RIPS intake manifold.

[placham]

Been away for a little while busy at work, saving up money.

Well like title states how do you guys that have RIPS intake manifolds installed them. Rob from RIPS told me that I'll have to make my own water pipes, because he doesnt make them any more. I havent gotten around to install it yet, but would like to know what Im in for. Dont want my ride to be down for too long. But still have to get a FMIC before anything happens.

As always people love pics so here it is. Trying to change it up a bit for the big twenty10.

Got it with their 80mm TB, for just over a 1000bucks shipped. Wait time was about 4weeks. The only thing is I wanted all the fittings on top and they did them on bottom :-/ except the brake booster.



Also cant leave my breathing apparatus stock, so changing it over to Apexi Ax53B70 BB unit, stock mount with same exhaust turbo pipe.it came with the resistor pack, 444CC injectors, and TOMEI chipped ECU



Hopefully looking for around 300rwhp+/- with this setup.

What you guys think?

[Carl H]

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looks like you have a nice responsive 300-350whp setup there.

[Coolwhip]

I like

[Darius]

Those aluminum welds gave me a half-chub.

[l0nestar]

If the 25 water pipes will work, let me know because i have a spare.

I agree with all of the above statements.

[Carl H]

unfortunately they are different...

[s14_sport]

That is an extremely sexy manifold. And with my Q45 TB leak issues the TB that they include in the RIPS manifold is looking more and more worth it. I think I might pull the trigger on that one soon.

[Monogato]

I personally don't see how it's worth $1000+

It looks just put together with sheets of aluminum or whatever, but that's just me.

Congrats on your purchase!

[placham]

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looks like you have a nice responsive 300-350whp setup there.

Hey Carl was your manifold set up for the AAC valve? Because I dont see anything on my manifold that allows it to be bolted on?Did you use the 240sx throttle cable or is it from something else?You used the old RB20 water pipes(modified) or did you get it with IM from RIPS? Did you get that T-stat water neck or was it custom made here in US.Carl you still tune ECU's? Would a 93/94 Maxima VG30DE ecu work on rb20?

Does anybody know if rb20 and rb26 R34 stock for stock fuel rails use same mounting points?

And by the way, this manifold is worth every penny. Greddy IM for rb25 sells for around 800+/- . You can get egay manifold for rb20 all day long for 800. Ether spend some extra money and get the right stuff, or just dont do anything and save your money. When I was getting into automotive, old timers (hot rod gear heads) would always say HP costs money, going fast cost money. Doesnt matter if its go-kart or diesel rig, this applies to everything, and I have found it to be true.

[placham]

Oh yeah then tossing on these rocker covers on to confuse the $hit out o people.

And here is my other project if anyone cares.Its a '97 Toyota Camry 5SFE block with Gen2 3SGTE (SW20) MR2 cyl. head . This yields a hybrid 5SGTE other wise a 2.2L stroked 3SGTE for way less what stroker kit for 3SGTE costs, and is much more reliable to boost. Still needs some rods, pistons, machine shop work, and harness to be ready. Just wanted to know what all the jizz is about in Toyota world with this 4banger.

[EVILS14]

I just purchased one for my 25 and i paid 1400usd

[placham]

Wow seems like RIPS is starting to be more popular, congrats on purchase.

[Yellow4g63]

I had mine made with all the stuff to run stock ecu. Tho I had to redo the IACV, the Aluminum was too thin on the manifold so it would hold thread. I had my friend weld a plate on it for me and now it's cherry.

[Carl H]

yes when I ordered my manifold (5 years ago now!) I specified to rob that I intended to use a stock ecu setup with all sensors and to retain idle and cold start valves...that being said rb engines do pretty well without these items hooked up and just the base idle set with the throttle blade stop.Add in cams however and it becomes a different story.I used the stock s14 cable for my setup and the manifold has provisions for a bracket (which was supplied as well).The thermostat neck was also supplied with the manifold as the stock items will foul out on the plenum...however a bit of grinding on the stock neck should allow for enough clearance to be cherry.Be sure to replace the thermostat before you put the manifold on and seal it properly as it is a total PITA to access when in the car, as always use genuine nissan stats and you wont have a problem, one in my engine has been in there since the engine was rebuilt (4yrs or so).Also the lower water pipes were supplied with the manifold so that was not an issue at all.

I still offer ecu tuning services for the stock ecu, and no you do not need to swap to the ve30de ecu.

IIRC the rb26 fuel rails will not bolt the the 20 properly, if you have a s2 engine then you proly have issues with the fuel pressure dampener on the rear of the rail, my engine being a s2 had this dampener and thus i had issues...ended up cutting the dampener flange off and having a local shop weld on an 1/8"npt bung so i could run a pipe thread elbow...made it easy to mount an inline pressure gauge.not sure if you're interested but i have a modified rb20 fuel rail for dual feed (feeds on either end of the rail, single return in the middle, provisions for a gauge or sensor in the middle of the rail)...however one of the fittings has a small crack in the weld and i dont have time to to mess with it anymore; email me if you're intersted and we can work out a deal.

[EVILS14]

Wow seems like RIPS is starting to be more popular, congrats on purchase.

Thanks you too. I'm considering getting one of their exhaust manifolds. They range from 3000 to 3300usd
Modified by EVILS14 at 1:04 PM 4/10/2010

[Yellow4g63]

Thanks you too. I'm considering getting one of there exhaust manifolds. They range from 3000 to 3300usd

Get one made in the USA it won't take as long to get and should be cheaper than what they are charging.

[Noxy]

Really? That seems rather backwards to me. I would suspect intake manifolds to be more expensive...

[crakin]

Wow. nice.

[Monogato]

[QUOTE=placham]Oh yeah then tossing on these rocker covers on to confuse the $hit out o people.h4x! direct fit? I heard the it takes some modifying? have you test fit them?

[placham]

How can I test fit them if this is my DD. Too much stuff to mess around with at the moment. But never heard of people having problems with them except the IM cross over pipe on Rb20/25's, besides I'm running a Rb26 Trust clear timing cover. I bet you heard of people having problems with those too, right?

Just ask Darius think his got those on his rb25 I think with 6boost ex-manifold, if my memory serves me correct. Think thats his setup. But Im just too tired at the moment just got back in from work.

Carl what is your email address, I was just wondering if I could get a VG30DE ecu to run on the 20. Want to use my stocker for now, also have HKS PFC F-con piggy back right now on too. That Tomei ECU I got is probably programed for like 100/99 octane fuel, and dont know what other parts. But VG30 ecu is I think plug-n-play for 20's , no? Or I'll just get another rb20 spare ecu, so I can get it chipped.

[Monogato]

How can I test fit them if this is my DD. Too much stuff to mess around with at the moment. But never heard of people having problems with them except the IM cross over pipe on Rb20/25's, besides I'm running a Rb26 Trust clear timing cover. I bet you heard of people having problems with those too, right?

LOL.

Don't get your panties in a bunch. I was asking a simple question and since you already have them I thought you had mounted them or that would be the norm thing to do. And I thought you would have already done so being its your "DD", even more of a reason to do it. But I've heard a lot of people say different things, just wanted to clear them up. But I'm sure you get that a lot, right?

[EVILS14]

Get one made in the USA it won't take as long to get and should be cheaper than what they are charging.

I tried to go with afi or full race but they told me they don't make a single gated manifold. The only other two options i would consider is rips or 6boost, and both of them told me they would make whatever i want.

[Yellow4g63]

Evil check your mail.

[EVILS14]

Evil check your mail.

Thanks ill call them monday morning

[Yellow4g63]

Thanks ill call them monday morning

No problem hope he can help you out.