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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Thanks everybody, and yes I am very excited I can't wait for the power and that sound haha
Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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So when are you planning on putting it on? It shouldn't take too long to get to you.
Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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I should get it middle of next week and i'm going to start the installation next weekend, i'm hoping to get it done in about three days
Old Nov 13, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Congrats ..... I too know you'll love the instant power...
Old Nov 13, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Congrats on the Whipple purchase and welcome to the crew! I also got the custom tune option. The tune is from Jon Lund. I started with the 12 psi (3.125") pulley and went to a Reichard Racing 3.30" pulley to lower the boost and eventually went back to the 3.125" pulley. There's a very noticeable difference between the two. I shouldn't have bothered lowering the boost. Just stick with the 12 psi pulley. It's a lot more fun.
Old Nov 13, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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It's good to hear someone who has gone to a lower psi and gone back.

2007calspec if you don't mind my asking, how many miles do you have on your car while boosted?
Old Nov 13, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by lazyboy31614@aol.com
It's good to hear someone who has gone to a lower psi and gone back.

2007calspec if you don't mind my asking, how many miles do you have on your car while boosted?
I've got about 4000+ miles boosted. I get on it every day. My car currently has just over 40k miles.
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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2007CalSpec is there a built motor in the future for you or do you feel that the motor is safe enough at 12 PSI?
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lazyboy31614@aol.com
2007CalSpec is there a built motor in the future for you or do you feel that the motor is safe enough at 12 PSI?
I don't have plans for a built motor although it would be nice to have one just so I can turn up the boost. Is 12psi safe? Let's just say I don't think Whipple would come out with this system and claim it'll run on a stock block if it was blowing them up left and right.

"The HO package pumps out an astonishing 492RWHP and over 470RWTRQ, all on 91-octane pump gas and a 100% stock engine! Youll make nearly 434RWTRQ at the hit of throttle with an instant 10-12lbs of boost, something turbo and centrifugal systems simply cannot do.

The FRPP tune is safe. Jon Lund told me the Lund Racing custom tuned option from Lethal Performance is basically a FRPP tune that's slightly modified by him for whatever mods you have on your car such as exhaust, cams, etc..
Old Nov 15, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks 2007CalSpec, I was just a little put off because as soon as I told most of my friends about the whipple, they all started saying 12 psi was to much and I was going to blow the motor. So sadly I let them throw me off a little. haha but I agree a built motor would be nice. Hopefully I don't end up needing one before I have plans for more boost



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