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    Overheating 2000 GTS

    There are several issues that can lead to the condition you describe. First make sure that the low speed and high speed fans are working. Also, inspect the fan relays housed in the small fuse box to the front of the big fuse box (PDC) under the hood on the drivers side. Pull both relays out and...
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    Nightmare clutch... HELP... !

    You really need to pull out the clutch and inspect it as well, that should be the starting point with the age and mileage of the car. Then work your way out. I have found with that mileage and year, the problem may be the clutch. These systems are hard to bleed as well, requiring a pressure...
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    simple greened the engine

    The engine will often have smoke or steam after after a clean, when using simple green its best to do it on a cold engine and just spray it on and wipe it off. For show car results, spray the painted engine parts and wheel surround with Protect-All or with a non-glossy detail spray. Then go back...
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    Failed State Inspection ... rear and front tie rods/ rack and pinion; cheapest parts?

    Re: Failed State Inspection ... rear and front tie rods/ rack and pinion; cheapest pa These are some common issues, good they found them. The steering rack an be rebuilt or the inner rods replaced. The rear inner toe link are found at VPA or your dealer.
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    Sport Cup Tires in Rain

    Those Cups are slippery in the cold or wet weather, the production Michelins are much better all around except for the track. My 2 cents.
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    Crazy popping or back firing from the exhaust

    You can makes changes to the computer calibration that reduces decel fuel and remove most the popping. The side effect is more off throttle engine braking. You can also go the other way and shoot flames on shifts and deceleration with an random sonic boom.
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    4 - economy buster - Gen 2 BBK sets available Super pricing

    Sorry Steve, hope I did not steer anyone in the wrong direction. I was talking about putting the factory front calipers in the rear. The combined piston size is larger and gives much more pedal travel. Some folks have asked about correcting this, which requires a new bore size on the master...
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    2009 ACR clutch service life

    I depends on how you drive, but expect 30k on the stock clutch before pedal effort gets heavier and engagement less smooth. Highway cars can go a lot longer. If you drag race, they can go anytime.
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    GEN 1 Tuning Options

    The Gen 1 controllers are tuneable. I do not yet advertise on this forum as my webpage is still in progress, but would be happy to help you with this. Feel free to PM.
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    4 - economy buster - Gen 2 BBK sets available Super pricing

    Do you have a new master cylinder to go with this kit? I found the pedal travel with this arrangement to be a little excessive (front calipers in the rear.) Thks.
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    Need some emergency emergency brake help

    This is normal and I have seen it on other cars that use a separate parking brake caliper. The parking brake pads ride on the rotor all the time, the inner pad does not get much airflow and the way the caliper slides there is a bit more pressure on the inner pad. If you get a new set of pads...
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    Good write up for diff removal??

    Its a good idea to put some masking tape around the u-joint cups so they do not fall off. Also make sure you replace all the axle straps and bolts, they are one time use.
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    Throttle body porting

    On a stock engine we saw 6-7 rwhp with the BBK throttle body. You do lose some off idle response. Good for engines with a cam change and higher compression.
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    Who has put a 15" wheel on a Gen III car before?

    I have done it a few times. You need to change to the Gen 2 spindles and brakes in the rear. You need to get a bump steer kit for the rear toe links to correct the angle. A custom brake line is needed to clear the wheel. We used 15 inch Bogarts with a big MT wrinkle wall slick. We used a...
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    Mopar Performance Venom ECU Q's

    That was a great reply SRT, as stated when changing any Gen 4 controller (new or used). A full relearn process must be done or the vehicle may go into limp.
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    What kind of Transmission?

    The Gen 1 1992-1996 Roadsters came with a Borg Warner T-56 transmission. It was the same basic design as they used in the Corvette but is not interchangeable The Viper transmission has had many upgrades over the years as the torque required for it to handle has increased. Tremec replaced Borg...
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    Viper Powered 240Z

    I put the finishing touches on a Viper powered 240 Z. Most conversions like this tend not to drive so well, but this Z is a really impressive driver. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=524977277541828&set=a.503136426392580.113964.502246779814878&type=1&theater
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    Rear wheel breaks off!!!

    I have only seen this happen as the result of the wheel hitting something. I have seen them cracked as well, but it was also from an impact. I have been racing Vipers since 1993 and never have a toe link mount break on its own.
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    So, is this the reason the Gen 4 codes are not being released??

    It looks like 08-10 tuning software is in the works with more than 1 major tuning software company. Hang in there.
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    What do you think of this cam for a 2002 viper

    Allan is correct, this is a near stock higher lift cam for a stock rebuild. The only benefit is that it will work with the stock tune and provide better bottom end torque. Dan
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    Gear shifting questions

    This is a common problem with the T56 transmission and 95% of the time has nothing to do with the shifter. There is a shifting shaft (about 30 inches long) that works directly off the shifter. If it gets just slightly bent it makes shifting heavy and will not allow the shifter to return to...
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    Sourcing Obsolete Parts For Gen I and Gen II Vipers

    No I am afraid I have not, in the near future I think I will need to come up with some alternative replacement parts for the Gen 1's and 2's. Much is becoming obsolete and hard to get. Dan
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    Changing Plugs - GEN IV

    Here is a few tips: Wiggle the spark plug boot back and forth before pulling it off. That will free up the connection and avoid the plug wire connector from pulling apart. Once all the wires are off, you need to use some compressed air to blow the dust, grit and sand out of the spark plug tube...
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    anyone running agressive rear offsets on their 19/20 set up?

    Its a fine line when considering bigger wheels and larger offsets. The dynamics of the suspension are limited, so consider your car may ride very harsh and handle poorly if setup with larger wheels, a tire with a thin sidewall and a lower ride height. The car can be setup to look awesome when...
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    Head Scratcher ... Dodge Can't Help ... Drive Cycle Readiness. Help?

    One issue I have found on 2 2003 Vipers recently that failed smog was excessive voltage drop in the cranking circuit. The battery ground needed to be cleaned and tightened. The high resistance would cause the computer to "reset" everytime the car was started.

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