The next installment is now live on MotoIQ.com:
Project Viper: Part 17 – Replacing the Weak Plastic Power Steering Pulley!
"If you have a Gen 1-2 Viper with the original plastic Power Steering Pulley, you are on borrowed time and need to upgrade to a Billet Power Steering Pulley ASAP! Losing...
The next installment of Project Viper GTS is live on MotoIQ.com
Project Viper: Part 16 – Forgeline VX1-6 Wheels and Michelin Super Sport Tires
"Fresh performance tires are crucial for keeping Vipers safe and predictable. We upgrade our Viper with Forgeline’s Monoblock VX1-6 wheels wrapped in...
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Project Viper: Part 15 – Fixing the Factory Brake Bias
"Non-ABS equipped Gen-2 Vipers have terrible brake bias. We install new rear calipers with larger pistons to improve the brake bias and stopping performance of our Viper. We also...
Project Viper: Part 14 – Maintenance: Swaybar Bushings, Ball Joints and Boots
"Time takes its toll on rubber. We replace the old and hardened swaybar bushings, ball joints, and boots on our low-mileage 1997 Viper."
In the article:
-Removing the Balljoints, Swaybar End Links, and Swaybar...
Project VIPER GTS: Part 13 – Lowering the car with KW coilovers
"2nd Generation Vipers desperately need to be lowered. We accomplished this with a set of coilovers from KW Suspension.
The Viper’s stock suspension is actually quite good. The ride quality is comfortable enough to live with...
Hey guys, the next installment of Project Viper is up:
Project VIPER GTS: Part 12 – Replacing The Fluids
"It’s always important to routinely replace the fluids in a car, even if it has low mileage. We went through our 1997 Dodge Viper with less than 10K miles on the odometer to keep it in...
Hey guys, the next installment of Project Viper is up:
Project VIPER GTS: Part 11 – Understanding the Factory Temp Gauge
With summer just around the corner, we all see posts with photos of someone's water temp gauge (often within the normal range) asking if their motor is overheating. I...
Thank you, i'm glad to hear that. Unfortunately there are no links as I have not heard from Erik in quite some time. He wasn't in great health the last I knew. I believe there's someone copying these and selling them but I forget the name
Hey guys, the next installment of Project Viper is up:
Project Viper GTS: Part 10 – EMI Racing toe stiffener
This may be a pretty controversial review, but it was unbiased (I had to pay retail for it) and the results from fixing such a massive unknown problem were eye-opening.
"The Gen 2...
Hey guys, the next installment of Project Viper is up:
Project Viper GTS: Part 9 – RareFab/Roe Racing Oil Pan Baffle Kit
"Due to the high capabilities of the Viper, a huge strain is put on the factory oiling system on road courses and at the strip. This can cause oil starvation and a...
Agreed. My car is lowered and I got this jack and 2 stands.
https://www.amazon.com/Powerzone-380044-Aluminum-Steel-Garage/dp/B003UM7B98/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1475955525&sr=8-8&keywords=low+profile+jack
It will probably pay for itself in 2-3 oil changes. The filter and drain plug is easy to...
Here's a good read (Page 4 is the start of the cooling system info):
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/3788/Project-Viper-GTS-Part-2--General-Maintenance.aspx
Lots of info on the stock radiator fan...
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