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  1. Ron

    Advice needed regarding compression ratio

    For anyone interested, a flow comparison of a JM Stage III OEM ported head versus a M/Y 2000 AB casting stock head. I suspect that the earlier GENII stock AA casting head has a smaller chamber but won't be able to confirm that for a few weeks. http://www.lastrail.net/heads/flowcomp.pdf
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    Advice needed regarding compression ratio

    Flowchart:
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    Headers without Hi Flow cats?

    Thanks Stuntman - Logically I concur but would love some numbers to back up our assumptions. Has anyone flowed a factory cat? No doubt Hi Flows are way less restrictive versus stock, but is it the next bottleneck after the heads and headers are replaced? Changing only Hi Flows in an...
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    Headers without Hi Flow cats?

    I have a 2.5" Corsa cat back on a otherwise stock 1996 GTS and am thinking of adding headers to the cylinder head upgrade. Been convinced that JM Stage III heads with stock manifolds isn't really an optimal strategy. I'm sure the same could be said for not adding hi flow cats, 3" exhaust, a...
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    Advice needed regarding compression ratio

    Don't disagree Johnny, in fact the more I research I do the more see the flaw in my plan. I just do want to fall into the endless abyss of just one more mod, while at the same time want to step things up a notch to keep it fun. A fine line. Camfab - From what I can figure out the refurb valve...
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    Advice needed regarding compression ratio

    A while back I bought a set of Jeff Morys GENII OEM Stage III cylinder heads for my 1996 GTS from Steve Viperair. They were used but refurbished by Jeff to be 'like new," which in fact they look to be. Believing in the Reagan doctrine, "trust by verify," I took them to a local shop (where they...
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    Heart Felt Thank You To Dr. Steve Fess

    Steve is the only reason Indiana / Kentucky has a functioning Viper organization and we here in Indy are extremely fortunate to call him one of our own. No better friend.
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    selling belanger headers. and a bunch more!

    Tried sending a PM but inbox is full...
  9. Ron

    Two Post Lift for long term storage?

    If storage isn't needed, a Nussbaum Scissor lift is another alternative. Not the cheapest solution but garage floor thickness, PSI,expansion joint location, etc. typically isn't an issue as the load is spread far broader than any other type of lift and it's only 4" thick down while being almost...
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    Used motor

    Those are some very attractive engines Dan. Nice work!
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    WTB: 96-97 B/W GTS daily driver (high miles, non-garage queen, etc.)

    Normal street driving is fine on 96/97 cast wheels - Slicks + track is where problems can occur.
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    WTB: 96-97 B/W GTS daily driver (high miles, non-garage queen, etc.)

    '96 and early '97 were cast - later '97 and '98 are forged
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    F/S: Bosch Platinum Spark Plugs (4428)

    I had a +4 set in a 300M. One of the 4 electrodes fell off in cylinder #1 and resulted in a head that had to be removed, welded and machined. A little research found that I wasn't the only one and Bosch did not stand behind it. No Bosch for me.
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    1996 GTS Blue Paint

    I don't doubt what you are observing but have you owned both cars since new and know for 100% fact that neither was repainted? I've seen a lot of 1996 GTS's and I've never seen a different color factory blue on any of them. Regardless, what's most important is matching to what you have not...
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    1996 GTS Coupe and Capacity

    No need for games - Search
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    1996 GTS Blue Paint

    On 1996 GTS blue it's pretty simple - Sikkens. It'll be a do over otherwise.
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    1996 GTS battery

    Something is wrong there as mine batteries have lasted 7+ years each when I replace them proactively.
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    Tranny fluid

    AZTVR - Nice use of the search function. I forgot about that thread!
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    1996 GTS battery

    Bosch from Pep Boys has a 36/96 month replace/prorate warranty. They've worked well for me.
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    Tranny fluid

    Regardless, MOPAR/SYNTORQ is not compatible with earlier GENI T-56's
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    Exhaust on a 97 GTS

    Unless the new buyer wants an all original GTS. IMO if you're concerned over future value, or like in my case, the ability to go back to 100% factory perfect - remove, save and replace, don't cut.
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    Need Advice: Thinking of selling my 1996 GTS

    I concur on back to stock, at least as far as practical. As nice as they are, the wheels in particular scream modded and that's not good for a classic blue / white valuation
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    Best Engine Oil for the GTS

    Diesel engine oils have higher levels of detergent and anti-wear additives including zinc phosphate combinations. Shell Rotella T6 and Mobil 1 Delvac are two synthetic versions that come to mind. I've gotten very good used oil analysis after using these oils so I stick with them in all my cars...
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    1996 GTS stripe question

    Mine line up perfectly
  25. Ron

    Tranny fluid

    You can not use gear lube, Mopar synthetic / Castrol Syntorq or not, with the early T-56's. Paper lined syncro's in the early boxes do not like it. Stick with ATF+4, an approved replacement for Dexron II

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