DODGE Viper
SR I / SR II / SR II / 2nd Gen / VX I / 1996-2017 / 2-door coupe / Convertible / 2-door coupe / 2-door coupe / 2-door roadster / 2-door Coupe/Roadster
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1996 DODGE Viper VTS V10 (SR I)
SR I / VTS V10 / 8.0L naturally aspirated V10, aluminum block and heads
1997 DODGE Viper V10-VEF (SR I)
SR I / V10-VEF / 8.0 L V10 naturally aspirated engine designed by Lamborghini, produced by Chrysler, featuring a Viper-specific crank and heads
1999 DODGE Viper Viper V10 (8.0L, 7993cc, engine code not commonly specified) (ZB I)
ZB I / Viper V10 (8.0L, 7993cc, engine code not commonly specified) / 8.0L naturally aspirated V10 SOHC 2 valves per cylinder, dry sump lubrication
2002 DODGE Viper V10-8.0L-025 (ZB I)
ZB I / V10-8.0L-025 / 8.0L V10 OHV, pushrod V10 engine
2005 DODGE Viper V10 8.3L (EV 8.3) (ZB I)
ZB I / V10 8.3L (EV 8.3) / 8.3L V10 OHV, naturally aspirated
2006 DODGE Viper 8.3L V10 Viper (ZB I)
ZB I / 8.3L V10 Viper / 8.3-liter V10 naturally aspirated engine, pushrod V10 with 20 valves
2014 DODGE Viper AEK (VX I)
VX I / AEK / 8.4L V10 naturally aspirated engine, single overhead camshaft, 20 valves
2015 DODGE Viper VE 8.4L V10 (VX I)
VX I / VE 8.4L V10 / 8.4L V10 naturally aspirated engine, all-aluminum block and heads
2017 DODGE Viper AEG (VX I)
VX I / AEG / 8.4 L V10 naturally aspirated, aluminum-alloy block and heads
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | VTS V10 | 7994 cc | Multi-point sequential fuel injection |
| 1997 | technical-profile | V10-VEF | 7996 cc | Sequential fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | Viper V10 (8.0L, 7993cc, engine code not commonly specified) | 7993 cc (8.0 L) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | V10-8.0L-025 | 7993 cc (8.0L) | Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| 2005 | technical-profile | V10 8.3L (EV 8.3) | 8292 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | 8.3L V10 Viper | 8285 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | AEK | 8382 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | VE 8.4L V10 | 8382 cc (8.4 L) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2017 | technical-profile | AEG | 8382 cc (8.4 L / 511 cu in) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | VTS V10 | SAE 10W-40 synthetic or equivalent high-performance motor oil meeting API SJ/SL | 12 US quarts (including filter) - service fill | Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or equivalent manual transmission fluid as specified |
| 1997 | V10-VEF | SAE 10W-40 conventional or synthetic engine oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec | Engine oil service fill approx. 9.5 qt (including filter replacement) | DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid (specified for clutch hydraulics and manual tranny lubrication) |
| 1999 | Viper V10 (8.0L, 7993cc, engine code not commonly specified) | SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40 high-performance motor oil | 8.5 US quarts (including filter); service-fill capacity with oil filter change | Synthetic 75W-90 gear oil recommended |
| 2002 | V10-8.0L-025 | SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40, API SG or better (check local climate recommendations) | 9.5 quarts (9.0 liters) with filter (service fill including filter) | Dexron III ATF or equivalent (check manual) |
| 2005 | V10 8.3L (EV 8.3) | SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil | 12 quarts (11.4 liters) including filter, service-fill | Dexron III ATF or equivalent |
| 2006 | 8.3L V10 Viper | SAE 5W-30 high performance synthetic | 10 quarts (9.5 L) including filter, service-fill capacity | Dexron III automatic transmission fluid (used in clutch hydraulics) |
| 2014 | AEK | SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil meeting Chrysler MS-10902 specification | Approx. 11.6 quarts (service-fill including filter) | Dexron III/Mercon automatic transmission fluid (manual clutch-specific lubricant for clutch components) |
| 2015 | VE 8.4L V10 | SAE 5W-40 synthetic motor oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec | Approx. 10.6 quarts (10.0 liters) including filter; service-fill volume | Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid (manual unit specific) |
| 2017 | AEG | Synthetic 5W-40 high-performance engine oil | Approx. 12 quarts (servicing with oil filter included) | Dexron III/Mercon automatic transmission fluid (for synchromesh lubrication) |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: VTS V10, V10-VEF, Viper V10 (8.0L, 7993cc, engine code not commonly specified), V10-8.0L-025, V10 8.3L (EV 8.3), 8.3L V10 Viper, AEK, VE 8.4L V10, AEG
- Getriebe: 6-speed Tremec T56 manual, Not available, Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or equivalent manual transmission fluid as specified, DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid (specified for clutch hydraulics and manual tranny lubrication), N/A, Synthetic 75W-90 gear oil recommended, Not offered, Dexron III ATF or equivalent (check manual)
- Reifengrößen: 275/40ZR17 front, 335/40ZR17 rear, Front: 275/40ZR17, Rear: 335/35ZR17, Front: 275/40ZR18, Rear: 335/40ZR18, Rear: 335/40ZR17, 275/40ZR18 front, 335/40ZR18 rear, Front: 275/35ZR18
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: SAE 10W-40 synthetic or equivalent high-performance motor oil meeting API SJ/SL / SAE 10W-40 conventional or synthetic engine oil meeting Chrysler MS-6395 spec / SAE 10W-40 or 15W-40 high-performance motor oil / SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40, API SG or better (check local climate recommendations)
- Getriebeöl: Dexron III automatic transmission fluid or equivalent manual transmission fluid as specified / DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid (specified for clutch hydraulics and manual tranny lubrication) / Synthetic 75W-90 gear oil recommended / Dexron III ATF or equivalent (check manual)
- Kühlmittel: Approx. 12.5 US quarts / Approx. 19.5 qt (varies slightly by market) / 12 US quarts (approximate) / 15 liters (approximate)
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid
Bekannte Probleme
- High oil consumption if maintenance neglected
- Clutch wear due to performance driving
- Valve guide wear under severe driving
- Rear main seal leakage
- Dry sump oil system complexity requiring careful maintenance
- Valve seat wear and occasional valve guide wear under hard use
- Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets
- Worn clutch on high mileage examples
- Heat soak causing power loss
- Electrical gremlins in early SR II
- Rear main seal leaks
- Electrical gremlins in early SR II models