Whats is the difference between 97 or 98 GTS???

[93Cobra]

Hi guys, I am interested in purchasing a 96 thru 98 GTS are there any major
changes.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Lotsa info. Search the threads.

For starters...
98 first year of alarm override.
98 has textured interior pieces. Not sure about 97.
98 rims are polished higher than 97.
97 rims are polished higher than 96.
96 rims are welded.

 

[Casey]

Chuck's right. I switched from '97 to '98 and the biggest difference to me were forged wheels, and air bag on/off switch added for '98!

 

[slaughterj]

Late 98s had the upgraded fan as well.

 

[Steve-Indy]

I could be wrong... but didn't the 98's have "shorty headers"?

 

[ABADASP]

Yes 98`s had shorty headers, poor quality but better than cast iron.They also have the best cam.

 

[Jerry Dobson]

From the "Features" page: http://www.viperclub.org/menus/index_ivr.htm

These are changes that took place:

1997
RT/10
Viper GTS Blue with white stripes/blue interior accents
Viper Red/red interior accents
Sparkle silver wheel package standard
Polished wheel package (optional)
Gold wheel/tan interior package (optional)
Yellow wheel/red accent interior package (optional)
Lightweight engine with higher compression ratio and revised camshaft - 450 BHP (335 kW)
Driver and passenger air bags(c)
Power windows
GTS
Yellow wheel packag
New Red exterior color


1998
All
Tubular stainless headers (24 lbs. lighter, unclaimed + 4hp)
Camshaft change
Next-generation driver air bag passenger air bag on/off switch on dash
All: Silver exterior color
All: Change from smooth to "textured" dash
All: Small "Viper emblem" added to sill covers
All: Alarm reset switch
All: Silver exterior color
All: Mid-year changes:
PCV upgrade
RDC added a fan
RT/10
Hood updated to be same as GTS with NACA duct.
GTS
Optional Blue Center Stripes with Silver exterior color
Optional Silver Center Stripes with Red exterior color
GT2 Edition
Limited production run, in VIN sequence of 100 cars to Commemorate Le Mans victory.
100 car Le Mans victory commemorative GT-2 Run
White with Blue Stripes
Smooth intake tubes and K&N air filters (Rated at 460 HP)
Special GT-2 Badging and decals
Blue interior theme
Racing harnesses with Oreca Logo
Rear Wing (set neutral)
18" BBS Wheels with Viper logo center caps and Michelin Pilot Sport™ tires
"Assembly Camera" in glove compartment
Lower side sill "ground effects"
Front fender "winglets"
Trivia
GT-2 Viper only run of Vipers to date to be run down the line in VIN Sequence

 

[viper spray]

I thought the 97 had the LUMPY cam.

 

[Timnineside]

One ends with a 7, and the other with a 8.

Buy a 99 for the new handle's!!!

 

[Dom426h]

Look at the DATE




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[Red Snake]

Look at the DATE




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No, I'm pretty sure this thread is still open.

 

[-FROG-]

.........funny.

 

[Timnineside]

Look at the DATE




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Yeah I didn't look at the date until after I posted

27 and gaining!

 

[SaturnVUEguy]

And I thought I resurrected an old thread with the Jesse James car

 

[DrumrBoy]

When you're poking around a million pages back, remember that what you're reading is likely very old.....don't resurrect them unless there's a "today" reason to do it.

 

[Timnineside]

When you're poking around a million pages back, remember that what you're reading is likely very old.....don't resurrect them unless there's a "today" reason to do it.

There was a "today" reason..... Its still there, and I didn't look at the date....



PS. Seen the Jesse James post as well... I have toooooo much time on my hands.....