Bradford

Jdoc, congrats on the Viper, always liked the looks of the coupe (GTS)??? Careful with the right foot, I can't believe how many Vipers I have seen with front end damage. Too much power and not enough brake.

ViperBob, how would you compare the power of the 993TT to the Viper?

ca993twin

Scott,

Gnu?

jdoc7

Actually 96-99 had forged internals. 2000-2002 had cast eutetic pistons and are known as 'Creampuffs' because you have to upgrade to forged internals to run more than 5 pounds of boost when supercharging. I plan to run 8 psi...fun, fun, fun! 96-99 also had a lumpier cam so they rumble and sound meaner than the creampuffs.

viperbob

They do have better motor internals in the earlier cars, but a few other things were lacking in the early cars. Cooling, better fan system for the '00s and a better oil pan gasket gives additional capacity and holds off oil startvation in hard turn. The pans really need to be baffled though for real track use. Then there is ABS and simple power mirrors which I won't discuss. SO much power you can unlocked with the cars. I installed different valve springs and titanium retainers along with 1.7 ratio rockers. Instant valve lift increase of the 1.6s that come on the car. The list goes on.... You,ll have a good time you the car.....

pcar964

Sounds like you've done your homework... I'm sure you'll enjoy your new toy! Keep us posted on your impressions of the Viper in terms of reliability, daily use, etc. God I remember watching those Oreca Vipers back in the day, I was fortunate enough to be in the pits at Daytona and saw them up close. That's back when Daytona actually had fast cars, as opposed to the crap format they have now

c993k

It's a fun car. Looks great in red! Chris

mr_bock

Awesome Machine.... and as you said, they can be a hand full. There are two vipers where I work, each driver has spun them out on the road. Take care, but drive and enjoy it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!