Viper Mod Quiz - New Owner Help??

97ScViper

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I recently purchased a 1997 GTS. The previous owner passed away but was an active member on the forum from 03-13 (Viperbing). The car has some mods done and I don't know what they are so I'm hoping maybe they were popular back in the day and someone recognizes them or someone is familiar with his car since he used to organize track days etc.

Some mods I know it has and may be related:
ROE Supercharger
VEC2
Wide Band Commander
Water/**** injection
MSD Fuel Pump Voltage Booster
Fan Controller
Shifter ZR3 Laser detector

1. 4 buttons next to ashtray?

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2. 3 LED lights above the window switches?
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3. Phone plug near rear view mirror?
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4. Port on the bottom right in the coolant hose. I assume this isn't factory because the hose clamps are different?

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Has anyone seen these done and know what they are for?

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The port on the coolant hose is almost certainly to bleed out the air when changing coolant. Thats the highest point on the coolant circuit. I've been meaning to do the same to my 93.

Basically, turn the heat on in the cabin so the heater core becomes part of the cooling circuit, then use that heater core hose to bleed the air out.

I'm curious as to what exactly is there. I was going to just use a prestone flush 'n fill inline hose fitting.
 
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The port on the coolant hose is almost certainly to bleed out the air when changing coolant. Thats the highest point on the coolant circuit. I've been meaning to do the same to my 93.

Basically, turn the heat on in the cabin so the heater core becomes part of the cooling circuit, then use that heater core hose to bleed the air out.

I'm curious as to what exactly is there. I was going to just use a prestone flush 'n fill inline hose fitting.
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Makes sense. Its similar to the prestone flush tee just with a smaller cap. It doesn't look right (threads on the cap don't seem to be engaged). Looks like it should be leaking but isn't. Ill have to pull it apart to see what is going on.
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