Ripa ic chiller

Tony@Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

IGLA Installer KY said:
There is no cutting factory lines, reread my comment

Thats not plug and play...re read my post.

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Tony@Ripatuned said:
Im not here to help competitors fix their failed design. I posted videos and pictures. If you can handle someone else chiller there is no reason you couldn't handle ours and I'm sure most can install ours flawlessly and not others.

I just posted two pics you tell me which one is plug and play.

The second picture is of the kit before pre assembly and then shipped.

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Tony@Ripatuned said:
Thats not plug and play...re read my post.

So sounds like they do the same things, one costs half the price, has color and detailed instructions, has zero cutting of factory lines and is a viable option. Thats the whole point

Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

Tony@Ripatuned said:
Im not here to help competitors fix their failed design. I posted videos and pictures. If you can handle someone else chiller there is no reason you couldn't handle ours and I'm sure most can install ours flawlessly and not others.

I just posted two pics you tell me which one is plug and play.

Tony, not worth beating a dead horse here. We don’t consider plug and play to be just for the Oem AC lines (which ours was the first on the market and does not use generic taps), but the while kit to be plug and play completely

Also, putting the chiller core over a exhaust manifold does not seem to be the best solution but hey what do we know

What I do know is that our system actually has capacity and has proven to keep temps below ambient in trucks making well over 1000hp at the end of the pass, with data to back it up in multiple vehicles. Running just the chiller core is really good for nothing, especially if you are counting on the heat exchanger to be your capacity. We have found this out though extensive testing. When you have 3 gallons of coolant lower than freezing point, it will last for even the longest track passes, desert blasts, off-road racing etc

The guys at IC are real nice guys, and eventually they will get the kit perfected, but unfortunately it’s not there quite yet.

We will let the customers be the judge. Cheap doesn’t always equal good, and that is especially true when modifying cars.

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Ripatuned said:
Tony, not worth beating a dead horse here. We don’t consider plug and play to be just for the Oem AC lines (which ours was the first on the market and does not use generic taps), but the while kit to be plug and play completely

Also, putting the chiller core over a exhaust manifold does not seem to be the best solution but hey what do we know

What I do know is that our system actually has capacity and has proven to keep temps below ambient in trucks making well over 1000hp at the end of the pass, with data to back it up in multiple vehicles. Running just the chiller core is really good for nothing, especially if you are counting on the heat exchanger to be your capacity. We have found this out though extensive testing. When you have 3 gallons of coolant lower than freezing point, it will last for even the longest track passes, desert blasts, off-road racing etc

The guys at IC are real nice guys, and eventually they will get the kit perfected, but unfortunately it’s not there quite yet.

We will let the customers be the judge. Cheap doesn’t always equal good, and that is especially true when modifying cars.

You’re absolutely right steve, weapon x chiller kits are pretty well made

Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

IGLA Installer KY said:
You’re absolutely right steve, weapon x chiller kits are pretty well made

I don’t know who that is. How about we settle this like gentlemen for the customers to see?

Let’s get two TRXs out here with the same exact mods (e85, heavily pullied blower etc) and we can install them side by side and make a video of how both of them install. After that we take them out and make passes with them and review the data for all to see. Street driving as well at on the track.

Let me know if you are up for it. I’ll pay your plane ticket and pay for the ic chiller kit. If ours works better you need to pay for my time.

Deal? Let me know

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Buddies? No, you can put them side by side and see its the same chiller. I don’t care about putting anything side by side, I posted another option and someone, well 2 someones got butt hurt. I guess its just a coincidence that they are the same then. No biggie, do what you do.

217TRX · Nov 28, 2022

Tony@Ripatuned said:
Here's a quick video of how the ac connections go together. The fittings come assembled (crimped to the lines like factory connections) Every other chiller system on the market requires you to cut the factory hose and "T" in. That's unacceptable because you will need a new oem ac liquid and suction line to remove the kit...check out the price of those and you will agree how it's unacceptable. Also you would have to remove the fender to replace one of them. The "T" used in the competitors kits uses a double clamp setup that will most likely leak, requires a special tool to secure, and most people will waste hundreds of dollars in freon to discover its leaking weeks later. Once again if anyone is interested in a kit we are going to extend the group buy pricing for black Friday. I can be reached best via email. At tony@ripatuned.com

Thanks everyone

This looks like a nice kit! I installed the competitors kit and it works good but it was a PITA and did not come with a reservoir, I made one that actually looks very similar to yours and mounts in the same location but it was definetly not included and not even really mentioned until after I purchased the kit and started install. Also ended up buying the bigger IC pump. My ac lines sealed up on first try but your connections are far superior (I wondered why they couldn’t of done the same) and would be a much easier and less stressful install and removal of needed… just my .02

Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

217TRX said:
This looks like a nice kit! I installed the competitors kit and it works good but it was a PITA and did not come with a reservoir, I made one that actually looks very similar to yours and mounts in the same location but it was definetly not included and not even really mentioned until after I purchased the kit and started install. Also ended up buying the bigger IC pump. My ac lines sealed up on first try but your connections are far superior (I wondered why they couldn’t of done the same) and would be a much easier and less stressful install and removal of needed… just my .02

Thank you for the kind words

Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

IGLA Installer KY said:
Buddies? No, you can put them side by side and see its the same chiller. I don’t care about putting anything side by side, I posted another option and someone, well 2 someones got butt hurt. I guess it’s just a coincidence that they are the same then. No biggie, do what you do.

There are many companies out there with different options for different platforms. Smart move turning down the side by side install comparison. Nobody is butt hurt but comparing apples to oranges and calling them all apples is not good for the consumer.

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Ripatuned said:
There are many companies out there with different options for different platforms. Smart move turning down the side by side install comparison. Nobody is butt hurt but comparing apples to oranges and calling them all apples is not good for the consumer.

Hard to do a side by side if I don’t have a modded trx don’t you think?!? I posted another option, you two are the ones making this into a pissing match. Carry on, you have done this since I have known you, before you hired tony. I know its just how you are and thats fine. I posted another option, get over yourself.

Ducc · Nov 28, 2022

IGLA Installer KY said:
Buddies? No, you can put them side by side and see its the same chiller. I don’t care about putting anything side by side, I posted another option and someone, well 2 someones got butt hurt. I guess its just a coincidence that they are the same then. No biggie, do what you do.

You're just as defensive in IGLA threads capitan.

217TRX · Nov 28, 2022

AZDinoPwr said:
So not the advertised plug and play? I have heard similar things about the FI interchiller but was hopeful this design was more user friendly for install.

I installed the FI and it is kind of a PITA. This kit looks like a lot easier and less stressful install. Mainly because of the ac lines and not having to cut/splice. He also has a reservoir. I had to fabricate my own. The FI works great for me but if I’d seen this option I probably would of went with it. Not sure if Ripa offers a “stage 2” but it’s just a pusher fan and switch… and relay (that you have to go out and buy yourself)

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Ducc said:
You're just as defensive in IGLA threads capitan.

Not even close, I know igla works and is far superior, I simply posted another option and someone didn’t like it or the fact his is a rebranded weapon x kit. No biggie, if people want to buy his its fine, I could care less. I was just posting options available, captain*

Ducc · Nov 28, 2022

IGLA Installer KY said:
Not even close, I know igla works and is far superior, I simply posted another option and someone didn’t like it or the fact his is a rebranded weapon x kit. No biggie, if people want to buy his its fine, I could care less. I was just posting options available, captain*

it's*
And how much less could you care?

(And capitan was intentional, hombre

)

Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

IGLA Installer KY said:
Not even close, I know igla works and is far superior, I simply posted another option and someone didn’t like it or the fact his is a rebranded weapon x kit. No biggie, if people want to buy his its fine, I could care less. I was just posting options available, captain*

I don’t know what you keep talking about with this “rebranded” weapon x kit stuff. This is our own kit that we designed specifically for the TRX

Here are the dimensional cad designs as well as prototype.

Again, nobody actually cares that you posted another option here, except for the fact of your wording of “plug and play”

Customers will make the final call. I think we covered all the bases our kit in terms of ease of install and uninstall, functionality, looks and ability to continue to add power to they vehicle without ever needing to touch this system again.

Have a great night.

Air’d outSRT · Nov 28, 2022

Ripatuned said:
I don’t know what you keep talking about with this “rebranded” weapon x kit stuff. This is our own kit that we designed specifically for the TRX

Here are the dimensional cad designs as well as prototype.

Again, nobody actually cares that you posted another option here, except for the fact of your wording of “plug and play”

Customers will make the final call. I think we covered all the bases our kit in terms of ease of install and uninstall, functionality, looks and ability to continue to add power to they vehicle without ever needing to touch this system again.

Have a great night.

I most definitely will. I guess you adding your name to chemcool part’s didn’t happen either. All of this didn’t have to be brought out into the open. I simply posted another option and you two seemed to not like it. Now the cats out of the bag

Ripatuned · Nov 28, 2022

Also, forgot to post some 3d scanning for the chiller and twin turbo systems for your viewing pleasure.

Really cool stuff. We have every inch of the trx scanned. We may even have more data than fca themselves

Viper1500 · Nov 29, 2022

Ripatuned said:
Tony, not worth beating a dead horse here. We don’t consider plug and play to be just for the Oem AC lines (which ours was the first on the market and does not use generic taps), but the while kit to be plug and play completely

Also, putting the chiller core over a exhaust manifold does not seem to be the best solution but hey what do we know

What I do know is that our system actually has capacity and has proven to keep temps below ambient in trucks making well over 1000hp at the end of the pass, with data to back it up in multiple vehicles. Running just the chiller core is really good for nothing, especially if you are counting on the heat exchanger to be your capacity. We have found this out though extensive testing. When you have 3 gallons of coolant lower than freezing point, it will last for even the longest track passes, desert blasts, off-road racing etc

The guys at IC are real nice guys, and eventually they will get the kit perfected, but unfortunately it’s not there quite yet.

We will let the customers be the judge. Cheap doesn’t always equal good, and that is especially true when modifying cars.

I have the other system that is from Australia and I can definitely say that it is far from plug and play. We also had to build a tank to hold more coolant. The one we made holds around 7 gal and is mounted on the passenger frame under the cab and we added a different pump. If your system had been available at that time, it definitely would have saved me a lot of money.
I have one question though, you say that your able to keep temperatures below ambient even after a pass. I assume that you mean the coolant in the IC and NOT the IAT?