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    Low Profile Speaker Grill?

    Fellas - I searched the forum, but couldn't find anything... I bought and installed a set of JL Audio ZR650ci's in my 97 GTS, and the grill sticks out too far on the passenger side and mashes up against the passenger dash panel when the door is shut. It simply sticks out too far. I'd like to...
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    Engine Mount Issue

    Gents - As yet another owner who is experiencing the nutorious bucking effect at 1st gear slow speeds in my 97 GTS, I decided to replace the motor mounts, among other things, to try and resolve the issue. I installed Polybushing mounts. Problem... Last time I went to change my oil, I discover...
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    Recommendations Please

    Ladies and Gents - Got a few things I need to do to my 97 B/W GTS over the next month, and need to get some recommendations from the seasoned Viper owners/customizers... 1) Need to replace the water pump seal in the front of the motor, and understand I need to pull the intake to accomplish...
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    Polished or Chromed?

    I'm about to purchase some new wheels and am considering getting them chromed. I know there are advantages and disadvantages to both: polished requires upkeep, chrome doesn't; chrome can pit and flake over time, polished doesn't. Just wondering what folks have and what they prefer so I make an...
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    Need Window Regulator

    Got a 97 GTS that needs a new or used passenger side window motor or complete regulator assembly. I've checked Scharf Auto, X2 Builders, and Parts Rack, but so far no luck. My coupling broke, and the cabled ended up wrapped up inside the motor. After spending several hours trying to get the...
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    Melted Radiator Fan...

    Evening All - Started hearing a violent rattle coming from the front of my 97 GTS the other day. Looking under the hood I see the radiator fan is extremely loose. Pull it off and find the damn thing melted! Has this happened to anyone before? Looks like the fan motor bearings/shaft got so...
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    Twin Turbo Kit?

    Not sure if anyone has seen this ad, I searched our forum but don't think anyone has posted on this yet. Anyone have any thoughts on this kit for sale?... Twin Turbo Kit For Sale Granted, need to source the rest of the parts to complete the kit, but this vendor seems to have gotten the hard...
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    BBS or 07 Stock Rims?

    Ok folks, I was looking for new tires for my 97 B/W GTS, stock rims, but have come across two options so far that I need your opinions on because it may be more cost effective for me to buy one of the two rather than just buying new tires. I value your opinions so wanted to ask... Option 1...
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    Question on new rims for my Gen II...

    I have a 97 GTS with stock suspension and brake system, and stock 17 inch rims. I would like to get a hold of some 18 or 19 inch rims. Particularly, I've got my eye on some SRT rims, which I believe are 18s Problem is I can't figure out if I have to modify my Gen II to make them fit or not...
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    Windshield Leak

    Anyone have this issue, and if so how did you resolve it? I'm considering having it resealed, but am hearing that there is no guarantee that they can pull the windshield without breaking it, in which case I'm looking at well over $500 to fix the issue. What do you think my best options are...
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    Side Sills corroding!!!

    So I'm washing my car this past weekend, and noticed a big bubble from what I thought was paint caused by heat. Come to find out, my side sill corroded from the inside out and am on the verge of having a 1.5-inch hole in my sill. Over the past several months I've noticed the same on the...
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    Bleeding Clutch Fluid

    Ok, I've read up on previous threads, but am not quite clear on how this is done so wanted to re-engage folks here... I was going to bleed the clutch fluid for the first time this past week. Figuring there was a bleeder valve somewhere by the slave cylinder, I get under the car but found...
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    Bleeding Clutch Fluid

    Ok, I've read up on previous threads, but am not quite clear on how this is done so wanted to re-engage folks here... I was going to bleed the clutch fluid for the first time this past week. Figuring there was a bleeder valve somewhere by the slave cylinder, I get under the car but found...
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    97 GTS, Water under the passenger dash...

    I had put the car in the garage for several weeks, so I don't recall for certain whether or not it had rained on the car before I put it away. Either way, I took it out last night, and when I turned right and accellerated out of my driveway, water fell out from under the passenger dash into the...
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    Smoke from under the hood!!!

    I went to pull my 97 GTS out of the garage to do some work in the garage. I went to start the car, and I didn't keep the key turned to the start position long enough and the car didn't start, but sputtered for a second. Right after that, SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE HOOD SCOOP!!!!! It wasn't much...
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    Viper Production Numbers

    Can anyone tell me where I can find out how many blue with white stripe GTSs were built in 1997? I've been looking all over and cannot find out. Also would like to know where on my VIN can I identify the line number please so I can know where along the production line my Viper was built...
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    Funny Story

    I bought my 97 B/W GTS in January, ironically from my hometown in Naples, FL. I was a blind buy form a dealership owner who I guess wanted to move on to another car. I live in VA and had the car shipped to me. Now since I am in the military, FL remains my state of residence, so I had the car...
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    97 GTS: ECM or PCM?

    I assume the 97 Vipers are OBDII, no? So I'm wondering, is the computer an ECM or PCM? Also, does the engine operate using MAP or MAF, or is it something totally different? Thanks, Jason Chesapeake, VA 97 GTS 91 Corvette ZR1
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    Stock Amplifier?

    Can anyone tell me what model Alpine Amplifier comes new with the 97 GTS? Since it was new, the car has been outfitted with a larger amplifier that turned out not to be a very clean installation, and want to move back to the stock setup. Any help would be appreciated, thanks! Jason...
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    WTB: Fuse Box Cover for 97 GTS

    Hi all - Wanted to find out if there is anyone out there with a fuse box cover for a 97 GTS. Mine was misplaced when I bought it, so need to replace it. If anyone has one to sell, please let me know. Thanks! Jason 97 GTS 91 Corvette ZR1
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    Engine Question

    I'm thinking about boosting my 97 GTS, but want to do some engine checks and mods to prep the car. Question is what should I expect out of a compression and leak-down test if the engine is in good shape? Can anyone tell me what the threshold should be for these tests that would force me to...
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    Gen II Door Alignment

    I bought my 97 GTS with a door alignment issue on the driver side. As is, the door seems to hang just enough to rub the sill when I close the door. It isn't anything serious, the only thing affected by it is the weatherstripping. I took it to the local dealership and had their Viper tech look...
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    Gen II Floor Mats: More NEWB Questions

    Hi All, Ok, I've been shopping around for a set of floor mats for my 97 GTS. I've seen a few vendors with deals on embroidered mats that seem pretty good. So far, I see a couple options on Ebay, a Dodge parts site, and Parts Rack. Just wanted to find out from those of you who bought floor...
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    Rear Hatch - Not Good

    Last night I had the Viper out and was going at a pretty good clip down the highway. I hit an overpass and after that was a slight dip in the road. I hit the dip going pretty fast, and when I did, the car dropped down (no big deal), but the rear hatch at the top, caught air and lifted up about...
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    Re-hanging Driver Door

    Hi all - Well I've owned my 97 Viper GTS (blue w/white stripes) for about 3-weeks now, and I must say, although it was initially painful to drop the $$$ to buy it, I now smile every time I look at it, so although I've been a Corvette guy most of my life (I'm 28), I am now officially a member of...

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