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04-28-2011, 12:25 PM
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I had an HVT2300 on a 9.0:1 408 GTO. I loved the fact the hood fit on the GTO. I loved everything about it but I could not get the 8 ribbed serpentine belts to stop slipping. I could not maintain 18 lbs of boost consistently. We finally figured that the compressor size of the 2300 was a limiting factor. Here is the 2300 in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTgVi...eature=related
Here is the 4.0 Whipple in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXILjvEJXTY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrHjEVLNgok
Who needs a fricken hood
, oh yea, we got the HVT to 806/760 at 6300 rpm. The Whipple got to 800/800 at 4500 where the belt let loose. I saw nearly 21 lbs before we had to go to the cogs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTgVi...eature=related
Here is the 4.0 Whipple in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXILjvEJXTY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrHjEVLNgok
Who needs a fricken hood
, oh yea, we got the HVT to 806/760 at 6300 rpm. The Whipple got to 800/800 at 4500 where the belt let loose. I saw nearly 21 lbs before we had to go to the cogs.
04-28-2011, 03:31 PM
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We've taken a number of steps in that area on this time around.....I'll keep posting.
Here is the final mock up with the mounting bracket for the remote thermostat in place. We may have to shim it all out a little more. Also instead of the NPT to 1.25 hose connection we will probably go with an 1" NPT to -12AN fitting.
Better view of the remote thermostat mounted.
Here is the final mock up with the mounting bracket for the remote thermostat in place. We may have to shim it all out a little more. Also instead of the NPT to 1.25 hose connection we will probably go with an 1" NPT to -12AN fitting.
Better view of the remote thermostat mounted.
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09-30-2011, 05:43 PM
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Here is the scoop for anyone still following this thread. I did not read the entire thread because, well lets face it, I would be here all day (I read slow. LOL) so forgive me if anything I post has already been said.
The kit in question is our 3.4 and 4.0 LS hot rod/sand car kits. These were never designed to be put into an F-bodied car. The F-body stated is the accessory drive system. This is what the kit is designed to work with. F-body pulley spacing.
As for a "true" F-body kit for the Camaro and Firebird, we are looking into it. We have the 07-11 Full size truck and SUV done now as well as the 10-11 Camaro and C6 LS7, LS3, LS2 Vette. Next phase is the 03-06 Full size, GTO, G8 GT/GXP, Caddy CTSV, Trailblazer SS, and F-body (not necessarily in that order). All (except full size) will use our 2.9L front feed blower like the 5th gen and C6 kits. Best thing to do is flood our emails with interest for the F-body until it is released. At least this shows us there is enough interest in this kit still.
Any questions, email, call or PM me.
The kit in question is our 3.4 and 4.0 LS hot rod/sand car kits. These were never designed to be put into an F-bodied car. The F-body stated is the accessory drive system. This is what the kit is designed to work with. F-body pulley spacing.
As for a "true" F-body kit for the Camaro and Firebird, we are looking into it. We have the 07-11 Full size truck and SUV done now as well as the 10-11 Camaro and C6 LS7, LS3, LS2 Vette. Next phase is the 03-06 Full size, GTO, G8 GT/GXP, Caddy CTSV, Trailblazer SS, and F-body (not necessarily in that order). All (except full size) will use our 2.9L front feed blower like the 5th gen and C6 kits. Best thing to do is flood our emails with interest for the F-body until it is released. At least this shows us there is enough interest in this kit still.
Any questions, email, call or PM me.
09-30-2011, 05:51 PM
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Here is the scoop for anyone still following this thread. I did not read the entire thread because, well lets face it, I would be here all day (I read slow. LOL) so forgive me if anything I post has already been said.
The kit in question is our 3.4 and 4.0 LS hot rod/sand car kits. These were never designed to be put into an F-bodied car. The F-body stated is the accessory drive system. This is what the kit is designed to work with. F-body pulley spacing.
As for a "true" F-body kit for the Camaro and Firebird, we are looking into it. We have the 07-11 Full size truck and SUV done now as well as the 10-11 Camaro and C6 LS7, LS3, LS2 Vette. Next phase is the 03-06 Full size, GTO, G8 GT/GXP, Caddy CTSV, Trailblazer SS, and F-body (not necessarily in that order). All (except full size) will use our 2.9L front feed blower like the 5th gen and C6 kits. Best thing to do is flood our emails with interest for the F-body until it is released. At least this shows us there is enough interest in this kit still.
Any questions, email, call or PM me.
The kit in question is our 3.4 and 4.0 LS hot rod/sand car kits. These were never designed to be put into an F-bodied car. The F-body stated is the accessory drive system. This is what the kit is designed to work with. F-body pulley spacing.
As for a "true" F-body kit for the Camaro and Firebird, we are looking into it. We have the 07-11 Full size truck and SUV done now as well as the 10-11 Camaro and C6 LS7, LS3, LS2 Vette. Next phase is the 03-06 Full size, GTO, G8 GT/GXP, Caddy CTSV, Trailblazer SS, and F-body (not necessarily in that order). All (except full size) will use our 2.9L front feed blower like the 5th gen and C6 kits. Best thing to do is flood our emails with interest for the F-body until it is released. At least this shows us there is enough interest in this kit still.
Any questions, email, call or PM me.
Hell if GM can squeeze and LS9 into an Fbody surely Whipple can smoke their asses with an actual kit designed for these cars.
09-30-2011, 06:12 PM
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Here is the scoop for anyone still following this thread. I did not read the entire thread because, well lets face it, I would be here all day (I read slow. LOL) so forgive me if anything I post has already been said.
The kit in question is our 3.4 and 4.0 LS hot rod/sand car kits. These were never designed to be put into an F-bodied car. The F-body stated is the accessory drive system. This is what the kit is designed to work with. F-body pulley spacing.
As for a "true" F-body kit for the Camaro and Firebird, we are looking into it. We have the 07-11 Full size truck and SUV done now as well as the 10-11 Camaro and C6 LS7, LS3, LS2 Vette. Next phase is the 03-06 Full size, GTO, G8 GT/GXP, Caddy CTSV, Trailblazer SS, and F-body (not necessarily in that order). All (except full size) will use our 2.9L front feed blower like the 5th gen and C6 kits. Best thing to do is flood our emails with interest for the F-body until it is released. At least this shows us there is enough interest in this kit still.
Any questions, email, call or PM me.
The kit in question is our 3.4 and 4.0 LS hot rod/sand car kits. These were never designed to be put into an F-bodied car. The F-body stated is the accessory drive system. This is what the kit is designed to work with. F-body pulley spacing.
As for a "true" F-body kit for the Camaro and Firebird, we are looking into it. We have the 07-11 Full size truck and SUV done now as well as the 10-11 Camaro and C6 LS7, LS3, LS2 Vette. Next phase is the 03-06 Full size, GTO, G8 GT/GXP, Caddy CTSV, Trailblazer SS, and F-body (not necessarily in that order). All (except full size) will use our 2.9L front feed blower like the 5th gen and C6 kits. Best thing to do is flood our emails with interest for the F-body until it is released. At least this shows us there is enough interest in this kit still.
Any questions, email, call or PM me.
09-30-2011, 06:31 PM
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I say get after it!! I am trying to figure out where to go for my next blower. I'm "used" to my maggie already and want more. I was thinking of going with a TVS2300 but it will require quite a bit of fab on my part. It would be awesome to see a company actually dedicate a kit specifically to the Fbodies.
Hell if GM can squeeze and LS9 into an Fbody surely Whipple can smoke their asses with an actual kit designed for these cars.
Hell if GM can squeeze and LS9 into an Fbody surely Whipple can smoke their asses with an actual kit designed for these cars.
09-30-2011, 06:47 PM
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The reason we never came out with the kit when these cars were new is because we had no way to make them fit. If you remember, back then we had the old side mount non intercooled LS kits for the trucks and SUV's. Was not worth making a $4500 kit that would require the customer to hack up their car and a mandatory hood replacement. GM did not give us much room to work with. NOW we have a brand new front fed supercharger that may actually fit. this is why we are just now planning a kit for the Gen 4's. Hell, the 2.9FF has only been on the market for about a year.
We never forgot you, just took a while to finally meet you.
Good luck with the turbo build and I honestly hope it works out for you and you are happy with it. If you change your mind, let me know. We will be more than happy work with you.
09-30-2011, 07:19 PM
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Really? I come on here to let you guys know that we are actually working on a kit for these and to help try and push it to be built and you give me this? I know everyone has their opinion but dam, a little harsh don't you think?
The reason we never came out with the kit when these cars were new is because we had no way to make them fit. If you remember, back then we had the old side mount non intercooled LS kits for the trucks and SUV's. Was not worth making a $4500 kit that would require the customer to hack up their car and a mandatory hood replacement. GM did not give us much room to work with. NOW we have a brand new front fed supercharger that may actually fit. this is why we are just now planning a kit for the Gen 4's. Hell, the 2.9FF has only been on the market for about a year.
We never forgot you, just took a while to finally meet you.
Good luck with the turbo build and I honestly hope it works out for you and you are happy with it. If you change your mind, let me know. We will be more than happy work with you.
The reason we never came out with the kit when these cars were new is because we had no way to make them fit. If you remember, back then we had the old side mount non intercooled LS kits for the trucks and SUV's. Was not worth making a $4500 kit that would require the customer to hack up their car and a mandatory hood replacement. GM did not give us much room to work with. NOW we have a brand new front fed supercharger that may actually fit. this is why we are just now planning a kit for the Gen 4's. Hell, the 2.9FF has only been on the market for about a year.
We never forgot you, just took a while to finally meet you.
Good luck with the turbo build and I honestly hope it works out for you and you are happy with it. If you change your mind, let me know. We will be more than happy work with you.
09-30-2011, 07:41 PM
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But you guys sure came out with a kit for the 5th gen/C6 fast, you guys should have been working on the front fed units way back in 98 when the ls1 camaros came out but nope you guys just looked they other way tell you finally make a kit that you can just push to the 4th gen.
09-30-2011, 10:27 PM
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Jesus Christ maro60camaro or whatever the ****! Chill man, I'm glad they still talk to us. If you want to go turbo then go. Quit being a little bitch about the whipple. If I was them I damned sure wouldn't want you as a customer anyways. Besides Mike is obviously just the messenger. Remember, we dont shoot that guy.....
Mike thanks for actually taking the time to explain WHY you guys couldn't produce a kit long ago. It does make sense when you put it in perspective.
Though this board is big we are still a "nitche" (sp) community of car enthusiasts, we aren't the mass public nor the mass revenue that we would like to think we are. So I get why you guys went for what would make you the money. Most company's do that anyways and once they have some room to play then the make **** for us.
I think anyone would understand that if they look at it from any other perspective than the drivers seat of a 4th gen.
He camaro, why dont you call GM and jump their asses and tell them to start making firebirds again, hell while you're at it tell them to bring ****** pontiac back too. I'm sure they'll get right on it.
Mike thanks for actually taking the time to explain WHY you guys couldn't produce a kit long ago. It does make sense when you put it in perspective.
Though this board is big we are still a "nitche" (sp) community of car enthusiasts, we aren't the mass public nor the mass revenue that we would like to think we are. So I get why you guys went for what would make you the money. Most company's do that anyways and once they have some room to play then the make **** for us.
I think anyone would understand that if they look at it from any other perspective than the drivers seat of a 4th gen.
He camaro, why dont you call GM and jump their asses and tell them to start making firebirds again, hell while you're at it tell them to bring ****** pontiac back too. I'm sure they'll get right on it.
10-01-2011, 11:52 AM
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Jesus Christ maro60camaro or whatever the ****! Chill man, I'm glad they still talk to us. If you want to go turbo then go. Quit being a little bitch about the whipple. If I was them I damned sure wouldn't want you as a customer anyways. Besides Mike is obviously just the messenger. Remember, we dont shoot that guy.....
Mike thanks for actually taking the time to explain WHY you guys couldn't produce a kit long ago. It does make sense when you put it in perspective.
Though this board is big we are still a "nitche" (sp) community of car enthusiasts, we aren't the mass public nor the mass revenue that we would like to think we are. So I get why you guys went for what would make you the money. Most company's do that anyways and once they have some room to play then the make **** for us.
I think anyone would understand that if they look at it from any other perspective than the drivers seat of a 4th gen.
He camaro, why dont you call GM and jump their asses and tell them to start making firebirds again, hell while you're at it tell them to bring ****** pontiac back too. I'm sure they'll get right on it.
Mike thanks for actually taking the time to explain WHY you guys couldn't produce a kit long ago. It does make sense when you put it in perspective.
Though this board is big we are still a "nitche" (sp) community of car enthusiasts, we aren't the mass public nor the mass revenue that we would like to think we are. So I get why you guys went for what would make you the money. Most company's do that anyways and once they have some room to play then the make **** for us.
I think anyone would understand that if they look at it from any other perspective than the drivers seat of a 4th gen.
He camaro, why dont you call GM and jump their asses and tell them to start making firebirds again, hell while you're at it tell them to bring ****** pontiac back too. I'm sure they'll get right on it.
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10-01-2011, 12:45 PM
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thanx for giving us an update Mike, as u can c i've been pushing for a Whipple S/C for the F-body. glad to c u guys actually considering it more and more. Really hope u guys make a kit for us. ur only an hour a way from me so i'd b more than happy to be a tester 
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