Side Sill Vents

[Daniel Cragin/DC Performance Inc]

1992-2002 Viper GTS & RT10

Over the years we have battled side sill heat issues in the Dodge Viper. The exhaust system is encapsulated and creates a tremendous amount of heat. The effect is extreme cabin heat around your feet, side panels that are too hot too touch and discolored paint.

The biggest cause of this heat issue is the lack of airflow over the exhaust system. We have found our stainless steel side sill vents dramatically reduce heat issues on the Dodge Viper.

<u><font color="red">Benefits and Features of Side Sill Vents</font></u>

1. Reduced cabin heat
2. Reduced Side Sill heat
3. No more paint damage
4. Stainless construction
5. Includes all hardware and instructions
6. Great looking

<font color="red">DC Parts Club Price: $199.00</font>



Dan Cragin-President
DC Performance/DC Parts
3370 S Livonia Ave, Los Angeles CA 90034
310-841-6996 Tel
310-841-6496 Fax/Orders

[Racer Robbie]

Dan,

How about making up a set for the SRT-10.

Robbie

[DAMN YANKEE]

Gentlemen,

Two beautful units!

I have a question, please. If one runs these in the front and one drives their Viper in the rain, won't a great deal of water be thrown into the side sills? The side sills have trouble in their stock configuration moving out water, won't these just add to that problem? Also, what about dirt, sand, etc.

The concept is great and makes perfect sense, but aside from cutting the stock side sills themselves, I have always been concerned about all the crud and water being thrown into sills. Appreciate your response, please.

PS.... Speed your web link is broken....

[dave6666]

Parts Rack version are louvered pointing down.

Long as we are being tacky...

But is does address the issue pointed out above.

[speedtactics]

Well yes stuff will get tossed into the side sills. However the back of the side sill is not closed so it can just drain right out the back side. there is no issue with the water getting in the car. The parts rack part has vents that aim down but they don offer much cooling that way. Sometime you can't have your cake and eat it to.
Just keep the Snake in the garage when it rains.
Scott

[DAMN YANKEE]

many thanks...

[georgethedog]

Originally Posted by Daniel Cragin/DC Performance Inc

1992-2002 Viper GTS &amp; RT10

Over the years we have battled side sill heat issues in the Dodge Viper. The exhaust system is encapsulated and creates a tremendous amount of heat. The effect is extreme cabin heat around your feet, side panels that are too hot too touch and discolored paint.

The biggest cause of this heat issue is the lack of airflow over the exhaust system. We have found our stainless steel side sill vents dramatically reduce heat issues on the Dodge Viper.

<u><font color="red">Benefits and Features of Side Sill Vents</font></u>

1. Reduced cabin heat
2. Reduced Side Sill heat
3. No more paint damage
4. Stainless construction
5. Includes all hardware and instructions
6. Great looking

<font color="red">DC Parts Club Price: $199.00</font>



Dan Cragin-President
DC Performance/DC Parts
3370 S Livonia Ave, Los Angeles CA 90034
310-841-6996 Tel
310-841-6496 Fax/Orders

A picture of one on a car would help me.

[speedtactics]

Here you go

[dave6666]

I've got a set of the Autoform FRP sills coming for my GTS, as I'm converting to side exhaust. When I talked to Autoform about insulation options, one they gave was no insulation, and 3 " holes drilled in the bottom of the sills. This was more for race cars, but talk about a great way for drainage and debris removal.

Opinions on big ass holes on the bottom?

[speedtactics]

I guess it would work. However I have not seen anyone doing anything like that. Even on track cars? I don't think it's needed, And I wouldn't run without any insulation.

[ViperTony]

Originally Posted by speedtactics

Well yes stuff will get tossed into the side sills. However the back of the side sill is not closed so it can just drain right out the back side. there is no issue with the water getting in the car. The parts rack part has vents that aim down but they don offer much cooling that way. Sometime you can't have your cake and eat it to.
Just keep the Snake in the garage when it rains.
Scott

I made my own version of the DC vents by drilling holes into the existing sill area where these vents would be installed. I then hacked up one of my screens and expoxied the screen mesh behind the drilled holes to prevent any crap from getting into the sills. Works great. Yes, water gets in the sills but guess what? It also drains out. I haven't had any issues with water splashing up against the cats. In fact, the water doesn't seem to get near the exhaust at all. My sills are much cooler.

But my 'upgrade' looks hideous and I'm purchasing these vents from DC Performance tomorrow. I will apply the screen material to the back of them as well. If rain is a problem don't drive the car.

[plumcrazy]

wouldn't rain if it hit the exhaust or cats immediately dissipate ?

i like the idea of a few smaller holes in the bottom of the sills though

[ViperTony]

Originally Posted by plumcrazy

wouldn't rain if it hit the exhaust or cats immediately dissipate ?

i like the idea of a few smaller holes in the bottom of the sills though

Water would dissipate but I recall seeing an old thread where Tator (I think) warned about water hitting hot cats and ruining them. Corrosion may be an issue. My cats are 17" away from the vents. The turnout pipe is about 6" away. Unless I'm driving through a monsoon, I'd be hard-pressed to have water splash directly onto either the cat or the pipe. Additionally, the screen I installed acts as a wick, in a way, dispersing the water down and away from the exhaust components.

I don't have the Roe exhaust wrap installed so there's nothing in the way to block airflow or allow water to get trapped in the sills. I'm wondering if its really necessary to drill drainage holes under the sills especially for Dave who may hardly see rain in Texas. Perhaps an experiment is in order dave?

[dave6666]

Originally Posted by ViperTony

Unless Dave beats me to it, I'll post pics of the DC vent installation next week.

Autoform sills are like Whataburger here in Texas.

You call, they make.

My sills are scheduled for 1/30 ship.

Belanger side exhaust stuff maybe shipped already. I guess metal cures faster.

Tony wins.

[speedtactics]

The problem with the Auto form sill vents are that the vents face down. so the air flow that is coming in is very restricted in addition they are very thin and flimsy.
The Black Aluminum vents are 3 mm thick and will be virtually indestructible.
Scott