RamLift Pro Lift system

[Michael]

Quick question...

Can someone tell the part number of the pump that comes in the RamLift kit?

I bought one about 2 years ago (old pump). Since then, Simon has started using a different pump that lifts the car in 3 seconds as opposed to 8 or 9 seconds. I was wondering whether anyone here had received a lift kit recently, and would mind letting me know the maker and part number of the pump.

Also, I seem to have a some trouble with the fluid leaking out of the reservoir at the clamp. Since this is plastic, I'm trying not to over-tighten it, yet still stop the leak. So far, I'm not having much luck. Can anyone recommend a decent reservoir that will be less likely to leak?

I appreciate any help that you can provide.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[Mike]

The website mentions the new/quicker pump. If you connect with them direct they may be able to help: Contact Us

 

[Jim T]

Quick question...

Can someone tell the part number of the pump that comes in the RamLift kit?

I bought one about 2 years ago (old pump). Since then, Simon has started using a different pump that lifts the car in 3 seconds as opposed to 8 or 9 seconds. I was wondering whether anyone here had received a lift kit recently, and would mind letting me know the maker and part number of the pump.

Also, I seem to have a some trouble with the fluid leaking out of the reservoir at the clamp. Since this is plastic, I'm trying not to over-tighten it, yet still stop the leak. So far, I'm not having much luck. Can anyone recommend a decent reservoir that will be less likely to leak?

I appreciate any help that you can provide.

Thanks,

Mike

Mike, I seem to remember Simon saying that the color of the pump or fitting denotes the model change. Give him a call and describe your unit; I found him to be very willing and helpful, much more so then the RCR/SL-C build manual.
Jim

 

[Michael]

The website mentions the new/quicker pump. If you connect with them direct they may be able to help: Contact Us

I spoke with him last week. He mentioned that he would sell the pump individually for $650.00. That just seemed like a TON of cash for a small hydraulic pump. So I wanted to see if I could get the maker and the part number, so I price it on line and see if his price was inline with the market.

If it was, then I would buy it from him. If not, then I would make other arrangements. I've already spent close to 2000 on the RamLift Kit. I don't really want to do it again to replace a pump that is too slow and too loud.

Mike

 

[Dave Hood]

I've had a RamLift system in my car for three years. I agree that the pump is slow and a bit loud, but I'm still very glad I have it. It's saved my front end several times. I agree that $650 for a new pump is way too much money. For that amount, I'm fine with the few extra seconds it takes to lift the front end.

 

[Michael]

I've had a RamLift system in my car for three years. I agree that the pump is slow and a bit loud, but I'm still very glad I have it. It's saved my front end several times. I agree that $650 for a new pump is way too much money. For that amount, I'm fine with the few extra seconds it takes to lift the front end.

Agreed... But I have an issue with the reservoir leaking completely out because the clamps don't do a great job of sealing plastic to plastic. So as I was looking around for a new reservoir (which I'm still looking for), I went to Simon (RamLift) and asked him to recommend a billet reservoir or something similar. That's when i saw on his website that he is using a new "upgraded" pump that will lift the front end in 3 to 4 seconds... and is supposed to be more quiet. So I figured, since I need to take it apart to change the reservoir, I may as well change out the pump too.

We'll see.

Mike

 

[Bill]

If you rubber mount the pump, it's not very loud.

 

[Jack Houpe]

What kind of pressure do those pumps put out?

 

[JohnC]

Jack, I think it's upwards of 800-850 psi before the relief/bypass pops, and that's adjustable.... At least that's what I remember when Simon & I were testing one of them awhile back.

I have one of these setups on the front of my 550. It works like a champ, and it's lifting a heck of a lot more than it has to do on the front of a GT40.

 

[Jack Houpe]

Hey John! Rick from CA is using a auto pilot pump from a boat to power his, I have one in the garage but its large in size I would think a outboard motor tilt and trim pump would work well and you could buy one on ebay pretty cheap. Not sure if they put out that kind of pressure tho.

 

[JohnC]

Jack, Simon's day job is running a business refurbishing yachts, so he's probably familiar with all the various & sundry pumps used on the marine side. I know he (re)searched the market pretty thoroughly before settling on these particular pumps. It's a very powerful little pump for the size package it's in.