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Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"
I completely understand, but there is a thought process that "wasting" 7qts of oil to keep an 8ltr motor running efficiently is a net gain in the end. Especially if you properly recycle said oil. And dont forget, its not only about condensation - metal produces acid when wet (either by oil or...- Bonkers
- Post #14
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"
Id argue on the "completely unnecessary" point, but i see no reason to swap out the filter in the spring. If money is that tight for you, you could also just put a $4 fram on in the fall with cheap HM Mobil1, and do a proper oil change in spring (before you start driving it.) For storage...- Bonkers
- Post #12
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"
Also depends on youre definition of "winter storage." If youre like me where "Winter" is defined by first salt drop to first spring washout then youre only talking 2-4 months at most. A fresh change before will be fine (especially if you do an occasional temp-up in between, but it HAS to be a...- Bonkers
- Post #8
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Mobil 1: "Ask The Pro" Response... "Why You Should Change Your Engine Oil Annually"
Ive been saying this for at least two decades here. Oil weight is kind of important, Oil brand (as long as its not a shit brand like amsoil) is kind of important. What is really important is the use of a Viper Oil Filter and that you change it every six months or 5,000 miles. I dont think...- Bonkers
- Post #3
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Battery
Ive heard nightmares on lithium power tool batteries, i dont think i will ever trust them in my car... that being said, OPTIMA's quality fell into the ******* since they moved production to Mexico. I had a yellow top last in my jeep for almost 13 years... it wasnt healthy, but it started the...- Bonkers
- Post #13
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Amsoil Slip Lock
Yes, when i was a teenager i did not know how to change my oil, and with my contract job i was averaging about 130,000 miles a year. Literally going to JiffyLube once a week (or more.) i switched to Amshit because i was stupid and trusted their advertising. But heres the thing - its not about...- Bonkers
- Post #8
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Amsoil Slip Lock
As someone who has taken Amsoil to court over damage from their ******** products ill give you a little insight here. They phrase it like that so when you present your evidence to the judge/arbitrator they can come back with "if you read the fine print Amsoil clearly states that you should...- Bonkers
- Post #6
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Barn Find Viper Collection ~ Silver Arrow Cars Ltd
Largest collection of viper part donors on the east coast...- Bonkers
- Post #2
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Cold Start & Idle Video – Viper Gen 3 – Does This Sound Healthy?
Zombie is absolutely wrong on that. All modern cars, especially Vipers, need to be driven regularly to keep the soft components pliable. Personally i like to see at least 2500/yr but im picky. The question i would have, if the PO only drove 800 miles in ten years, did he ever even change the oil...- Bonkers
- Post #12
- Forum: SRT10 and SRT10 Coupe Discussions
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Cold Start & Idle Video – Viper Gen 3 – Does This Sound Healthy?
My hearing is bad to begin with so i cannot offer any solid advice from a video. That being said im not picking anything unusual out. Might have an aftermarket exhaust, but that should show up on a PPI. I dont have my map up, my Roanoke Motors in IL is where by baby was first sold. I dont...- Bonkers
- Post #2
- Forum: SRT10 and SRT10 Coupe Discussions
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To ABS, or to not ABS.... That is the Question.
Im going with the, possibly misguided, assumption that if StreetGrime is debating ABS v. NonABS as a purchase point, subtle issues like cams and forged internals really dont make much difference in selling points. I feel like the most bland version of a Gen1/2 isnt THAT much different to the top...- Bonkers
- Post #26
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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To ABS, or to not ABS.... That is the Question.
Its a confidence issue. If money isnt the concern the ABS cars are just slightly better all around anyway, there is no downside to going that route. The only time youre going to need the ABS... and you WILL need it eventually... is on a track (if youre racing for numbers) and like others said...- Bonkers
- Post #10
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Oil Filter Recommendations
No, what im saying is that 15w50 has as kinetic flow rate of 14.588[mm2/s] at 210d while 0w30 has a 14.527[mm2/s.] At zero degrees its 1480[mm2/s] and 550[mm2/s.] When you are running at speed there is no appreciable difference between ANY off the shelf oil (except Amsoil, that shit is unsafe...- Bonkers
- Post #27
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Pre Purchase Inspection for Rebuild Title
And just to be clear - im a huge fan of rebuilt and rebuildable Vipers, but they do come with their own brand of headaches. For me its the Florida connection that draws the biggest red flag - $35k is high but isnt terrible. If you told me that this car was rebuilt by Tator, or Havik, or...- Bonkers
- Post #15
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Pre Purchase Inspection for Rebuild Title
Where was the Salvage Title first cleared and the Rebuilt Title issued? If this was all done in Florida it would have to be a SCREAMING deal, like $20k or less, for me to even consider it. Florida is notorious for work-a-rounds on fraudulent title work... ... That being said, if the car was...- Bonkers
- Post #5
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Oil Filter Recommendations
When oil is hot there is no difference in fluid pressure of ANY off the shelf oil weights. All hot motor oils flow (statistically speaking) at the same rate. The difference regarding the filter is during start-up when the oil is cold. I run M1-15w50 on all my V10s because (spiritually) the...- Bonkers
- Post #21
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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New to the Viper forums, looking to knock on this guys door and give him a offer for this 8 year yard ridden gen 2
My advice. Dont. Ignoring the lack of class of walking up to someones house and knocking on the door to ask about their property, if you have no previous experience with Vipers then you would be diving into a very deep pool on one of that condition. Your "experience" as a mechanic is...- Bonkers
- Post #15
- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Who'll be 1st to put Falconer in Viper?
People here like their Vipers and what they are, dropping a $65k (illegal to use on the highway btw) chevy motor into one is just a boring waste of time. With $65k you can get more power and provenance just upgrading the stock V10, and depending on the builder, actually increase the value...- Bonkers
- Post #10
- Forum: Performance Modifications
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HELP HELP HELP!!!
Also remember, "New" does not mean "Not Broken." I just went through four brand new starters on my Excursion before i got one that could crank the engine. Id recheck the "new" stuff just to be sure, focusing on whether you have fuel pressure. It could be something as simple as a clogged fuel...- Bonkers
- Post #10
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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I have 94 rt/10. 8,330 miles Has upgrades, would like to know Its value.
You are selling at a real lull in the Viper Market. Without some MUCH better pics, especially of the front end damage, and clarification on Title status youre basically selling a parts car. A nice, running 94 floats around $40k these days - Minus $5k for bad title, Minus $5k for sitting so...- Bonkers
- Post #5
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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DODGE VIPER COLLECTIBLES
Have to wait until after Thanksgiving, but there are a couple of things i will be interested in if you still have them...- Bonkers
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Insurance
This doesnt surprise me... When i had Nationwide, anyone was allowed to drive it, but there was no agreed upon value and my monthly rate was just under $400. Collector Polices tend to be horrifically limited - my current policy through PHLY allows me unlimited miles, but i need a daily insured...- Bonkers
- Post #2
- Forum: New Owner Questions
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Inherited a 94 Viper want to sell I don’t know anything about them.
Honestly, the prices are all over the board with Gen1s. If you are looking for top dollar these days youre going to have to learn quite a bit about the car, market it, and be prepared for a VERY particular type of clientele... If you just want a quick sale, your best bet is (like mentioned...- Bonkers
- Post #4
- Forum: New Owner Questions
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Battery Issue
What is your definition of "lasted long" and what exactly was the reason given for the failure of the battery itself? Viper engine management computers are known for parasitic draws that will kill even the best batteries over a few years if its not driven regularly (as in more than once a...- Bonkers
- Post #2
- Forum: Generation V Discussions / SRT Coupe, GTS, GTC, AC
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Insurance Question for the Group:
State Farm is an [*******] of an insurer, i wouldnt trust them to insure my pressure washer... that being said you need to find out what the arrangements of the collector policy is before you sign anything. Like others have already said, most collector policies have stipulations regarding...- Bonkers
- Post #9
- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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