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    VIPER COMPUTER ISSUES

    Thanks for your replies - I will follow up on all of your suggestions Tristan P.S. Yes I am in the military....
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    VIPER COMPUTER ISSUES

    Someone PLEASE HELP me...... My 94 has been completely rebuilt (with LOTS of mods) and is not running right. It appears that the computer is staying in an open loop and not delivering the correct A/F mixture. On initial engine start-up and run in on the chassis dyno it looks good for over...
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    What does everyone do for a living?

    I'll bite - I am a Navy SEAL - currently stationed in Japan as my viper sits dormant for 2 years in Ca....ok not really dormant - its at ESI racing engines being modified Cheers Tristan
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    need body shop in San Diego area

    Try Phil Thearles Auto Werks - tell them I sent you - their work is perfect - makes the factory paint look like it was put on with a rag. I think they are in Lemon Grove. You will NOT be dissapointed with their work - also ask for a shop tour - very impressive... Tristan
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    What were you like the 24 hours before you recieved your first Viper ???

    My Platoon just got out of the field in Thailand, and I bought the car over the net in Nov from Thailand. I redeployed to SEAL team One in Jan, and could not sleep so I took the next plane to Chicago and was met by the owner at the airport. I was nervous all the way to his house, and as soon...
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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

    I think the old viper is a much more aggresive car, with lines that will never go out of style. While the new viper is 'nice' I don't think it's lines are classic - or that they will stand the test of time. It has gone mainstream and will require "UPDATING" to keep it looking fresh; I prefer...
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    1994 viper question

    Viper, I have a 94 viper - and dare I say it I don't think I could add anymore mods to the engine (no NOS or FI) I am hoping to get around 530-570 hp to the rear tires when I get it back. My motor should be done in the next month, and I will post the dyno pulls. If you have any questions...
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    Front Hood gap questions-in Chicagoland

    Possible solution.... I have a 94, and have adjusted the headlights a few times without removing the front fascia. If you push on the fog lights they should pivot at the top (inward) as they pop out of the groove that holds them on the bottom. Next remove the rubber inspection boot right in...
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    Seem to have small coolant leak - will a

    I would NOT use any kind of radiator sealant. On all the cars I have worked on all it did was gum up the thermostate and other critical areas of the coolant loop. I would invest the time into finding out where the leak is (ie head gaskets) and fix it properly once. Trust me your wallet, and...
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    Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft...are they good???

    I found a place (ACPT) that makes carbon fiber drive shafts. I was wondering if anyone has used one with say the aluminum fly wheel. They claim that harmonic vibrations are eliminated, and that (obviously) they weigh a lot less. Reading their web site reveals that many heavy duty machinery...
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    new oil pan, windage tray etc - advice pleae

    If your gasket is like my 94's you should not need any sealant. The only thing to watch for is in each of the bolt holes (and there are a lot) is a little metal spacer....make sure you don't loose any of these. I forget what they get torqued down to when re-assembling, but when you install the...
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    ENGINE REBUILD EXPERIENCE

    Jeff, I have upgraded the rockers (TNT 1.7)...I don't think there is a thing I have not changed or modified...ok the connecting rods, and crank. Thanks for the input - I am looking forward to seeing the car strapped to a chassis dyno and seeing what it makes at the rear tire.
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    ENGINE REBUILD EXPERIENCE

    Jmandela, I actually live in california (for another 2 weeks). I am in a special branch of the Navy, and it requires a lot of moving. Like I said before, I used to work on a lot of exotic cars, and I can be extreemly picky with details especially when it come to engines. Bob at ESI is...
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    ENGINE REBUILD EXPERIENCE

    Sorry, I should have specified.....They are engine builders, not a service department. The only thing they do is engine work. They do everything in-house nothing is contracted out.
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    ENGINE REBUILD EXPERIENCE

    I am currently having my 94 rebuilt (no it did not need it), and having some performance mods completed. As a former mechanic who used to work on Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati's I can tell you a good engine place is hard to find. ESI racing in San Diego (619)229-7765 is the best place I...
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    Tips on Exhaust Upgrades - 94 RT/10

    I went a little different route - I have the TNT headers ($2500), and TNT free flow exhaust (no cats...$1000). I can say the car is much louder, it frequently stops people walking about 1 block ahead - I guess they wonder what the hell is making all that noise. It definately sounds...
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    OVERBORE ADVICE ...please help

    Thanks for the help. I will definately keep the boring to only what is required. tristan
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    OVERBORE ADVICE ...please help

    Thanks for the help. I will definately keep the boring to only what is required. tristan
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    OVERBORE ADVICE ...please help

    HELP Can someone please tell me if a GEN I cyclinder liner is capable of supporting a .030 overbore??? Will the wall be too thin?? If this is the case what is the maximum that it can support. Secondly if it can support the overbore what are the best pistons for the job?? Thanks...
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    OVERBORE ADVICE ...please help

    HELP Can someone please tell me if a GEN I cyclinder liner is capable of supporting a .030 overbore??? Will the wall be too thin?? If this is the case what is the maximum that it can support. Secondly if it can support the overbore what are the best pistons for the job?? Thanks...
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    Need opinions on splitter

    I made my own splitter. I took some aircraft grade aluminum (3/8") and placed it on the floor under the car. I then traced out the front bumper on the aluminum, and measured back to the frame. From here I took the metal and had it laser cut to my specifications. It looks kinda like the...
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    How do I install Speedo-calibration Box

    I got a 345 rear end from TNT motorsports, and when the new rear end arrived it came with the same type of box you described and a detailed set of instructions on how to install it. If you call TNT I am sure they would have no problem faxing you a copy of the instructions. They have always...
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    GEN I engine rebuild issues

    Help, I am having my 94 re-built by ESI engines in San Diego (they make winston cup engines) and I was wondering if anyone knew what the 23 fixes were for the GEN I engine. If anyone has a site that details these corrections, or someone I could call it would be greatly appreciated. I want...
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    Oil leak advice...more inside..

    Your leak might be from the front main seal which is on the timing chain cover, or perhaps the gasket is bad where it connects to the oil pan. Tristan
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    THANKS ALL ! No, I mean T H A N K S !!

    Thanks JonB, I appreciate all of your help with my Viper....especially since I have not seen it for close to 7 months. May you, and every other person in America have a wonderful Thanksgiving Tristan Rizzi LT USN

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