Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (Again)
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Le Mans Master
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Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (Again)
I installed my ripper last night. Love the shifter, but I had to cut the rubber boot that quieted the trans. I know some people suggested dynomat and a couple of other solutions to reduce the noise. Could someone please redirect me to an old tread or provide the solution..
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Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (ICULUKN-C5)
Why did you cut the boot??? We have installed more of the Rippers than we can count and and have never had to cut anything. The fix may be a new boot!
Give us a call...
Nate
Give us a call...
Nate
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (MySea5)
Nate is right, get a new factory boot and turn it inside out like this one.
Working well for many of my friends. :yesnod:
Working well for many of my friends. :yesnod:
Drifting
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From: Cypress TX
Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (MySea5)
I can attest to what MySea5 says: with the factory boot turned upside down, the ripper shifter is absolutely every bit as quiet as the stock setup.
The picture example is my car ;) and Ken (MySea5) did the installation for me!
Lates,
Justin
The picture example is my car ;) and Ken (MySea5) did the installation for me!
Lates,
Justin
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From: Minnesota
Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (ambitin)
Upside down rubber boot is the way to go. Also, put a piece of heater hose on the shaft, use a size that creates a tight fit. This helps with any wot vibration you may have. It that doesn't do it, put Corsa Indys on it. I haven't heard a peep from my Ripper since. :lol:
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Land, TX USA
Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (Rippied Z06)
Rippied Z06 - Also, put a piece of heater hose on the shaft, use a size that creates a tight fit. This helps with any wot vibration you may have.
increased the diameter of the lower shaft (new humpless model). Effectively
creating a relief cut for the shaft. It cannot vibrate against the housing anymore.
I still need to do the hose thing on mine though. Sometimes sounds like
pinging at WOT. Or lighten up on the grip :lol:
Jim, you know, I learned from SS :cheers:
Burning Brakes
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Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (MySea5)
Kudos...Ken...Giving credit where credit is do :yesnod: :yesnod:
Heck if I recall correctly "SS" was the guy who started "Mod Days" in Houston.
Matthew
Heck if I recall correctly "SS" was the guy who started "Mod Days" in Houston.
Matthew
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Re: Noisy Ripper.. What is the fix (dahoof)
In addition to the upside down boot, do the Dynamat trick (wrap as many strips around the shaft as you can). Also, it helps if the top of the shaft is isolated from the shift ****. Several layers of electrical tape will do.