Eclipse GT supercharger (ripp..)

I want to know your experiences with this supercharger kit?
Also how long would my engine last on stock internals and what would i need to do for maintnance, and lastly do you get that turbo swishhh like in
2 fast 2........(i know it is a bad example(and a horrible movie))?

It is a pretty solid kit. But when you get it, be sure to keep tabs on your EGT's and get your car dyno'ed with Air/Fuel ratio's. The kit is designed to run on stock internals all day everyday. Maintenance wise, not alot more than you normally do. Be sure to keep close tabs on the SDS belt, if any wear shows, be sure to replace the belt as soon as possible. And do not skimp out on the cheap oil either. I suggest either Redline or Royal Purple.

what does 'egt's' stand for?

Exhaust Gas Temperature. The higher the EGT, the more lean you are running, depending on how lean you are, damage is not far away.

It is a pretty solid kit. But when you get it, be sure to keep tabs on your EGT's and get your car dyno'ed with Air/Fuel ratio's. The kit is designed to run on stock internals all day everyday. Maintenance wise, not alot more than you normally do. Be sure to keep close tabs on the SDS belt, if any wear shows, be sure to replace the belt as soon as possible. And do not skimp out on the cheap oil either. I suggest either Redline or Royal Purple.
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Were do i get thi oil and what is it(5w30,10,10w30...)

The cool part about the supercharger is that it doesnt make that spool up swishhh sound. The charger makes a kinda winey-wistle sound its hard to describe, but the first time you here it youll love it. I've never heard them on an eclipse, but I've heard them on Camaros and such. The sound is definatly cool though.

Here are some SDS Stage II videos.

I can get you the entire Redline product line, which incudes 5W-40, 5W-30, 5W-20, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-50, 15W-60, 20W-50, 20W-60, etc.


http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00011.mpg
http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00012.mpg
http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00032.mpg
http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00019.mpg
http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00033.mpg
http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00037.mpg
http://www.thefranchise.net/club3g/video/mov00105.mpg

also can i get an intercooler for stage one and what would it give me?
Dose the horse power include performance headers or stock ones?
Finally on their website I only found stage one where can you get stage II and what are its specifications?

Stage 1 comes with an optional water/methanol injection kit, which is their version of the intercooler. It does work and as been dyno tested to decrease intake temps and increase horsepower.

is Redline and Royal Purple better than Mobil 1. ive heard that mobil 1 is about the best oil you can buy. its the only oil that is warrantted by ferrari in the enzo.

I believe that Redline and Royal Purple are better than Mobil1. Mobil1 is a great oil, don't get me wrong, but Redline and Royal Purple are used most heavily in the racing industry. I did not post up Redline's racing oils or additives, but 5 out of my 8 price sheets are for racing oils from 5W to 70W.

Oh man I just read up on the RIPP SDS! I want one bad! My question: Is the install somthing I can do or should I have someone do it for me, and do any of you know anyone that has one that I can talk to? I can do some work, I've worked on headers and other easy stuff, but this is kinda scarry. Granted it will be a while before I have the cash to do this, but I want to do it bad.

It is a bit more difficult than installing headers. If you are not familiar with vehcles electrical systems, then don't even think about it. Depending on where you live, I would suggest that you go to RippMods in Long Island NY for the install. Other than that, there are variouos shops around the country which do installs.

How the hell is it difficult to install o_O? Electrical systems? what you gotta tap into the ECU or some crap and does that supercharger come with diff fuel injectors? Any turbo kit/supercharger kit is simple to install with instructions dont wasste like $500 going to get someone else to install it. Pick up a service manual get a Cordless Drill where you can yah know put a drill bit on it screws etc. get a Socket and ratchet set a toorque wrench and your good to go. If you got any questions ask someone on this board.

I didn't say it was difficult, just more difficult than headers. You DO have to tap into the ECU, as their black box piggy back runs the SDS. Also, you would have to wire up the water/meth injection kit, install larger/secondary injectors.

I am interested in this SDS as well. Anyone have a clue how much a decent shop would charge to install it? I would hate to have to drive it all the way up to NY and spend my time in a hotel until they finished. I'm not sure I could even afford doing that.

-Any idea if installing this would require anything more involved than a torque wrench?
-I already have the racket set and corded/cordless drills.
-Are any special lubricants needed?
-Any gaskets that might be good to replace?
-Would the engine have to be lifted out?
-I assume car stands/jacks would be needed...

I ask because I would consider buying the tools required and doing it myself. I can't find ANY shops in my area (RTP,NC) that specialize in "racing/moding".... just one shop that does vinyl rice stickers and tint ($275 for the cheap film for my spyder :uhoh: )


I'd like to read more about it but the 3G forums are down....still.

The engine would not have to be lifted out, but it would do you, or your installer, to have a lift available.

If you get a good shop (and there is one in NC, forgot the name though), it should cost around $1K. That is what Ripp charges. you could be charged up to $1400 for it though.

And you would have to do some electrical work installing the Black Box and water/meth injection kit. So you would need a soldering iron and multimeter.

I guess a lift would be out of the question for me to buy for a self-install.
Do you have any links for the australian site or ripps? Any good websites for the 3g would be very helpful! Thanks Johnny and others.

www.rpw.com.au
www.rippmods.com
www.fiautosports.com/3g.html
www.eclipseforum.com
www.eclipseforums.org offline right now
www.neweclipse.org

I have a question, if I already have performance internals with port and polish, do I need to let the supplier of the SDS know so they don't send me shit not compatible with what I am running right now? I would much rather have super than a turbo right now if I can have one that will not mess up what I have done already

I have a question, if I already have performance internals with port and polish, do I need to let the supplier of the SDS know so they don't send me shit not compatible with what I am running right now? I would much rather have super than a turbo right now if I can have one that will not mess up what I have done already

Yes, you need to let Ripp know what is done to your motor. With aftermarket internals, you could step right up to the Stage II kit.

For those asking, the kit is relatively easy to install. You better have a manual for the car along with basic knowledge of working on your car. If you don't feel comfortable doing the routine maintenance on your car, don't even think about installing the kit. There is a huge difference on just installing this kit and installing it correctly.

I installed the kit myself and have had zero problems. The kit has been outstanding.

Does the RIPP Stage 1 supercharger kit for the Eclipse GT V6 require and modifications to the exaust or header, or cant that run stock as well? If not would it be a good idea to buy the Header from RIPP as well.

Thanks

Where can I find the info on this stage I kit. I am looking into getting a charger for my 03 GT but I havnt found a decent kit that is at a decent price.....

You need headers and exhaust. !!!NEED!!!!

What would be a good choice of headers and exaust for my 03 eclipse v6??

Go to www.rippstore.com (http://www.rippstore.com) for info on the supercharger kit they have. They even have videos and such too.

RIPP short tube header and can help you more on catback but need to know what sound your looking to make.

Yeah Im looking to buy the RIPP Header as well and I'm leaning my way towards INJEN exaust system because I currently have an intake from them in my car and I really like the product. I just dont want ti sounding like a damn civic lol.. one of those lil stupid exaust tips that people put on there car to make that dumb noice I wanna hear the motor not the muffler.