Jen

#1

After considering many options, and probably changing my mind at least 10 times, I have come to a final decision of getting the supercharger. It's expensive, but I think it will be just as nice as a swap.

The reason I have considered this is because not too long ago I threw a rod, and had to get my engine rebuilt. It's basically brand new, and I wouldn't see a point in swapping in another engine after just spending $$$ getting the one I have now rebuilt.

The supercharger is a considerable amount of money, but I don't think anyone on here has it yet? I did a search and found one member with a custom one? But he/she has never even posted on here. And there is no pictures of the set up.

What does everyone think? I guess I'm just after opinions or support.. or whatever you would like to give me.

Nonetheless I'm excited about my decision. >>

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Jen

#2

*bump* So 40 people on.. and no comments yet? Geeze. >>

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StreetRacing10PS...

#3

sounds like a good move. i came across the ripp mod website a while ago but the SC is only for the 5s so if u have a GT go for it and let us all no how it works out

Bigmeanbulldog55

#4

Go for it, it should be easier than a swap or custom turbo. They take the guess work out of it by selling and intire kit. You've got room to grow ontop of what it's suposed to give you. I'd love to see this. I'm behind it 100%, especailly with a rebiuld engine.

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lagos

#5

its the best tuned and most thought out package for making power out of the 5sfe. a lot safer then any turbo kit. so if you really dont want a 3s, this would be the next best thing for making power out of your 5sfe.

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zipstrips

#6

ripp makes some good stuff. i remember reading about there camry they did up. it was awesome.

presure2

#7

jen first thing i would do is call them and make sure the kit is still available, last i heard they wernt producing the kits because of lack of intrest.
good luck!

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Phat_99CeliGT

#8

i talked to a guy not too long ago with a RIPP SC on his Stratus R/T.
400+ with a 100 shot of nitrous i believe.
although he had a fully built engine.
he was from somewhere south. He saw us all parked hanging out and stopped to show us.
Had RIPP all over his car.
lol

He told if i ever wanted to get one talk to him and he might be able to get me the hookup on a SC.

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BBoYRuGGeD

#9

yah go for it jen...make mac jealous! >>

bboy

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macavely

#10

-BBoYRuGGeD+Oct 8, 2005 - 6:47 PM

QUOTE(BBoYRuGGeD @ Oct 8, 2005 - 6:47 PM)

yah go for it jen...make mac jealous!  >>

bboy
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lol... might have happened if it was someone from SSL ... but go for the you would be the frist 6gen with it... 195hp with a sc now bad ......

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Jen

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-presure2+Oct 8, 2005 - 6:16 PM

QUOTE(presure2 @ Oct 8, 2005 - 6:16 PM)

jen first thing i would do is call them and make sure the kit is still available, last i heard they wernt producing the kits because of lack of intrest.
good luck!
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Thanks for the heads up! I will call them soon.

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orvillescelica

#12

I am also saving money for the SC kit from Ripp mods. Its a really great kit, very complete, and it would give the kind of response and low stress (compared to a turbo) that i am looking for. I would love to see another member get it first. I was hoping that Mac would get his and i could as questions, but if you get it Jen, make sure to let me know how it works out!!

What sort of time frame are you looking at to get one?

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Jen

#13

Hopefully within the next couple of weeks.

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playr158

#14

actually ripp mods is up in NY i do believe i know/met one of their close customers....she has a 3rd gen eclipse pushing crazy horsepower....last i heard she was competing for WORLDS FASTEST 3ge with ripp mods kit street legal i believe as well....great reputation of their kits

macavely

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-playr158+Oct 9, 2005 - 1:18 AM

QUOTE(playr158 @ Oct 9, 2005 - 1:18 AM)

actually ripp mods is up in NY i do believe i know/met one of their close customers....she has a 3rd gen eclipse pushing crazy horsepower....last i heard she was competing for WORLDS FASTEST 3ge with ripp mods kit street legal i believe as well....great reputation of their kits
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yea they are in srong island .. not that far from me... back when i was planning on the sc i was going to take a drive up there..

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celicaST

#16

go for it! werent you thinking of selling the celi? nothing like the sound of a vortech supercharger under the hood. on their site, when i click on celica, it says there is no current available products, i wonder how hard it would be to modify the kits for camry, solara, or mr2 to fit.

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Hanyo

#17

wow, what kind of mean driving were you doing to throw a rod?

celi_gt_racer

#18

i dont know about that one other member that is suppose to have a "custom" supercharger on his 7a-fe.... i looked in his profile.. and on his cardomain link.. and there is no supercharger to be seen. Im calling BS until proven otherwise... and i say that you should have the first supercharged Celica on 6gc.net... HORRAY >>

Boss-Celica

#19

I too also am thinking about supercharging my 5s. Might be expensive, but not as many hastles as a turbo and more realiable. Hope it works out good so that I can try it myself.

madmods

#20

Ripps is the way to go, and his camry package should adapt without any major headaches to your motor

MonsterBOX

#21

i hope you had some strong interals installed when u had it rebuilt

Silver94CelicaOwner

#22

It shouldn't matter if you have stronger internals than stock, the 8-10 psi of the supercharger shouldnt be too hard on internals.

I would say that its a good route to go for somebody with a 5SFE thats got low mileage or a recent rebuild, especially since you'll have factory support from a company who has done very well amongst other commuities, which is an advantage over a swap or custom turbo setup.

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MonsterBOX

#23

does the charger max at 10?

Silver94CelicaOwner

#24

I'm almost positive that they start you with 8psi in the kit with an option of a pulley upgrade which brings things to about 10 psi.

Anybody feel free to correct me, but I believe thats what I remember their site saying last time I checked.

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orvillescelica

#25

i think the package comes with a pulley that gives you 9-11 psi, but if you talk to them you can get a lesser or bigger pulley to run either below 8 psi or above 12

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playr158

#26

ripmods SC kits come in stages ie: stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 4

all different boost levels but each one cost $$$$

Defgeph

#27

Someone just buy it already. just do it... do it.

DEF

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madmods

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-defgeph+Oct 13, 2005 - 4:05 PM

QUOTE(defgeph @ Oct 13, 2005 - 4:05 PM)

Someone just buy it already. just do it... do it.

DEF
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hehehe amen!

Jen

#29

THEY'RE STILL AVAILABLE!! :x

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Defgeph

#30

good, buy it and post a review already. I'm sick of hearing yeah yeah yeah I'm gonna get it, its going to be so cooooool.

Buy it

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