LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 07:21 AM
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Hello, is there anyone able to help me out? Trying to put a Whipple on my 96 caprice with a lt1, but everyone i talk to just they don't have no kits for the gen 2. Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙏
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 11:31 AM
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There aren't any available. Never have been. There have been a few who were trying to design a roots style, would make several posts about its development and then mysteriously disappear never to be heard from again. IIRC the only SC available for GenII LTx is a centrifugal style. ATI Procharger at least used to have a kit available.
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 04:06 PM
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Which whipple? I could see a NBS side mount whipple work since it basically bolts on similar to a centrifugal and uses the original intake.
Is this what you are doing?
if so, you will need to fab a TB adapter or figure out a way to use a truck cable TB in front of the whipple. Then you will need a custom elbow for the whipple to the LT intake.
of course this is all after you figure out how to mount it to the passenger side head and get the spacing right, along with a way to spin it.

lots of work and lots of money.
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Old Nov 12, 2024 | 07:53 AM
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Getting a Whipple on your Gen 2 LT1 will definitely require some custom work since they don't offer a kit specifically for that engine. The key challenge is adapting the supercharger to the LT1's intake manifold and ensuring the mounting and drive systems are compatible. You’ll need to work with a shop that specializes in custom forced induction setups, as they can help design and fabricate parts to make it fit, like creating a custom intake manifold or pulley system.
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Old Nov 13, 2024 | 03:56 AM
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Hey currency, thanks for the input. Do you know any shops that I can call up and check. I live on Mississippi but I will take it wherever I need too. Thanks in advance 🙏
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