Project VIPER GTS: Part 11 – Understanding the Factory Temp Gauge
The Viper has an active water temperature gauge that is far more useful than the dummy gauges in most modern cars that only move when there is a massive problem.…
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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…
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
After some impressive gains from intake work in Part 4, we now turn our attention to the opposite side of the engine to improve the evacuation of exhaust gasses as…
Project Viper GTS: Part 5 – Radiator Fan & Wiring Upgrade
The Viper is a “racecar for the street” in more ways than one; and like a racecar, it does not like to sit in stop and go traffic and can…
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…