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  1. Tom and Vipers

    1996 GTS fuel pump replacement options: 255 Walbro and Mat?

    I'd love to find a 2-stage pump but that is a losing proposition. Aftermarket units are not 2-stage and the OE is only 190 lhp which is pretty wimpy and very unattractive considering used prices of a module ranging up to $1500. A Gen 3 pump (255 lhp) would be a no-brainer but I don't think...
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    850 HP on a Single Viper Fuel Pump - Installation Outline

    This should be a Sticky on Fuel Pumps. Some Questions / Clarifications: Gens 1-5 have an internal surge tank basket function (pump keeps basket full) Gen 1 & 2 have 2-stage pumps: one for basket, one for engin Lesser said the Gen 4/5 have the "2nd stage" in the basket meaning an after market...
  3. Tom and Vipers

    Dodge Viper stereotypes and sayings

    When I drive my Viper I know exactly what it is like to be a beautiful woman with big t*ts. Staring, whistling, revving there engines and smiles, V's and thumbs up too. Still, I have a profound background in sleep street racing in the 70's and I prefer the anonymity. But now that I'm old...
  4. Tom and Vipers

    Rear toe deflects by Half an Inch GenII

    The article link shows a nice tubular fabbed stiffener while the parts vendors show a completely different billet bracket - both parts for a Gen 2 GTS. The vendor parts will not bolt to where the tubular bracket bolts. Does anyone sell the tubular bracket?
  5. Tom and Vipers

    2000 GTS tire options ?????

    Buddy of mine just started running them on his 8 second VW and raves about them - I like the idea of the extra traction (511 rwhp.) He did say on the sticker there is a warning about operating them under 50* F. This is even higher than Pirelli's ridiculous 45* F warranty limit which basically...
  6. Tom and Vipers

    So which Viper is or will be the most collectable?

    Most Iconic: 96 GTS. Mint, no miles, of course (so what's the point if you can't drive it? - I suppose you could have 2: one for idolatrous worship and one to drive.)
  7. Tom and Vipers

    2000 GTS tire options ?????

    Any comments on R888R's?
  8. Tom and Vipers

    Help need in a poorly stored viper?

    I guess 2 very relevant questions: Spill - what is the price? How do you plan to use it and how many miles do you expect to put on it? But again, how are the coil-overs broken?
  9. Tom and Vipers

    Help need in a poorly stored viper?

    It wasn't clear, is this car a GTS or vert? If a vert, I would say No IF you've never driven verts. You may discover you never put the top down and with some cars, the top down experience is, well, no experience at all. EXAMPLE 98 Z28 Camaro vert: with top down you cannot tell the top is...
  10. Tom and Vipers

    O2 Cable Extensions: Yes or No?

    Ended up splicing a 36" extension the harness (yes, I cut the harness.) Solder is simply better than the best connector (at least that's what I'm telling myself.)
  11. Tom and Vipers

    Mail ordering dealer O2 sensors for 96 GTS: any chance getting wrong connector type?

    Decided to get the OE manu aftermarket ones from RA for $27 as compared to $120 from Woodhouse. NOTE: Some Dodge dealerships will toss you big discount on a whim. At Lilith in Reno, NV I joked about the $28 oil filter and she wrote me up for $20 or $22 (don't remember.) Turns out I also...
  12. Tom and Vipers

    96 GTS: Heater/AC: Low Vent Flow Velocity: Possible causes?

    Drove car home successfully using AC for almost 3000 miles - the continued use seemed to "free up" "stiffness" in the heater duct box. Still, hope to disassemble to get the most out of system. ALSO replacing the compressor hose O-rings appear to have eliminated the system slow leak (knock on...
  13. Tom and Vipers

    FREE: 1996 GTS OE Take Offs Exhaust Manifolds amp pipes Flywheel Clutch Cam Rotors

    ALL TAKEN
  14. Tom and Vipers

    What is a 963318 stamped 852 cast cam?

    961138 stamped on the end 852 cast in the base circle Thought it was a stock cam removed but looks like it has big lobes.
  15. Tom and Vipers

    1996 GTS Last minute headlight maintenance

    I'm days away from driving GTS from NV to home in PA and finally got around to checking headlight pattern on side of building. Not only were the lows weak (and the highs decently bright), there was no similarity whatsoever between the light pattern between the L and RHS headlights. IN...
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    FREE: 1996 GTS OE Take Offs Exhaust Manifolds amp pipes Flywheel Clutch Cam Rotors

    FREE - need gone. Pics at CL: https://post.craigslist.org/manage/6928292042?action=display&go=display If you even remotely look like a scrapper, don't even think about it...
  17. Tom and Vipers

    NEED Fuse Box Cover for 1996 Viper GTS

    Boyd at X2 Builders saved my bacon! Thanks Boyd!
  18. Tom and Vipers

    NEED Fuse Box Cover for 1996 Viper GTS

    Long story short: mine got run over. Dimensions: 6-1/4 x 3 x 1-1/4 with a small notch at a corner. Hoping to leave NV Sunday driving car home to PA - hoping not to resort to Saran Wrap.... (car does not have hood part of the inner fenders) Thanks https://imgur.com/a/ox1NCJ7
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    FREE: 1996 GTS OE Take Offs Exhaust Manifolds amp pipes Flywheel Clutch Cam Rotors

    Parts were removed from 1999 to 2001 and have been on the shelf since: $150 Exhaust manifolds $200 Stock cam $200 Stock Rotors Set $150 Flywheel $150 Clutch & Pressure Plate $350 Stock exhaust cut in pieces for removal also 4 335/30r18 Michelin MXX3's 2 on the wear bars but not bald, 2 with...
  20. Tom and Vipers

    96 GTS: Heater/AC: Low Vent Flow Velocity: Possible causes?

    Anyone? My FSM's are with the car in NV and I'd like to get some idea what I'm up against. EXAMPLE: "You have to pull the dash most likely," would mean I'm not going to fix it. Looks like MoparPartsGiant shows parts manual pics... from what I can see, there are 2 vacuum actuators...
  21. Tom and Vipers

    Mail ordering dealer O2 sensors for 96 GTS: any chance getting wrong connector type?

    Seems each generation has a unique connector type. (this sounds very problematic if I need extensions for my long tube headers.) Car in NV and I'm in PA and would like to have parts mail ordered and waiting for me when I show up. I was hoping to order from a dealer that gives discount rather...
  22. Tom and Vipers

    96 GTS: Heater/AC: Low Vent Flow Velocity: Possible causes?

    I'm in PA and will be fixing car in NV so just trying to some homework. Blower motor sounds like it is running properly Proper vents active for Heat and AC but flow is very low No sound of "rushing air" in high speed If I had to guess: Something restricting the blower inlet Blower cage fan is...
  23. Tom and Vipers

    O2 Cable Extensions: Yes or No?

    I have headers and wonder if I should get Cable Extensions for the front OE O2's or just make up the distance with soldered wire? With extensions, now 2 connector integrities required for good signal. Soldering is the BEST. ....but soldering is a RPITA.... EDIT: OH GREAT: "Oxigen travels...
  24. Tom and Vipers

    Any Dodge dealers sell discount? Need OEM O2's.

    I have no cats, so I think junk rear O2's is a non-issue, but the fronts have to be proper. I was thinking of Woodhouse. There are dozens of places like allmoparparts, dodgeparts, moparonlineparts, factorychryslerparts, etc. etc. ad infinitum that I wouldn't trust to get true OE and not MOPAR...
  25. Tom and Vipers

    Upgrade OE 275/35r18 to 295/30r18: PRO/CON

    Any advice would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Tom

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