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 Mar 5, 2004 - 6:13 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 9, '03 From Orting, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I need some sugestions. I am going to get the Rip SuperCharger System. But what do you think i should do to my engine internally first. I am already going to get new seals, and pistons, what else do you think i should do. Also questions on intercooler. Does anyone have one, if so i want a front mount, i need one to fit with my veilside front bumper. what size and where to get it?
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Mar 5, 2004 - 6:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I would say look for some new perfomance cam's also lightened fly wheel lightened valve springs and new seals... i dont know what they offer for the engine but those should be some good things to get an help the power.
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Mar 6, 2004 - 7:13 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i would head over to celica.net theres a guy over there i believe his s/n is shook
he has the ripp charger, so im sure he could help you out...or just ask ross himself, he'd prolly know better than anyone what you'll need 
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Mar 6, 2004 - 10:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Hey, congrats on looking into the supercharger man.
 Keep us all updated about how everything works out and dont be afraid to go that route....it looks and sounds like its an extremely well made system, and will be a really reliable upgrade im sure. I would get one too if i didnt have to spend money to fix the body of my car first.  EDIT- But pertaining to what you should upgrade before the supercharger goes on....ive read that the 5S-FE has a weak valvetrain, so i would either upgrade if possible or just replace valve springs and seals, etc. with new stock ones. Also, forged or high compression pistons and a metal head gasket would help secure the internals a little better, then throw in a lightened flywheel and racing clutch to help handle the extra power. Then of course just make sure that the engine is running well to begin with before the supercharger goes on, with some fresh spark plugs, wires, and i would even put in some Royal Purple oil with a K&N filter, and some Redline Water Wetter into your coolant so nothing overheats. Sorry for the big list, but thats just exactly what i would do if i were you. After that, you should be more or less set to go. 
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Mar 6, 2004 - 2:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From Panama City Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i don't think you should get high compression pistons, but forged would be a good idea. check out raceeng.com, they have forged pistons and connecting rods for your engine. also check out importperformanceparts.net, they have great prices on piston/rod combos.
good luck. |
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Mar 7, 2004 - 1:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Go forged....i stand corrected after doing a little reading.
Thanks for covering for me, DustyBurns.
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Mar 11, 2004 - 8:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '03 From Orting, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
cool great input, so am i the first for this supercharge kit. it wont be started for another 6 months due to me being stationed in Korea, but i will keep informed. im gonna go with all new internals plus a port and polish job.
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Mar 11, 2004 - 8:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i wouldnt go crazy wih upgrading stuff. if it aint broke, dont fix it.
there is one guy on the net who did a great job at doing a custom turbo setup on his 5sfe camry. he got forged pistons and everything. the pistons ended up being more trouble then they are worth and his advice at the end of his project was not to get them. if you really want to know what you should do, just email the ripp guys. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 11, 2004 - 11:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Agreed with them.
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Mar 13, 2004 - 8:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From Panama City Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i can't imagine that the pistons themselves would cause a problem, he probably just messed up installing them or didn't follow a break-in procedure.
from what i have read it's not a real good idea to push stock engines. i think it is a great idea to rebuild your engine in preperation for the supercharger. |
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Mar 13, 2004 - 9:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
the problem with forged pistons is that they expand over time. so, you have to make sure that the place that made them takes this into account. if they dont do it correctly then you will have problems later on. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Mar 13, 2004 - 9:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '03 From Orting, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
This is the engine i just ordered it tonight.
FlatlandRacing I think this is a great deal, then i will add a few more mods, and be ready to roll. my goal is to produce up to 300hp out of my 5sfe. |
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Mar 13, 2004 - 9:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
cool... are you doing all the labor yourself? --------------------  |
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Mar 13, 2004 - 11:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '04 From Hellburbia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that's a good idea dude, but are you sure you want such a high CR for running boost??
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Mar 14, 2004 - 12:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 21, '03 From Lynnwood, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't think 5SFE can be prowered to300HP
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Mar 14, 2004 - 12:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah dude i think you are going to want different pistons with a lower compression ration...you should call the company and see if they will install them.
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Mar 25, 2004 - 8:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '03 From Orting, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i got the engined ordered and its on the way. yes it has forged pistons. it is also ported and polished. The engine itself is now supercharged ready. I am also going ahead with a sparco intercooler, a performace radiator, new fans, and also a oil cooler. Because maybe its just me but the 6gen celica seems to run real hot. So lets do some wuick math..
FlatLandRacingEngine - 155hp Port & Polished aprox - 20hp Rip Mods SuperCharge - 95hp Intercooler/ new rad / oil cooler - 20hp Exaust System - 5hp Total Horses = 295 Im sure my numbers arent exact but pretty close i think; That also not including the new ignition w/ all wires, reprogrammed computer and all the other little 1 or 2 hp add ons.... what do you think, but can the tranny hold up. i think so. i think the tranny can hold well over 300hp. |
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Mar 26, 2004 - 1:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The tranny should hold if you don't abuse it. Anyways... IMO, you won't see that much power out of the rippmods s/c without serious boost increase... The 'fe' head design just doesn't flow that well without serious upgrades... and a P&P is barely scratching the surface... This post has been edited by Kwanza26: Mar 26, 2004 - 1:23 PM -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Mar 26, 2004 - 3:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '03 From Orting, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
so like what else r u saying i need done, RippMods ran theirs at 10psi. thats where i got my numbers, in a 5SFE
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Mar 26, 2004 - 4:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Maybe if you got a 3s-ge head youd get better results, I see them for sale once in a while on the mr2 forums. I look forword to seeing the outcome of your project! Oh and for your power calculations should you factor in power loss from driving the super charger? or is that factored in already? This post has been edited by Uppitycracker: Mar 26, 2004 - 4:11 PM |
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