I Bought a 500HP V10 Viper Truck and got $10,000 Off because of a Mystery Mechanical Issue
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I bid and Won this 500HP SRT10 Dodge Ram with a Viper Engine. It was relatively cheap, but listed with Engine and Transmission Issues. Will this Gamble Pay Off?
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In 10 years when I get my Lightning engine back from the machine shop, let's race. For pinks!
The only way I would take you up on this deal is if you let me build your engine
Your right you haft to build your engine to be comparable to a stock engine!
Then you go out and lose it again? Dang!
Blown 2nd gen Coyote swap time!
10 years? Look at Alex being all optimistic
I paid $49,999 for mine back in 2004 brand new. Mine was the manual equipped two door version. Dodge's claim to fame on this was 500 hp, 500 ft lbs of torque and 500 watts for the stereo. If you held the skinny pedal to the floor you could get 84 miles out of a full tank of gas. Zero to sixty was in the 4s range. A launch was hell on the clutch if you didn't do it just right. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Keep up the great content!
i dont miss those under 100 mile tanks of gas!!! lol I used to have to brew up my own octane booster in the late 1970's and 1980's because there was just 'UNLEADED' and it was always 86 or 87 octane and none of my hot rods would run on it!!! I used to buy 55gal drums of xylene and toluene for under $45 and I had a friend who worked at the airport who would get me 100LL AV gas for cheap.....man, those were the days....
I had one and I turned straight when I sold it
Mpg like anew trx lol
@@ssnerd583 drag race cars go through multiple gallons of fuel in one 1/4 mile pass don't they? I think if the car is hairy as hell, the poor fuel econ is worth it! You just can't get the idea to daily the car!😂
@@tedbear6012 ....those things are popping up like mushrooms on cow crap after a thunderstorm out here in west Texas.....they are all gonna be all gone in a couple years....
I think you got a good bargain and it was worth the risk regardless of what the outcome is. It’s an iconic truck, and of course makes for good content. If only Uncle Rich would learn from you.
Uncle Rich tried to buy this no?
@@Junkpusher77 He's still looking for the white women.
where is your step mom?
@@pnuttheclownh2254 haaaa🎉
Race mixing scum
Its heated through resistance not induction. Induction heating involves creating a current through changing non contact magnetic feilds. If heating enough staples those leads get very hot but only a few is not enough to heat the large thermal mass of brass.
In addition to what OP said, tiny staples got significantly higher resistance than the thick brass rods, therefore majority of the heat is generated at the staple.
Exactly what I was saying to myself.
Is Sam ok? Another video so soon? I must confess that I really like it. Please keep it up Sammy. Remember the pizza car series? The videos came quick and fast.
Sam you made me so proud when you fix the flooded Corvette I cried, "THAT'S MY BOY!!" When I was finished, my wife turned to me and asked what have I been hiding from her? Anyway, I truly think you can fix anything and you're just the best. Hope you're surviving Florida son! Cheers!!😅❤
Surviving Florida?? We are running off the illegals and the unwanted Mongrels to YOUR state... If we could just stop the Califronians, New Yaukuhs and the NEW Joisey unwanteds... RUDE people who cannot drive.
Hey Sam, the truck looks good and I think you need a big garage to hold all your vehicles. It don't make sense if you restore the paint and it's still being stored outside under the sun. Something to think about Sam! 👍
Nice video! I can't wait to see how this project turns out. One thing I'd love to see in your videos would be some sort of summary at the end of each video on the work done and the cost of the parts (kind of a running summary updated for each video installment). I think seeing that sort of information over the life of a long-term project would really help your viewers who may be considering buying vehicles at auction to fix them up. Just a suggestion. Have a nice day!
Certainly worth the risk at 13k. Even adding a few more for tax and transport, you got yourself a bargain.
Definitely worth the gamble. The best thing going for it as it sat, was it was stock. Alot of these have been bastardized due to the parts availability.
I am one of those guys that repaired and made thousands of hydraulic hoses. It’s pretty easy once you learn what style of fitting you are dealing with and what’s available to make a retrofit. My advice is don’t try to modify it yourself first. An old motor home/RV is a good example of a pressure hose you’ll never find new. Crazy long and complex steel tubing bends and maybe just a short section in the middle with a crimped hydraulic hose. I could easily use a hacksaw to cut each section apart, create a new hose with ferrule connections (made for this, not the cheap brass stuff) and the customer would be shocked it only cost like $80-120. If the tubing has not been destroyed, piece of cake
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9:30 - pour off the topside of centreline on a full bottle, not the bottom side, you'll spill less and have far better control about how much you're pouring (yes, this puts the hand grip on the bottom side when pouring but I'm sure you're smart enough to cope with that - 2 handed pouring helps) The spout is offset from the centreline of the bottle from this reason. As it empties you can rotate the container to keep the spout below the liquid level Or you can use a plastic screw on spout, but those tend to glug
I loved this senseless truck when I was younger and always wanted to own one. But I think this will never happen. It's nice to see you working on this one 😊
Love this! Great content and cool to see how even on a neglected truck with high miles, this motor is rock solid.
Nice Job Sam. Good buy. Great Samcrac repair, no water damage. Let see u finish this project in the next episode. 🎉
I'm a disabled Gulf War Veteran medically retired and well I bought one 6 years ago. I traded that truck off a few years after having it because a few of the parts were not available. I miss that truck so much. I've thought about buying another truck but I've been priced out of the ability to buy one with prices on the rise. If I found one at a auction like you did I would have jumped on it and well would had to get a bank loan, lol..
You are right Sam. People need to repair more than replace. people have forgotten how to do that.
Nice to see you getting to working on that truck! Looking forward to seeing more on the Viper truck.
Awesome build Sam!, Love seeing trucks that work out after some relatively quick fixes. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seemed to me that when you were reconnecting the new oil cooler lines back on there was some thread tape or thread sealant on the fitting. Not sure if you need them, as they appear to be a JIC (Flare style connection). Not trying to nag, just noticed that and thought that maybe I could get your input on it. Cheers! and once again, great job.
Thank you for a great video. Its nice to see you return to some normal videos of this nature. Things got a little weird there for a bit.
I think you got a sweet find with that truck! Loved watching the restoration!
I saw one of these about a year ago in Tampa. Crew cab, manual, red with white stripes, and the big spoiler above the tailgate! About $18000 (if I recall). I figured "This is too unique, I won't be able to work on it, it's too expensive, I don't need a truck this big," etc. So I went for a '05 Nissan Frontier instead. Crew cab, short bed, more modest. Perfect for my needs. After about 50 miles (about 2 weeks later, I hardly drive at all) it's got a check engine light. I let it be for awhile because I drive about 10 miles a week (working from home, so just basic errands). It had gotten somewhat worse, so I took it to a shop to have it looked at. Turns out it has BAD leaking valve cover gaskets (no drops on the ground, all internal), which led to low oil, which led to loose timing chains and a mis-fire, and now runs poorly. You KNOW someone cleared the light and they knew it went thru tons of oil, but that was not disclosed to me. Now it needs (at shop prices) about $4000 worth of work. My "cheap" truck got real expensive! Wish I had gotten the SRT 10.
I've always wanted an SRT-10. Don't know why the Quad cabs don't come with the manual trans. Around 5 years ago I looked at a couple of really nice examples, $40-50K, but Quad cabs, autos. Just not an ideal truck for central Alberta winters. Settled for a used '15 Powerwagon for $44K. I feel that was an extremely good deal on your end, and was very satisfied with my PW choice. No issues even when it's -30 C, or a foot off snow. No issues pulling a 30 foot car hauler. Other than the 6.4 is a thirsty beast, for a daily driver.
As an automotive enthusiast, it sure is scary that after only 20 years there are so many parts no longer available (your Corvette tensioner, this trucks cam position sensor) what does that say for the future of these cool cars.
Finally made a video on it! That’s a steal, crazy how my hood scoop is missing on mine too. Just ordered mine yesterday.
Great deal on the truck. Looks like you bought something that isn't a basket case! Nice work and great video.
I owned a 2006 quad cab auto SRT10. Never had a single mechanical issue in the 3 ish years I owned it so I can't be of any help in that department but I loved that truck. Still miss it. Only sold it because my now ex-wife and I were separated at the time and when we reconciled one of the terms was I had to "give up" my toy. Then things didn't work out anyways and I was down a toy. Never again lol. I won't buy one of these again because it takes stupid money to make any power (you have to ProCharge them period and build trans/clutch + tires and all supporting mods) but I do still miss that thing. I was full bolt-on, ported intake, LT's, exhaust, tons of powdercoated upgrades, I think I was making around 500rwhp on the dyno plus full custom stereo/subs/components, murdered out. Good stuff!
I'm so excited, please keep us updated. This is my all time favorite truck. 😊
When those first came out I was in my early 20s and just getting going in my career so they were a pipe dream. Move forward to a few years ago and I was finally able to get one and I love it
Only 13K YES! I'm willing to bet most people saw "Engine and transmission issues" And thought the two best parts about it had exploded. You got a lucky steal here bro, and I am jealous.
Ripping out that hood blanket would have been the second thing I did to the truck, right after replacing the hood struts
My 02 f150 had the same exact transmission display issue, where the selector was in the right gear but off by 1 indicator. A plastic component had broken, but was an easy fix with a zip tie.
Oh yeah.....well worth the money!! Those auction rigs can be tricky, but this one worked out Sweet!!
Wait…you started it and drove it home without seeing if oil was in it? 🥴😂 That hot stapler is cool! I had no idea there was such a thing!
Exactly what I was thinking !!!! People go to buy vehicles and never check the fluids but will start, rev up and drive a vehicle around and not check engine oil at least
Great Video... You are my favorite car channel... Thanks for the Fanttik jump start link... I needed a new one and this looks like a good one. A Favor to ask...Could you post a link to the auction site this truck came from and also the auction you got the red GTI from a couple of years ago. Thanks in advance
All in all I think this was a good buy and for a very reasonable price. Crazy though seeing all those unfinished project cars sitting around your yard. You really should get some finished and flip them, make a few bucks.
Bro this is one of my all time favorite trucks! This is definitely on my list of must haves in the future 👍🏽💯
There currently is a benefit raffle to get one. Google it. VOA.
I appreciate you for referring to it as a stapler, many other people refer to it as plastic welding which simply isn't correct.
Seems like you got a good deal. We bought a used one several years ago and it was a hoot, enjoy that badass!
I’ve always loved the SRT-10 Dodge trucks. Wheeler Dealers bought one and fixed it up, they had a blast in it!!
Yeah you done good ! The engine is worth the price you paid and redoing the valve covers will make it scream Cool!
Thanks Sam I have been eyeing this jumper for awhile but didn't want to pay the price of it thanks for the coupons I just ordered it.
9:27 I use two funnels end-to-end to avoid spilling it like that. (Or for a full bottle that's prone to spilling like that, just pour out some into a smaller container --- a wide-mouth cup like a sour-cream tub works well here; you don't even need a funnel --- and then pour the fluid from that into the funnel. "Rinse and repeat" as necessary till the level in the bottle get reduced enough so that it will pour cleanly.)
That truck would look great with the interior nice and clean. Those seats are like a couch...a casting couch if you will!
When I replaced my power steering pump on my 92 f250, I left the plug on the reservoir then using my vacuum reservoir pump that is used to draw oil out of the engine dipstick, I hooked it to the return line. Then I filled the reservoir with oil, left the cap off and did not run it, then put the vacuum on and drew the fluid out, making sure the reservoir was kept full and turning the steering back and forth. I did this until the fluid ran clear. Then I then I connected up the return line and ran it and finished the process of bleeding it out and topped it off. This way I was able to keep the dirty oil from the rest of the system from getting into the new pump.
Hey i tried the crazy glue baking soda trick on plastic ... It works ... Like welds its really well ... Water proof.... Used it on a cracked coolant tank and a cracked plastic radiator .... Strong asf
2 big things will have to do with that truck is replace the power steering lines with the aftermarket A/N fitting kit and buy the pin kit for the harmonic balancer. The bolt on the crank loves to back out.
You are so right what you said at the end of the Video , these old Mercs are such a Joy to drive I own 2 x CLS based on the same Platform, a 500 and a 320CDI and love them both and only cost 3 grand each 5 years ago , then I just picked up a super cheap 2003 SL350 here in the UK for only £2250 and after sorting the brakes and new tyres it drives like a dream, and good thing with the 350 although its slightly slower than the 500 they don't have ABC so lot no ABC issues to worry about.
Mine has only 24k miles and the oil cooler and power steering lines leaked. Replaced them both with stainless braided lines. The standard cabs with manual transmission like mine are a blast. At 13k you’ll come out ahead, even if you part it out you’ll get your money back.
I want to see a good paint correction and major detail, probably some new tires and rims!! You got the cash for it Sam!!
original wheels are worth a lot of money, just have them cleaned up.
What's the point, its gonna sit in his field for the next 3 years before Uncle Rich comes and buys it
You right final pharoh
Nice truck, glad ur showing it some love.
Nice going with this the repairs and replacement parts
Hey Dude, you can’t possibly be this many times lucky, I believe you only show us the cars that you do well with, and duds don’t make the you tube videos.
Great job getting this truck back on the road! Love the shirt Sam! LSC
Loved the Budlight segue, keep up the awesome content.
you sure took a gamble when they said transmission problems but glad it worked out well me and my luck it would need a whole new trans i cant wait to try the melted staple trick with my soldering gun and small nails
9:30. . If you tip the can from the side, air can easily enter and stop the fluids from splashing all over your engine.
After your ZR1 Corvette, you deserve a break Sam! Maybe the V10 is a "cosmetic" rebuild. So far so good. Can't wait to help watch 😁 on this one also! 🤞 🛻
That's the only car I've ever actually loved, and I've done so since 1986. You might say that's before it's time, but that would be false. I went to the mascony (spelling?) Center in San Francisco where there was a car show. It was there as a "futuristic" car. Loved it ever since
Oh you will love the 8 mpg , my friend had one and couldn’t afford to drive it ! And that’s when gas was 2 something a gallon !…….
Great video! Who wouldn’t want a V10 Viper powered pickup? You took a very safe risk and made out!
@@Mr_samcrac.. lucky winner?
I see what you did there with the bud light and tranny issues aside haha. That was awesome
Glad you got it going. My 2002 escalade had that same gear selector issue. I never figured out what it was…
Probably just a faulty switch in the selector? Might be a real pain in the ass to replace though...
@@Beer_Dad1975 It’s long gone now so no worries anymore fortunately lol
Its so crazy how the past 3 days Ive picked up an interest on these trucks and then Sam post a video on the same truck.
Thanks for being more consistent Samuel❤️
Love your videos Sam. Thanks for giving me a terrible reason for not working on my own projects!
Wow Sam to videos in 3 days what’s going on, loving this quick upload keep up the great work
We had one of these in the workshop that was going to a USAF base in the UK as a fire engine that needed mirrors fitted. These I fitted and then had to take off again as the monster was too big to get out of the workshop.
Bumper is fixed in end sequence! Magic of Hollywood baby!
Vise grip clamped to a hood shock works great
A friend of mine has Yellow one he's a truck driver amd also has 392 charger the truck has absolutely very few miles it's mint.
What a cool find! Congrats Sam!
So far everything is pretty straightforward. Looks like a good buy!
The engine alone is worth what you paid for that whole truck. So yes you got a good bargain.
Nice service for this truck Sam 👍
Great purchase. A classic high performance street truck.
Love the price BUT…you’ve gotta’ work on the title names lol. Sam! You’re Crackin’! Fantastic truck. Can’t wait to see you maybe turn it into a beast???
If drove through the gears, I'd replace the linkage, drain and fill fluid pan gasket and filter if it got it. And might be fine, its old truck the trans fluid probably old as hell. Worth a shot before pulling the trans and rebuilding it. Past that nice truck. Having someone build ya a line is smarter that line look like industrial grade that ain't gonna leak
Nice! Viper cars are really going up in value. I don't know about the trucks, but why not. :)
I really like your work and your tell like it is show ! I would really like to have this truck but shot on the money front at this time if you still have it when the money straightens you will hear from me!
I usually try attempt to dodge Dodge products. Vipers have a place in my heart though from the 90s. Good luck!
@ 6:17 LOVE the shirt bro. Fan for life now!! GO KNIGHTS!!!!
Great content and work!
Wow 👌it looks amazing i can imagine how great it would look after a great wash
❤️ it! I also love that you’re representing for your friend Alex by wearing a LSC t-shirt!
Given that parts store counter workers are more of a hassle than hydraulic shop counter workers, I’d skip the parts store for psi lines. Plus the custom made part is typically better in quality and cheaper in price.
Worked on one of these for NBA great Tim Duncan many years ago, testing the radar detector and other mobile video/audio was fun
Great truck ❤ Where did you purchase the ground cable?
Did that thing have a clean title? If so, you really did well on this purchase. Finish fixing it up and you can *easily* get full retail for it.
Question: Have you ever steam cleaned an engine bay? My uncle used to do that with every car he threw wrenches at.
It's a nice truck. My car also has the gear indicator issue. Drive is neutral. I just drive it like that.
I seen this truck when you first posted it on here it's gonna be sweet once you transform it. I always look very closely
Talking about sports truck trend. There were at least 70 trucks last night at the Drag Races in Houston for a truck event. Even one that is being giving away that run 3.9 seconds in the 1/8th mile.
Hope that jump box works well I just ordered one got a total of $40 off couldn’t pass it up been wanting a small jumper for a while .
One of my all time favs. Just last year I was looking around and a high mileage SRT10 was in the high 20’s to low 30’s. Ridiculous. I gave up. If this becomes a flip truck LMK I’m interested. Thanks again for some cool content. Bravo 👏
wait , so you can't afford a 20-30,000 pickup? if you can't afford to buy it for that then you wouldn't be able to afford to drive it likely either no matter what the price was
@@Hard_Right did I say I couldn’t afford it? Or didn’t want to pay what they were asking asshat.
You're definitely correct there they are expensive to run between the poor gas mileage and the insurance which is insane on vipers
@@Hard_RightI got a headache trying to decipher that statement.
@@Joebummy that's ok lil buddy , the world needs ditch diggers too
Nice n simple great video Sam
Good work Sam!
Ordered the tire inflator. Thanks for the coupon code!
Love that you’re repping the VGK!