RIPP DOHC SDS installation questions

[StealthFan]

Ripp,

I've had time to go through the Instruction Manual that came with my DOHC SDS kit, and I have some questions:

- What, if any, gauges would you recommend we get to compliment the system?

- The instruction manual makes no mention of the AFC that comes with the kit.
- You said that you would provide us with some base numbers to input, but there is nothing there.
- I've read through the instruction manual that comes with the AFC, and quite frankly, a lot of it is over my head. Would it be possible to get a point by point walkthrough of the tuning of this? The install seems straight forward (I assume that we are using the GTO figures?), but the tuning is way too general, as it serves as a guideline for over a hundred different cars. As you have already gone through this, a little help would be appreciated.

- I always like to be prepared and have spare belts on hand. How do we get spare belts for this? Do we need to order through you, or can you provide us with a part number or something?

[bkrdblz93sl]

Tom, I was waiting for this. Thanks, I didn't want to steal your job.lol.


PROBLEM, so far, I can not reach that small 12mm bolt that is under the 2- 14mm bolts connected to the alt. brkt. NEED a tip. I am going to remove the dr. side mtr mt.allowing a bit more room. I hope that does it? Any other suggestions will be most helpful.

I have checked out www.stealth316.com, thank goodness for people like JL.

In regards to the trimming of the fan shroud. It's the passenger side, not the drivers side. I used a dremel with a cutting disc, worked great and looks better than the proto. I smoothed the edges with a flat file.

I can't see where the flipping upside down of the a/c hose brkt. will allow for enough room for the shaft to fit. I have had mine that way (upside down) for awhile now, and just removed it all together for now.

Rob

[RIPP Modified]

Alright guys, sorry for the delay. All of the tech guys have been a little busy. I am in sales, but will tell them to hop on the boards and get the tech questions answered.

Your never going to get his again from RIPP... THIS IS BS sorry for putting you through it this guys was fired!

[J-Groove]

So how is everyones installs going? Come on, you are keeping us fence sitters on the edge of our seats!
-John

[T00L17]

I started my installation. I've already installed the S-AFC, the injectors, and the FPR. I can't get the damn lines loose for the fuel pump, two cans of penetrating oil and a can of rust off and it still won't budge. The other problem I've run into is that I have a couple of parts from the kit that I can't identify so I'm not sure exactly where they go. Not sure which 'fitting provided' is the fitting for the blower oil feed for one. Also, apparently no one has any base settings for the AFC, not that I care too much I'll take it and dyno tune it anyway, but it is inconvenient. Finally, I know which spark plugs to use, but what should they be gapped to? I'm sure its not .044, I had to run mine down to .038 just to get rid of the blowout from my nitrous. Anyone else having any issues?

[RIPP Modified]

Originally Posted by StealthFan

Ripp,

I've had time to go through the Instruction Manual that came with my DOHC SDS kit, and I have some questions:

- What, if any, gauges would you recommend we get to compliment the system?

- The instruction manual makes no mention of the AFC that comes with the kit.
- You said that you would provide us with some base numbers to input, but there is nothing there.
- I've read through the instruction manual that comes with the AFC, and quite frankly, a lot of it is over my head. Would it be possible to get a point by point walkthrough of the tuning of this? The install seems straight forward (I assume that we are using the GTO figures?), but the tuning is way too general, as it serves as a guideline for over a hundred different cars. As you have already gone through this, a little help would be appreciated.

- I always like to be prepared and have spare belts on hand. How do we get spare belts for this? Do we need to order through you, or can you provide us with a part number or something?

As with any FI system it would make sense to have at least two gauges:

- Boost
- Air fuel ratio
-
A third or fourth gauge can be handled a few different ways;
- Exhaust temp (for tuning)
- Oil pressure (monitoring the engine)
- Trans temp (monitor ATX temps)

The instruction are for the SDS the AFC2 is wired directly to the ECU using either the instruction included in the AFC2 box for the GTO. We did however provide some base numbers to get you to the DYNO.

Hers is a thread on the HOW TO of the AFC:
http://www.prostreetonline.com/pso/p...o/2gnewafc.asp

It will be an excellent source for now….we can put together something more formal.

Originally Posted by bkrdblz93sl

Tom, I was waiting for this. Thanks, I didn't want to steal your job.lol.


PROBLEM, so far, I can not reach that small 12mm bolt that is under the 2- 14mm bolts connected to the alt. brkt. NEED a tip. I am going to remove the dr. side mtr mt.allowing a bit more room. I hope that does it? Any other suggestions will be most helpful.

I have checked out www.stealth316.com, thank goodness for people like JL.

In regards to the trimming of the fan shroud. It's the passenger side, not the drivers side. I used a dremel with a cutting disc, worked great and looks better than the proto. I smoothed the edges with a flat file.

I can't see where the flipping upside down of the a/c hose brkt. will allow for enough room for the shaft to fit. I have had mine that way (upside down) for awhile now, and just removed it all together for now.

Rob

We Like to use the product that’s on the car, bending and flipping the AC bracket back works for us and keeps the AC line out of trouble. Using alternatives is not out of the question, for example a ZIPTIE will work also.

Cutting the fan shroud with a dremel tool is an excellent example….

Originally Posted by T00L17

I started my installation. I've already installed the S-AFC, the injectors, and the FPR. I can't get the damn lines loose for the fuel pump, two cans of penetrating oil and a can of rust off and it still won't budge. The other problem I've run into is that I have a couple of parts from the kit that I can't identify so I'm not sure exactly where they go. Not sure which 'fitting provided' is the fitting for the blower oil feed for one. Also, apparently no one has any base settings for the AFC, not that I care too much I'll take it and dyno tune it anyway, but it is inconvenient. Finally, I know which spark plugs to use, but what should they be gapped to? I'm sure its not .044, I had to run mine down to .038 just to get rid of the blowout from my nitrous. Anyone else having any issues?

We found using a small air gun on the Fuel pump bolts worked for us… but no doubt that’s a scary part of the installation because of the rust.

The lines underneath are by far easier to remove, going back and forth helps… and using the penetrating fluid only works if you can get it into the threads, spraying it all over only wastes fluid.

The oil line feed and return where all handled when we sent out he revised instruction manual.

One step colder plugs gapped at .25-.28 will work perfect, stay away from platinum as they have a suppressor in them… we’ve tested this several times over a simple NGK TYPE R or V Racing will work perfect, change them once a year and you’ll be golden.

[StealthFan]

Originally Posted by RIPP Modified

Give our tech line a call with any questions you have and someone over there will be able to assist you. 1-718-442-4723 ext 17. Normally they are on the boards, but they've been a little busy lately and havn't gotten a chance to jump on.

Would it not make more sense for them to answer questions once here, rather than answering the same questions over and over again on the phone?

Everyone would at least like to know where our instructions are for doing a base tune on the S-AFC that we were promised.

[RIPP Modified]

Ok yea, it would be alot earier, i should have stated to give the tech line a call if there was a question that needed to be answered immediately.

I will speak to my tech guys and get the tune for the S-afc posted.\

Crazy... . your fired!

[T00L17]

So how are those AFC numbers coming along? I think my installation will be done by this saturday so I'd like to have at least a half way decent tune on it.

[RIPP Modified]

I spoke to my tech guys and they are getting me the numbers for the AFC. As soon as I have them, they will be posted.

RIPPSALES

Crazy....

The AFC numbers where in a folder marked 3000GT DOHC Tuning.... along with thet DYNO sheet or a simpley called me and I would have posted it...

RIPPTECH