best car ever made, there will come a time were i import me one to the EU and then drive it around 😍😍😍 this is my dream car for over 30 years now, and no ferrari or lambo or anything will ever come close to this beast 🙂 when i was 6 years i got a model car of the viper that i have ever since, i never played with it because i never wanted it to break, and i still got that one model car that lit the fire inside me 🥰 i once got a mazda MX-5 and allways pretendet it would be my little viper. they are so expensive, i may never get one, but still i love to look at this car, and i swear, once in my life i will drive this car!!! even if it will not be mine, at least to feel it one time would make my dream come true 🤩
I always wanted a viper growing up. My sister bought me a coat and a model car plus a book as a joke in 96, I was 16 and I had no clue the white one with blue stripes was only for executives but I remember wanted that one in my book. It took 25+ years and 3 kids for me to afford one buy I’m about to pull the trigger and buy one or two. It’s really what it’s all about. This video took me down memory lane and reminded me about so many story’s of people saying I won’t be able to insure one let alone afford one, how they weren’t practical and a wast of money. I will have the last laugh.
I'm not planning to buy a Viper, but I am an avid car/motorcycle enthusiast. Regardless, I just watched this entire fantastic video. You sir are an expert's expert. Stay well.
How does this video only have 59k views? This is amazing information, very informative, and well produced. I wish speed vision was still around and they could have picked this up as a segment. Well done sir.
What an excellent and thorough video. I want a Gen 2 Viper GTS so bad. Always thought this was the 2nd best body design in automotive history, after the Ford GT/GT40.
Amere Mortal actually doing pretty good. At about 109,000 miles I start to hear valve tapping… But I was able to pick up a Hennessey venom 600 motor for $6000 they had 28,000 miles on it. It was in a fire. They were still able to salvage the car out of the garage. the motor was bench tested and it's doing great. So of course I've been through a radiator, starter, alternator, steering rack, steering pump, windshield wiper motors… Sounds like a lot but she's running pretty good.
@@1963geckos It does sound like a lot. I’m hoping to pick up a modified one that’s had most of these things done already. Good thing this thing seems easy to work on.
Fellow ‘96 GTS owner here, great job Cody. A very thorough and well researched video. I even learned a few things! One thing I would add, early GTSs have the oil cap on the driver’s side; after a couple hundred they moved over to the passenger side.
The Viper is a man's man sports car with no fancy tech, no traction control, no automatic transmission, it gets back to the basics. The C8 Corvette and 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera have better overall performance and feel like Grand Tourers in terms of comfort and practicality. The Viper was always a weekend car (it's not meant to be a daily driver to get to work) with the ride quality rough.
This is hands-down the best Gen 2 Viper buyer's info I have seen. I owned a Gen 2 for 12 years and learned a lot of new facts and trivia that I never knew. If you are thinking about buying a Gen 2 Viper or are just a fan of the car, Cody's video is well worth a watch.
Some people in this world have the power to keep the attention of someone forever. I can't believe I just watched a documentary length video on the Viper. Well done Cuda Cody I'll remember this video forever.
Been looking for a super low mile Gen 2 black RT 10, found it, it’s on a transport, will be here next week, found this video which has gotten me even more excited for it to get here. The video is extremely detailed, a lot of homework done by him, a ton of information. You can can tell he knows these cars inside and out. Safe motoring everyone!
The Viper has always been at the top of my list to collect one day. Thank-You so much for this detailed buyer's guide, for these Amazing cars!!! I'm only missing one thing now...money💰!!! Thanks Again😁
I've got to say incredibly informative. One of, if not, the best video to date of the gen 2. I've done a lot of research after recently buying my 96 B/W and I learned a lot from this. I love your passion for the Viper. Thank you for making this video. Knew about the spark plug wires but now I'm going to check all the other dates Oh, and no more closing the hood from the front. Thanks again!
Great content! I would also add to be EXTREMELY CAREFUL with the remote battery nut. This is a design flaw as the stud that connects all power to the car from the battery is held in with a plastic shroud inside the fuse box. With heat, time and taking that nut on/off the stud will strip. When this happens the car will have electrical gremlins and the entire fuse box and about a hundred wires have to be replaced. I’ve had this happen and had to chase for 6 months so like to inform other Viper owners.
It was about 2 years ago I started to remember the gen 2 Dodge Viper. Started looking them up and my admiration and appreciation grew dramatically in an instant. Hopefully one day, I can have one parked in my future garage. Even if it's a gen 3. The Dodge Viper is one car I wouldn't be picky about.
I used to work at a tool and dye shop in Windsor Ontario Canada and in they’re storage area they have the original frame made for the viper, they designed some of the tools to make the frame
The only thing that I felt like I had to do was oil pan gasket leak, and I have collected parts to do preventive maintenance eg. power steering pulley and mount rad hoses. It had never failed me at all and I have had it over 3 years
My father had a final edition Viper it was 301/360 with the white racing stripes and the beautiful red. We ended up selling it after he passed but it’s been a dream of mine for years to find it again and buy it back as mine. My mom told me a race enthusiast bought it from her in 2010. I’m sure it’s been in good hands, hopefully in mine one day.
This video was a great resource for me and it was one of the first videos i found when I got serious about buying my viper a few years ago. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge with us.
This was very informative and well done, the video flew by like it was 10 minutes long. Love that you supported the club all these years and your involvement in the brand. I will without a doubt watch this again before I pull the trigger on my first viper
Great video from a true viper guy!!! Only comment, the same cam was used thru 1999, then in 2000 went to the smoother cam to help reduce NGR. I think in 1998, they started to use Castrol Syntorq to minimize the NGR.
It must have major modifications. Mine has a supercharger, suspension, exhaust, forged wheels, etc. I'm not interested in a stock Viper. Thx@@erikanderson643
I'm not sure where you get one, you can probably find one on e-bay or some other site that's trust worthy. But I think the spoiler was added on if you bought a Hennessey package upgrade mod to your viper back in the day. Those Hennessey modded vipers have more horsepower than stock, they have upgraded brakes, 5-point safety harness, obviously the spoiler, and I believe it came with upgraded wheels also.
Really well done, I can tell you are a true enthusiast and care about the nuanced details. I really appreciate this video. Gen 2 GTS styling is absolutely timeless. Many of the timeless cars have the same profile from the side: The Shelby Daytona coupe, Toyota 2000GT, Mazda RX-7 FD, Datsun 240Z, Ferrari 250 GTO
Unfortunately the Dodge Viper was never sold here in South Africa but thank you for the very informative video, I really learnt a lot and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Very useful info. If I am in the market for a gen 2 Viper it has to be a 2001-2002. Gotta have the ABS and frame reinforcements for saftey. I would love to have the RT/10 with a double bubble removable hard top.
Hello 1337P3D. I'm not aware of any spoilers that came on the 01 and 02 Vipers from the factory. The only factory spoiler option was in 1998 on the GT2's.
Very informative video, had to watch it without my headphones on as it was only coming through 1 ear. I've been curious about the purchase of a Viper for a while.
Hi Cody, Thanks very much for this video. I've loved the Blue GTS my whole life, and I really appreciate all the detail/work you put into this video. Thanks. I hope I can find a clean blue gts one day, as it's still definitely my dream car. When you know you know...
Cody I have a goal to purchase a viper and I’ve never even owned a sports car! I am not an experienced speed driver. I want to make the investment and I want to keep it in the family. I am 6’4 so it will be a tight squeeze. I don’t have 150k to spend. Which generation would be the smartest to buy under 100k. Thank you so much!
My dream car. I have a 2015 Challenger Hellcat, and one of these in blue and white just came up for sale near me, been watching reviews etc having a hard time deciding if I want to fire off and buy it, or just keep my Hellcat. I’m too used to being babied and having the luxury of abs, traction control etc. from having owned an 01 T/a, an 02 c5, an 09 c6, and a 15 HC lol... but it’s a viper how can you say no?
Be aware the 998/999 recall instructions from Dodge was wrong! They told the dealer to install the brackets under the oil filter which made it impossible to remove the oil filter. Instead it should have been adjacent to where the instruction stated. Don't ask me how I know that......
Question for ya, at 44:42, the Sapphire GTS that’s up there is my old car and I remember taking the pics but when I looked through the pics on FB, I don’t see this exact one and was curious to where you found it. Really made me smile when it popped up on the screen! Brought back some great memories with that car. I now own a 01 Yellow GTS
First of all great video. Having said that, Dodge did something special with the gen 2 engine alright. To change the thermostat you have to remove a shit ton of engine components. So dumb. They fixed it with the gen 3 at least.
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OMG...THIS VIDEO IS INSANE!!!
Best viper video on RUclips. HANDS DOWN!!!
I challenge anyone to do better.
I've been an obsessed Viper guy since '94 and I thought I knew allot, but you sir, just brought me back to school. Thankyou!!
best car ever made, there will come a time were i import me one to the EU and then drive it around 😍😍😍 this is my dream car for over 30 years now, and no ferrari or lambo or anything will ever come close to this beast 🙂 when i was 6 years i got a model car of the viper that i have ever since, i never played with it because i never wanted it to break, and i still got that one model car that lit the fire inside me 🥰 i once got a mazda MX-5 and allways pretendet it would be my little viper. they are so expensive, i may never get one, but still i love to look at this car, and i swear, once in my life i will drive this car!!! even if it will not be mine, at least to feel it one time would make my dream come true 🤩
This son of gun saying he’s had a dozen gen 2 Vipers yet all I want is 1 in my damn garage 🤦🏿♂️
I don't even have a garage so you are way ahead of me 🤦♂️
I always wanted a viper growing up. My sister bought me a coat and a model car plus a book as a joke in 96, I was 16 and I had no clue the white one with blue stripes was only for executives but I remember wanted that one in my book. It took 25+ years and 3 kids for me to afford one buy I’m about to pull the trigger and buy one or two. It’s really what it’s all about. This video took me down memory lane and reminded me about so many story’s of people saying I won’t be able to insure one let alone afford one, how they weren’t practical and a wast of money. I will have the last laugh.
I'm not planning to buy a Viper, but I am an avid car/motorcycle enthusiast. Regardless, I just watched this entire fantastic video. You sir are an expert's expert. Stay well.
How does this video only have 59k views? This is amazing information, very informative, and well produced. I wish speed vision was still around and they could have picked this up as a segment. Well done sir.
Who is this guy and where did he get these fantastic toys?! Did you see all the other amazing cars in that garage? Bravo.
What an excellent and thorough video. I want a Gen 2 Viper GTS so bad. Always thought this was the 2nd best body design in automotive history, after the Ford GT/GT40.
Wow great video, what a drive down memory lane! Someday I would like to own a 2002 RT/10
You are the most knowledgeable on Viper's, very impressed. I love my 97. 146k 👍🏼
How’s it holding up? Any major repairs?
Amere Mortal actually doing pretty good. At about 109,000 miles I start to hear valve tapping… But I was able to pick up a Hennessey venom 600 motor for $6000 they had 28,000 miles on it. It was in a fire. They were still able to salvage the car out of the garage. the motor was bench tested and it's doing great. So of course I've been through a radiator, starter, alternator, steering rack, steering pump, windshield wiper motors… Sounds like a lot but she's running pretty good.
@@1963geckos It does sound like a lot. I’m hoping to pick up a modified one that’s had most of these things done already. Good thing this thing seems easy to work on.
Fellow ‘96 GTS owner here, great job Cody. A very thorough and well researched video. I even learned a few things! One thing I would add, early GTSs have the oil cap on the driver’s side; after a couple hundred they moved over to the passenger side.
Just commenting that I watched this a sixth time and took 68 bullet point notes. Now I can read everything.
Excellent video. I've been a Viper fan since I was 11 (in 1996) and I'm still learning more about this car today!
Thanks for taking the time and making this.
The Viper is a man's man sports car with no fancy tech, no traction control, no automatic transmission, it gets back to the basics. The C8 Corvette and 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera have better overall performance and feel like Grand Tourers in terms of comfort and practicality. The Viper was always a weekend car (it's not meant to be a daily driver to get to work) with the ride quality rough.
I just watched the best car video I have ever seen. Makes me want to go take my 02 yellow with black stripes out for a drive. Best information ever.
By far the most in depth and thorough Gen 2 videos.
This is hands-down the best Gen 2 Viper buyer's info I have seen. I owned a Gen 2 for 12 years and learned a lot of new facts and trivia that I never knew. If you are thinking about buying a Gen 2 Viper or are just a fan of the car, Cody's video is well worth a watch.
Some people in this world have the power to keep the attention of someone forever. I can't believe I just watched a documentary length video on the Viper. Well done Cuda Cody I'll remember this video forever.
Been looking for a super low mile Gen 2 black RT 10, found it, it’s on a transport, will be here next week, found this video which has gotten me even more excited for it to get here. The video is extremely detailed, a lot of homework done by him, a ton of information. You can can tell he knows these cars inside and out. Safe motoring everyone!
Amazing Viper knowledge there Cody. I actually paused a third of the way into the video to subscribe ! Can't wait to see the rest.
I have a 2001 GTS and Love it. It's Sapphire Blue with the Silver strip. All stock. This was very interesting. Thanks.
Connolly interior?
@@andycain1819 No, it's all black. The Connolly would look good. Did they put that color in the 01.
@@GarryFullerSr My 01 was the Sapphire/Connolly combo
This is the most efficient and informative car video I’ve ever seen.
Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!
Amazing video on the history! I just picked up a 1996 GTS which was a poster on my wall as a child!
Best Gen II video ever! Must watch for anyone thinking of buying a Gen II.
Back when i was going to dive school in california there was a blue /with white stripe one that i saw pretty much every morning going the same way
The most comprehensive review for 2nd gen viper... thanks a lot
The Viper has always been at the top of my list to collect one day. Thank-You so much for this detailed buyer's guide, for these Amazing cars!!! I'm only missing one thing now...money💰!!! Thanks Again😁
Great video, very informative. I found out a lot of info on my '97 GTS, blue with white stripes, 11,600 mile Viper. Thanks.
You know your stuff and your Viper passion shows. Great and interesting video.
I've got to say incredibly informative. One of, if not, the best video to date of the gen 2. I've done a lot of research after recently buying my 96 B/W and I learned a lot from this. I love your passion for the Viper. Thank you for making this video. Knew about the spark plug wires but now I'm going to check all the other dates Oh, and no more closing the hood from the front. Thanks again!
The amount of info in here is insane. I'm not a viper guy, yet a general car guy so I can appreciate the viper. This video kinda makes me want one
Thank you so much for this video. I took notes! Currently looking for a Viper. This is an amazing guide.
Great content! I would also add to be EXTREMELY CAREFUL with the remote battery nut. This is a design flaw as the stud that connects all power to the car from the battery is held in with a plastic shroud inside the fuse box. With heat, time and taking that nut on/off the stud will strip. When this happens the car will have electrical gremlins and the entire fuse box and about a hundred wires have to be replaced. I’ve had this happen and had to chase for 6 months so like to inform other Viper owners.
First time here and you are the bomb. Thanks for the info.
It was about 2 years ago I started to remember the gen 2 Dodge Viper. Started looking them up and my admiration and appreciation grew dramatically in an instant. Hopefully one day, I can have one parked in my future garage. Even if it's a gen 3. The Dodge Viper is one car I wouldn't be picky about.
Really well done buddy! I never knew about shim reports, very interesting.
I don’t own a Viper yet but the 2nd gens have a very special place in my heart, thank you for your video I learned A LOT!!.
This guy really loves his paperwork
Awesome video, I've never seen something so comprehensive in one video. Would love to see more!
I used to work at a tool and dye shop in Windsor Ontario Canada and in they’re storage area they have the original frame made for the viper, they designed some of the tools to make the frame
I thought I knew about generation 2 vipers, and he definitely made me realize that I don’t 🙃👍
Lit’s was
How reliable has yours been?
The only thing that I felt like I had to do was oil pan gasket leak, and I have collected parts to do preventive maintenance eg. power steering pulley and mount rad hoses. It had never failed me at all and I have had it over 3 years
Got my 2002 yellow GTS, DREAM COME TRUE. Great information ty.
My father had a final edition Viper it was 301/360 with the white racing stripes and the beautiful red. We ended up selling it after he passed but it’s been a dream of mine for years to find it again and buy it back as mine. My mom told me a race enthusiast bought it from her in 2010. I’m sure it’s been in good hands, hopefully in mine one day.
Well made video, I didn't know some of those little facts. Well done man!
Best video covering this subject hands down!
Great video and super informative, just purchased a final edition, one of only 3 in the UK.
Still very competitive on the track for their age. Able to embarrass many other later model cars, 911, corvette etc. With the right tyre
Austin blackburne what tires?
@@antg4403 Dunlop racing slicks 310 front, 335 rear
Thank you so much for making this informative & interesting Viper review
@44:56 WTFFFFFFF LOL
Outstanding video and outstanding information here.
Very best GEN 2 Viper video I have seen. As an owner I really appreciate the effort. Great Video. New subscriber.
This video was a great resource for me and it was one of the first videos i found when I got serious about buying my viper a few years ago. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge with us.
Thank you Cody for your response! I think I’m going to go with the gen 5 all black! I am obsessed! It’s gunna take awhile to save lol
You're going to LOVE it! Don't give up until you have it. It's worth saving up for.
How much I've learned right now with this HUGE PIECE OF WORK!!! thank you!!!
This was very informative and well done, the video flew by like it was 10 minutes long. Love that you supported the club all these years and your involvement in the brand. I will without a doubt watch this again before I pull the trigger on my first viper
Very nicely done. Shows a lot of uncommon facts about the viper. Id like to see one of these videos made for us gen 1 guys. Thanks
Wow!! Learned a lot on the history of the years!! Very cool! Great video!! Make more!!!
Great video from a true viper guy!!! Only comment, the same cam was used thru 1999, then in 2000 went to the smoother cam to help reduce NGR. I think in 1998, they started to use Castrol Syntorq to minimize the NGR.
how can any body especially a viper ent thumbs down this. he is in love with this car
I think I'm going to buy another 2nd Gen Viper. Love these cars
Viper ACR I have an 01 for sale. Instagram @killadrilla1
It must have major modifications.
Mine has a supercharger, suspension, exhaust, forged wheels, etc.
I'm not interested in a stock Viper.
Thx@@erikanderson643
Cody tell us about Gen 1 behind you !!
Anyone know where you can get that spoiler on the red one?
I'm not sure where you get one, you can probably find one on e-bay or some other site that's trust worthy. But I think the spoiler was added on if you bought a Hennessey package upgrade mod to your viper back in the day.
Those Hennessey modded vipers have more horsepower than stock, they have upgraded brakes, 5-point safety harness, obviously the spoiler, and I believe it came with upgraded wheels also.
Amazingly informative video sir. Great Reference for new buyers and current owners alike. Well done!
Ok....THIS video was well done! (1997 B/W Owner)
Loved the GEN 2 video - very helpful in my decision process ~ Thank you...!
Very insightful video. Is it possible that you will do an in depth video with the gen 1 Viper?
Really well done, I can tell you are a true enthusiast and care about the nuanced details. I really appreciate this video. Gen 2 GTS styling is absolutely timeless. Many of the timeless cars have the same profile from the side: The Shelby Daytona coupe, Toyota 2000GT, Mazda RX-7 FD, Datsun 240Z, Ferrari 250 GTO
That was really informative. I’m debating buying a Gen 2.
Regards,
Marky
John1911 Gun Blog do it! Just got a 2000 RT/10
@@antg4403 How practical are the aftermarket hardtops on those?
-Marky
Awesome video! I learned a few things I didn't know (2001 ACR owner)
very on point cody. i did several informative viper videos on my channel including a buyers guide. you covered all the important stuff as well.
I just picked up a 06 Gen 3 and liked this video! I will look to see if any of this stuff pertains to my car. Awesome knowledge on display here!
What a knowledge!! I'm impressed and learned a lot ! thx - happy Gen 2 rt10 owner
Thanks, learned a lot about my dream car!
Unfortunately the Dodge Viper was never sold here in South Africa but thank you for the very informative video, I really learnt a lot and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Great Video Sir! Super informative, I've learned alot. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Best Gen 2 guide ever! Thank you
Very useful info. If I am in the market for a gen 2 Viper it has to be a 2001-2002. Gotta have the ABS and frame reinforcements for saftey. I would love to have the RT/10 with a double bubble removable hard top.
Excellent video! Much appreciation!
Are we not going to talk about the spoiler that came on the 01 and 02?
Hello 1337P3D. I'm not aware of any spoilers that came on the 01 and 02 Vipers from the factory. The only factory spoiler option was in 1998 on the GT2's.
@@codyreich the high spoilers looked factory. Do you know who made the high spoiler?
@@PD-cm6jp John Hennessey was the guy who made them. He did a great job with them and they looked very factory correct.
Fantastic video from 99 gts owner
Very informative video, had to watch it without my headphones on as it was only coming through 1 ear. I've been curious about the purchase of a Viper for a while.
Thank you so much for this video. I live in the UK and I’ve just put a deposit down for a 2000 GTS in steel grey. Your video it’s fantastic!
Hi Cody, Thanks very much for this video. I've loved the Blue GTS my whole life, and I really appreciate all the detail/work you put into this video. Thanks. I hope I can find a clean blue gts one day, as it's still definitely my dream car. When you know you know...
Lots of great info here. Do a gen 1 video for us original guys! Thanks
Best video I've seen, some great "proprietary" historic images as well. A few "VIN number" references, happens to the best of us.
Cody I have a goal to purchase a viper and I’ve never even owned a sports car! I am not an experienced speed driver. I want to make the investment and I want to keep it in the family. I am 6’4 so it will be a tight squeeze. I don’t have 150k to spend. Which generation would be the smartest to buy under 100k. Thank you so much!
My dream car. I have a 2015 Challenger Hellcat, and one of these in blue and white just came up for sale near me, been watching reviews etc having a hard time deciding if I want to fire off and buy it, or just keep my Hellcat. I’m too used to being babied and having the luxury of abs, traction control etc. from having owned an 01 T/a, an 02 c5, an 09 c6, and a 15 HC lol... but it’s a viper how can you say no?
Get a Gen 5 then if you can swing it. All the luxuries of the Hellcat, good looks, and handling is off the charts
Just curious if you could tell me the difference between the 99 gts and rt/10. Also, today what would that year be worth in both?
Thanks for the video! Great Job ! a lot of info ! Thanks for posting! We all appreciate it
This has been my dream car since i was 15 (like 1997). I WILL one day own one. 1998 RT-10 Viper.
Love the video!! I’m a huge Mopar and Viper fan, you have a new subscriber!
By far the best, Dodge Viper video!
Be aware the 998/999 recall instructions from Dodge was wrong! They told the dealer to install the brackets under the oil filter which made it impossible to remove the oil filter. Instead it should have been adjacent to where the instruction stated. Don't ask me how I know that......
Thanks so much for the video, I really like it a lot and found it really informative! I am searching high and low all over USA for my GEN 2 right now!
good presentation. I dont own a Viper but I can see all major things are covered. Even more. SUbscribed.
Question for ya, at 44:42, the Sapphire GTS that’s up there is my old car and I remember taking the pics but when I looked through the pics on FB, I don’t see this exact one and was curious to where you found it. Really made me smile when it popped up on the screen! Brought back some great memories with that car. I now own a 01 Yellow GTS
In the mid 90s our local Dodge dealer Steve White had a hunter green rt-10 on the showroom floor.
What state are you located and are you still organizing any events?
First of all great video. Having said that, Dodge did something special with the gen 2 engine alright. To change the thermostat you have to remove a shit ton of engine components. So dumb. They fixed it with the gen 3 at least.