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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ARM2004
Hey jkeer can you still use your superchips to capture some 0 to 60 times? Better yet scoop me up and ill be your stop watch plus ill buy pizza and beer!
I used superchips to capture my 0-70 times. Unfortunately, I didn't get a 0-60 stock. Here's my finding so far.

With the SuperChips Tow tune, my 0-70 time was 15.54 seconds.
With the SuperChips 93 Octane Tune, my 0-70 time was 15.64 seconds.
With the RIPP V2.1 tune, my 0-70 time is 12.64 seconds!

The RIPP SuperCharger and their stock tune cut 3 seconds off of my 0-70 time! 3 seconds is remarkable for a bolt-on mod.

I was also able to get a 0-60 time with the SuperCharger for you. My run was 8.93 seconds. You can see my profile for the Jeep specs, but is is clearly a heavy rig to get moving. A sub-9 second run-time is impressive.

The guys at RIPP are awesome to work with. They are already working on version 2.2 of their tune. We've been exchanging some ideas about increasing throttle sensitivity, faster shifting, etc. that may be able to shave a bit more time off of the numbers. I'll update when I have more info.

RIPP Rocks!
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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Thx for posting those times! I agree that is pretty quick!
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Hey gang, I was playing around with the Diablo today and I modified the Throttle Sensitivity parameter. I like having more instantaneous power. Anyhow, I decided to do another 0-60 run and video tape it. Turns out that the Throttle Sensitivity change I made actually cut .49 seconds off of my time. I went from 8.93 seconds to 8.44 seconds!

Here's the video of the run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PxvUzDrvdw
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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I am one of the ones who is pretty darn happy with the 3.8 but would love more power. I don't think the expense and work involved in the hemi swap is for me. The ripp seems great.

Where I feel I need more power is for merging/passing and on longer trips where I am on a grade and there just doesn't seem to be quite enough power to keep it in OD. How does the ripp seem for just highway cruising? Obviously, the acceleration is there.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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@ cbloyer81, He's running 35's
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Actually Im not sure now cause I just punched the numbers into a different calculator and I got 32.4... Perhaps he's running 33 Damn metrics.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jk0311
Actually Im not sure now cause I just punched the numbers into a different calculator and I got 32.4... Perhaps he's running 33 Damn metrics.
Not sure what calculator you're using, but you can look at my profile to see my complete specs. I have Goodyear Duratrac 315/70R17. Believe it works out to 34.4" tires, but they are considered 35's in the metric world. No funny business going on here. I'll be happy to take anyone out and do a run with me.

BTW, before doing this run, I made certain that my speedo was properly calibrated with my GPS. It is spot on at all speeds.

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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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I didnt mean to imply that there was funny business going on JKerr CBoyler and I were just trying to decipher the metric system in all its complexities since you have the metric tire size on your stats. Ok, Ok so its NOT so complex, the tire size calculator I was using must be of sub standard quality... that or Im a moron. Neither would surprise me Glad your getting some good numbers outta the RIPP! I only wish I had the cash to drop on it too!

Edit: You were right, 34.4

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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by duneslider
I am one of the ones who is pretty darn happy with the 3.8 but would love more power. I don't think the expense and work involved in the hemi swap is for me. The ripp seems great.

Where I feel I need more power is for merging/passing and on longer trips where I am on a grade and there just doesn't seem to be quite enough power to keep it in OD. How does the ripp seem for just highway cruising? Obviously, the acceleration is there.
We're all gearheads and love to run our WOT tests, but you are right on with your thinking. Daily driving is really the most important consideration when making a change like this. I also considered a Hemi, but the cost, fuel economy, complexity, etc. was too much for me to bite off. One day maybe, but I needed more power now. This is why I decided to take the plunge and buy a RIPP. It is expensive, but considerably less expensive than an engine change where you need to change axles, drive shafts, springs, etc, etc...

I shot this video that may help. My video production skills could use some work, but I was trying to show what living with a RIPP Supercharger is like driving around Chicago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjxcgPpdsyk To be clear on the specs, I have a RIPP SuperCharger, No Intercooler, stock exhaust headers, MBRP cat-back exhaust, 315/70R17's, ExpeditionOne front/rear bumpers, 3" TF Lift and a Warn Winch up front. It is a heavy rig. No other engine or driveline modifications have been made.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jk0311
I didnt mean to imply that there was funny business going on JKerr CBoyler and I were just trying to decipher the metric system in all its complexities since you have the metric tire size on your stats. Ok, Ok so its NOT so complex, the tire size calculator I was using must be of sub standard quality... that or Im a moron. Neither would surprise me Glad your getting some good numbers outta the RIPP! I only wish I had the cash to drop on it too!

Edit: You were right, 34.4
No sweat. I know how confusing all of this stuff can be for someone doing research. I'm trying to be as scientific as I can. I'm only changing one thing at a time, which is why I did not install an Intercooler or headers. I wanted to see what the SuperCharger can do by itself.

Next weekend I'm going to Dyno/Tune. There's probably some hidden horsepower in there. The RIPP programing has to be conservative since they are sending the program all around the world. It has to work in all climates, pressures, elevations, etc.; however, I can honestly say I'd be fine running it as is. My Jeep is running great. I'm just a gearhead. I want to see how much I can get out of it. I'll share the results when I have them.
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