Finally decided on a whipple.
01-06-2008, 05:39 PM
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Finally decided on a whipple.
I'm waiting for a check to clear in the bank right now (should be clear by the 20th), and then it's on to the whipple. I'll be picking up the black H.O. kit from lethal performance, and after that, I'll have about $1500 left over for some extra goodies. Here's my plan:
Found a guy who will sell me all four of these for $900 shipped:
Autometer nexus control unit
Nexus wideband air/fuel gauge
Nexus 30psi boost/vac gauge
Nexus 100psi fuel pressure gauge
Will buy a speed of sound 3 gauge pod pillar from lethal for $139 when I order the whipple.
Will pick upa spec II clutchfrom Brenspeed for $323 shipped.
That totals up to $1362. I was originally going to spring for a 26 spline input shaft as well, but I can't find a single case of someone breaking the stock 10 spline shaft with less than 500 rwhp. What do you all think of the gauge and clutch selections? I'd especially appreciate any feedback from the F/I guys.
Found a guy who will sell me all four of these for $900 shipped:
Autometer nexus control unit
Nexus wideband air/fuel gauge
Nexus 30psi boost/vac gauge
Nexus 100psi fuel pressure gauge
Will buy a speed of sound 3 gauge pod pillar from lethal for $139 when I order the whipple.
Will pick upa spec II clutchfrom Brenspeed for $323 shipped.
That totals up to $1362. I was originally going to spring for a 26 spline input shaft as well, but I can't find a single case of someone breaking the stock 10 spline shaft with less than 500 rwhp. What do you all think of the gauge and clutch selections? I'd especially appreciate any feedback from the F/I guys.
01-06-2008, 05:49 PM
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RE: Finally decided on a whipple.
Yea! congrats! All those seem great. What kind of tires do you have? With the supercharger you will not be able to hook on stock tires. The only thing about the nexus boost gauge is that its at 30 psi. I would recommend getting a gauge that has a total psi of 15 or 20 so you have more movement on the needle. That is the main reason why i did not get the nexus gauges and instead got the ultralite II 20 psi boost gauge.
01-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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RE: Finally decided on a whipple.
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Yea! congrats! All those seem great. What kind of tires do you have? With the supercharger you will not be able to hook on stock tires. The only thing about the nexus boost gauge is that its at 30 psi. I would recommend getting a gauge that has a total psi of 15 or 20 so you have more movement on the needle. That is the main reason why i did not get the nexus gauges and instead got the ultralite II 20 psi boost gauge.
Yea! congrats! All those seem great. What kind of tires do you have? With the supercharger you will not be able to hook on stock tires. The only thing about the nexus boost gauge is that its at 30 psi. I would recommend getting a gauge that has a total psi of 15 or 20 so you have more movement on the needle. That is the main reason why i did not get the nexus gauges and instead got the ultralite II 20 psi boost gauge.
01-06-2008, 07:03 PM
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RE: Finally decided on a whipple.
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I'm waiting for a check to clear in the bank right now (should be clear by the 20th), and then it's on to the whipple. I'll be picking up the black H.O. kit from lethal performance, and after that, I'll have about $1500 left over for some extra goodies. .
I'm waiting for a check to clear in the bank right now (should be clear by the 20th), and then it's on to the whipple. I'll be picking up the black H.O. kit from lethal performance, and after that, I'll have about $1500 left over for some extra goodies. .
Congratulations and good luck!
01-07-2008, 09:15 AM
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RE: Finally decided on a whipple.
Gauges are not needed and can save you a ton of money. All you really need is a wideband a/f gauge. AEM UEGO is a really good one that i run. Can be had for 225-250shipped brand new on ebay. Spare yourself the $900 on just the awesome looks of Nexus. Quit trying to be baller 