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    Roe Supercharger help please!

    Did any of you guys who installed their own Roe supercharger have any hood clearence problems? my install is complete but can't close the hood due to the top of the supercharger contacting the hood pad before the final latched position. Any ideas on the best way to overcome this? Thanks in...
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    Anyone know where these wires connect???

    After some winter mods I'm putting the last few pieces back on the car but for the life of me I can't remember where these 2 wires connect. I think the one with the circular end on it connects to the cowling brace / support thing but the one with a clip on end, I really have no idea? I'm not...
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    In need of a little help please...

    Hello, I Installed a Roe Supercharger and a set of Belanger headers over the winter. I have not driven the car yet as the roads are still full of salt. However i have it running (sounds awesome!!) but after idling for a min or 2 I get the fault code "P0140". I believe this indicates a...
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    Catch can question??

    Hello, I have recently installed a Reo supercharger to my 97 GTS and am about to add a catch can to the setup. My question is can I run the two crankcase breathers that are already there straight to the catch can and block off the hole at the intake? Or is it somehow important that the intake...
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    2200 RPM Idle - HELP

    Hey all, started the Viper up tonight and it immediately jumped to about 2200 RPM where it just seems intent on staying! Anyone have any suggestions for a guy on the other side of the pond? 97 GTS SCT tune, Corsa cat back with no cats, 1.7 roller rockers. Thanks for any help or advice!
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    Scottish VCA Spirit!

    I always read stories of VCA members going out of their way to help out other members and just wanted to post a few examples of this all the way over here in Scotland. Buying my Viper I knew there would be nowhere to take it if things went wrong, I knew I could do all the maintenance but was...
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    Help, Coolant coming in passengers air vent?!

    So yeah I get my 97 GTS out for its first drive this year (been very busy) and my brother in passenger seat feels some burning on his foot. Coolant is coming out of the vent at his feet :S... Ok so I presume the only way this can happen is if the heat exchanger (heater matrix) has a hole in...
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    Daniel Lesser Viper Specialty Performance??

    Does anyone know where Daniel Lesser of Viper Specialty Performance is? I placed and paid for an order a few weeks back and have heard nothing and been unable to contact him through email since? I hope he is ok, he has always been great at communicating in the past. ?????
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    Basic SCT help please..

    I just purchased an SCT programmer and have a few questions??? 1. It came with the cable to connect to the car but how do I connect to my laptop? Do I use a normal printer cable? It looks like the same connection. 2. It came with a small thumb drive (a dongle i believe it is), what is this...
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    Can anyone recommend a great dodge dealership?

    Hi guys, I am trying to help my brother get himself a first car (Obviously not a Viper) and was hoping someone here might know of a great dodge dealership in Orlando? Maybe a site sponsor? He really does not know much about cars and dealerships he has been to so far have treated him like...
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    Porterfield bedding in procedure??

    Anyone know the best method of wearing in a set of porterfield R4-S brake pads? Thanks
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    Carbon fiber side sills???

    Does anyone actually have carbon fiber side sills on their car? I used the search function and there have been a few people over the years making them, but I would like to hear from someone who has maybe recently bought some to hear what they think of them? Thanks
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    Anyone run no cats with no heat shields?

    I know there are 1 or 2 that have added holes or cut vents and of course the famous "ice cube sills" but has anyone tried no cats with no heat shield and stock side sills? Will it kill my paint?
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    Side sill paint bubble :(

    I know this has been discussed quite a bit and I have read through old threads but please help me..... After my 97 gts being sat in the garage all winter I noticed a small bubble right on the side middle of my passenger side sill. I pulled the sill and of course I have the old insulation that...
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    Noob question: greasing ball joints??

    I have never greased ball joints or tierod ends, I have the grease gun and the grease. My question is do I just add grease or is there some way of getting the grease that is in there out, so that it is all fresh new grease inside? If the answer is just add grease (which I think is right)...
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    Vec 3 questions???

    I am about to buy a second hand (only has 100 miles on it) Vec 3 for my 97 gts which has no cats, corsa exhaust, jesel 1.7's, air filter and smooth tubes. I just have a question or 2 before I pull the trigger..... 1. Is this something I can fit myself? I am not a mechanic but do like to do the...
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    Antifreeze Qestion???

    Hey all, about to do a coolant change and just want to clear something up...... I have green antifreeze in my 97 gts atm. I went to my local car store to pick up more green to find that they only have red. Now I have read that if you are changing to red then you should flush the system, that...
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    Strange temperature gage behaviour???

    Ok so I go out to my car today after putting her away last night (she sat all night), I fire her up and the temperature gage goes all the way to the RED instantly! It then comes down a tinny bit after a min but no where near where it should be! I turn it off and try again - same thing?! This...
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    My first trip to the dyno, 97 gts with small mods

    Hey all just thought I would share my dyno results..... I only had time to make one run. My mods are Jessel roller rockers, S&B filter/smooth tubes and Corsa exhaust with cat delete. The car made 527 hp (flywheel) 530 lbft torque. 453 hp (at the wheels) 60 degees air temp Im not sure what...
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    Short introduction...... a few pics as well

    Well I officially became a member today so I thought I would do a quick intro. I have been in love with the Viper GTS for what seems like forever, It has always been my "dream car"! Well February this year it came true, I bought a low mileage (6,800) 97 GTS from Star City Motors in CA and had...
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    BHP guesses please

    Hey, I just had some Jessel roller rockers installed and my cats taken out of my 97 GTS (big thanks to Colin for doing the work). Total mods are..... Corsa cat back with cat delete, K&N filters with smooth tubes and Jessel roller rockers. Car sounds AMAZING!!!! Im wondering if anyone would...
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    No Brake Lights........ any ideas????

    Hi all, So I took my 97 GTS out today and a friend of mine driving behind tells me my brake lights are not working! I pull over to check and sure enough they are dead, not a thing. I first thought fuse but have been unable to locate a fuse for the brake lights??? My only other thought is...
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    how do u know if u have 3.55's??

    Hi all, I don’t think that I have 3.55 gears but then if the previous owner put them in and did not tell the dealer he sold too, then perhaps i do :s In 4th gear at 70 mph my car is at 3000 rpm. Does anyone know if that is the correct rpm with or without 3.55's? Thanks for any help :)
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    Viper driving school???

    Hi guys, I always hear the fist thing you should do when you get your Viper is go to a Viper driving day or performance driving school. Well I would love to do this and I’m Coming over to the U.S :usa: for a few weeks in August, I'll be visiting Boston, Arizona and San Diego. Does anyone...
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    whistle from the rear.... problem???

    Hey all, Ok so I went on my first long drive in my Viper (800 mile round trip). On the way back I started to hear a slight whistle (coming from the rear of the car) when I applied very slight throttle, when I pushed it farther down the noise would stop. This was more noticeable in 6th gear then...

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