Gen 1 head gaskets/ Is there a need for a cost effective replacement.

[Daniel Cragin/DC Performance Inc]

As many of you know, the production head gasket from 1992-1996 was a composite gasket that corroided easily and caused coolant leaks and blown gaskets in some cases. With the age of these cars more and more are due for head gasket replacement.

These gaskets were upgraded as a replacement part. But a replacement upper engine gasket set is $1140. This makes a head gasket job on a early Viper very expensive. With the age of the car we usually do a valve job/ resurface and replace many of the rubber hoses. This can really add up.

I want to see if there is a market for these gaskets. It will cost about $6000 to build a production run, but it will cut the price in half.

If you are interested I will make this happen, just need to know if there is a
market for this.

 

[whitebluevipe]

i actually consider buying a set to keep as a spare.

 

[SN8K BTN]

How do I determine if mine's bad (leaking)? I got a 3 yr/30k mile warrenty when I bought my Viper back in Sept '06.

 

[C O D Y]

I'll need a set sometime in the future. I would much rather pay ½ for a good set and would love to support a great vendor like DC Performance.

 

[Rollin4]

If you make them...I will buy.

 

[newelly]

i will buy a extra set also

 

[IEATVETS]

Are you going to make them Dan? Not to rain on your parade but this has been tried countless times in the past and nothing has ever been done. This no longer affects me as I have sold my Gen1 but what a coup this we be if somebody stepped up to the plate and made these gaskets for less than what DC sells them for.

 

[Donuts4me9]

If the price were half, i would buy a set

 

['93 RT/10]

I would be in for a set!

 

[ViperJames]

I will DEFINITELY buy a set for 1/2.

 

[Un'sidepiper]

YES

 

[carguy07]

Mine need done yesterday, so I doubt you will have them soon enough for me. But I am sure I will be back in there in the future.

 

[PittsburghRT]

The Wizard will be changing mine this spring on my Gen1. I want to get this done for peace of mind.

 

[Joseph Dell]

6k to build a production run, but will cost the consumer 600 for a set (roughly). Let's do the math... 10 sets to break even (minus materials cost).

Start a group buy with a delivery date of something you are comfortable with. I bet you'll get 15-20 right now for that!

just my .02...

JD

 

[vettekiller]

i would like to see this happen. i just bought a set about 3 months ago but i would like spares.

 

[99 R/T 10]

I don't even have a Gen I car, but would consider getting a set for when I do get another one

 

[RedEnuf93]

YES!

I will at some point do the ported heads and cam, with a better and cheaper gaskets, it will be sooner....

 

[viperrt96]

Is there a need?

he@#! yes there is a need! I will buy one!

I was at a PRI show here back in 05 and remember talking to a rep for Cometic. I was told then he had an old set for the Viper but here it is now 2 years later and not much has went forward with the R&D. I can't think of a better GenI expert that you Dan to take this one on.

You get the gaskets! We will Buy!

 

[SNKEBIT]

DO THIS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Heysie]

I've still the original gasket on the car and they say it will leak eventually, so please make them.

 

[Viper Fever]

YES

 

[got one]

one fo me...

 

[Warfang]

I'm sure if all of you who wants one put up a small deposit, Dan would be more easily convinced.

 

[ViperJames]

I'm sure if all of you who wants one put up a small deposit, Dan would be more easily convinced.

Done, Lets DO IT!

 

[jp]

I'm in Dan.

 

[PHILIP]

I am keen also, Thanks

 

[UK Viper Nigel]

I'd be interested. I've got two RT/10's - the stock 93 still has the original gaskets and 42k miles on the clock. I'm sure I'm going to need a set for it at some stage!

Nigel

 

[rpm9000]

I still have the original gaskets on my car and will definitely buy a set if you can make them.

Paul

 

[whitebluevipe]

so whats the word yea or nay? just wondering

 

[Da1cop]

I need a spare!