"Works" supercharger

[hockeypuck_74]

I hear everyone talking about a Works blower vs. the Kenne Bell that might be coming out "some day."


What is a Works blower? Who makes it, what's it's history, etc? Is their quality and customer service better than KB (Ok, the customer service can't be that hard to outdo, but still....) I'm curious because, while the Eaton does what I need it to and I don't have the urge to upgrade (at this time,) I might conceivably decide that I have too much free time and money and upgrade the stock supercharger - probably not for a year or so, but you get the idea.

 

[JDP]

For information on the Works, go to www.whipplesuperchargers.com The Works website is down, but Whipple distributes them, I think you'll be directed from that site to a Saleen site that has more info.

 

[hockeypuck_74]

Thanks for the info - I appreciate it.

 

[zepfloyd69]

ok if the works blower is the same as the pieces of junk that saleen is using on their s/c cars these days, i wouldnt buy it. true i already got the kenne bell, but i know of 2 2003 s/c saleens that have those blowers on them and they only made 298 and 294 rwhp at 10lbs of boost. true, saleen is making their cars worse year after year, i had one and it was garbage, but if that is any indication of what the blower can or should i say cant do, then i wouldnt buy it

 

[RYAN the GREAT]

Dude don't even say Works Power and Kenne Bell in the same sentence. Works is made out of a 2.3L Whipple screwcharger by a guy of the name Chris Weisberg. The 140 is bigger, and Whipple uses Eaton's bearings unlike the shitty things the Kenne Bell uses. Kenne Bell was never on the map until they started replacing Eaton's with KB's. I would put your money in the piggy bank and wait for a Works if your going to upgrade.

 

[Nazgul]

Ford GT engine cutaway video...

...see it at

www.whipplesuperchargers.com/news.asp

click on the news item about the Ford GT.

Really good view of how a 500hp/500fp blown (4-valve) 4-stroke works.

Future Lightning engine??? One can only hope...

:burnout:

 

[ForceInjection]

Here are some "spy photos" of the works for you guys....

 

[RYAN the GREAT]

Thats actually a 140 for a Lightning.

 

[ForceInjection]

Yea, it gives you an idea of the works compressor, It should be very similar. I think it looks pretty tough.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Yeeeee Hawwwww! That's a sweet piece. :beer: :beer:

 

[03DOHC]

They should release them for the 03 Cobra first.;-)

Looks like a real nice piece. Anyone know what they will be selling for?

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Originally posted by 03DOHC
Anyone know what they will be selling for?

Money.

 

[hardhit99]

This is the kind of mod that i have been waiting for.

 

[NCETRY]

Well the price on the new Works is $3850. Not cheep but the badest blower I have seen for the Lightning.

Did I mentchon I have one also.

Pics here. http://www.alaskamotorsports.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=8242

This thing is gonna kick ass.

 

[RYAN the GREAT]

They will be considerably less than 3850 for the Cobras. I also have one.

 

[Evil SS]

I want one! I want one! I want one!

Is it out yet? Is it out yet? Is it out yet?

Ok seriously. If it makes more power than the KB at the same Boost level. Has greater CFM rating and can be spun to the same RPM's or better. I will have Works blower on my Cobra. My poor Ford is scared of my Bowtie It shares a Garage with. Need to remedy that situation. Is there anything wrong with wanting 1400- 1500 RWHP split between 2 cars in your Garage?

 

[505BB]

good gawd that Black Works is sweet!!!

 

[SonicVenum]

I'm waiting to check out the Eaton twin-screw.

 

[ColorMeGone]

Eaton twin screw? You may be waiting for a while.

 

[red03cobra]

Ford GT is supposed to have an Eaton twin screw. 500 HP and 500 lb/pd. torque with just 12 psi according to a recent mag.