Maybe I missed it but got dyno charts?
Maybe I missed it but got dyno charts?
Should think about running off a few "turbo charged" sets. I'd be in for a pairThanks! I actually made an additional set for that exact reason. haha
Should think about running off a few "turbo charged" sets. I'd be in for a pair
Shoot me a PM. I can definitely make you a set. :beer:
Here are some dyno graphs. Stage 1 is with the stock TB, 3.875" SC Pulley. Stage 2 is still with the stock TB, fuel pump booster, and 3.75" SC pulley. Stage 3 adds the 132mm TB and still running the fuel pump booster and 3.75" SC pulley. All 3 of these pulls were done with a 100% stock motor, drivetrain, and exhaust. The car is a 6M.
Well, so far it has been a total blast to drive. As for the reliability of this on a daily, only time will tell. I have already put about 1,000 miles on it since I picked it up, and no issues whatsoever. The drivability of this kit is incredible. When you are just driving around normally, the only way you can tell its even supercharged is the very light "whistle" you get from the rotors. You can barely hear it. With your foot out of the throttle, this literally drives no different than a stock car would. I had a coworker ride with me to lunch one day, and he didn't even know it was supercharged. The only reason he found out was because he was asking why my fans were so loud. The dual electric fans on the heat exchanger are fairly loud, but again, its not a huge deal. So I was explaining to him what they were for and he had no idea how much power it had. So I showed him on the way back to work.
As for reliability, it also comes down to how you drive the car. If you are constantly beating the shit out of it on the street, you're going to increase the wear and tear on the car. Blown or not blown. I wouldn't stray away from this kit at all if you are considering it, and are concerned about daily driving your car. I daily mine, and have no issues at all. Even the gas mileage. I mean, sure, the gas mileage isn't as good as it was before, but surprisingly isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Besides, let's be honest, if you are driving a GT, and are considering a supercharger, gas mileage isn't at the top of your list of concerns.
Whipple has done an incredible job with this kit. From its ability to drive around like a stock car when out of the throttle, to making a serious amount of power when you mash the pedal, this kit is definitely worth looking into. For what its worth, I am still running the stock DS as well as the stock clutch. Granted, the DS will be getting swapped out soon, but for the clutch, I'm going to ride it out for a while to see how it does. Also, this is all on a stock block. I think its worth noting that my car is primarily a street car, but I do plan to take it to some track events as well. I think the stock block should have no problem holding up to this for a while. I meticulously maintain my car as well, which will play a big role in how long the stock bottom end decides to handle this much power, along with how hard and how often I beat on the car. So far, everything has been totally fine, and I wouldn't say I am exactly easy on it.
It sounds like you have similar driving habits as me, that is good to know: mostly street, some track.
My only concern is long term reliability. I understand the difference between banging the shit out of something (heavy track use, consecutive runs on the drag strip) vs. spirited weekend driving. I always ask about long term reliability and 1000 miles is not what I have in mind. One day I hope to find someone who has 100k miles and says, "yep, nothing major!"
The other thing about reliability is that I want to minimize "modification creep." Install the blower, upgrade cooling and done. I rather not have to do rods/pistons on my stock GT with extra power. This is why I ask what power is safe.
I am surprised that it has no whine. It looks like a good system, but close to $8k before install is getting steep.
But it is good news to hear that if you are not mashing the throttle around town then you feel no difference. I have been flip flopping between a turbo, certri, or TVS style for 6 months now.
And gas milelage? HAHAHAHA.
In can't read the graph on either of my computers.
Are the complete kits tuned by Whipple?
That high vis yellow, while not for me is a fantastic colour, nice choice!
Would you say the Heat Exchanger is a necessary accessory? It's not particularly hot in my climate to begin with, but if it reduces wear and matters, it seems like a worthwhile upgrade (though you'd think they'd build it into the price if it mattered?)
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This sums up my issues/concerns too. I'm ready to commit to a Stage 2, 2.9L Whipple, it would be devastating to install one and find myself replacing parts after 10K miles. I'm prepared to replace a drive shaft or clutch, engine damage or wearing out/breaking other components I don't yet know about is what scares me away so far.
Bump... @Robbie Ellis any thoughts/ updates?
can u do a set of cover with ford racing on them? and $$$?
I could, but I won't to avoid any kind of licensing issues with Ford. They frown upon people doing stuff like that.