Ripping into my '94 Viper! It will never be the same again.

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[@Dakiraun]

Glad to hear that Junior Mint is doing alright. :)

[@blaketindle4703]

Glad to hear Junior Mint is still hanging around the shop! I completely understand getting burned out working on cars EVERY day! You guys rock!

[@jeffharper9292]

Like the sympathetic restoration on this car. Save the original parts Car Wizard! Agreed on the wheel improvements.

[@barrydraper]

Very cool! Love the Viper! Hope you do some driving content with it, once the build is done. Day trips, road trips, car shows, winding roads, etc...

[@ezacher4634]

😄 People wreck because of the tires! No. People wreck because they buy a high horsepower car without the skills to drive them.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

Well tires will help too. But yeah you could have the best tires and still wrap it around a tree if you don't know how to drive.

[@theyunglos]

Good that Junior Mint is doing well!!

[@Panzer67]

The Wizard actually wrenches

[@williamsaad6833]

I checked on Tirerack and they have Continental 355/30R19 at 350$ and also have Michelins and Khumos available in this size. You could also keep the stock sizes, maybe more choices in these sizes Front 275/35ZR18 and Rear 345/30ZR19. Vipers after 2013 came with 295/30ZR18 and 355/30ZR19

[@Thoringer]

I worked for Continental in Germany and got 50% off new tires back then. I switched from Michelins to Continental because they now were cheaper... and all of a sudden, my car drove like on rails. Maybe it was just having new tires, but for sure, I was in awe! Now, these were SportContact2 but anyway.

[@ThePs3isbetterthanal]

hey wizard! a tip for the tires. KUMHO still makes tires for the car in those sizes! i believe its the ecsta v720. I run these on my Gen 3 and they are amazing! even in the rain, the same tires that were put on the ACR from factory. Also a good price all things considered

[@lawrencebmarshall]

Call me weird, but I love the stock exhaust on my Gen 2. Whenever you give it gas the foot well instantly heats up. Its like having your feet next to a fireplace. Yes, it is inefficient. Yes it is ridiculous, but the car is ridiculous and the instantaneous feedback reminding you how big that engine is makes it fun.

[@genedwg6689]

For the brakes try Archer Racing in Duluth Minnesota. They were the factory Viper race team. At least they may send you in the right direction

[@davidfalk8953]

im glad your not going nuts on the car ,its sharp and i would be proud to own that snake, like the wheels they do look great on that car ,cant wait to hear what it sounds like

[@FLINTmitten810]

Continental tires are by far the best tires I’ve ever owned. I have pure contacts on my Acura and love them. Even the cheaper “control contacts” are excellent and long lasting tires. You’ll have to do a video review on them once you get used to them and let us know what the Wizard himself has to say!

[@HypocriticYT]

I agree the best tires. Best tires these Continental Contact on my Camaro SS. Unfortunately I needed tires near the end of the pandemic and could only get Goodrich. Noisier especially when cornering 😢Can’t wait to wear them out and get Continentals again 😊

[@chrislangstaff]

@TheStraightPipes

[@clangdon1436]

Not sure about other contacts , vut the pros are garbage .

[@georgebettiol8338]

My Alfa was originally fitted with German made Continental tyres and they were excellent. My replacement Chinese made Continentals tyres are sadly 'very average' - to put it mildly.

[@megachonk9440]

Yeah, Continental is fine, but the ContiProContact that the Wizard mentioned is an all-season touring tire, so I can't imagine it's the tire they're putting on a Viper. These were the OEM tires on my 2013 Dodge Dart with 18 wheels, and they were a major limiting factor in the handling and grip of that car. There's no way that compound would be up to the task of keeping a Viper planted.

[@timking2822]

An interesting Viper factoid. Don't park on uneven ground and have to back up. If one of the rear tires is unweighted, you won't be able to back up. The limited slip differential doesn't work in reverse.

[@georgebettiol8338]

The hole in the air inlet box is unfortunate and understand that finding a good replacement (used or new) may be difficult. The best method for repairing the air box is to plastic weld a suitably 'fashioned' piece of plastic of similar composition. If the work is conducted by a specialist, the cost would be modest and the welding work would be undetectable from the outside - i.e. would not resemble a bodged glued up mess.

[@sinformant]

I haven't bought a jones muffler, but I have ran an aero turbine now called jones turbine on multiple vehicles and they sounded great! I had them on 4 cyl cars and they had a nice deep tone and not the typical raspy angry bee/ weed eater sound.

[@rjjablo]

Michelins are available for the original 3 Spoke at Discount Tire/Tire rack $358 for front $497 for rear. In stock ship today etc etc etc

[@nashwergin3998]

I run a set of Nitto invos on mine in the same tire sizes you mentioned.. Love them. The GT555 model is popular too.

[@edbarrett4969]

Hey there Wizard....Continentals are a good choice. I thought the rear passenger wheel looked dull in the last video, almost painted. Once you do the engine work you ought to take it to Hoovie's detailer to make it really slick, particularly the engine compartment. I enjoy your videos!

[@Tech-ez1qj]

I had to put a cd changer in the trunk of a Viper back in 96 when I worked at a Dodge dealership in Florida. I had to literally drill a hole from the cabin into the trunk to run the wires so if you have a hole in the trunk into the cabin. I did that

[@jameswalley7234]

It's cool that he has the fan base to maybe find those rear brakes. The stock ones are so small that no wonder they are so often wrecked.

[@Jon-mo9ks]

No they wreck because it has no ABS, traction, or stability control with a V10 and RWD.

[@jaybeemhardscrote7466]

​@@Jon-mo9ks and owners who have more money than skill.

[@jameswalley7234]

@@Jon-mo9ks real drivers still need brakes that compensate for weight.

[@wes.9353]

These brakes were probably adequate, at least for the time. Rear brakes are nowhere near as important as the front brakes. In fact, too much rear brake and you're going to have some serious drivability issues.

[@lawrencejorgers]

Very nice birthday present! Congrats! I do desagree on the wheels, the originals are the period correct ones and the way to go. The car will look older but as a genuine gen1! All the best!

[@jamessharp9790]

I wish you’d managed a GTS 96 or up. I just have zero desire to live with any pre OBD2 computerized vehicle. You’re the man though

[@DRockDreamin]

Regear is the best upgrade for these. They pull forever from factory due to emissions. Regear makes it an absolute ripper

[@matthewsanders6499]

Idk wizard, I like that 5 cyl gurgle, kinda lopey and loose but plenty of growl when revved

[@newfdog45]

nice car, i bought a viper hood emblem back in `95, new, red, still have it, wrapped in a sock in a box (i have never owned a Viper!)

[@Rohambili]

David! Why you need rivets? You really dont need it, if you using a good epoxy... and clean the surface correctly....for example gorilla epoxy 240 kg / square centimeter power.... or use pattex

[@SirOtterman]

If nobody is doing the machining of the original 36mm calipers any more, have you looked into the brake upgrades for that generation of Elise? Might have better luck finding one that includes the E-brake over the upgrade kits specific to the Viper

[@juanc5149]

To be fair the continental extreme contact sport (2s?). Are great GREAT street tires for cruising around with occasional spirited driving.

[@Angryeddie14]

Living my dream man, viper is my dream car and the 1st gen and 5th are my favorites!

[@claudiooliva4665]

That car sounds like a dump truck with the stock exhaust...good work swapping it out!

[@SamanosukeS550]

Continental supposedly makes a good tire! I think I'll try out that same tire but different sizing of course when my Nittos are exhausted.

[@jameslovitt994]

That does seem awfully small a caliper, even for the rear.

[@CarCrazy12804]

What ever happened to the ferrari 308? And do I spy with my little eye a 1980s bmw in wizard's shop? 😮

[@hotpuppy1]

Video or two ago he said it's at the tuner's.

[@GrandmaKeith]

You should get those wheels powdercoated in black

[@jaygreer3650]

Tire Rack has them. Kudos 720 available. Forgeline.has continental and Pirelli. plenty of options. Nitto too. Belanger makes exhausts sound good. Call Steve Fess at Viper club for help on brakes.

[@evsnova74]

Don't be so disappointed Wizard, the Contis are great tires

[@charlie_nolan]

You should do a burnout with the old tires before the new ones.

[@briangraham6415]

Who makes the plastic(?) car covers? Did not see them listed in your Amazon store. Tbh, thats enough to keep the dust off, and thats all I need. If it works for the Lambo’s and Ferarris in your shop, its damn well fine enough for me :)

[@31terikennedy]

Exhaust wrap your cats and mufflers. The previous owner of my Gen 2 added electric cutouts.

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

My mustang sounds amazing from the factory. Challengers sound great too.

[@yrboogiemn]

ContiProContact are pretty good tires. Quiet.

[@SpaceTech54]

Save your old Exhaust - the next owner might like things a bit quieter.. ;)

[@donaldthomason4588]

Wizard work your magic brother!!!

[@retrobear9367]

aww. I was hoping you were going to put on the OG wheels.

[@pops55650]

Cool project car, bet it’s fun

[@TheBrhyno]

Wizard: Welp, time to film. JrMint: THE SIDE STRADDLE HOP

[@christopherkelly577]

Truly an epic car. Probably my favourtie 🇺🇸 car. Legendary. Still looks the absolute business decades later.

[@steamloco1705]

Continental is a great German brand , Mercedes Benz use to install them in their high scale models , you will have no regrets wtith those ProContacts , besides they 'll look great on that beast .

[@georgebettiol8338]

My Alfa was originally fitted with German made Continental tyres and they were excellent. My replacement Chinese made Continentals tyres are sadly 'very average' - to put it mildly.

[@steamloco1705]

@@georgebettiol8338 you already said it , any tire labeled Made in China i'il take it with a pinch of salt.

[@macass6077]

Real nice car, David! Fun ride this summer!

[@frestkd]

The e21 BMW ... I thought The Wiz doesn't work on old cars and BMWs??? E21s are easy to work on, but parts are hard to find...

[@M4rt_FX]

I commented that Wizard would sell his XLR as soon as he finished working on it, he replied and said he won’t. 😅

[@Wargasm54]

What was the reason for a salvage title? And what’s up with the Miata sized disc brakes?! 😂Oh, and Continentals are killer tires. I’ve had the best wear and performance with Conti’s and Pirelli’s . Michelins are great too. But they’re easy to flat-spot without ABS.

[@CountryBoyShane]

Powdercoat the intake and valve covers - you'll never have to touch them again!

[@martrg1]

A quick search brings up tires available in that size by Pirelli, Michelin, Continental, and Kumho. Not sure why your tire guy is having issues finding them.

[@rkirschner7175]

Best thing I ever did? New Continental tour on 90 HD Fatboy and road tires (tyres?)on my mountain bike.

[@Viporghini]

Hood gaps are really nice on this one. Love the videos

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

A hearing aid is cheaper than an exhaust system that bothers everyone!

[@lucasglowacki4683]

Are you gonna sell this one when you’re finished Wizard? You know…like the Caddy?😏😬

[@jasonvaughn3478]

Every 90's kid's dream..

[@pali1H]

Loving the videos on this car! Keep em coming!

[@arlenburgin2392]

Sweet snake!

[@thomasfarley6052]

Cant wait to see the new tires man they are monster tires. Y'all take care

[@MrCunningham4]

Those calipers do look way too little for that car, I don't know what they were thinking

[@jaygreer3650]

Gen 5 has 14.5 " rotors 4 piston calipers. Brembo. all 4 corners. parking brakes Brembo two piston. just rears.

[@Draconius1000]

just realised miata 98s-2000s looks like tiny viper

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Not sure I'd use epoxy on that air box - mostly because it'd be hard to find an epoxy that would stand up to the heat from the exhaust, especially after repeated heat cycling - most 2 part epoxy's will start to melt at much lower temperatures than you'd get in that area I would think - I know you can get some that are designed for higher temperatures, but probably not that hot. Maybe use some RTV instead? It's a great looking car anyway - I think you'll be happy with the Continental tyres, they are up there with Michelin in quality these days & well worth the expense.

[@scottbailey244]

I would get the wheels professionally refurbished. No weekend warrior wheel work. I don't know why everyone wants their cars LOUD as hell. Keep the original mufflers just in case.

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

David, Wilwood does a brake upgrade kit for 1994 Vipers.

[@AlexCapi]

I much prefer the rims chrome rather than silver.

[@nvragn]

Wow I never realized how big your shop is until now. Hopefully you will see this because I just want to ask what you had for a shop in the beginning? Size of a shed or enough room for one car. Hell for all I know you may have started in a tent. That leads me to remember that when I go to Florida you start to see shops with a hoist outside. I guess because of being a mechanic all my life actually working in a shops I can't ever remember working outside in a parking lot. Anyway I really enjoy your content again probably because of my career. Take care and ttylater in the comment section 👍🇨🇦

[@mongo64071]

Here goes another restoration to flip

[@GrandmaKeith]

I like the Car Wizard In Training hoodies but do you have them in adult sizes.

[@richard343s]

Drive carefully!

[@KevinCruz-df6qp]

Car wizard did they try with XCom Tires they might do that tires

[@mhnz785]

love this car

[@JJ-yn8fl]

Which one was Junior Mint? The one who loved Ferraris and just started a car channel on youtube?

[@nvragn]

Pssst Mr Wizard I think that you are missing some wheels 🤣👍🇨🇦

[@OggaDugga]

Would you be willing to compromise with a 345? I know pirelli still makes the P7s for the Countach.

[@WADEPH33R3]

Mrs car wizard saying " you probably won't have the car long" I'm guessing she found out the vipers were nicknamed the widow maker

[@jw6462]

When do we get a Bus / RV update?

[@albertcoburn5674]

Continental makes a great tire.

[@mikeh8656]

Hey wizard. Just bought a 94 just like yours but with 6k miles. I also have gen 3 wheels and 355 tires from 2016. In the scope of old tires, how do you feel that eight years old for a fully garage car would rate? What do you think is the urgency to replace them?

[@deanjo57790]

Is that a Diablo I spy there beside the Viper?

[@TheAndre8900]

Are . . . are those the same rear brake calipers and pads from my dad's '99 Caravan?

[@HypocriticYT]

GO CRAZY WITH TWIN TURBOS 😊

[@gsxellence]

Can we tour the "Speed" bus?

[@timothyharrison8953]

I can best describe the sound of an uncorked viper as an old six cylinder delivery truck from the sixties

[@steveharper5368]

nope, i have a 1993, i straight piped it, it has a wonderful cam stock, nice lope.

[@390fe451]

Manual transmission...it will be gone within a month 😅😂

[@LogitechXibanga]

E-Brake? since when that comes with electric brake? you must be refering to hand brake completly different things 👌

[@21Piloteer]

Emergency brake, not electric brake.

[@garfixit]

Love it

[@TryAmazonPrimeToday]

Beautiful Viper!

[@leissp1]

And it has a Viper badge on the front.....wasnt there last video

[@QBDLettuce]

🤔 Any plans for a little bit of forced induction? Nothing crazy, mild wastegate 7psi perhaps? The Viper is also my dream car that I must have, one day. I may be the only one that likes every single one of the generations. Best case, I'd love to supercharge one to get a sweet supercharger whine in addition to the awesome V10 burble. 🥰

[@EJChevy]

Question for anyone what are your thoughts on high mileage vehicles preferably a 2000 Toyota 4runner?

[@HypocriticYT]

I only like sports cars without nanny controls 😊The only control on mine is anti lock brakes and nothing else. People please learn how to drive and control your vehicle.

[@stereolababy]

those rear calipers are comical

[@dodgeviper3431]

Gen2 RT/10 owner from Germany here (own it for 13 years now). Congrats to your Viper!! As others here have said, I also strongly recommend to install high-flow cats. It will greatly reduce side-sill heat. If you don't do it for youself, do it for Mrs. Wizard 😅 I did install Tom's 40mm rear breaks in 2015. Bought them from the Viper Wizard (yes, he is the official Viper Wizard in the Viper community since decades), Chuck Tator that is. He owns Tator's Garage in South Salem, NY. He is good friend of Tom, who "invented" this conversion. Although Tom sold his rear brake business to someone else (not sure if that guy still offers them), you could at least reach out to Chuck Tator. Maybe he still has a set lying around somewhere... Looking very much forward to your upcoming Viper videos!!!

[@AaronAverett]

Those rear brakes look shockingly inadequate for a car with this much engine.

[@604h22a]

Honestly rear brakes don’t do much anyways it’s a front engine and light rear end

[@2steaksandwiches665]

This car is put together was parts bin stuff. These brakes are probably from a dodge stratus.

[@Wese28]

Front brakes do all the braking. Rears mainly just hold, and a parking brake.

[@Heidelaffe]

That is quite common. Nowadays I am convinced, that large rear brakes are only there for show and to increase service cost. Some manufacturers are going back to drum brakes in the rear, simply because they are cheap, reliable and they won‘t rust, which is really an issue if you don‘t brake hard that often.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

Right my 98 Trans Am has larger rears and before anyone says anything I realize that the front brakes on average do from 60 to 70% of the stopping, but my little 5.7 V8 LS1 has better rear brakes.

[@blaketindle4703]

That emblem looks soooo damn badass!!! Car just didn’t look right without one. $200 well spent!

[@stewiegriffin88]

"Sounds like a vacuum cleaner... and that's not acceptable to me"😂😂😂 reason 763 why I love this channel