rippmods supercharger Options

[Bitter]

hey they all do the same thing, suck squeeze bang blow :lol:

[97lestyousay]

I had started a project but scapped the whole thing do to money
and time issues. IMO will cost more and be less reliable than
a 3s swap. There is also way more info for the 3s. Props
for the uniqueness. If you need precision machine work,
PM me and I'll see what I can do to help. Right now our
shop is pretty busy.

[Bitter]

if you want 2.2L of forced induction im telling you all, 5S-GTE is the way to go. 5S-FE block with built internals and a 3S-GTE head. even in NA a 3sge head on a 5sfe should make nice power.

[Jeremiah]

if you want 2.2L of forced induction im telling you all, 5S-GTE is the way to go. 5S-FE block with built internals and a 3S-GTE head. even in NA a 3sge head on a 5sfe should make nice power.

I'm running the 1.8L (7A-FE I think it is?)... I don't get the toyo namings scheme. Seems like the more powerful the motor, the lower the numbers get. Anyway - just about anything makes more power than my current setup. Honestly, I'm pretty happy with my little 1.8, but it's got 230k + miles and is EVENTUALLY going to die. I would like to do the 3S-GTE swap, but it's a JDM motor right? I live in California... they don't like JDM's here

[Bitter]

no, only the Gen3 3S-GTE (correct me if i'm wrong) is JDM. the 2nd gen was in the Alltrac Celica and MKII MR-2 Turbo.

the 7A-FE isnt a bad motor, its just SMALL. Sometimes thats nice (long roadtrip and you get nearly 40mpg) but usually its not so nice. I'm serious about the 5S-GTE hybrid, its a GREAT alternative to getting a 3S-GTE. You'll have a better low end (non boost) power, and will be able to spool the turbo faster or run a larger turbo with as much lag. The 5S block is plenty strong (same as the Gen2 3S block?) and there are performance parts (pistsons and rods) available to build the bottom end. you could probably pickup a 5sfe in good shape from a junked camry and a 3s-gte topend off ebay for a good price.

[madmods]

This guy on ebay claims to have 20 of these kits on his listing. Theres currently 2 camry packages on ebay.
Update on the kit is this: My girlfriend threw me out. Im sleeping in my van until thursday. Its been a week already and it sucks. I get my house on thursday. Its got a 2 car garage that will be converted to a shop. Im working a ton of overtime 7days straight to make money. The 3 grand I had saved up, is being used to move. I still plan on getting the ripps if its legit. If not then Im turboing the 5. Ripps is claiming the kits on ebay are frauds right on his website. The guy on ebay selling the kits has a feedback of 5. His ad says hes got 20 kits. I don't believe him. your thoughts? Heres the ebay link.
ripps ebay kit

[CelicaZR]

To be honest Madmods.
I wouldn't trust him.
$2800 is alot of money,
and you know how hard it is to work and save that much.
I dont want to see you get burnt.
Since its in New York, maybe you can get someone from here around there
to check it out to see if it's legit. Or maybe you can check it out yourself.

[madmods]

To be honest Madmods.
I wouldn't trust him.
$2800 is alot of money,
and you know how hard it is to work and save that much.
I dont want to see you get burnt.
Since its in New York, maybe you can get someone from here around there
to check it out to see if it's legit. Or maybe you can check it out yourself.

Agreed, there are plenty of members on here from New york. the good thing is he's on paypal. I don't believe he has 20 kits when ripp stopped making them.

[Bitter]

Yes do not purchase ANY kit found on ebay. We do not endorse ANY ebay seller. We will have our own ebay store soon and that will be the only official one.

The kits on Ebay are also not accurately represented and are lackin up to date information. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the kit...

[MaX]

i'm pretty interested in these kits,

but since they're in the states, i might ahve to get the parts here and get some stuff custom made....

internet isnt that trustworthy...

i'll be building it with forged pistons, 3sgte rods, yada yada..

will keep you updated

[Bitter]

Tearstone JUST got a MKII MR-2 Turbo with the 3S-GTE. he'll be starting to mod it sometime soon and i'd bet that some of the stuff he comes up with will cross over to the celica 3sgte.

[massbrandon]

finally somone who understands what im trying to say.

I understand too... but goddamn people aren't gonna listen or open their minds to understand... so why bother? I'm willing to bet a vast majority of the 'future' swappers have NEVER driven a lightweight 200whp+ car... so they can say 'mild' all they want. There's nothing mild about 195-225 hp in a 2500 pounds car.

i know exactly what youre saying. the fastest car i had driven was my celi. then one day i was cruising around and stopped by a dodge dealership. asked if i could drive the srt4 and i didnt know what to expect. boy was i shocked when i got on it. didnt know what to expect but damn. 220hp 3000lbs very quick in my opinion(which isnt very much) lol

This post has been edited by massbrandon: Apr 4, 2006 - 3:53 PM