@Syrius187 money was the issue at the time. I ended up getting the intercooler after this video was made. I would recommend an intercooler to others considering a supercharger. Intake temps are high without it.
@jamesnkerr I guess It's because I have the 6 speed the gears go so fast with 4.88s and 35s. I do regret the 6 speed now. I am going to do the hemi conversion just to get rid of the standard. The standard has caused some off roading restriction.
@jaimeson5 The 6 speed has caused you offroad restriction?? I have been to Moab twice with my 6 speed and I love it.... And I have stock gears on a rubicon with 35's...
Hey James thanks for the vid bro, I have a 2007jk and wanted to know what was up with the RIPP and daily driving. Looks and sounds like a great add on.
@surfskiskate I like manuals also, but I live in Chicago. Much of my drive time is in stop and go traffic. Automatics make life much easier when driving in town.
If you have stock wheels on that jeep, then i would say that the difference isnt so impressive !! btw are you working for RIPP coz it sounds like that : ) from the way you complain about the jeep used to be and how it changed now after the SC ^_^ no offence man : )
@Dubai892JK I don't work for RIPP, but I am glad I found the guys. I probably do sound like a commercial for them. I love the system. In this video I had 35's. I'm now running 37's and an added an intercooler.
@jamesnkerr that so sweet, i would no thave thought it would improve mpgs. i used to have a f-150 with a kenne bell sc and the mileage sucked big time. i guess it just varies from vehicle to vehicle. i wonder how much better mileage would be with a turbo?
@kauaiboy89 I think the reason the MPG goes up is because the efficiency of the engine improves. The 3.8 is way under powered without it. I had to stay a 3/4 to almost full throttle to hold highway speeds pre-RIPP. Now my engine doesn't have to work as hard to hold highway speeds and I don't have to shift out of over drive as often.
@kauaiboy89 the 3.8 is under-powered -- especially the heavy 4-door unlimited. Chrysler has recognized this issue and is changing to a new engine with a bit more power on the 2012's. The RIPP brings the 3.8 power to a respectable level. It doesn't make it a V8, but it is as close as you can get without swapping an engine.
@jamesnkerr good thing i like the 2 door. the over 1000lb difference should definately make for some power differences. damn jeeps are expensive though, cant afford one right now.
Did you have to do anything to the transmission or any other driveline parts because of the added supercharger? Seems like the added power might be cause for a transmission replacement?
@bnowling5 I haven't made any upgrades to the engine or trans. RIPP has had superchargers in the market for quite some time with minimal issues. Time will tell, but so far I haven't had any issues.
@bnowling5 I didn't have to change anything with the driveline parts. The RIPP system is designed to work with a stock Jeep. Of course, anything can be broken. Got to watch the throttle now. It has a lot more toque and power than it use to.
James, thank you for your reply, it's very tempting as the stock JK is very much underpowered. I have a tone of other upgrades (cosmetic) coming and seriously thinking about this RIPP upgrade. I watched several vidoes about installing the RIPP, I am an engineer, pretty sure I can do it myself (like you did) thanks anyway and happy new year!
@Markdsv Mark, I was out driving the Jeep today and thinking, darn, this thing idles great. It runs so perfect I can't believe it. I look hard to find something wrong with the system and cannot find anything. It is quite literally perfect. It runs like a stock vehicle in every way (idle, city driving, highway, full-throttle, remote-start, etc). Outside of having a tons more power, when you drive it you would never know it didn't come like this from the factory.
@MrUndertaker94 I installed it by myself in a small garage. Basic metric hand tools is all you need (spark plug wrench, sockets, screw driver, etc). I'm not a mechanic by trade and had no issues. RIPP also provides excellent customer service. Give them a call if you are interested. They will answer any question you have.
@MrUndertaker94 It was easier than installing gears and suspension. Not exactly easy, but something one person can do if they are comfortable turning a wrench. I installed it in my small garage with basic hand tools.
this guy is an idiot haha
D1337S 1 month ago
how is the gas milage?
hockeyPballer455 2 months ago
My diesel would kill it
superhawkn 2 months ago
How expensive are they n it sounds great!
717jonpaul 3 months ago
Why didnt you get the GEN2 with the intercooler?
Syrius187 5 months ago
@Syrius187 money was the issue at the time. I ended up getting the intercooler after this video was made. I would recommend an intercooler to others considering a supercharger. Intake temps are high without it.
jamesnkerr 5 months ago
I would do some gears next
jaimeson5 5 months ago
@jaimeson5 I did gears first. I have 5:13's.
jamesnkerr 5 months ago
@jamesnkerr I guess It's because I have the 6 speed the gears go so fast with 4.88s and 35s. I do regret the 6 speed now. I am going to do the hemi conversion just to get rid of the standard. The standard has caused some off roading restriction.
jaimeson5 5 months ago
@jaimeson5 The 6 speed has caused you offroad restriction?? I have been to Moab twice with my 6 speed and I love it.... And I have stock gears on a rubicon with 35's...
xdayonx 5 months ago
Hey James thanks for the vid bro, I have a 2007jk and wanted to know what was up with the RIPP and daily driving. Looks and sounds like a great add on.
jpfrc1 6 months ago
@jpfrc1 Daily driving is excellent. I have had zero issues with the RIPP Gen2 system. I highly recommend it.
jamesnkerr 5 months ago
hows it do off road in 4l and 4h?
ddmsk8ter37 9 months ago
@ddmsk8ter37 RIPP works great off road. No issues whatsoever.
jamesnkerr 5 months ago
auto's suck. i think they take the joy out of driving. i don't like the whole"stop go" feel about them. way more fun to have control over the engine
surfskiskate 9 months ago
@surfskiskate Fastest cars made are auto's......control is the skinny pedal.
Codmon273 6 months ago
@surfskiskate I like manuals also, but I live in Chicago. Much of my drive time is in stop and go traffic. Automatics make life much easier when driving in town.
jamesnkerr 5 months ago 2
@jamesnkerr Woo chicago! having a supercharger in this town would drive me insane. so much power. no many places to use it.
redbulljoker 5 months ago
whats the gas milage like?
pixelprogression 9 months ago
If you have stock wheels on that jeep, then i would say that the difference isnt so impressive !! btw are you working for RIPP coz it sounds like that : ) from the way you complain about the jeep used to be and how it changed now after the SC ^_^ no offence man : )
Dubai892JK 10 months ago
@Dubai892JK I don't work for RIPP, but I am glad I found the guys. I probably do sound like a commercial for them. I love the system. In this video I had 35's. I'm now running 37's and an added an intercooler.
jamesnkerr 5 months ago
Hey, im in chicago, nd was wondering if we could meet up cause i was looking at gettin me one of these
TeamGnar9 11 months ago
what kinda gas mileage does she get now?
kauaiboy89 11 months ago
@kauaiboy89 I'm getting about 2-3 MPG more than I did without it on the highway. It is about the same in stop and go city traffic.
jamesnkerr 11 months ago
@jamesnkerr that so sweet, i would no thave thought it would improve mpgs. i used to have a f-150 with a kenne bell sc and the mileage sucked big time. i guess it just varies from vehicle to vehicle. i wonder how much better mileage would be with a turbo?
kauaiboy89 11 months ago
@kauaiboy89 I think the reason the MPG goes up is because the efficiency of the engine improves. The 3.8 is way under powered without it. I had to stay a 3/4 to almost full throttle to hold highway speeds pre-RIPP. Now my engine doesn't have to work as hard to hold highway speeds and I don't have to shift out of over drive as often.
jamesnkerr 11 months ago
@jamesnkerr true. is the 3.8 really that bad? or is it because u have a lift/rims/tires?
kauaiboy89 11 months ago
@kauaiboy89 the 3.8 is under-powered -- especially the heavy 4-door unlimited. Chrysler has recognized this issue and is changing to a new engine with a bit more power on the 2012's. The RIPP brings the 3.8 power to a respectable level. It doesn't make it a V8, but it is as close as you can get without swapping an engine.
jamesnkerr 11 months ago
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kauaiboy89 11 months ago
@jamesnkerr good thing i like the 2 door. the over 1000lb difference should definately make for some power differences. damn jeeps are expensive though, cant afford one right now.
kauaiboy89 11 months ago
This is a great DEMO love the lay out -
RIPPMODS 1 year ago
Did you have to do anything to the transmission or any other driveline parts because of the added supercharger? Seems like the added power might be cause for a transmission replacement?
bnowling5 1 year ago
@bnowling5 I haven't made any upgrades to the engine or trans. RIPP has had superchargers in the market for quite some time with minimal issues. Time will tell, but so far I haven't had any issues.
jnkchicago 1 year ago
@bnowling5 I didn't have to change anything with the driveline parts. The RIPP system is designed to work with a stock Jeep. Of course, anything can be broken. Got to watch the throttle now. It has a lot more toque and power than it use to.
jamesnkerr 11 months ago
Hey just wanted to say thanks for having a nice vehicle AND a nice camera! haha Great video and great truck. Very jelous!
airbus214airplane 1 year ago
James, thank you for your reply, it's very tempting as the stock JK is very much underpowered. I have a tone of other upgrades (cosmetic) coming and seriously thinking about this RIPP upgrade. I watched several vidoes about installing the RIPP, I am an engineer, pretty sure I can do it myself (like you did) thanks anyway and happy new year!
Markdsv 1 year ago
James, excellent video, just what I needed to encourage me to buy one. Any issues with the iddle? just as normal? cheers Mark
Markdsv 1 year ago
@Markdsv Mark, I was out driving the Jeep today and thinking, darn, this thing idles great. It runs so perfect I can't believe it. I look hard to find something wrong with the system and cannot find anything. It is quite literally perfect. It runs like a stock vehicle in every way (idle, city driving, highway, full-throttle, remote-start, etc). Outside of having a tons more power, when you drive it you would never know it didn't come like this from the factory.
jamesnkerr 1 year ago
ok thanks didn't know how much was involved I have limited resources as far as tools and time goes
MrUndertaker94 1 year ago
@MrUndertaker94 I installed it by myself in a small garage. Basic metric hand tools is all you need (spark plug wrench, sockets, screw driver, etc). I'm not a mechanic by trade and had no issues. RIPP also provides excellent customer service. Give them a call if you are interested. They will answer any question you have.
jamesnkerr 1 year ago
how hard was it to put on?
MrUndertaker94 1 year ago
@MrUndertaker94 It was easier than installing gears and suspension. Not exactly easy, but something one person can do if they are comfortable turning a wrench. I installed it in my small garage with basic hand tools.
jamesnkerr 1 year ago
wow an automatic shifting @ 5200rpm.
i never goes up to 4500 with my 6speed!
btw nice supercharger!
ledudeSansnom 1 year ago