Hello, I'll be honest I started at Viper Club of America, internet researching the car I just bought sent me there since someone who 'appears' to be a previous owner is/was a member there. However...after 3 days of waiting for my membership to be approved....a friend recommended I come here instead.
Anyway...
Just bought this:
It is relatively low mileage at 18k but its been around the block
It had some front end damage that got fixed and I picked it up to rock as an occasional commuter in the nice weather.
When I got it the hood alignment (as you can see in photos) sucked. I played around with it for a couple hours and managed to get it a little 'better'....something tells me based on all my reading it will never be perfect and I feel disinclined to pull the front nose off and try shimming the brackets....maybe I'll change my mind but for now I was able to cheat the bumper cover up 1/4 or so inch on each side. I know this is a common problem and has been asked many times by now but I am open to other suggestions that don't involve tearing the front end down....I have enough projects in my garage already
I suspect I will be perusing the archives here quite frequently as I come up to speed with common problems, issues, and resolutions.
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03-24-2014 #1Enthusiast
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Hello, new member, old viper
Last edited by dodgestang; 03-24-2014 at 03:40 PM.
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03-24-2014 #2Moderator
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Welcome DodgeStang to the forums. We are fairly new so our archives are not that extensive. If you don't see what you are looking for just post in the Gen forum and someone will likely come along with the answer.
My best buddy has a very similar color stang to yours...
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03-24-2014 #3Enthusiast
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Hello and welcome from the UK
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03-24-2014 #4Enthusiast
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome!!!!
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03-24-2014 #5Enthusiast
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Welcome to the good site.
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03-24-2014 #6Enthusiast
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Welcome and ENJOY the RIDE!! Vipers are a blast to own, by the way LOVE your garage (especially the LIFT)
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03-24-2014 #7Enthusiast
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Thanks....the viper is a bit of a pain to put on it though...drags the air damn and hits underneath before the back tires hit the ramps so I have to use wood. I never realized JUST how low these things are.....or how wide
Originally Posted by Space Truckin
Welcome and ENJOY the RIDE!! Vipers are a blast to own, by the way LOVE your garage (especially the LIFT)
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03-24-2014 #8Enthusiast
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Love that color, congrats!
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03-24-2014 #9Enthusiast
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Welcome to the club! I happen to own a Viper and a Mustang too! The Viper definitely gets more attention though, Be Prepared! Nice Car!
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03-24-2014 #10Enthusiast
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Well they did sell a million mustang by something like mid year 1966 didn't they Originally Posted by A2008
so I can understand. Almost had a few accidents from rubber neckers driving home with the viper on the trailer
But with that said.....my mustangs do get a fair bit of attention in their own right. This one is faster than the viper in the 1/4 mile and makes an 'entrance' from several hundred yards away.
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03-24-2014 #11Enthusiast
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Real question number 1
I 'assume' there was a stock air box here and the PO removed it and/or it was damaged and not replaced....so I've got hot air intake now....am I correct that there should be some boxing here or is this actually stock?
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03-24-2014 #12Enthusiast
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Welcome to the 96 B/W club.. Own 2 66 Stangs myself...
PS, yes, you are missing the stock air box.
PSS, grab Revheats 96 Document he wrote... Very Good reading and very informative.
Here it is
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-EE...ZHWkdmVk0/editLast edited by daveg; 03-24-2014 at 04:48 PM.
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03-24-2014 #13Enthusiast
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Thanks for the link Originally Posted by daveg
On edit...that was quite informativeLast edited by dodgestang; 03-24-2014 at 05:12 PM.
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03-24-2014 #14Enthusiast
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You've come to the right place. Welcome and beautiful 96 GTS.
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03-24-2014 #15Enthusiast
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Hello Dodgestang.
Yes the picture you posted of the metal tubes and Air Filters is NOT stock. The stock air box is a large rectangular black plastic box and the air enters it via the NCA duct on the front hood, the stock air box holds two air filters but you can get performance filters from K&N. You can also modify the stock air box to get better air flow by cutting out the rain deflector inside the box and then fabricating a plate to cover the top of the box.
You should also get Silicone Smooth tubes to connect the air box to the throttle body's.
Gen II Stock Air Box and Factory rubber intake tubes.
Gen II Stock Air Box and Silicone Red Smooth tubes (much better air flow)
Hope that helps
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03-24-2014 #16Enthusiast
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Helps. Thank you. Originally Posted by Fatboy 18
Hello Dodgestang.
Yes the picture you posted of the metal tubes and Air Filters is NOT stock. The stock air box is a large rectangular black plastic box and the air enters it via the NCA duct on the front hood, the stock air box holds two air filters but you can get performance filters from K&N. You can also modify the stock air box to get better air flow by cutting out the rain deflector inside the box and then fabricating a plate to cover the top of the box.
You should also get Silicone Smooth tubes to connect the air box to the throttle body's.
Hope that helps
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03-24-2014 #17Enthusiast
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Welcome and beautiful GTS....a classic. Your friend is very wise.
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03-24-2014 #18Enthusiast
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Welcome!!!......A few minor things to fix and she's as good as new,,,,,Enjoy
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03-24-2014 #19Enthusiast
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Nice, nice, welcome. Love the big drive way!
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03-24-2014 #20Enthusiast
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The driveway gets.......used.....or more likely abused.....regularly around here Originally Posted by GhostStalker27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdE8UUnG_Mg
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03-24-2014 #21Enthusiast
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Welcome to the VOA. Congrats on your ride.
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03-24-2014 #22Enthusiast
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Welcome to the forums and congrats on the car. Nothing beats a B/W! Make sure ya ask if you have any questions
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03-24-2014 #23Enthusiast
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Congrats on a great looking Viper and glad too see ya made it here....now let the mods begin
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03-25-2014 #24Enthusiast
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Great choice, enjoy!
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03-25-2014 #25Enthusiast
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Welcome! I like those wheels, are those the CCW's?
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