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Old 12-15-2007, 10:37 PM
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Ok, I know this has been discussed in the past, but in a different context. I know that the general concensus is that this is a sports car and should not be offered with an auto trans. A year and a half ago I was in agreement with you. However, **** happens and now I have to use hand controls to drive, which necessitates an automatic transmission.

I have had legitimate plans for quite some time to buy a late '90's/early '00's Viper GTS. I STILL want the car, but the transmission is an obvious problem. So, does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit an automatic transmission into the drivetrain? Is there a trans that is tough enough for the drivetrain? The car wouldn't be raced, of course, just driven on the streets.

I know it will be sacriligious to some, but it's a dead serious question.
 
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Old 12-15-2007, 10:51 PM
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I have seen a couple, so it is not impossible, of course nothing is. But get ready to pay up.

I would start by contacting Tators Dodge, if he can not do it he will know who to send you to. They are located on the east coast.
 
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Old 12-16-2007, 12:02 AM
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Cool. So it HAS been done... I'm not looking to do this/have it done anytime soon, but it's good to know that the Viper is still an option. Thanks!!!!
 



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