stingray
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Posted: Aug. 16 2005,10:31 pm |
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| Quote (weldwade @ Aug. 16 2005,4:20 pm) | | Quote (stingray @ Aug. 15 2005,11:17 pm) | | Quote (weldwade @ Aug. 14 2005,8:36 pm) | http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com/product.asp?ProdID=1143                                     here is the whipple setup, I talked to the tech guys and asked why no charge air cooler? they claim that thier blower runs 50% coller than anyone else and it is not needed with thier setup. the other thing I like is there is no mods to stock parts to make it fit but it does not come with a new exhaust system so it would be the most $$$$. when I bought the truck it felt like it had allot of power but after adding all my s@!* on the back im at nearly 20,000#. Prob think im crazy but the trucks almost paid off only 80K mi on it and I need a new house not a new truck payment... |
I've got a '92 dually 454 with the whipple 110,00 miles. installed it at about 600 miles and have had no trouble. It idles in 110' temps. And has been very trouble free. twin screw heats the air less and reduces the need to cool the charge in street cars. mine runs at about 8 lbs boost wot. smog legal and dependable. other mods you need to look at are headers and a less restrictive muffler. I had a problem with exhaust leaks under heavy boost. I ran edelbrock headers and a flowmaster and left the rest of the exhaust, mine was 3"tubing |
thanks for the info and pic stingray. the thing i like about the whipple is the size, no tech info on it yet but it looks like it would have bigger bearings, shafts etc. might hold more oil too but wont know until i get some stuff in the mail. took a ride in a friends truck 3/4 ton 460 with paxton novi setup and was very impressed. i think that truck would give the new diesels a damn good run for thier money. he says he gets 11 to 12mpg towing and he loves it  |
The whipple is self contained and has no other tubing or hoses and seems to have less parts associated with it. The only other upgrade I did was to have a larger radiator made, it never overheated but more cooling slowed the fan from running as much. I also own a 2000 excursion with the power pack and a 6 gun speed loader, and the dually w/ 100k can still take it from light to light. but for towing you can't beat the diesel.
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7-22-2026 Three Word Post.....The Next Generation.... (Rep.#20,238) from: GoFastRacer
I've been looking at supercharger kits for my 99 3500 HD. It's a 454, 4L80E, 5.13 gear, 15,000 GVW, 10 lug 19.5 wheel work truck. It has my welding equipment and tools etc. mounted. Problem is this is my tow vehicle for the boat. I looked into rear gear's but the only thing available is 4.88 or 5.13 and going to the 4.88 wouldent be worth the cost to me. The engine is very underpowered, wants to pull hills in 2nd gear (THIS SUCKS).. Just wondering if anyone has installed a turbo or supercharger kit on the 7.4 Vortec and what thier thoughts, coments are on the subject. 
tag behind the seet says 5.13, need to put rear pads and fix the leak on the hub covers. Ill pull the rear cover and count the teath on the R/P. I was wrong GM ratios are 4.63 or 5.13!! On long hills it pulls in 2nd gear very easily @3000-3500 barely stepping on the gas, you can make it shift into third but it wont stay there for more than 15-20 sec. now I can go to a lower numeric faster gear and be happy in 2nd gear(if I can find someone who makes them) cheepest fix. this will let me use the torque I have. put a blower on it so it will pull in third or the GV so I can split. I agree with everyone the GV seems like the obvious choice but Its not cheeper than a blower setup. Im sure the new GV is more reliable than thier older models but my question is doller for dollar where is it best spent??? 
31 , looked in baot tech at GFR links but they wont come up 
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