Project Viper GTS: Part 10 – EMI Racing Toe Stiffener
The Gen 2 Viper has a pretty serious, fundamental flaw that’s not widely known. The rear toe deflects by HALF AN INCH under hard cornering and acceleration. Unfortunately most of…
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Project Viper GTS: Part 9 – RareFab / Roe Racing Oil Pan Baffle Kit
Due to the high capabilities of the Viper, a huge strain is put on the factory oiling system on road courses and at the strip. This can cause oil starvation…
Project Viper GTS: Part 8 – Bob’s Air-Oil Separator
Project VIPER GTS: Part 8 – Bob’s Air-Oil Separator by Billy Johnson All cars create blow-by and positive crank case pressure which forces oil and vapors into the engine’s intake…
Project Viper GTS: Part 7 – HeatShield Products
Project VIPER GTS: Part 7 – HeatShield Products by Billy Johnson From coolant to cabin temperatures, Vipers are notoriously hot due to having one of the largest engines ever stuffed…
Project Viper GTS: Part 6 – Corsa Exhaust and Kooks Green Cats
Project VIPER GTS: Part 6 – Corsa Performance Exhaust and Kooks Green Cats by Billy Johnson After some impressive gains from intake work in Part 4, we now turn our…
Project Viper GTS: Part 5 – Radiator Fan & Wiring Upgrade
Project Viper GTS: Part 5 – Radiator Fan & Wiring Upgrade by Billy Johnson The Viper is a “racecar for the street” in more ways than one; and like a racecar, it…
Project Viper GTS: Part 4 – Baseline Dyno and K&N Intake Test
Project Viper GTS: Part 4 – Baseline Dyno and K&N Intake Test by Billy Johnson The Viper is truly a car built around its engine. In Part 4, we take…
Project Viper GTS: Part 3 – Baseline Track Testing (Data & Video)
Project Viper GTS: Part 3 – Baseline Track Testing (Data & Video) by Billy Johnson The Viper has a reputation for being difficult to drive and even (incorrectly) known as…
Project Viper GTS: Part 2 – General Maintenance
Before thoroughly enjoying the purchase of a used performance car, it’s important for the enthusiast to go through some routine maintenance items. We prepare our 1997 Viper to be driven…
Project Viper GTS: Part 1 – Intro and History
Project Viper GTS: Part 1 – Intro and History by Billy Johnson The Dodge Viper has been competitive on the world stage by doing it the American way: with big…