Author: Deskota

Type and size of Gen 2 Manifold Fuel line fitting

I’m doing a resto-rod using a Gen 2 Viper motor. To maybe save some time, and trial and error, Can any one tell me what the bore size and thread size is for the female fuel line fitting machined into the rear of the manifold? Is it NPT, AN or SAE? It looks to be about 5/8″ across the threads, 1/2″…

Is B&G Performance still open?

I’ve tried several phone messages to B&G Performance to get prices for work. They don’t return calls or e-mail;s are they still open for business?

Who made Viper in tank fuel pumps?

I’m trying to do a Viper powered resto rod. A ’56 DeSoto. I’d like to put a Viper fuel pump/sending unit in my DeS tank. Who made the fuel pump unit? Car-stuff.com shows a Delphi#WO1334-1838391 or a Carter# C44P74700M or a C44P74659M. The Delphi is nice price @$186. Are there others that I could…

Pics of 56 DeSoto Resto Rod go to

My son posted some pics of our work in progress.A “56 DeSoto HT with Dakota front sub, Dana 60 posi, T-56 6 spd and Viper motor. Go to Goggle type in 56 DeSoto Red white blue. Usually comes up first on list. Click on DeSoto Project Red white blue. Last pics were Oct ’10. Work will resume when snow…

Who can reprogram viper computer?

I am doing a viper powered 56 DeSoto Resto rod. Who is the best for
re-programing the computer. Company name, phone, location? If you are interested Goggle DeSoto Red white blue, click on DeSoto project Red white blue.
Thanx for the help

Gen 2 Aftermarket headers

I need a custom set of aftermarket Gen 2 headers. No turn outs, straight back like regular headers. Who makes the best? Or who makes anything like that for non viper body apps?

Resto Brake update?

I have grafted an ’00 Dakota frame & suspension to a “56 DeSoto. Will the ’05 and later 300 &C two piston calipers fit my app? I have a Dana 60 w/
“Big F—” ends. Will the same single piston caliper fit the rear? What wheel size?
OR what SRT set-up would work?