm looking for some in Europe, some are Dodge branded and have 335kw (450hp) others are Chrysler branded and have 280kw (380hp) But Does the engine have any differences between the 2 brands? Maybe the only difference lies in the eprom but same mechanical components? What actually changes in general between Dodge Viper and Chrysler Viper?

I found cars from the year 2000 for sale, is it true that they have piston problems because they have lightened them and are no forged?

As stated, the mechanical components from 96.5 - 2002 are the same, model year-by-year, except for the more restrictive PCM tuning due in part to exhasut. "BUX" exported cars may have driving light and rear-fog light variances, depending on destination country of export. And the badges vary as noted.

I am certain the G2 PCM could be returned to USA for re-programming to OE or better specs. Park car for winter, send us the PCM.

2000+ HYP pistons are not at all problematic unless you want to do massive mods, like a supercharger. Or G4 heads/cam/etc, but then upgrade pistons.

Good luck with your VIper Quest.

JonB ~~~~:<~ [email protected]

 

[crifa10]

I have been following the market for a gts in europe for several months, advertised for about 55 thousand euros and sold in a few weeks, now there are very few gts for sale and everyone asks for 60-70-80 thousand euros, but they can't even sell them for 60 perhaps because those who buy them today are not willing to pay them so much, knowing that up to 2 months ago you were buying them at 55

 

[jfurcht]

George Farris If you're still selling your GTS, I would be interested in buying. Please email me at [email protected] to discuss.