Show me your underhood/engine bay bling

[Darth Menace]

Hey guys, twice in the last two car shows I have lost the 90's trophy to the same car. It is a 92 stang with a horse spray-painted on the side and much under-hood bling. I don't want to cheese mine up, but I am seeing (if the shows aren't fixed that is) that Judges love shine. I want to do it nicely, but show me under your hoods for some suggestions. Tastefully for sure though. Don't get me wrong I used to own a 93 mustang, but it should be consistently winning all the 90's trophies at car shows.

[C.J]

What year is your Viper?

An easy bling for Gen IIs is to polish the aluminum brace in front of the engine. That is a lot of shine when it is polished.

Also, IPSCO has billet aluminum airbox knobs for Gen IIs as well.

There are billet coolant tanks, billet p/s tanks, etc that will add a lot of shine under the hood, red silicone radiator hoses, and more to add color.

How much do you want to spend in order to win a $10 trophy?

[95Viper]

12197

I did this cuz I wanted it... if no one else likes it I don't care.... my point is do what you like and forget the crackerjack trophy that your paying for... most people have no idea what there looking at anyways

[Darth Menace]

thanks for the info guys. Now I know a nice polished supercharger or intake is fancy, but not in the cards (my valve cover just had it's first huge chunk of paint come off, so something will happen to them in the future)

I have a 98 GTS. I have the (I forget the company name...starting with M) Oil cap and dip stick top, and the sneaky pete painted on the hood liner, but otherwise it is stock looking. Those are very cheap items to do, and add some shine to an otherwise black engine bay.

Or maybe I should give in that a 92 stang is nicer looking then my 98GTS. Who knows, but "judges' be crazy

[Darth Menace]

12197

I did this cuz I wanted it... if no one else likes it I don't care.... my point is do what you like and forget the crackerjack trophy that your paying for... most people have no idea what there looking at anyways

I do like it, but likely won't be doing that because of what it would cost, but that does make me want to look into what others have done with their valve covers and intakes

[Darth Menace]

ooooo, I do like this.

https://theviperstore.com/Viper2_Products_Exterior_Appearance_Engine_Polishe d_Letters.htm

[Coloviper]

I have a couple of Rare Saleens, ultra rare prototype stuff and even they use to lose to plain ole giggered up Mustangs. When I take the Viper by a show, it would get the most hated award because people who judge, hate Vipers. Yet last get together it was the most pictured with families and kids getting pictured with it.

Who has room for meaningless trophies? Any I won in the past with the Saleens, went in the trash. In fact when I bring any of my cars to the show, I demand I am not in the judged categories. I could careless what some self absorbed judges think about my cars. I enjoy them and car shows are so others can enjoy them too.

If you keep losing to a 92 GT, pull the cones out and autocross to the death. Ha! Ha!

[MalingatorGTS]

MOST shows that are spectator judged will be a waste of time. MOST local shows judged by random people in the host club, will be a waste of time. Each show "judge" has a bias as to what they like. We've all seen cars "win" at a show and been like WTF!, did they not even look around??! Is the nature of the car show BS! I go, have fun, hang out, enjoy the cars and could care less what trophy, if any I get. If I wanted one that bad, I'd go and buy one.

You own a Viper, it's a rolling car show! When you stop to get gas, something to eat, etc..do you think people are rushing to the 1990 Stang the same way? Enjoy your car, don't worry about some POS "beating" you.

[dave6666]

Blingier than any adhesive backed trim.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/dave6666waybad/Picture006-1.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/dave6666waybad/media/Picture006-1.jpg.html)
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff224/dave6666waybad/Picture005-1.jpg (http://s241.photobucket.com/user/dave6666waybad/media/Picture005-1.jpg.html)

[My98RT10]

A very well taken care of engine bay... You have my vote, congrats!!!

[TooBlue]

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[G37Sam]

Mod your car to please yourself not some random judge who probably drives a Mustang with a lift kit and chrome wheels.

[Slithr]

You own a Viper, it's a rolling car show! When you stop to get gas, something to eat, etc..do you think people are rushing to the 1990 Stang the same way? Enjoy your car, don't worry about some POS "beating" you.

This ^^^^^^ remember he/she still has to drive home in a Mustang

[95Viper]

....and it doesn't have to cost a lot to make it look a lil nicer.... mine is chrome powder coat and was very reasonable... some black paint touch up, new wires with billet seperators,,,,,, yea there is a lot more there but the basics go a long way,,, besides you / we all have something that all the mustangs will never have... A V10

[ZZ SRT]

Wrinkle black and polished throughout.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p645/ZZ70SS/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85721_zps54b87fb5.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/ZZ70SS/media/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85721_zps54b87fb5.jpg.html)

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p645/ZZ70SS/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85411_zps42804fb0.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/ZZ70SS/media/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85411_zps42804fb0.jpg.html)

[Darth Menace]

Guys, I do appreciate your turbo'd and sc'd cars, but again this is not in my realm. I meant minus those things. :)

[C.J]

Wrinkle black and polished throughout.

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p645/ZZ70SS/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85721_zps54b87fb5.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/ZZ70SS/media/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85721_zps54b87fb5.jpg.html)

http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p645/ZZ70SS/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85411_zps42804fb0.jpg (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/ZZ70SS/media/Viper-%20Supercharger%20Build/IMG_85411_zps42804fb0.jpg.html)

Wowzers!

[Darth Menace]

Wowzers!

The valve covers are starting to chip now, so I assume mine is over-due soon too. Now...when you had that done what was the process to get that painted black? Cost?

[Darth Menace]

I did a quick google search and nothing came up. Are there aftermarket strut tower brace/cross brace similar to what the Gen 5 has?

[Darth Menace]

dammit answered my own question:

http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/658299-X-brace-kit-for-Gen1-amp-Gen2?highlight=x-brace

[Matt M, Pa]

My .02...and please understand that I don't know the OP's car...

I'd recommend against more "blingy stuff"..and go towards detail...detail...detail. Clean, polish, primp everything. For example, Megiuars makes a hard sanding block that's about 2000 grit. This can be used on top of the valve cover lettering to make them look great.

[Darth Menace]

I know for a fact that I am going to paint the intake and valve covers that crinkle black like up top. Was thinking about polishing the 3 lines on the intake and the valve cover emblems, etc, but I am average at polishing so I thought the polished items that go on the manifold and intake from theviperstore would be best

[dave6666]

The "polished items" from the Viper Store are like putting Asian body decals from Pep Boys on your side panels. They are cheap looking, just like most adhesive backed dress-up parts are. If you are going to paint your intake and valve covers, have the bare areas polished before they put the clear coat on. Then you will never have to polish them again.

[Fatboy 18]

Braided vacuum hose and aeroquip style fittings.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/15299500725_3d57074eff_b.jpg

PCV Valve Puke tank and Vacuum return fittings :)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/15296362481_eef85897b7_b.jpg

Billet pulleys installed a couple of yrs back :)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3682/13697917724_68bf97d714_b.jpg

[dave6666]

PCV Valve Puke tank and Vacuum return fittings :)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3883/15296362481_eef85897b7_b.jpg

Nice "I suck in hot radiator air" intake system lol.

Dress-up with decreased performance. Facepalm.

[Fatboy 18]

Like that when I bought the car Dave, I know its pulling in HOT air (at the moment) Plan is to make a JMB type air box :)

I will get around to it one of these days :)

A chrome Clutch reservoir cap would be nice to match the MGW Oil filler cap Anybody make one?

Carbon dipped window cowl makes a nice upgrade when the hood is opened :)
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8621/15866867946_091377728f_b.jpg

[Fatboy 18]

Mmmmmm, Pulling in Hot air you say!
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9137570290_8819ef9777_b.jpg


:very_drunk::very_drunk::very_drunk::very_drunk::v ery_drunk:

[Matt Dillon]

Mmmmmm, Pulling in Hot air you say!
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9137570290_8819ef9777_b.jpg


:very_drunk::very_drunk::very_drunk::very_drunk::v ery_drunk:

Which one is You? :)

[Fatboy 18]

Always been partial to Pink handcuffs ;)

[VenomousOne]

95viper where did you get your powder coating done? I have been looking at jmb but all of the color choices are a little daunting.

[CopterDoc]

Here is mine. 13914

[BlackSnake99]

95viper where did you get your powder coating done? I have been looking at jmb but all of the color choices are a little daunting.

I wouldn't let anyone but Justin at JMB powdercoat something for my Viper. Just redid my valve covers and installed the breathers. He is the only one I could find who would polish the letters. The local guys looked at me like I wanted them to sell me crack.

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t362/ForTheAlley/21B2A540-12AD-420D-B979-12EB52C45F69_zpsbdev3agb.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/ForTheAlley/media/21B2A540-12AD-420D-B979-12EB52C45F69_zpsbdev3agb.jpg.html)

[Red Snake]

More JMB porn.


http://driveviper.com/gallery/data/500/medium/image32.jpg

[Sybil TF]

:
More JMB, Roe porn.


http://driveviper.com/gallery/data/500/medium/image32.jpgFixed. Show offs...:mad::)

[MarylandM3]

Damn!!! Some sweet engine bays in this thread! They look great y'all.

[Fatboy 18]

I wouldn't let anyone but Justin at JMB powdercoat something for my Viper. Just redid my valve covers and installed the breathers. He is the only one I could find who would polish the letters. The local guys looked at me like I wanted them to sell me crack.

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t362/ForTheAlley/21B2A540-12AD-420D-B979-12EB52C45F69_zpsbdev3agb.jpg (http://s1056.photobucket.com/user/ForTheAlley/media/21B2A540-12AD-420D-B979-12EB52C45F69_zpsbdev3agb.jpg.html)Hey Blacksnake, whats that aluminium cylinder near the brake resivor with the pipes coming out of it? Is that a recycle valve or a brake bias valve of some sort?

[71firebird400]

Hey Blacksnake, whats that aluminium cylinder near the brake resivor with the pipes coming out of it? Is that a recycle valve or a brake bias valve of some sort?

Looks like a Hurst Line Lock.

[Fatboy 18]

Looks like a Hurst Line Lock.Thanks, How does it work?

[BlackSnake99]

Looks like a Hurst Line Lock.

Ding, ding! We have a winner!


Thanks, How does it work?

Trigger on the shifter locks the front brakes for burnouts, because, you know, 600+ wtq won't spin the tires readily enough.

[Fatboy 18]

Is it hard wired?

[BlackSnake99]

Is it hard wired?

Yes.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hurst/530/174-5000/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710930588&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=230006180000848210&cadevice=c&gclid=CIazmMTGickCFVIXHwod1hcGag

[Matt Dillon]

Ding, ding! We have a winner!



Trigger on the shifter locks the front brakes for burnouts, because, you know, 600+ wtq won't spin the tires readily enough.

Does this STOP the Wheel Hop also? :(

[BlackSnake99]

Does this STOP the Wheel Hop also? :(

Now that you mention it, it occurs to me that my car doesn't wheel hop any more. I don't know if it is the power increase, the Invos, or the coilovers but it doesn't hop.

[Custom 96 RT/10]

Did you powder coat the intake & valve covers?

[Lemay88]

Have you tried polishing the A/C can and all its tubing??
Easily done with any polishing compound. Polished mine and it looks great.
I'll post a photo when I find time.

Ben
1997, R/T10

[blownrunner]

Hey guys, twice in the last two car shows I have lost the 90's trophy to the same car. It is a 92 stang with a horse spray-painted on the side and much under-hood bling. I don't want to cheese mine up, but I am seeing (if the shows aren't fixed that is) that Judges love shine. I want to do it nicely, but show me under your hoods for some suggestions. Tastefully for sure though. Don't get me wrong I used to own a 93 mustang, but it should be consistently winning all the 90's trophies at car shows.

All that customization looks good until the car is 25 years old then you will be looking for original parts to put back on. My take on it is that new cars are a dime a dozen so to speak so to make your car get noticed it has to be different than everyone else. Customize if you want because of what you like, not because of what everyone else likes.

[Red Snake]

All that customization looks good until the car is 25 years old then you will be looking for original parts to put back on. My take on it is that new cars are a dime a dozen so to speak so to make your car get noticed it has to be different than everyone else. Customize if you want because of what you like, not because of what everyone else likes.

Negative. Even my lawn mower is modded.


Stock sucks.....and it always will. :D

[BlackSnake99]

All that customization looks good until the car is 25 years old then you will be looking for original parts to put back on. My take on it is that new cars are a dime a dozen so to speak so to make your car get noticed it has to be different than everyone else. Customize if you want because of what you like, not because of what everyone else likes.

I was smart enough to keep all my original parts, right down to the OE MAP sensor and fuel pump.

[TheMadMachinist]

ooooo, I do like this.

https://theviperstore.com/Viper2_Products_Exterior_Appearance_Engine_Polishe d_Letters.htm

I just happen to have a brand new set of the Letters from the Viper Store. $75.00 Shipped PM me if your interested.13978

[TheMadMachinist]

1397913980 and here's my old GEN II

[ARD Motorsports]

:-D
http://ardmotorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ARD_Viper_Newsetup.jpg

http://ardmotorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ARD_Viper_Newsetup2.jpg

[TheMadMachinist]

We have a winner^^^^^^

[plumcrazy]

JD's car looks amazing !

[PittsburghRT]

13986 My Roe GTS. Click to enlarge.

[C.J]

13986 My Roe GTS. Click to enlarge.

Was that Brian's GTS? Looks great!

[PittsburghRT]

Was that Brian's GTS? Looks great!

Yes, I did buy it from Brian about a year ago. When he told me he was thinking about selling it I had to have it. Thanks for the compliment

[C.J]

Yes, I did buy it from Brian about a year ago. When he told me he was thinking about selling it I had to have it. Thanks for the compliment

Brian keeps his Vipers in top shape (which you already know)! Enjoy!

[Matt Dillon]

:-D
http://ardmotorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ARD_Viper_Newsetup.jpg

http://ardmotorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ARD_Viper_Newsetup2.jpg

LOTS of Beautiful Engines Guys! ARD, yours is just SICK. :) what did you do to the Headlights, looks like it's under the lens.

[capevettes]

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Only pic I have. Roe smooth tubes and K&N. Pretty stock otherwise.

[ARD Motorsports]

LOTS of Beautiful Engines Guys! ARD, yours is just SICK. :) what did you do to the Headlights, looks like it's under the lens.

Thanks!

The headlights are lightly sprayed with the fangs masked off. Doesn't get driven a lot at night but the headlights are still pretty visible/work
http://ardmotorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ARD_Viper_Headlight.jpg