Hemi, LS1 or Ripp Supercharger What would you do?
01-08-2012, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RicksTitans
Only wrong about the torque, the Hemi was 214HP and 250lbs. The Ripp was 223HP and 227lbs. For 23 foot lbs of torque I cannot see spending another $16K. But if someone wants to do it, more power to them. I am not against it, but just do not see the spending the extra.
01-08-2012, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RicksTitans
Only wrong about the torque, the Hemi was 214HP and 250lbs. The Ripp was 223HP and 227lbs. For 23 foot lbs of torque I cannot see spending another $16K. But if someone wants to do it, more power to them. I am not against it, but just do not see the spending the extra.
I am hopeful that down the road a Hemi install will become much more cost effective. I've never been a big fan of superchargers but it has to do with my own personal sound preferences. I know that's lame. I'll also admit that I've always preferred the sound of a four stroke to a two stroke too. Something about the "whine" that I just don't like.
01-09-2012, 06:03 AM
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01-12-2012, 06:30 AM
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talked to MoTech about having them do the LS-1 swap for me and every upgrade they offer, headers-evhaust-radiator ETC full boat build around 15k....reasonable but gonna do it myself with their adapters for alot less!
01-12-2012, 02:31 PM
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if anyone is thinking about going this way and need some help in the NYC area let me know i would be happy to give to help out " work on C5 and train for MTA so i know i a thing or two"
01-12-2012, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BStelling
Don't mean to hate, but a pretty boring route to take IMO
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12-29-2012, 01:49 PM
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Weird......I have a blower with inter cooler on my 4cylinder S2000 making 389 hp and 280 lb ft of torque. Been on since 2006 with absolutely no issues. Starts right up, and makes tons of reliable power. I'd love to have a V8 in my JKU, but the supercharger makes the most sense