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  1. Ron

    BIG oil pressure problem

    A cheap mechanical (capillary) gauge can be purchased for $20 and easily temporarily plumbed into the sender or gauge port on the block. I've done this to validate the accuracy (actually inaccuracy) of the dash oil pressure guage. This will give you a real oil pressure reading that you can...
  2. Ron

    IN/KY VCA Annual Ski Mtg. 2/10/07 at Perfect North Slopes...

    Another great VCA Meeting and wonderful skiing! Thanks Todd & Tarry
  3. Ron

    Driving your car without the side sills

    As a contrarian, I'd only suggest that the plastic door is right above the cat and heat soak after the run is when max temp on the door would be reached. Perhaps no issue, but something to be aware of.
  4. Ron

    Side sill heat... how much is to much???

    I can't imagine aluminum getting soft via heat and not having the paint burn. Something is still amiss.... A infrared temp gun ($49.00 or less on Ebay) would at least provide an accurate temp number. Also agree that rotten egg smell is not normal and might indicate other issues. Good Luck
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    Side sill heat... how much is to much???

    If your sill is soft, it's seriously corroded and should be removed for investigation and repair. They are very expensive and every effort should be made to salvage them. The early insulation holds water and will greatly aid in inner sill corrosion. Temps on a normal Viper's external sill...
  6. Ron

    Is this safe? '96 GTS + 5yr old child in front facing child seat +

    Re: Is this safe? \'96 GTS + 5yr old child in front facing child seat + While pulling the fuses should work (not positive), I have been told that while installing or pulling them you have to be careful not to have anyone in the seat as even a static charge generating by manipulating the fuses...
  7. Ron

    Key Fob Reprograming?

    You can use the new key fob as long as it's for a Viper. I suspect that you're not getting good contact between the female plug and ground. Thread a small screw into the plug and use alligator clips on the screw and frame.
  8. Ron

    ON CD SERVICE MANUALS

    Agree with Paul, real is better. I did buy a set cheap off EBAY and while they might help clarify a particular issue, they are no substitute for the OEM manuals.
  9. Ron

    Billet 6 Pulley UnderDrive Kit 96-02 Plus other stuff :o)

    Though I haven't installed it yet, the P/S pulley is a work of art. Thanks Dave!
  10. Ron

    Gasket issues on 96 GTS vs. 97?

    I would guess that 10 years after they were produced (assuming they have 10k+ miles) 99% of both 1996 & 1997 Vipers had whatever issues they were going to have and those issues were long since resolved. Check the service history and verify. For example, I've had the timing cover leak (oil...
  11. Ron

    Brake Fluid Change.

    Another vote for the Vacula. I've never been able to get the Motive system to seal properly on my master. Once even had fluid leaking all over! Vacula is much safer IMO.
  12. Ron

    Help I Need a '97 pcm

    Re: Help I Need a \'97 pcm If you mean me, no, I have an extra EEM not PCM. Either way though, the key phrase is: "that they want to part with" You know me well enough to know that I never part with anything Viper!
  13. Ron

    Automotive Fuels Handbook - be like Tom, F&L GoR

    Bought a "like new" from ebay/half.com for $8.70 including shipping. Thanks Tom......
  14. Ron

    Exhaust set-up Question?

    Re: Exhaust set-up Question? .
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    335/35/17 MXX3 Tires

    This past spring I replaced my original OEM MXX3's (18,000 miles) with "New" last production (late 1998 as I remember) MXX3's. Stored properly, felt soft as compared to the old rocks and fortunately made a world of difference traction wise. I still wish though that I was a little less of a Boy...
  16. Ron

    Gen2 '98 and under remote fob to post '99?

    Re: Gen2 \'98 and under remote fob to post \'99? Yes it will - see the illustrated upgrade section
  17. Ron

    Flushing the cooling system frequency?

    I have a friend with a repair shop that accepts the old coolant. My "refresh coolant flush" (not, oh crap! corrosion flush) includes the following: Turn heater on full. Drain rad, block, expansion tank and overflow bottle. Refill same with distilled water, burp air out of upper hose a bit...
  18. Ron

    Flushing the cooling system frequency?

    Thanks to several conversations with Tom I switched all my cars to Dex-Cool 5+ years ago, including my Viper. Had to change hoses on one and a thermostat on another and in both cases the inards looked fantastic. I'm a beliver.
  19. Ron

    Exhaust manifold on GTS stock or??

    Looks like it might be a heavily modded OEM cat, cut in half and flared to 3". No idea on the rest.
  20. Ron

    Exhaust manifold on GTS stock or??

    Reminder - Shorty OEM headers add zero power vs stock cast iron on GENII engines. Dyno proven. Might make you feel better though. Weight savings is the reason.
  21. Ron

    Exhaust manifold on GTS stock or??

    To clarify, stock all GENI and all GEN II through 1997 are cast. All GENII 1998 and above, along with GENIII are SS Tubular
  22. Ron

    Exhaust manifold on GTS stock or??

    Tom is right, you have aftermarket. 1997 was cast iron. 1998+ was tubular, but without any welds in the pipe. Your's has one noticable in the picture hence aftermarket. Seems like stock heat shields though somewhat twisted up to accommodate your header. Time for wires.....
  23. Ron

    Not all coolant leaks mean blown headgaskets!!!!

    172 degrees seems low. What made you choose that versus a 180? Thanks
  24. Ron

    Who has spun their car?

    Never a 360 but lost it to a degree twice. Signed up for Viper Days after the second and haven't had an issue since.
  25. Ron

    Valentine 1 Instructions

    I wrote what you are looking for a few years back. Click on the link below and you'll have my version 4 pdf file. Either left click and view / print, or right click and choose "save as" to store a copy on your hard drive. V4 includes a newer and preferred mounting method. PDF Download of...

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