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Old Jan 12, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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nycvr6 did you get any codes on yours. is there any difference in the fuel mileage ??
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 01:32 AM
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No codes yet and I'm running it with the 93oct tune on my flashpaq. I have about 100 miles since the install, looks like I lost 1mpg. But I have been doing almost all city driving. I do a lot of highway too but we got wacked with snow twice, so I've been driving mostly local. After I get it on the highway. I hope and expect to gain gas milage from this and the superpaq. I'll post up results in a week or 2 after I burn through a tank or more.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by nycvr6
Yup, should take tops 20 mins. Un-clamp the hose from the air box and the old throttle body, flop it aside (I left air intake sensor attached), pull out 4 bolts, unclip connector to tb, put new one in, bolt it up, clip it in, put the adapter and intake hose back in.
Yep, just like you said. Piece of cake.

However, I absolutely do not like the way the Spectre adapter just fits over the OEM rubber hose. Has anyone done anything more robust?

I'll be looking around here today: http //intakehoses.com

Maybe one of these: http //intakehoses.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=RHH8

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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Should I go ahead and assume my warranty would be voided if I put the viper throttle body on?
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Should I go ahead and assume my warranty would be voided if I put the viper throttle body on?
My opinion: No. If you have a issue with the plastic trim falling off your dashboard, not so sure they could prove the TB was the cause! If, on the other hand, you have an engine problem and the spark plugs are showing the engine was running too lean - good luck with that. Really, it all depends on the dealer.

I suppose a really shady dealer might claim the plastic fell off of the dash because of the excessive g-forces caused by having the Viper t-body.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:02 AM
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Does this work without flashpak? I have stock setup.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Good point AZJeeper

I am also wondering the same as Fluid72, I doubt I will ever get the Superchips.

Is anyone running this setup without Superchips?
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by AZJeeper
My opinion: No. If you have a issue with the plastic trim falling off your dashboard, not so sure they could prove the TB was the cause! If, on the other hand, you have an engine problem and the spark plugs are showing the engine was running too lean - good luck with that. Really, it all depends on the dealer.

I suppose a really shady dealer might claim the plastic fell off of the dash because of the excessive g-forces caused by having the Viper t-body.
Would the dealer even notice or find out if so? They look the same but larger throttle bore. If you don't tell them would they actually know you put a larger throttlebody on?
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by husker_fan
Good point AZJeeper

I am also wondering the same as Fluid72, I doubt I will ever get the Superchips.

Is anyone running this setup without Superchips?
It seems like the people who are having the best results (no codes thrown or anything) are stock without superchips.
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by husker_fan
Should I go ahead and assume my warranty would be voided if I put the viper throttle body on?
Before I buy I always ask the Servicer Manager at my dealership - so far no issues with any of my upgrades. Then I go to the parts department and see what price they can get it for and if it's good I get it there.
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