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RIPP supercharged 6+ month update/review

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#1 ·
I have now been RIPP supercharged for about 7 months and 12k miles. I still have the same opinion from the day I got it back in April. The car is so much more fun and exciting to drive. I drive over 100 miles per day and I could not be happier with the performance from the kit. I am a tester for RIPP and they have been great through the whole process. The look that I get when I pull next to an SRT and you come out on top to a motor nearly twice the size is priceless. The kit has been reliable to the point where my wife drives it whenever and wherever and my biggest issue is trying to keep her foot off the floor. Gas mileage is anywhere between 18-27mpg. I get 20 all around but will hit up to 27 when taking long trips(far better than stock). I have a total of 51k miles on my jeep and its holding up just like the day I bought her(except the rattles me squeaks from be lowered). Those looking for some more power and aren't afraid to tinker, you won't regret it. I would do it all over again if I had the choice. When I bought the 3.6 it was only because I couldn't find a hemi with color and options I wanted. I regretted the 3.6 after 48 hours and knew I needed a little more power. My jeep now puts the 5.7 to shame from every angle and will outrun a stock to slightly modified SRT. I have tested it against both wk1 and wk2 and had two very disappointed friends. RIPP=? Land vehicle Vehicle Car Engine Auto part



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#5 ·
The kit is $6299 and install will run you anywhere from $600-1500 depending on location and shop.

Yeah...that's pretty spot on ...I paid $1300 I think to have mine installed...although after install you do want to factor in the cost of running Super Unleaded and you may want to add a BOOST and A/F gauge like me and GMGC2014 did as well...it really helps you keep an eye on the boost(for leaks) and the Air/Fuel mixture to prevent any leaning
 
#9 ·
Jb 15 srt,

Remember that's stage one kit running those times. The new kit is running another 70whp in 90+ degree ambient temps. I will eat a stock wk2 srt for breakfast lunch and dinner. I'm not trying to start a war but it is a completely different truck with stage 2. I'm only running 7 degrees of timing and it feels so much stronger. I have now lined up against multiple wk2 srt jeeps and haven't lost yet and some by a long shot from a roll. From a dig I play a bit of catch up but will pass you by 65-70. Believe or not I can only show you if you come to north jersey for a little fun.


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#10 ·
Jb 15 srt,

Remember that's stage one kit running those times. The new kit is running another 70whp in 90+ degree ambient temps. I will eat a stock wk2 srt for breakfast lunch and dinner. I'm not trying to start a war but it is a completely different truck with stage 2. I'm only running 7 degrees of timing and it feels so much stronger. I have now lined up against multiple wk2 srt jeeps and haven't lost yet and some by a long shot from a roll. From a dig I play a bit of catch up but will pass you by 65-70. Believe or not I can only show you if you come to north jersey for a little fun.


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All good mate, we are all friends here right?? :thumbsup:

You should post your times with the stage 2 on then I would have kept quiet had I known.

Jersey might be a stretch for me from Downunder :lol:
 
#11 ·
I hear you and agreed all good. I'm just waiting now to do an official run on a 1/4 mile run at the track. I don't have a g-tech and don't have a reason to buy one. When the tracks open back up in the spring I'll send the time slips.


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#19 ·
Honestly, there is no reason to upgrade the brakes because of a power adder. You can accelerate faster when you have more power, but what reason does he need to stop faster than he could before? Unless he's using the power to drive around at 120mph all the time. I doubt you'll be pushing the stock brakes bad enough on the street to fade them, and even then a pad upgrade will probably cover it.

Brake upgrades are necessary when:

-the vehicle weight is increased
-the wheel/tire outer diameter and/or weight are increased
-the vehicle is run on a track
-you tow a lot of weight and often
 
#21 ·
Honestly, there is no reason to upgrade the brakes because of a power adder. You can accelerate faster when you have more power, but what reason does he need to stop faster than he could before? Unless he's using the power to drive around at 120mph all the time. I doubt you'll be pushing the stock brakes bad enough on the street to fade them, and even then a pad upgrade will probably cover it.

Brake upgrades are necessary when:

-the vehicle weight is increased
-the wheel/tire outer diameter and/or weight are increased
-the vehicle is run on a track
-you tow a lot of weight and often
But here's my point on it.

If you add an s/c chances are you'll be using the power. Ajag has already said he's ran an srt. That there says he's using the boost. Therefore upgraded brakes make perfect sense. Go fast, stop more RELIABLY and safer. No telling how fast his ride truely is now, but personally I'd feel safer and more confident in knowing I have the brakes to reel it down. Plus there's more to it then that. It also means shorter stopping distances. That helps big when you get that one idiot that pulls out in front and you need to panic stop
 
#24 ·
Exactly. The stock setup is "just" adequate for stock and normal driving. The brakes, oh them brakes, suffer badly with any real hard driving
 
#29 ·
Strongjeff, don't know if you use the phone app, but all I did was click "quote" on your post, #24. Don't see how I edited it or omitted anything. JoeD also quoted the same exact post...

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I use the app quite often.... But here is my post you qouted


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And the part you used....



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I have not edited my post in anyway and this is using the phone app
 
#32 ·
The standard brakes have room for improvement, but so does almost any other base OEM brake package. You can upgrade to the HD or Brembo brakes, but the standard are adequate for most use. With all my time driving in NYC or towing I have yet to need more brake power than I have, haven't had the rotors warp either (at 82k now). That being said when I need brakes I'll upgrade to the HD for the minimal cost.

Could a stock GC benefit from better shock/struts? Sure, but just because you increased HP by 30% doesn't mean you'll be driving 30% faster. I'm not risking life and limb by not having upgraded brakes/suspension.


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#38 ·
Well there's room to improve even on the Brembo brakes. Carbon/Ceramic pads and 8 piston calipers like an F1 car is but an example. However, HD brakes do represent an improvement, adding a larger diameter disc on the front and venting on the rear. Heat dissipation is important in urban stop and go traffic. Factor in uprated pads (e.g. Hawk HPS or HP+) and brake fluid (e.g. Motul) and one can easily shave 10 feet or more in braking distance. I will upgrade to the HD setup myself when time comes for new brakes.
 
#41 ·
Well well well got my jeep back and yes it's all been taken care of....the guys over at RIPP Superchargers in Staten Island had some issues with it (year 2012), but got Diablo directly involved and supercharged and moving along (just a lot faster than before). ExTrEmLy happy and satisfied!!! I'll be posting some pics soon. You guys should check them out www.rippmods.com knowledgable, and beyond excellent customer service! Now yes the question does come up brakes brakes brakes, currently I have the original discs and pads on it and I got 65,500 miles out of them....not to bad. So hawk? EBC? Stick with the stock....it does have the heavy duty breaks due to have the heaviest tow package jeep offers.....decisions decisions decisions...any thoughts?

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#42 ·
Well well well got my jeep back and yes it's all been taken care of....the guys over at RIPP Superchargers in Staten Island had some issues with it (year 2012), but got Diablo directly involved and supercharged and moving along (just a lot faster than before). ExTrEmLy happy and satisfied!!! I'll be posting some pics soon. You guys should check them out www.rippmods.com knowledgable, and beyond excellent customer service! Now yes the question does come up brakes brakes brakes, currently I have the original discs and pads on it and I got 65,500 miles out of them....not to bad. So hawk? EBC? Stick with the stock....it does have the heavy duty breaks due to have the heaviest tow package jeep offers.....decisions decisions decisions...any thoughts?

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Congrats on the blower, but did you read any of the thread? lolStill have the stock brakes at 65k miles? I'd say you're due for new pads at the least, maybe new rotors as well. I'd go with EBC truck/SUV or Hawk HPS pads and either Brembo or powerslot replacement rotors. Don't get drilled and you don't really need slots, but if the price is right, might as well. Again, you don't need to upgrade your brakes, but if you're replacing the stock stuff anyway, might as well get something a tad better.
 
#43 ·
Yeah that's what I'm thinking....pads and rotors all in one shot....they do feel warped. I was looking into the yellowstuff or redstuff. And regard slotted/drilled. They do have "dimpled" and slotted, I was thinking regular discs (non slotted/non drilled/non dimpled). And match it with the greens or yellows....we'll see. What I've prices out is running like $700-$900....just parts.
 
#44 ·
i want one !!!! now !

Santa ??
 
#46 ·
I would call it gen2 and it is very early in development. It is the larger intercooler, larger injectors and a new tune running 11psi. It definitely wakes the car up and we are still working through some small drive ability issues. My jeep will be going back in next month to finish up the tuning aspect. I would say they probably won't release until early summer of 16.


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