Vapour Trails

Started this project on Monday. These photos are actually out of date, it's about 98% done as of now. Crank and water pump pulleys are on, as well as the belt. The coolant lines are on, just need to fill the coolant, finish some wiring, add oil to the supercharger and reflash the ECU.

A little background, bought this off the shelf from the local Ford dealership. They had it for 18 months and could not find a buyer. Finally it was offered to me for $6000CDN or about $5500 USD, so I couldn't resist. The only catch was the kit was for a 2007 (updated cooling system) and I own a 2006. Converting my car to be compatible with this kit was extremely easy. The parts I needed were: new upper and lower radiator hoses, a crossover gasket, and 4 metric coupling nuts (for intercooler mounting).

On top of changing the coolant lines, I had to swap back to the stock pulleys from steeda udps. After removing the crank pulley with a $20 puller I bought, I realized I had no way to put the stocker back on. So I waited to the next day and rented a pulley installer. These added steps added some time to installation.

Overall, I would tell anybody not to shy away from installing their own blower, it is relatively easy and these FRPP/Whipple kits are about as complete as possible. You will need a friend to help to mount the blower as it is a potential disaster if you drop it.

I should add that this kit came with a 3.375 pulley for 10-11 psi, but I purchased a 3.625" pulley to drop boost to the 8-9 psi range. The reason: I'm not spending anymore money on this car, the stock engine must live to see many more days. I expect to see 425whp and it's going to be tuned conservatively.

I also have autometer cobalt gauges to install: wideband air/fuel, fuel pressure and boost, in a SOS A-pillar pod.

So far I'm into this project for $8100, not including the $500 or so for tuning.

I originally bought the car for $22,500, added about $2000 worth of suspension and now the blower. I'd say a $33,000, 500-hp car that handles well is a good deal.

hammeron

looking really good Vapour Trails

Diabolical!

I remember being at that point when installing mine. The damn wiring is tedious.

BruceH

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mygt500

Bruce I will bet it is a Gen 2 and you can tell when he has a pic of the CAI. It seems they decided not to include the "Whipple Superchargers" emblem on the CAI as it just falls off anyway. I had some RTV sealent in black from a friend on here and the emblem is holding great!

OP congrats and enjoy that new found power.....it will take some getting used to on a road course I am sure but you will love it! I love the polished version too and my tuner really tried to convince me to not get the polished saying that it is a lot of work to maintain. I polish it with Nano polish like 2 times a yr and no issues at all.




you can see it in this pic...just after install (the emblem on the CAI near the TB)

candymanjl

its gonna be fun, good luck!

blackS197

Thats looks sweet!

Diabolical!

It's hard to tell. I have the last Gen I shipped from whipple, and it doesn't have the emblem on the intake tube. However, being that the kit was originally for a 2007, I can almost guarantee that it is a Gen II. Only a few 2007 kits shipped with Gen I rotors.

shane.stockard

Looks good!!!! I have the 7-8lb pulley and I still get 445rwhp....

loots06

Gen I or II, no matter! Its a Whipple that is all that matter's, Great Service, Great product, Great Reputation, Awesome power. Congrats...


If you really want know if its a Gen I, check the serial number. W3A's are Gen I's and still very capable of making 500 HP with no problem.