Whipple install in Denali - update
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Whipple install in Denali - update I posted a few inquiries during the last months, and got some really good response, so I promised to update a few people on my progress, and I'll just use this as an open document. I was contemplating installing myself, but am intimidated - don't want to blow up a new engine...
3/1 I bought a "used" (500 miles) Whipple on E-bay and knew I was short on components. I decided to go with a custom tune, and skip the Whipple electronics. I thought for a while of using KB's piggyback, or a Wester's but decided upon a local custom tune. Livernois Speed Works came very highly recommended from everyone, so I decided upon letting them install. I also decided upon Delphi's 42# injectors, and leave the rest alone.
3/8 I sent photos of what I bought and called Whipple but was told to buy a new complete blower (I guess that is what they are in business for...), but after a while they settled for selling me the airtube, and the belt. They had no interest in supporting me with spare parts listing or even look at what I sent for review. Placed an order, received the components
3/15 - Stopped by at Livernois speed works and talked to Scott and Virgil about the install. I showed my blower and after Scott's assurance was told to drop the car off. Very supportive people. Feel very comfortable with letting them install the unit.
3/18 - Had a friend drop the car off and left for a business trip to California. Also found a dirt cheap GForce lowering kit that I asked them to install.
3/21 - Scott called and informed me that more parts were missing, throttle body ( I thought I could use the stock one...) and some mounting hardware. No big deal, he was going to talk to Whipple and call me back..
3/22 - Scott cannot get any information, spare parts listing or help from Whipple. The only solution provided is to return the blower to Whipple for "service" and then they will supply a spare parts listing. Oh yeah, they want to get paid for the "service" too of course. Now I am getting this info second hand, but I have no reason to second guess Livernois... since I was met with the same lack of enthusiasm from Whipple. Well, this is a market economy...
3/22 - Fed up, will abandon the project, spend the money elsewhere - install a garrett GT-37 instead.
To be continued...
3/1 I bought a "used" (500 miles) Whipple on E-bay and knew I was short on components. I decided to go with a custom tune, and skip the Whipple electronics. I thought for a while of using KB's piggyback, or a Wester's but decided upon a local custom tune. Livernois Speed Works came very highly recommended from everyone, so I decided upon letting them install. I also decided upon Delphi's 42# injectors, and leave the rest alone.
3/8 I sent photos of what I bought and called Whipple but was told to buy a new complete blower (I guess that is what they are in business for...), but after a while they settled for selling me the airtube, and the belt. They had no interest in supporting me with spare parts listing or even look at what I sent for review. Placed an order, received the components
3/15 - Stopped by at Livernois speed works and talked to Scott and Virgil about the install. I showed my blower and after Scott's assurance was told to drop the car off. Very supportive people. Feel very comfortable with letting them install the unit.
3/18 - Had a friend drop the car off and left for a business trip to California. Also found a dirt cheap GForce lowering kit that I asked them to install.
3/21 - Scott called and informed me that more parts were missing, throttle body ( I thought I could use the stock one...) and some mounting hardware. No big deal, he was going to talk to Whipple and call me back..
3/22 - Scott cannot get any information, spare parts listing or help from Whipple. The only solution provided is to return the blower to Whipple for "service" and then they will supply a spare parts listing. Oh yeah, they want to get paid for the "service" too of course. Now I am getting this info second hand, but I have no reason to second guess Livernois... since I was met with the same lack of enthusiasm from Whipple. Well, this is a market economy...
3/22 - Fed up, will abandon the project, spend the money elsewhere - install a garrett GT-37 instead.
To be continued...
Last edited by anders; Mar 23, 2005 at 12:04 PM.
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Originally Posted by White_Hawk
Get it done! Motown Muscle has Milan dragway rented for the morning of Saturday April 16. I'd love to see that thing run!
-Geoff
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3/22 - Fed up, will abandon the project, spend the money elsewhere - install a garrett GT-37 instead.
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Originally Posted by Boostaholic
Yeah that sounds like some BS to me when you can't order spare parts.
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Originally Posted by anders
3/26 Great support from Scott and Livernois Speed Works. Picking up my completed SUV this week.
Anders
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