1996 Viper GTS Venom 550 Hennessey - modifications

[spddmnjay]

In an attempt to reduce cabin temperatures due to engine and exhaust heat I installed 2000°F Heat Barrier on the transmission tunnel and next to the door openings.

[spddmnjay]

When I was driving my Viper I noticed how difficult it was to read the speedometer. There are so many numbers on the gauge that my eyes started to criss cross. I'm considering sending all the gauges to Classic Instruments and having a custom gauge faces made. I want the gauges to look more modern and less congested. Below are pics of the original Viper gauges.

[spddmnjay]

[4OfaKind]

Get digital gauges.
Can't get more modern and easy to read than that.

Mal

[spddmnjay]

Originally Posted by 4OfaKind

Get digital gauges.
Can't get more modern and easy to read than that.

Mal

Hmmmmm...never thought of that??

[spddmnjay]

I just finished installing the Dynamat type sound deadener in the interior. I have yet to complete the rear 'trunk' area where the subwoofer and rear speakers will be installed.

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[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by spddmnjay

Hmmmmm...never thought of that??

Ohh please stay away from those...

[Scotch]

Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

Ohh please stay away from those...

I'd have to agree. I had them in a street rod and they change so often they become impossible to read accurately at a glance. I'll never do that again.

Needles are better- you can glance down and see what's up while you're at speed. There are plenty of killer gauges out there- I like Autometer but that's me.

Please don't go digital...you'll regret it.

~SP~

[spddmnjay]

Originally Posted by Scotch

I'd have to agree. I had them in a street rod and they change so often they become impossible to read accurately at a glance. I'll never do that again.

Needles are better- you can glance down and see what's up while you're at speed. There are plenty of killer gauges out there- I like Autometer but that's me.

Please don't go digital...you'll regret it.

~SP~

I totally agree with you!! I'm gonna stick with the needles. I'm hoping and planning on sending my gauges to Classic Instruments to get a 'one-of-a-kind' gauge faces. I will stick with the white background but use a different text font and hopefully different needle indicator.

Stay tuned!!

[dave96dcm]

You could just have them take out every other number, but leave all of the dashes.