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

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[@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!

[@Dakiraun]

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

[@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...

[@theyunglos]

Good that Junior Mint is doing well!!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@matthewsanders6499]

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

[@DRockDreamin]

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

[@jameslovitt994]

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

[@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!)

[@Angryeddie14]

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

[@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

[@evsnova74]

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

[@juanc5149]

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

[@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.

[@pops55650]

Cool project car, bet it’s fun

[@claudiooliva4665]

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

[@christopherkelly577]

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

[@donaldthomason4588]

Wizard work your magic brother!!!

[@TheBrhyno]

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

[@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 :)

[@macass6077]

Real nice car, David! Fun ride this summer!

[@SpaceTech54]

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

[@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.

[@31terikennedy]

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

[@charlie_nolan]

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

[@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 👍🇨🇦

[@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.

[@JohnJones-cg2xm]

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

[@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.

[@lucasglowacki4683]

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

[@Viporghini]

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

[@yrboogiemn]

ContiProContact are pretty good tires. Quiet.

[@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. 😅

[@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.

[@retrobear9367]

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

[@rkirschner7175]

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

[@steinarbrevikknudsen1546]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@pali1H]

Loving the videos on this car! Keep em coming!

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

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

[@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...

[@CountryBoyShane]

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

[@thomasfarley6052]

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

[@mongo64071]

Here goes another restoration to flip

[@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.

[@arlenburgin2392]

Sweet snake!

[@jasonvaughn3478]

Every 90's kid's dream..

[@Draconius1000]

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

[@AlexCapi]

I much prefer the rims chrome rather than silver.

[@JJ-yn8fl]

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

[@GrandmaKeith]

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

[@dodgefreakingviper]

There are different options, However the biggest issue with the tires on the Viper is the fact they make the tires and batches... I want a year and a half waiting for Michelin to make the tires... instead I had to go with the pirelli P zero which cost nearly $3,000 for all four... Far as your exhaust goes... definitely go catless and or high flow... definitely improves the sound but more importantly it will also improve the heat in the foot wall area... I personally never heard of anyone running flowmasters on their Vipers The most common ones are Corsa and/or Borla... I know quite a few people also like the Belanger exhaust... The fuel pump seems like it's something called heat soak, I know you're a mechanic and deal with some high-end vehicles but it's a common issue with the gen 1 and Gen 2s.. I honestly believe you will enjoy your Viper... Just be careful with the headlights they're currently selling for about $10,000... congrats on the car though... AKA Viper Brother

[@georgebettiol8338]

Is running a Viper without catalytic convertors leagal?

[@dodgefreakingviper]

@@georgebettiol8338 You could be subject to receiving a citation. And of course if your state has inspections there could be other fines associated with removing the cats. However each state has its own laws and each person would have to understand what those laws are. No different than an individual speeding, having loud audio speakers and or modifying a car suspension all can be illegal. However my experience with law enforcement is they turn a blind eye to it. They love the sound... Most of the law enforcement officers are car enthusiast... As long as you're not doing stupid stuff all the time they're pretty relaxed... 🐍

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@dodgefreakingviper Thank you for the response. Based on the information provided, it wouldn't be wise for a workshop such as Omega to advocate for the removal of Cats or worse still showcase via a video the removal of Cats on a vehicle that's used on public roads. I'd assume that if such a video was promulgated by Omega it could invite some 'negative repercusions' from the relevant authorities.

[@dodgefreakingviper]

@@georgebettiol8338 why wouldn't it be? The catalytic converters get clogged and they actually cause these vehicles to burn to the ground. when removing a Cadillac converter you actually get better gas mileage, increase your horsepower.. Showing how to remove the Cadillac converter on a vehicle driven on the street would not hold the video creator liable If the individual gets fined for having modified exhaust. There are so many things that are technically illegal... For example using tint on your tail light or headlight And even your license plates is illegal in most states.

[@georgebettiol8338]

@@dodgefreakingviper Based on all the evidence, the Cat performs a excellent function at reducing the toxic chemicals generated by the internal combustion engine. Having visited Tokyo (nicknamed the Carburetor city) in the early 1970s as a young boy, I can only pay homage to the designers of the Cat as the level of pollution in the city was truly unimaginable - really quite sickening. I understand that LA had similar issues at that time that thankfully has improved with the mandated use of a Cat - so hats off to California regulators. I have several classic cars that have no Cats fitted, and when I run them in my workshop they are very noticeable for all the wrong reasons - when compared to my two Cat equipped dailys which includes a LS1 powered Holden (Australian GM) - which are barely noticeable to the nose.

[@gsxellence]

Can we tour the "Speed" bus?

[@mhnz785]

love this car

[@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.

[@390fe451]

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

[@nvragn]

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

[@jw6462]

When do we get a Bus / RV update?

[@KevinCruz-df6qp]

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

[@deanjo57790]

Is that a Diablo I spy there beside the Viper?

[@richard343s]

Drive carefully!

[@OggaDugga]

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

[@HypocriticYT]

GO CRAZY WITH TWIN TURBOS 😊

[@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

[@TheAndre8900]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@leissp1]

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

[@eddieredmann3]

It's really funny that the Viper has the same rear brakes as an Elise. Talk about two sports cars with different design philosophies. lol

[@stereolababy]

those rear calipers are comical

[@EJChevy]

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

[@hassansaeed3053]

the way the intro cuts off

[@unclebob4964]

(ps the fact it had a salvaged title should have told you everything you needed to know !?)

[@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.

[@kennethbutler1343]

Your nose badge came!

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Continental are a German Tyre company, they are really popular in Europe with a good reputation and come standard on European Ford's!

[@rdizzy1]

They are middle of the road, generally, not great, not bad.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@rdizzy1 You don't know what your talking about, the Sport Contact 7 won Performance Tyre of the year in 2022 in Evo, Auto Express and What Tyre!

[@rdizzy1]

@@S-T-E-V-E In general, as a whole, continental are widely considered to be a middle of the road quality tire, regardless of what they may have won. Not a high quality tire, hence why Wizard asked for 3-4 other brands before he got stuck w those.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@rdizzy1 So you think BF Goodrich are better road tyres than Continental? He also commented on how expensive they were but he didn't have another cheaper alternative! Why do you feel the need to read through Comments and look for people to disagree with? This isn't the first time I've seen a dumb comment from you just to say the opposite of someone, sort your head out!

[@rdizzy1]

@@S-T-E-V-E Here in the US? Yes, I do think BF goodrich are better road tires, in general, for most cars. What, do you work for continental? You sure love wanking them off. Continental tires coming from the US clearly aren't the same quality as the ones you have access to, if you think that.

[@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. 🥰

[@TryAmazonPrimeToday]

Beautiful Viper!