Hey! That's my post on the Viper Club forum at 5:49! Never in a million years did I think it would end up on KZread. Almost 20 years later and still no answer to the origin of 'Sneaky Pete'.

@AlphaShark

5 ай бұрын

No way! That's amazing! Haha you and I wondered the same thing, and yet there is still no answer.

@InCali4Good

5 ай бұрын

I know! What are the odds! I have since sold my Gen 2 coupe but if you ever want to review a Launch Edition Gen V, let me know.

@John_Conner222

3 ай бұрын

So I've been looking for gen 2 viper videos ( the RT-10 and the countach where my dream cars when I was in high school in the 90s) and coming across this video I noticed you guys asking this question. Very good question on why its called that. I never thought to ask but that name Sneaky Pete referenced hidden nitrous in the 90s. Back in the 90s the race culture was huge, especially in my town as I lived near a performance auto parts store and warehouse called NOPI. They sponsored race and track events like the Race Wars you see on the first Fast and the Furious movie but on the east coast. During the 90s it was all too common to see various honda civics and mustang fox bodies duking it out on the streets and at the dragstrip with everyone looking for an edge so they could roast the other guy. We would all hook up and talk trash after racing for those that didn't wreck or get a ticket. The police absolutely hated car culture back then and rightfully so. Many guys employed small hidden nitrous bottles called "Sneaky Petes" which were thin nitrous bottles that looked like tubes more than bottles and where hidden in various places like under seats and even under the car and would literally hide the nitrous line inside an oversized fuel line all the way to the engine and even injectors. Many races had a no nitrous policy because it gave such an advantage back in the day (I ran a 175 shot on a 200hp car so you can see the significance) and so your car had to pass inspection before you were allowed to race. Even street racing the other racer would demand to inspect your car before racing because usually money was on the line and they wanted to make sure you didn't have any NOS. This is why NOS was so prevalent in the first Fast and the Furious movie. You could take any underpowered car and make it a monster at least for a few pulls until the engine and trans shredded themselves lol, which is what happened to the Mitsubishi Eclipse (and that happened often as those engines and trans were TERRIBLE). So naturally guys wanted to try and cheat because it wasn't all about the bragging rights and the trash talk once you won a race since alot of people placed bets for lots of cash (ego in the 90s got so many people into so much unnecessary trouble). Silly to talk about it now but that was the culture back then (Heck I even put stickers on my door like WWII aircraft kills did on plane fuselages - made alot of people mad so I eventually took them off as I almost got jumped more than once - so if you drove a honda civic and I beat you I would get a honda logo in the color of the car and the license plate number in white and make a small sticker of those two combined and put it on the driver door in a stacked row lol). I'm guessing you will probably need to email Chrysler and find out why the logo was called Sneaky Pete but since its owned by Fiat I'm sure those original designers are long gone. Will probably have to find out who worked on the project and see if you can email them, either message them on LinkedIn or Facebook. I highly doubt they have modern social media accounts. So my guess is that the snake would look like a sneaky pete installed and makes the car way faster than it should be. I'm sure it's not the whole reason and there may be another or a completely different reason but I figure I would offer this piece of the puzzle just in case. I'm sure its been lost to time. This peak into 90s car culture should help you figure out design choices of the logo and design back then.

The sneaky pete is the only viper logo in my mind.

This man reviews my dream car, never thought I'd see the day! 🔥🔥

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

I did it for you!

God Bless you Isaac, we can love all in this world, but I feel there's a special place for Jesus and Dodge Vipers in our hearts hahaha

@AlphaShark

3 ай бұрын

Haha one more so than the other but I agree

1992 1st gen...it was iconic and being 12...I couldn't wait to play Crusin' World in 1996...

6:58 "please don't run the wipers dry on that $10,000 windshield, please don't run the wipers dry on that $10,00 windshield, please don't run the wipers dry on that $10,000 windshield... welp..."

@truth6242

9 ай бұрын

Kids will be kids.

@InTheZone85

13 күн бұрын

a good thing polishers exist, they'll knock out whatever scratches the blades added

@joshuaborem7063

13 күн бұрын

@@InTheZone85 does that work?

2002 Viper GTS......my favorite car ever! This is an awesome video! Well done

Amazing video, great job!!!!

This by far your best video yet! Funny😂😂

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shane!

"Gen 2. Its prettier than a gen 3 and I can't afford a gen 4" 😂

@Topofthelinetommy

10 ай бұрын

Gen 3 and gen 4 are the same design. A Gen 3 is less expensive than this Gen 2. Then there is the Gen 5 that's between 120k to 300k.

@PyroBlonde7777

8 ай бұрын

@@Topofthelinetommy the old man meant gen 5 but most people don't know any better.

Thanks for a detailed reviews ,one of the best cars i have ever experienced got a chance to race one fitted with a VictorRacing active wing ,this car is a beast

Your review is really good! You're doing things that has been missing in every other reviews. You are on your way to be another new great figure in the auto review industry!

@AlphaShark

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The review is great I think you’ll get big soon and I like the prayer at the end of the video

@AlphaShark

2 ай бұрын

Maybe! And if I don't, that's okay too. I'm blessed to be able to have come this far. Thank you for the encouragement though!

I may be wrong, but I think MOST cars did not have traction control and ABS in 1992. Everyone remarks about the original Viper lacking these driver aides because it seems dangerous by today's standards. But standards were different back then. Traction control was in its infancy, and didn't even show up in a Mercedes until 1995. My mom's 1997 Thunderbird RWD V8 didn't have ABS or traction control. Airbags were becoming more common in the early 90s, but they were not required until 1998.

Great video brother! I just came across it. The Viper has been my childhood dream car and you got just about everything right…(that shifter is not stock) lol I loved the video. The best part was the end. The reading of scripture and asking to pray for anyone/everyone was an awesome display of strength and boldness for the Lord. That was great. You got me as a subscriber based on that. Keep doing what you’re doing brother! Great stuff!!

1:06 It's like a documentary lol. Great Video Isaac!

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love doing documentary style stuff more recently.

@vespine4228

Жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShark Cool! Btw, do you have discord or a discord server?

Great review. Can confirm. Owning a Gen 2 Viper is awesome. :)

When you drive a Viper and you drive real easy, it;s not so bad but if you think I got this the Viper will bite. You the gas hard , it responds quick but when you let off it's still going and will get your butt messed up quick . Showing off in one of these will et you in trouble quick .

@AlphaShark

3 ай бұрын

It’s a car you can’t be prideful in

anyone lifting their hood do everything you can to ensure you're lifting it as straight as possible. Don't try to lift and force it to twist, worst case scenario you crack the hood and/or bend the lifts/hinges.

You have a great potential buddy 👏

@AlphaShark

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Squidward!

I didn't read through all the comments but just a quick note - ALWAYS close the hood by pushing over the hinges. These will flex and crack how you are doing it. Open it from the center as it will twist on the brackets just the same. FYI the daffy duck logo is the early cars logo (unshown) and most hilarious.

@AlphaShark

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I've edited that section out today.

My grandfather had a 2000 RT/10 black with black and tan interior I got to drive It everywhere with him when I first got my license unfortunately now he’s gone and the car too now it’s only great memories it’s my dream to have my own one day I get so excited about everytime I see one now makes me just as happy as I was when I was a kid

@AlphaShark

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome

14:50 Also might not be "appropriate" to pull into the church parking lot on Sunday for services, with a Viper, Charger/challenger Demon orHellcat... or the classic Dart Demon/Swinger but I wouldnt argue about the cool factor of owning one.

@AlphaShark

3 ай бұрын

I think you can accept Jesus if you own one of these cars 😂 you just don’t have to be showy about it

I still want one, that black is damn beautiful 😍

5:36 i cringed and groaned out loud as i watched you push the wrong spot.. only Viper owners know what I'm talking about.

@AlphaShark

10 ай бұрын

And only Viper owners would comment this much lol

@eriktakkunen1233

9 ай бұрын

Also cringe here! I enjoyed the video though!

@Come-What-May

8 ай бұрын

I wasn't going to say anything....lol

A Dodge Viper was definitely the fastest car I’ve ever been in! 😮

The Viper V10 was never designed based off of the Dodge V10 Truck Engines.. Matter of fact there are zero parts that they share... It's seriously like saying all v8s are the same when indeed they're not...

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

All my info is correct, it was based on the Chrysler LA family of engines that were designed for Dodge pickup trucks.

@dodgefreakingviper

Жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShark sorry you're so-called credible sources of information is all incorrect... Dodge knew that the truck engine was too heavy, Dodge knew they wanted a unique engine, So they created it from scratch.. Chrysler owned Lamborghini at the time and Lamborghini had the experience with the aluminum blocks. This engine in the Viper is not part of any other V10 engine that was designed for the truck, until they used the V10 in the viper truck. I cannot remember if it was your video or a different one I saw today... With some more misinformation about the horsepower... of course you think you did your research.. Google is often wrong. The Viper was actually under rated as far as horsepower from the factory. In one of my videos I show the true horsepower numbers for the generation 2 Viper... how do I get this information? Sure I meet the CEO of Dodge, But when I met him it was at Conners assembly plant in Detroit and had the privilege of meeting the men and women who worked with the viper for over 25 years.... If you would have had the opportunity to tour the assembly plant You would have come across the actual Viper facts.... The facts of what the Viper truly had as far as horsepower is concerned. there's way too many KZread videos out there providing false information even though I know it's meant to be positive You're providing wrong information It's an accurate... accepting that accountability goes further than wanting to debate something on information you really don't know about....

@PyroBlonde7777

8 ай бұрын

@@dodgefreakingviper You're absolutely right. I find myself having to explain this to people constantly. There is so much miss information about the Viper because of how much hatred it generates. People need to understand this car won its class nearly 3 years in a row. Had they not missed a season they would have broke the record. Imagine how pissed off the world was as a result. The only thing this V10 shares with the truck engine is that they're both pushrod with OHV lol!

@Maddog494

6 ай бұрын

Lamborghini helped design the viper v10 :)

It is NOT a truck engine. Never was! That aside, fun review!

Very nice.

My favorite was the 98 Viper that was blue with white stripes

@AlphaShark

26 күн бұрын

That was a great color!

My name is Paul Thomas I’m a beloved as well car collector goinbto boy 2000-2010 Viper one for my collection thanks for the video !

So what kind of radio was it?

Great car.

Gen2 Vipers. Extraordinary cars. Singular and incredibly unique. I can write a list of cars I really like...Pantera, the Shelby Cobra and Daytona, just to name a few. But the Gen2 Viper easily sits atop the list... and in my garage. ;) Really fun review and I certainly appreciate your prayer at the end. Let kindness be your guide. Take good care.

Not related to truck engine outside of cylinder count and common bore centers

Agree 🙌

He said "numbers have been going up" -touched his face when he said that so he does not believe that statement.

Love the Viper. Isaac, you have a haircut emergency.

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

Haha I am going to get my hair cut! Don't worry.

He forgot to mention the ball cooler vents for the driver and passenger… 😂

Great video, I love the bloopers. How many days did you take the film? In some segments you have facial hair and in some you don’t? Psalm 27. Stay Strong and be Blessed.

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

A lot of days haha I filmed it over probably around 2 weeks.

Thanks for reviewing my favorite vehicle 🇺🇸👍🏻 glad I found your channel just subscribed. Could you please 🙏🏻 say a prayer for my brother James Ryan he is suffering from cancer that has developed from September 11th God bless you.

@AlphaShark

Жыл бұрын

Yes I can Charlie!

@charlieryan1736

Жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShark thanks so much I really appreciate you

I’m Hispanic living in Texas and I will always call the viper the víbora it’s Spanish for snake/vipers!!!

Awesome video, how tall are you? I'm 6'8" and interested in a viper, cheers!

@AlphaShark

10 ай бұрын

I am 5’10” haha a little different! But you might be able to fit

@Patsa2001

10 ай бұрын

@@AlphaShark thanks very much, great work

@ssoffshore5111

10 ай бұрын

I own a gen 2 GTS coupe, sadly you will not have the head room. Your eyes would be at the top of the windshield frame in a vert (very low windshield). It is possible to lower the seating with aftermarket frame or seats, but I'm still not sure that would be enough for you.

@joshuaborem7063

10 ай бұрын

you deinfitely wont fit in a Viper at 6'8"

@Patsa2001

10 ай бұрын

@@ssoffshore5111 thanks very much, I'll have to see for myself it seems, and if I don't fit then I guess fewer miles for the viper!

Soap and water cleans the skin

If it meant having a shot at owning a convertible, I'd have bought a Viper years ago... but have no access to a garage. :( Safety features aren't any deal breakers. I don't have airbags in my summer car... nor do many Jeep owners. Real Jeeps. Traction control? Uh.... I don't think Mitsubishi knew the term in the 90s.

Factoids for the win!

Who would put a wing on a RT/10?

Pete is the best

serious ass channel name 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@AlphaShark

3 ай бұрын

Are you asking or agreeing?

Yes please pray I want this same car in red my grandfather had one. Awesome video thanks. Jesus is King and lord

@AlphaShark

2 ай бұрын

I’ll pray for Gods will!

Umm.. On all cars the driver seat belt crosses opposite way of than passenger.

@AlphaShark

9 ай бұрын

I have never had so many people come out of the woodwork to criticize me as much as you guys have on the Viper. It's so silly, and most of the times you guys are wrong lol. The seatbelt being on the left side of the seat is very rare, and I have reviewed hundreds of cars and every single one has the seatbelt on the B-pillar and it clicks over the driver from right to left. It would be nice if you said "hey this was a good video and I can see the hard work you put into it, it's not my cup of tea but that's okay"

@user-re7ig2ho7j

6 ай бұрын

​@@AlphaShark they didn't say the seatbelt being on the left side is not rare, they said it crosses the opposite way of the driver's on all cars, which is true - I'm sure there are select few exceptions, but generally it is But what you say is nonsense because B-pillar is on your left side - how does it then cross from right to left if it's on the left side? The only way what you say could be reflective of reality is if you reviewed hundreds of RHD cars, then sure, the driver's seatbelt goes from right to left while being on the B-pillar - however even in that case driver and passenger seatbelts still cross opposite ways of each other

Gave you a like, but there's still too much random junk added to the video.. My opinion

You are going to seriously damage the hood shutting it that way......investigate where the actual hinge is, how to properly lower it and where to actually push for the final closure.

@AlphaShark

10 ай бұрын

I was shown to do it that way, but thankfully I don't believe many of us will own Dodge Vipers in our lifetime!

@mxvet354

10 ай бұрын

@@AlphaShark I totally understand and wasn't being disrespectful, lowering it down with one hand in the center (easily) so the tabs line up on both sides and then the final close is almost between the side vents, that's where the hinge is. Anything to the front of that and you are pushing down on a very expensive hood with no support up there at all. They are very easily cracked unless you know the proper procedure. Awesome video though, love all Vipers, Gen 2 GTS especially. :)

@ssoffshore5111

10 ай бұрын

@@mxvet354 Even worse was the method used to lift the hood! NEVER lift the hood from the rear corner like that (it's possible to crack the hood from the twisting of it), always lift it more from the center area.

@joshuaborem7063

10 ай бұрын

@@ssoffshore5111 whenever i open mine i have someone else get the other side from me

Lmaoo Hold Up A Christian driving a Viper 2nd gen is crazy work id convert too ATP You Need God With one of These Cars He's the Warranty lol

@AlphaShark

4 күн бұрын

That’s funny

first 20 seconds of this were the best cringe iv'e seen in years thanks

@AlphaShark

5 ай бұрын

No problem Mike! I do what I can for you :)

Peat

Ok, I'm already done after a few minutes. The engine was NOT designed for trucks. Next.

@AlphaShark

3 күн бұрын

The engine was originally based on the Chrysler LA platform for the trucks. And adapted by Dodge in conjunction with Lamborghini for the Viper. I do my research.

a Christian dude named Isaac that likes cars. Bro are you me in a different timeline ???

@AlphaShark

11 күн бұрын

Well I'm not AS buff (yet) or an Aussie... but I'd say we're about even. P.S. Checked your channel out and I see you read a lot, I just got done 'Practicing the Way' by John Marc Comer. I'd highly recommend. I'm about to read his previous book 'The ruthless elemination of hurry'.

@isaacmarley5112

11 күн бұрын

@@AlphaShark haha awesome brother. Keep up the great content 🙌! appreciate that

K CAR ? WHAT ABOUT THE MINIVAN? ALSO , YOU THINK DIE HARD IS THE GOAT XMAS MOVIE ?? WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM !? WAIT , YOU MUST BE A MILLENIAL !!😂

@AlphaShark

2 ай бұрын

I’m actually not a millennial. I’m Gen Z, and Die Hard is the greatest Christmas movie of all time

I LOVE the "Viper" > My FAVORITE CAR of Cars!!! I'm an Evangelist that became a Believer due to a near death Experience 4/22/88... PLEASE Pray with me to ACCOMPLISH My "Giving Goal$ Of Life" that Look Practically IMPOSSIBLE for me to Accomplish & my "Goals Of Life" that are CHOSEN for me in Accomplishing!!! Thanx!!! > Romans 10: 9, 10, & 13 + John 10: 24-30!!!!!!!

One of the greatest cars ever built??! You've got to be joking. The doors sag, the panels don't fit right...I can go on and on. It's actually one of the worst cars ever built. Great motor though.

@AlphaShark

4 ай бұрын

What would you say is the greatest car ever built?

@928pcar

4 ай бұрын

@@AlphaShark race car? Porsche 956. Road car that’s somewhat attainable? 911…even though I’m 928 guy and am extremely biased. The 911’s history is literally unmatched

@928pcar

4 ай бұрын

@@AlphaShark it should be noted that I love Vipers and they have a great history as well

@AlphaShark

4 ай бұрын

@@928pcar Okay.

@GETn2UNED

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 congratulations no one cares what you think.

a great video ruined by religious delusions in the end....

@AlphaShark

8 ай бұрын

Why would you say that?

@Come-What-May

8 ай бұрын

​@@AlphaSharkThe path is narrow, my friend. Let's keep walking.

@LearnCompositionOnline

21 күн бұрын

These delusions founded the civilization you enjoy