Whipple Installed!

[xrocket21]

I own a gen2 lightning and love the sound of the supercharger, I do not plan on drag racing, more for show and occasionally will be pulling, thanks

Ahh, sounds like you would be a good candidate then! The supercharger whine is nice and the torque is there. The cost is quite high, $10k for the kit, I spent another $1k on a better tune, and you probably need another $200 in shop supplies, tools, fluids, etc. If youre getting it installed its probably another $3k+, but if you get it installed at a dealer to can maintain a 3 year 36k mile warranty.

As I said earlier, the install was pretty difficult due to the complexity as well as the poor instructions.

Initially I was VERY disappointed with the results, it really only did anything at WOT, normal driving it felt stock, which some people may like. The 5 star tune I have eases up on torque management, changes the trans tune (I dont think the Whipple calibration touches the transmission?), and raises the rev limit, and runs maybe 2 more pounds of boost.

Still, the truck doesn't feel like a 700+ HP truck to me, maybe my expectations are too high. I feel like my bolt on tuned gen 2 raptor might have been faster.

Working on getting a dyno appointment and maybe buy a dragy to see how fast it is.

The first time the truck spun all 4 37s from a stop was pretty epic though.

That said, its tough on gas, 93 octane tanks are like $170 these days, and the tires get abused.

Im borderline on the regret side, it was a shitload of money and work and it is modestly impressive. It does tow like a beast though, and I went from a Raptor to a Tremor because I tow, so here we are.

Hope this helps.

 

[Modman]

I feel like my bolt on tuned gen 2 raptor might have been faster.

No doubt the extra ~2000lbs of the SD comes into play here! Its still in the 11-ish lbs per Hp range, which is pretty cool for a 1 ton pickup, but not crazy. For reference a stock Mustang GT is around 8. Low end torque typically is more satisfying to the non-racer, as you probably already know, and it's more difficult to achieve that with a mechanical supercharger on a heavy vehicle with a wide rpm range.

 

[xrocket21]

No doubt the extra ~2000lbs of the SD comes into play here!

Also, heavy ass 22s and 37s. My wheel tire combo is like 140 lbs a corner!

 

[Modman]

Also, heavy ass 22s and 37s. My wheel tire combo is like 140 lbs a corner!

Definitely! Depends on which rule of thumb you go by, but being rotational, every extra pound is equivalent to 4lbs of static weight.

 

[xrocket21]

Let's get a pic of that red Whipple!

I just have boring black.

 

[X5Pilot]

Here are a few pictures. I thought the red would look good in a black truck. You can see the red vacuum hose to the brake booster isn't collapsed. I put an all-metal reservoir can on, as I saw where some of the original Whipple reservoirs split where the top is glued on. Added a UPR oil catch can. The crank pin kit is next. I got one on order, but I also asked Whipple if they'd send me one, as I'm still under a year old. I'll put two pins in if they send me one. I'm extremely happy with the whole thing and would absolutely do it again.

 

[MrFancypants]

 

[xrocket21]

Yeah, that red looks fucking sick!

A catch can is on my short list.

What plug wires? I did TONS.

 

[X5Pilot]

Plug wires are oem D. Only have 7k on it. Those are heat-resistant spark plug wire covers I got on Amazon, trying to keep the heat away. Not sure what good they do.

On the catch can, I had to pull the throttle plate after about 100 miles, and I was surprised by the pooled oil sitting there in the bottom of the blower behind the plate. Of course, crank case vapors, and I wondered if I could keep some of it out, the cooling radiator fins in the blower might not get as gummed up over time, since that air passes through it.

 

[xrocket21]

 

[VB!]

The crank pin kit is next. I got one on order, but I also asked Whipple if they'd send me one, as I'm still under a year old. I'll put two pins in if they send me one. I'm extremely happy with the whole thing and would absolutely do it again.

What bolt do you plan to use with the pinning kit?

My pinning kit came in last week and the ARP bolt was supposed to ship yesterday. I received an email this morning stating that it is now scheduled to ship May 28. I can't find anyone that has it in stock and do not see the point of using a stock bolt even though it is a fraction of the price.

 

[xrocket21]

@X5Pilot, I stole your idea for under hood sticker placement!

 

[X5Pilot]

What bolt do you plan to use with the pinning kit?

My pinning kit came in last week and the ARP bolt was supposed to ship yesterday. I received an email this morning stating that it is now scheduled to ship May 28. I can't find anyone that has it in stock and do not see the point of using a stock bolt even though it is a fraction of the price.

I got the ARP bolt from Jegs at 45.00. They had the best price, but says it will ship on April 23.

Edit: Just checked and now says backordered.

 

[X5Pilot]

@X5Pilot, I stole your idea for under hood sticker placement!

I saw that, good choice.

 

[Warpath]

Let's get a pic of that red Whipple!

I just have boring black.

Marines love color. You should see them consume crayons.

 

[McE]

Marines love color. You should see them consume crayons.

I keep a drawer in my toolbox stocked with blue crayons for my wax-loving “delayed ignition timing” buddies (they say blue tastes the best). Also for melting into rusted/seized fasteners to free them up, but mostly as emergency rations

 

[Aztecflyer]

Here are a few pictures. I thought the red would look good in a black truck. You can see the red vacuum hose to the brake booster isn't collapsed. I put an all-metal reservoir can on, as I saw where some of the original Whipple reservoirs split where the top is glued on. Added a UPR oil catch can. The crank pin kit is next. I got one on order, but I also asked Whipple if they'd send me one, as I'm still under a year old. I'll put two pins in if they send me one. I'm extremely happy with the whole thing and would absolutely do it again.

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Semper FI , the red looks great, I believe I’m going to get mine in the ford blue

 

[ccradier]

I love the blue!

 

[Optimus🤖]

Red and blue is the way to go .

 

[ccradier]

Red and blue is the way to go .

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Lol. Damn