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    Theft History and Resale Value

    If you were contemplating a Viper purchase and the car has a history of theft, partial strip and recovery how would it affect your decision? If the missing parts ($1000 worth) were replaced and there was no structural damage would you shy away from the car completely or just use the theft...
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    Aggravating Slow Leak

    I've got a slow leak in one tire only but what's weird is that the leakage rate varies with the tire position. With the valve stem clocked in one particular range of arc it might leak one psi every two days but with the valve stem clocked in a different range it might take a week to leak one...
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    Snapping Sound When Door Opened/Closed

    While I was out running some chores in my '97 GTS I suddenly got a snapping sound when opening the driver's door; same sound when closing the door with a pronounced difficulty in swinging the door when the "snap region" is approached. I couldn't do anything while on the road so I took a look...
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    180° T-Stat and Emissions Testing

    Has anyone in Kalifornia installed a 180° thermostat and had emissions problems? Do the cooler coolant temps make it run richer? I'm tempted to install one but don't want to fail Smog Check.
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    Programming Entry Remotes with a DRB-III

    I just found out that an old friend has a DRB-III Scanning Tool, I can borrow it but he's not sure he knows the procedure for programming remotes. Has anyone here ever used one and know the procedure?
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    Need Engine Blueprint Specs

    Anybody have blueprint specs for the GEN II motor or a source for such info? Need: Crank centerline-to-block deck dimension Connecting rod center-to-center distance Piston compression height Deck height Head volume
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    What Is It?

    Viper special tool: http://cgi.ebay.com/MILLER-SPECIAL-TOOL-9052-DODGE-VIPER_W0QQitemZ7556394441QQcategoryZ1267QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    Belt Change Interval?

    What's the conventional wisdom regarding serpentine belt repalcement? Mine's coming up on 8 yrs. old but only has 16K miles. Should it be changed by time or miles?
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    4 ohm or 8 ohm?

    Sorry to beat the speaker subject to death but when upgrading speakers with the factory head unit and amp what is the correct ohm speaker to use? What happens if you use the wrong one?
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    Removing Rear End

    Reading up on rear differential assembly removal in the service manual and it makes no mention of removing the exhaust. With all of the surrounding hardware removed it looks like the mounting ears on the rear cover won't clear the exhaust no matter which way you clock it. Anybody been there...
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    Alarm Disable

    '98 was the first year for the alarm disable key switch in the center compartment and, according to the parts catalog, '97 and '98 use the same entry module (4848 832). If this is the case, one should be able to retrofit a '97 with the disable feature. Anybody with a '98 service manual that can...
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    Pre-Season Cooling Thoughts

    The service manual says the '97 radiator cooling fan has two speeds with low speed being used most of the time below 216°F. I've been thinking (uh-oh), why not jumper the fan relay so the fan runs at high speed whenever the fan operation is called for? This should provide more air flow for the...
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    Chrome Gas Caps

    Who on the board is selling the chromed factory gas cap covers on an exchange basis? I misplaced the contact info.
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    Residual Fuel Pressure

    In regard to the fuel pressure check valve the '97 service manual is somewhat vague. In the pump description it says the valve "maintains pump pressure during engine off conditions" and under the regulator description it says the valve "maintains some fuel pressure when the engine is not...
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    Carbon Fiber Airbox

    Had an aftermarket airbox offered to me at a reduced price but there is no box or instruction sheet. Looks to be a quality piece, fit and finish are first class. From the pics below can anyone identify the maker? The filter element is smaller than the opening so it appears that there is...
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    Hi-Flow Cats and Smog Check II

    You folks out there in the PRK who have hi-flow cats, any problems getting through Smog Check II? What brand cats? Has anyone compared their before/after tailpipe numbers, if so what were they like?
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    Another A/C Question

    When switching between the A/C mode and the recirculating mode there is a noticeable difference in the air volume from the dash registers, the air flow is less in the recirculating mode as though the air inlet in the car is blocked. The illustrations in the service manual are rather vague and...
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    Polk Momo Speakers

    I know that some of you are using the Polk Momo speakers in the door panel. I got a pair of their MMC650 and before I start the installation I'd like to tap your experience. Where did you mount the included inline crossovers? Is there room in the door? Can one eliminate the crossover and hook...
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    Resurfacing Flywheel

    The service manual has a bold print admonition against machining the flywheel to restore the surface, it says replace only. How come?
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    '97 GTS For Sale

    \'97 GTS For Sale '97 GTS red/black (no stripes), 13,400 miles, original except for Corsa exhaust. This car was purchased to replace my red '97 that was stolen. The day the deal was final my original was recovered partially stripped. Even though the replacement is a slightly better car...
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    Last VIN 1997

    The build info database on this site doesn't have the first/last VIN data for '96 and '97 GTS's. Mine has an assembly date of July 29, 1997 which was a Friday. Any chance this was the last day of production that year? VIN ends in 697.
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    Speaking Of Untitled Vipers

    I've become aware of a few unsold 2002 GTS's in my area and wonder how others on the forum feel about the value of them. I'm of the opinion that, even though they are brand new and carry a full warranty, they are still two year old cars and potential buyers will take a heavy hit on depreciation...
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    Door Striker Plate

    I need to adjust the passenger door striker plate and found both screw heads wallowed out by previous attempts to loosen the screws. I'm going to get a couple of new screws and attempt to get the old ones out by drilling off the heads one at a time and using an EZ-Out on the threads. If that...
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    Hood Opening

    The lack of engine compartment access due to the hood open position is a pain, is there a trick that will allow the hood to open farther (short of removing it)? If not do most of you remove the hood for major projects like cylinder head removal?
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    Any Experiences With Roe Racing Front Bumper Fascia Cooling Duct?

    Since it looks like I'll eventually have to install a front license plate (GRRR!) with the accompanying loss of air flow to the radiator/cooler, I'm looking at Roe Racing's cooling duct kit. Anyone ever installed one of these? Ease of installation? Results?

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