I'm gunna start a LPW diff cover vs. FRPP diff cover thread :bored:
WHIPPLE vs. TVS: A factual blower compare
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James Hellerman at Cobra Engineering mentioned to me he may make an egr provision for the tvs. This is the quickest bet since we would have to retool to offer that feature.
Jakes car is sick. He said something happened to his C4 again though 
All this PD blower talk is cute
Thats just it, that is exactly what I looked to compare and found. Apples to Apples, when you put both same size blowers to the test with similar set ups, the power difference is very similar plus or minus some power depending on motor condition, dyno type and accuracy, and other factors such as weather and heck even traction on the rollers. The simple desire to want to dig deeper between the two other then the typical sales jargon below is what has got me into hot water with VMP guys and their arrogance only further proves my point. One may come standard with a monster inlet and one may not sure that is a major price difference, but in no way does that indicate that one will always make more power over the other, this thread is meant to get real feedback by owners of both, not sales pitching and or biased feed back from the owners who have been given blowers half off to rep a sticker and of course show alliance.
Both blowers can support up to and over 600-700 hp, but thats not what I am looking for, I am not looking for which blower is better because it makes 1 more HP then the next, I am talking drivability, reliability, warranty, factual track numbers, customer and tech support. Heck there are stock eaton cobras running 1/4th times just as fast as both upgradable blowers, but this is the kind of place if you dare ask an intelligent question deeper then the hype of sales pitch and dare not drink the cool-aid like most, and actually care to find the best setup for your individual needs, you are attacked. At the end of the day it only hurts the wallet of said people.....
Ive heard feedback about the large bore gt500 throttle body you sell on a tvs cobra (the pumpkin) which has almost destroyed the drivability of the car. But hey, thats not important. My choice has been made.
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^^^mike...the pumpkin is 100% come and watch senkak & I race tommorrow night...
I actually discovered I had a vacuum leak..which was causing a high idle..Justin discovered it and fixed it.
All is good..drivability is perfect...
I actually discovered I had a vacuum leak..which was causing a high idle..Justin discovered it and fixed it.
All is good..drivability is perfect...
Now thats good feedback. what gains have you noticed with the addition of the TB ?
My TVS .... E-85 feed, 22 psi / stock block - never had a valve cover off
Shakedown run .... Stock t56 (10-spline) / IRS with only a brace / 3850# with me!!
Shakedown run .... Stock t56 (10-spline) / IRS with only a brace / 3850# with me!!
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Ive heard feedback about the large bore gt500 throttle body you sell on a tvs cobra (the pumpkin) which has almost destroyed the drivability of the car. But hey, thats not important. My choice has been made.
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....Actually my Cobra drives MUCH better with the new GT500 TB (over my old Accufab TB) ... Cruise control is also PERFECT with the new GT500 TB if that helps!
My TVS .... E-85 feed, 22 psi / stock block - never had a valve cover off
Shakedown run .... Stock t56 (10-spline) / IRS with only a brace / 3850# with me!!
We have almost identical setups (except I have a 2.3 Whipple) and you have about 50rwhp and 3mph on me. So I'd say the TVS makes more power apples to apples, but not enough for me to justify changing. Just get that 60' down and you'll have me beat in ET as well.
I had to come out soft / shift soft because of the 10-spline t56 & stock IRS .... Just ordered the Magnum T56 15 minutes ago & I'm building a SRA currently in my garage!!
Plus at 3850# ... I need to lose a few lbs!!!!!
I had to come out soft / shift soft because of the 10-spline t56 & stock IRS .... Just ordered the Magnum T56 15 minutes ago & I'm building a SRA currently in my garage!!
Plus at 3850# ... I need to lose a few lbs!!!!!
I don't blame you, lol. What all is involved with switching to a Magnum? I may consider that at some point, since an auto is not an option.
My TVS .... E-85 feed, 22 psi / stock block - never had a valve cover off
Shakedown run .... Stock t56 (10-spline) / IRS with only a brace / 3850# with me!!
Thank you for the above, thats some quality power for the price. I def like the TVS just as stated at the beginning of this thread. Just searching for how to make the decision between the two. :??:
Buy my Whipple for an above average price so I can justify getting a TVS :beer:
What's an above avg price?
$2800 w/ 3 pulleys
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