Viper Owners ???

Gentleman -

Am I crazy ? Keep looking at Vipers ( owned a 2001 RT / 10 fifteen years ago ) - think the '96/'97 classic blue with white racing stripes GTS would be a "keeper" and look great in my garage.

Found this thread which I actually commented on - LOL

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/dodge-viper-gts.285147

MDS

 

Had an ,02 viper gts. After 10 yrs got a 02 575m. Much better car. Miss that viper body style

 

Two different worlds - what did you think about the GTS ?

MDS

PS: nice rig ( 575 )

 

Good choice for a keeper IMO. Very raw car with no nannies, some parts of the interior are not great. Plan on an exhaust if you want it to sound better.

 

Had a 99 ACR, 99 was last year with Forged pistons but that wouldn't stop be from buying a 2000+ GTS again. liked the car but desperately needs a brake upgrade they just didn't feel comforting. Otherwise I enjoyed it but the cabin did get warm even with the exhaust out the rear. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login

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Here are the differences by year taken from a Driveviper thread
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You definitely want a 2002 or later for ABS. With abs the minuscule piston of the rear calipers was replaced with a larger bore piston. Before 02 the rear brakes were all but useless. This was done to prevent rear lockup. The earlier rear calipers could be bored out and a larger piston fitted making them useful but more prone to get a rear lockup.Car is a tank otherwise and problem free. GTS Bruce

 

I had a 98 for a summer. Loved it. Sold it because I didn't really want red and a buddy made me an offer I could not refuse. Once I get some things (car wise) back in order I'm definitely getting back into a Gen 2 RT/10. I missed out on a silver/tan 98 RT/10 (only 50 made int hat color combo) and have been looking for that one ever since.

 

I am the original owner of a 1997 GTS blue with white strips . The car has only slightly more than 5000 miles on it. I've collected multi cars over the yrs. and this was one of my favorites. I think the car has exceptional collector value as that is the yr. USA won Le Mons for the second time, absolutely gorgeous, and limited production.

 

Gary -

Are you selling ?

Either way, would love to see pictures of your stable. Stay healthy.

MDS

 

Never owned a Viper but sure think they are one of the all time best looking sports cars ever. Good luck with the hunt!

 

Love the car! Love Vipers but the latest generation has forged pistons and rods too ...

 

Love the Gen 5s - will have one at some point

 

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My 5th and best Viper Gen 4 Vert 600 HP 8.4 V10 !

 

Can they really be made to sound nice?

 

Gen II with a 708 cam and an aftermarket exhaust sounds awesome

 

What exhaust ? What would that combo give for horsepower if stock was 450 ?

MDS

 

I ran a full Belanger Exhaust on my Gen II. I think it dyno'ed 420-430 hp at the wheels (from memory).

 

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Thanks

 

You now have me wanting a Gen II GTS again.....

 

I'm sorry mike as haven't been on site for awhile. Will have the wife download some pictures of the B/W 97 GTS Viper as soon as she has time.
Docf (Gary)

 

https://www.motortrend.com/news/the-past-and-future-of-the-dodge-viper/?wc_mid=4035:18997&wc_rid=4035:559293&_wcsid=0EC161F83963DF03087BDB2EF9577EEF1FFEDC1C97353951

 

I am about to pull the trigger on an ACR. I can’t it out of my mind. I think it’s an end of era type car. I want to gather up as many of those I can, while I can. Here’s a question for the Viper experts. I’m a big dude...6’6” 255lbs. Will I fit? I am not expecting to be comfortable. I am never comfortable in strict sense of the expression. I just want to make sure I can fit enough to be able to drive it.

 

maybe...there are seat lowering kits, but, might be tight still if you have a helmet on...

https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/25024-Fresh-Meat

https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/11397-My-buddy-can-t-fit-really

and this search might help:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Tall+people+fitting+into+a+Viper