Cold Start & Idle Video – Viper Gen 3 – Does This Sound Healthy?

[fatmatta]

Hey everyone,


I’m looking for some experienced ears and eyes on this. I’m out of state and considering purchasing a 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 (Gen 3) from a dealer in Illinois. They sent me a cold start and idle video, which I’ve uploaded to YouTube here:

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I’d really appreciate any feedback — does the engine sound healthy to you? Any hesitation, ticks, misfires, or anything that stands out as unusual?


The car has had recent work done (plugs, wires, coils, throttle body, etc.), and it’s got about 16,700 miles on it. I haven’t seen it in person yet, so I’m trying to gather as much insight as I can before the PPI.

Also — if anyone knows of a mechanic or shop near Mount Prospect, IL that’s experienced with Vipers and would be good for a pre-purchase inspection, I’d love a recommendation.

Thanks in advance!

– Matt

 

[Bonkers]

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 remember
seeing any ads for them in a while so i dont know
if theyre still a club vendor, but they certainly were
a mainstay here for many, many years. I think youd
be hard pressed to find anyone out that way with
more experience.

 

[zombie]

I'm no expert, but that sounds fine to me.

 

[BoondocSaint]

To my ear, the only problem is it needs some aftermarket exhaust =)