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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Default RIPPMODS Supercharger cams now available

http://www.rippmods.com/products/pro...&productId=354

Looks like my testing is complete, and the cams are now available for purchase!
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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these are for us S/C guys? if so SWEET...
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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what kind of gains can be expected with these???
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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will they work on a t/c?
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC
what kind of gains can be expected with these???
Did you read the web page he provided a link to?

"Our cams provide a 15-20% gain throughout the RPM band with supporting mods."
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Yes, they are for the supercharger. They will "work" on a turbo, but won't net any gains since turbos benefit more from overlap than just the exhaust side.

I netted around 25-30whp with these cams.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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what about timing? what about fuel managment? you just tossed these in and didnt touch any of that with a piggy back and let the stock ecu handle it?

i think some more information needs to be provided for everyone as these kinds of questions will come up asap.

will these also work in N/A applications?
are upgraded valvetrains required? (springs,retainers,valves, etc?)
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Ripp asked that I divert any questions about these cams to them. You should hit them up at www.rippmods.com or give them a call at the numbers listed there.

As for MY situation, I am running engine management with these cams.

They are also available on the AIM id "Rippmods" during usual business hours.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Sweet deal.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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wow, good find... think my toyota dealer will put these on for me? lol...
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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deffinetly watching this. Want ALOT more info tho.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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are these regrinds?
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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You won't get anything but for that price
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:03 AM
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Intrsting, watching...
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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so are the cams for sale the same ones your have karl or different?
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 02:17 AM
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Same ones. He's considering a stage 2 with even more aggressive lift/duration, but no word on that yet.
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hey watsup man, we met at jones beach, these are out already huh, a lil pricey...u think rip will do a group buy for lets say....500 a set?lol50 people....
Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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I doubt it, but it can't hurt to ask
Old Sep 29, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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nIceeee, watching.
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by nodsetse
Originally Posted by 06SuperWhite_SoCal_tC
what kind of gains can be expected with these???
Did you read the web page he provided a link to?

"Our cams provide a 15-20% gain throughout the RPM band with supporting mods."
Yes I did, no need to be a smartass. I just want to know (see a dyno really) what the test car did.



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