These headers were installed on my completely stock (by popular demand) 6G72 powered 2001 California spec automatic Galant V6.
Experience:
My experience with Rippmods was mostly positive. They have great customer service and they know how to please. The only problems I had were with lack of communication. No one seemed to know where the headers were or when they'd be in stock (placed my order at the beginning of August and received in the middle of October so I know how the RPW headers guys feel), and eventually my order was even lost, though I'm hesitant to place blame on them since I did kinda try to cancel unsuccessfully, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
The Headers:
The only thing the headers live up to from the product description is the fact that it truly is check engine light free. For $1,260 I'm a bit unimpressed, but then again I really didn't expect even 20 horses. At least they look good, increase power across the board, and passed 2 out of 3 state inspections given by friends (I live in Texas, another dual inspection state with inspections on safety and emissions). The headers are also MUCH lighter than stock components. My front end is actually a quarter of an inch higher now. They also hang a bit lower than stock, about half an inch to a full inch at the cats, so beware if you're dropped. For those who have not yet installed their headers, please inspect your welds!!! My headers have minor leaks and are slightly raspy, but it's not too big a deal. At least they're ceramic coated, right?
Baseline: 137.4 horsepower 152.4 torque
Headers: 146.4 horsepower 159.3 torque
Of course, I fully expect Rippmods to defend their product with "all cars are different and will react differently to modifications" along with being able to get away with not guaranteeing any numbers (always a very smart business decision).
Overall experience with Rippmods: A (Awesome job by Ross and Joe)
Overall satisfaction with headers: D+
Displayed in all their glory.
During installation.
The engine bay.
On the dyno.
I know it's blurry, but at least you can see the powerband.
It's blurry, but for those of you who knows where your lights are you know the "Engine Service Soon" light is not on.
If I missed anything or if you have any questions feel free to ask.
"Daisy tumbled short of his dreams, not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion... No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart. " - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
"I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work." - Thomas Edison
lmao...you just spent over a grand for 9 extra hp...........im sorry. Was it the "BOLT ON 30 HP" that got you? Gotta love marketing. I have never known any header system to actually give you that much of a gain straight out the box. You planning on getting the sds tho?
Im looking into picking up the XIR system...im completely stock too. If i do get it, ill have to dyno it so we can see what the difference is. Thanks for the info tho..
9 WHEEL hp was gained. which is pretty impressive for headers, especially on a shitty mitsu auto tranny.
do you plan on going sds soon? or is the tranny rebuild gonna set you back
I know Ripp touts their headers as "not needing any tuning," but are you going to pick up an SAFC or something for tuning?
To answer your questions:
No, it wasn't the advertisement that got me. The best I've seen is a Camaro Z28 running Edelbrock headers that made 13 horsepower so I wasn't expecting much out of these. I walked in hoping for at least 10, and looks like I got it. The guy you see doing the install estimated 10 hp and 9 torque...he was almost dead on. I'm no longer in aftermarket mods after my disaster when I first started back in 1999. I did this because both of my pre-cats have failed, and to replace both would have cost me more than the headers so I went ahead and went this route. Plus, people have been waiting forever for a dyno of the headers on an otherwise stock V6. Most people don't realize though that even this wussy gain is actually pretty impressive for a naturally aspirated engine.
No, I will not be running the SDS. Too much money, I don't care about it, it will absolutely fail emissions here, and I'm getting a 2005 6MT G35 with the 298 hp engine. The headers are a gift to my youngest brother who will be inheriting this car. As a result of course I will not be running with a SAFC either (I sold it to 2True long ago anyway).
"Daisy tumbled short of his dreams, not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion... No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart. " - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
"I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work." - Thomas Edison
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Auto-9)</div><div class='quotemain'>
and I'm getting a 2005 6MT G35 with the 298 hp engine. The headers are a gift to my youngest brother who will be inheriting this car. As a result of course I will not be running with a SAFC either (I sold it to 2True long ago anyway).</div>
goood choice on the 35 bro...my buddy who previously owned a 7g just bought a 2004.5 and he LOVES it..hell i do too and it aint my car lol...im tryin to get him to get some tuning done to get that 298 (nissan/infiniti says there were no MAJOR mods done to the car to extract the extra power..we'll see haha) but the 05 will also have 19's and a few more interior accessories...so itll have a lil more weight to pull with the 298...hell its still gonna be awesome....good choice again
BTT
Just curious....how much horsepower to bikes like Hayabusas have at the wheel if anyone knows?
Okay nm i found it, it has like 160 hp....i think i'll save and get one of those
You should have ported your windshield and ran without any oil Peter! You would have seen at least 100 more whp! Sheesh
7g for life!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fall Out Boy)</div><div class='quotemain'>lmao...you just spent over a grand for 9 extra hp...........im sorry. Â*Was it the "BOLT ON 30 HP" that got you? Â*Gotta love marketing. Â* Â*I have never known any header system to actually give you that much of a gain straight out the box. Â*You planning on getting the sds tho? Â*
Im looking into picking up the XIR system...im completely stock too. Â*If i do get it, ill have to dyno it so we can see what the difference is. Â*Thanks for the info tho..</div>
you have fun with that XIR system...the reason why ripp can brag about their headers...is because even with the 8g's picky picky ECU's...they do NOT throw codes...granted i believe they're overpriced as hell...and dont plan on buying them....gotta give credit where credits due....like i said...have fun with XIR
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wanderingpinoy)</div><div class='quotemain'>I know Ripp touts their headers as "not needing any tuning,"</div>
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(scootinintegra)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wanderingpinoy)</div><div class='quotemain'>I know Ripp touts their headers as "not needing any tuning,"</div>
What the hell is that supposed to mean?</div>
From their webpage:
http://www.rippmods.com/products/products_...3&productId=150
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>This designed derived from the electronics need for variances in the banks. The units will offer excellent heat scavenging when combined with our supercharging system (SDS). Although designed for a naturally aspirated engine, they will offer tremendous flow at upper RPM’s. In stock form they will bolt on a nominal 44hp WITH NO ELECTRONICS.</div>
I also remember Ross claiming no tuning was needed with his headers either here or at GalantForums.
Dont you just love marketing!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seth98esT)</div><div class='quotemain'>You should have ported your windshield and ran without any oil Peter! Â*You would have seen at least 100 more whp! Sheesh
I got neons buddy. Guaranteed 150 whp at least!
"Daisy tumbled short of his dreams, not through her own fault, but because of the colossal vitality of his illusion... No amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart. " - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
"I have not failed 700 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work." - Thomas Edison
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>This designed derived from the electronics need for variances in the banks. The units will offer excellent heat scavenging when combined with our supercharging system (SDS). Although designed for a naturally aspirated engine, they will offer tremendous flow at upper RPM’s. In stock form they will bolt on a nominal 44hp WITH NO ELECTRONICS.</div>
He claims 44hp gains with just headers, no tuning or anything? Shit, even LS1s don't make that kind of power gains off just headers. Smells like BS to me.
wow that's a lot of bull..44hp? man, i'd call back and at least ask for half your money back.
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Wow, that gain really sucks. Just think, those of you with Fed specs will gain even less. I was thinking about getting these headers, but I doubt it now. I'm curious how much better the headers would work on a Cali spec with other mods or even with the SDS?
I was interested in finding out just how much loss our auto trannies cost...
with the numbers auto-9 supplied (and assuming mitsu claims of 200 or 195 hp.. I forgot which the V6 puts out at the crank)
If 200 hp and he got 137.4 whp (31.3% loss)
Assuming w/ headers he expected (+44 hp) 244 hp crank would yield 167.6 (w/ 31.3% loss)
Actually (assuming +44hp at the crank) 244 hp and he got 146.4 (40% loss)
Assuming that the auto tranny will maintain consistent loss of 31.3%, then the headers gave a 213.1 hp at the crank which is 13.1 hp over stock
In all actuality, I'd almost think that its believable that the the auto tranny as you add more HP accounts for more loss. Although I'm not totally believing the +44 number that Ripp gave (maybe on a perfect day, and never able to be reproduced).
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cali)</div><div class='quotemain'>wow that's a lot of bull..44hp? man, i'd call back and at least ask for half your money back.</div>
44 was on a v6 running an SDS, with FI you will get much better gains from Headers.
Dave
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ChikagoGTZ)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cali)</div><div class='quotemain'>wow that's a lot of bull..44hp? man, i'd call back and at least ask for half your money back.</div>
44 was on a v6 running an SDS, with FI you will get much better gains from Headers.
Dave</div>
I don't know, the way it is worded, it sound like it was on a stock G:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>In stock form they will bolt on a nominal 44hp WITH NO ELECTRONICS.</div>
I am curious though, if someone were to do a manual swap, how much HP would be freed up?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wanderingpinoy)</div><div class='quotemain'>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>In stock form they will bolt on a nominal 44hp WITH NO ELECTRONICS.</div>
I am curious though, if someone were to do a manual swap, how much HP would be freed up?</div>
a ton.
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