Whipple problems?
06-25-2007, 02:17 AM
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Whipple problems?
I was over at one of the other forums and I noticed that several people were complaining about their Whipple HO SC kits shredding belts... any of the Whipple owners here have this problem?
06-25-2007, 02:45 AM
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RE: Whipple problems?
I read this forum quite often. In the past couple of weeks I've seen 2 reports, one concerning a Saleen and another a whipple.
Personally I have a Whipple @ 12 psi and after 3000 miles the belt looks like new, no dust no signs of wear.
Personally I have a Whipple @ 12 psi and after 3000 miles the belt looks like new, no dust no signs of wear.
06-25-2007, 01:38 PM
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RE: Whipple problems?
it's only been about 8 weeks for me, but
the belt looks brand new......
i wonder if the belt shredding issues, are related to the idler pulley.....
added: the idler pulley gets changed out, when the whipple pulley
gets smaller than the 10psi size......at least that's how i understand
the manual diagram....
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the belt looks brand new......
i wonder if the belt shredding issues, are related to the idler pulley.....
added: the idler pulley gets changed out, when the whipple pulley
gets smaller than the 10psi size......at least that's how i understand
the manual diagram....
ORIGINAL: BlackBetty
I was over at one of the other forums and I noticed that several people were complaining about their Whipple HO SC kits shredding belts... any of the Whipple owners here have this problem?
I was over at one of the other forums and I noticed that several people were complaining about their Whipple HO SC kits shredding belts... any of the Whipple owners here have this problem?
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06-25-2007, 03:03 PM
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RE: Whipple problems?
I'm still up in the air as to choosing between the Saleen and the Whipple. I'm shooting for 425+- RWHP and I know either kit can do it. Saleen seems pretty easy to install, but so does the Whipple. Does the whipple have a higher boost capability? I know it sounds bad ***..
06-25-2007, 03:26 PM
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RE: Whipple problems?
Eventually my choice will ultimately come down to who's seeling the less expesnive product between Saleen/Whipple/Kenne Bell. All just dreaming at this point though [&o] Since I'm not chanying internals when I do this and it's my dd I'll keep it at artound 400-425 as well.
06-25-2007, 03:36 PM
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RE: Whipple problems?
hopefully by the time your ready to buy one, you
won't care which is cheapest or most expensive.
i would rather spend an extra 2 large and get one i
absolutely love....
i know you'll make the right choice when the time comes....
won't care which is cheapest or most expensive.
i would rather spend an extra 2 large and get one i
absolutely love....
i know you'll make the right choice when the time comes....
ORIGINAL: Mikes_BLK_GT
Eventually my choice will ultimately come down to who's seeling the less expesnive product between Saleen/Whipple/Kenne Bell. All just dreaming at this point though [&o] Since I'm not chanying internals when I do this and it's my dd I'll keep it at artound 400-425 as well.
Eventually my choice will ultimately come down to who's seeling the less expesnive product between Saleen/Whipple/Kenne Bell. All just dreaming at this point though [&o] Since I'm not chanying internals when I do this and it's my dd I'll keep it at artound 400-425 as well.
06-25-2007, 03:42 PM
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RE: Whipple problems?
Are Turbo's easier to install than S/C?
I heard they also require less maintanance
but then again i also heard they make less hp than a s/c
Fact or fiction?
I heard they also require less maintanance
but then again i also heard they make less hp than a s/c
Fact or fiction?
ORIGINAL: Dex
buy a turbo...then you dont have to worry about belts and pullies
buy a turbo...then you dont have to worry about belts and pullies
06-25-2007, 03:54 PM
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RE: Whipple problems?
Turbos actually have about the same HP gains or better IMO and their Torque is ALOT better than a s/c. pretty much no maintance and if you want to turn the boost up you flip a switch or turn a ****. no blet changing or throwing belts...i'd take a turbo over a s/c any day