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    Dodge preparing supercharged, Convertible Vipers for 2016?

    I'm one of those waiting to see what the new Z06 offers before pulling the trigger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS9nV-qtXro
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    Dodge to drop out of racing.

    I bought my 96 GTS because of Vipers success (and the historical link to) LeMans. Porsche, BMW, Ferrari all have the reputation in sports car circles they do because of their year after year involvement in sports car racing (not NASCAR). It has taken Corvette racing 15 years of hard work to...
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    May not have to worry about 2015 Z06

    http://www.hotrod.com/feature_stories/1412_the_2015_corvette_z06s_lt4_v8/viewall.html They are saying the Active Fuel Management lifters limited the camshaft in the LT4, and there is more power available there. Sample: The 0.551-inch lift on the LT1 intake and the LT4 exhaust is no...
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    Challenger Hellcat gets 707HP!

    After more thought..... Dodge gave the Gen V forged internals. Were there not rumors of Dodge building a supercharger kit to offer through Mopar? Then, talk of that stopped. Makes me wonder......Did Dodge decide to go ahead and finish development on this and instead have this system installed...
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    Challenger Hellcat gets 707HP!

    I predict the Vipers V10 will see a supercharger added for 2015. They can not do anymore with it NA, and they can NOT have the Challenger sitting there with 70 more HP.
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    Road & Track Article Z/28 vs.the World (Including Viper TA)

    I absolutely give respect to GM's engineers. When the bean counters and "lets do a focus group" crowd leaves them alone, their power train and chassis engineers are a very talented group. The group that did this new Z/28 are REALLY my kind of guys. Just like why I love the hardcore package...
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    Brake shudder caused by pad deposits on TA front rotors

    I do not own a 5th Gen, so I have no experience here. BUT.....from what you two guys are describing (it takes several track events to show up), and it is deposits on the rotor.....Then, I read what I underlined above.........It made me -wonder- if there might be an issue where the front brakes...
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    1996 GTS battery

    If you use a standard battery, the Interstate lasted longer than any other I've used. However, after a TON of research, I just finished installing a pair of Diehard Platinum Automotive AGM batteries in my work truck. AGM is a completely different style of battery. I run a 12,000 pound...
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    Scratched Viper idea and going with a C7 Z06

    I own a Viper, have never owned a Corvette. But, I respect all great cars. This new Z06 should be a hell of a machine. Lets look at some facts... GM's Performance Traction Management system is the best, most sophisticated system of its type. GM's magnetic adjustable shocks are the best...
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    I drove a C7 today.

    I'm a Viper owner, never owned a Corvette. But, there are things I am -really- impressed with when it comes to the Corvettes. As mentioned, the ZR1 (and later the Z06 with the Z07 package) carbon ceramic brakes are simply unbelievable. GM also invested in their magnetic fluid shocks, and kept...
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    Viper production slowed by one third due to sluggish sales

    Nice belt. Meanwhile, there are OTHER people out here like me who could give less than a crap about "brand" and "image". We are "the car guys". I love the engineering and design of a car. I love the way it turns into a corner. I love the scream of the engine when under full throttle. I...
  12. J

    The Saga of the Dinged Up Dodge

    The original poster blows my mind. I think of myself as very handy, but I'm not even in the same league as this guy! LOL! Joking aside, I have bookmarked this thread because Bugman has showed me how to do SO MANY THINGS! I'm going to try using the ABS/Acetone trick to save one of my...
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    Encounter with a "Tree-Hugger"...Has this ever happened to you?

    Its amazing how the liberal tree hugger crowd always wants to ram what THEY want down the throat of the rest of the country. Its amazing how that same crowd is willing to vandalize peoples property, and threaten them. Yet, THEY claim to be "so enlightened". Maybe it is time for the rest of...
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    Let's try to help SRT save/sell the GEN V.

    Sorry. For some reason, forum double posted. Deleted.
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    Let's try to help SRT save/sell the GEN V.

    I'm one of the people you are looking for. I've owned my 96 GTS since it was 6 months old. I was very much waiting for the new Viper with plans to trade up to it. I've been waiting a long time to buy my next Viper. I strongly disliked the styling of the Gen IV cars (except the ACR), and was...
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    "ALERT" Big problems with GEICO Insurance

    Amazing. The video showed them driving around the race track like people do at the laps for charity events (not high speed), and an autocross where you are not getting above 45mph. They are not doing a DE event on a high speed road course. How about recognizing that the OP is a RESPONSIBLE...
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    Gen II GTS Fuel Tank Issue

    Hi Mike, sorry I'm showing up here late in the process. I've had my 96 GTS since it was 6 months old, I've not seen this problem. However, at Autozone tonight, I was looking at the two following products...
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    Custom interior and audio build thread! 1998 GTS

    Thank you for taking time to share. Its clear that you are putting a LOT of work into this. Looking at the switch panel......You know what? I think the thing that is hurting you is actually something very simple to overcome.....I think it might be the -font- of the lettering. As much work as...
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    Just picked up a poor man's Viper TA, LOL

    I think this was a GREAT move. There have been two low cost cars that have shocked me on a road course. One was the Cobalt SS (front wheel drive 4 cylinder? You've got to be kidding me?!), and the other was the new 1LE Camaro. I had driven a lot of Camaro SS at DE events as an instructor in...

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