Whipple 3.0 vs 2.9 comparison - Page 8

adamjwilson · 04-18-2023, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

I believe the Chromoly is the better way to go for durability. There have been some Carbon units fail at the strip.

Alot of engine builders/shops recommend using a break-in oil such as Driven or Joe Gibbs for the first 500 miles.

King.. the engine has break in oil in it as we speak (I believe the TSP brand), but waiting 500 miles or so before I do an oil change then back to the Tuner. Any thoughts on the Zinc additive as mentioned above?

ZL1Atlanta · 04-18-2023, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

I believe the Chromoly is the better way to go for durability. There have been some Carbon units fail at the strip.

100%. The weight savings is so minimal, it is not worth it. I have seen at least four 6th gen's break them, and to further help with the decision, a friend with a CTS-V broke one just this weekend. The standard CF driveshafts for these cars aren't the same quality as the custom ones being used in promods, etc.

adamjwilson · 04-18-2023, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Atlanta

100%. The weight savings is so minimal, it is not worth it. I have seen at least four 6th gen's break them, and to further help with the decision, a friend with a CTS-V broke one just this weekend. The standard CF driveshafts for these cars aren't the same quality as the custom ones being used in promods, etc.

Thanks King and ZLAtlanta- the Chromoly is cheaper anyways!

KingLT1 · 04-18-2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by adamjwilson

King.. the engine has break in oil in it as we speak (I believe the TSP brand), but waiting 500 miles or so before I do an oil change then back to the Tuner. Any thoughts on the Zinc additive as mentioned above?

Imo all that Zinc talk is just old methodology before hydraulic valvetrains took over.

18.2SS.1LE · 04-18-2023, 09:11 AM

I run Motorkote in mine.

*Joshinator99* · 04-19-2023, 06:00 PM

New Katech TB adapter showed up today! I didn’t want to wait another 2 weeks for anodizing so I just cleaned it up and shot it with satin black paint. Looks like nice work from Katech, as expected.

laynlo15 · 04-20-2023, 07:24 AM

Looks awesome. Have you started it yet?

*Joshinator99* · 04-20-2023, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

Looks awesome. Have you started it yet?

Not yet, hoping to wrap it up soon. Just a few small things to do (as always lol).

laynlo15 · 04-20-2023, 07:05 PM

It really is a clean looking setup. I ain't no Whipple guy but the routing of the hoses really makes the engine bay look so much better than most PDs including mine. Geezz did I just say that? Shit get me a nurse so she can check my temp, might be having a stroke. Hee-Hee.

*Joshinator99* · 04-20-2023, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

It really is a clean looking setup. I ain't no Whipple guy but the routing of the hoses really makes the engine bay look so much better than most PDs including mine. Geezz did I just say that? Shit get me a nurse so she can check my temp, might be having a stroke. Hee-Hee.

The hose routing was completely custom by my brother and I. We didn’t like the hoses as shipped by Whipple so we decided to go our own route. And we’ve cooked up a real slick stainless manifold setup for intercooler water this upcome winter…but we still needed something to look good for this year too…

laynlo15 · 04-20-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

The hose routing was completely custom by my brother and I. We didn’t like the hoses as shipped by Whipple so we decided to go our own route. And we’ve cooked up a real slick stainless manifold setup for intercooler water this upcome winter…but we still needed something to look good for this year too…

I noticed Katech had a different routing, looked clean

arpad_m · 04-20-2023, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

The hose routing was completely custom by my brother and I. We didn’t like the hoses as shipped by Whipple so we decided to go our own route. And we’ve cooked up a real slick stainless manifold setup for intercooler water this upcome winter…but we still needed something to look good for this year too…

It's looking beautiful, worthy of your engine bay

*Joshinator99* · 04-21-2023, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

It's looking beautiful, worthy of your engine bay

Thanks as always, Arpad!

*Joshinator99* · 04-21-2023, 06:27 AM

I put it in my build thread but the 2.9 to 3.0 conversion is complete (along with a bunch of misc I’ve been meaning to do)! Hoping to get her running this weekend. Finally off jackstands! Lol

04-19-2023, 06:00 PM	#104
Joshinator99 Moderator Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Ipswich NH Posts: 6,350	New Katech TB adapter showed up today! I didn’t want to wait another 2 weeks for anodizing so I just cleaned it up and shot it with satin black paint. Looks like nice work from Katech, as expected. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, ATI 8L90, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors & BB HPFP, TooHighPSI/Katech port injection, 15” conversion 1066 WHP STD/1027 SAE, 9.10@152.5 (new times coming) Last edited by Joshinator99; 04-20-2023 at 11:25 AM.

04-21-2023, 06:27 AM	#112
Joshinator99 Moderator Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Ipswich NH Posts: 6,350	I put it in my build thread but the 2.9 to 3.0 conversion is complete (along with a bunch of misc I’ve been meaning to do)! Hoping to get her running this weekend. Finally off jackstands! Lol Attached Images __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, ATI 8L90, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors & BB HPFP, TooHighPSI/Katech port injection, 15” conversion 1066 WHP STD/1027 SAE, 9.10@152.5 (new times coming)

04-20-2023, 07:24 AM	#105
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	Looks awesome. Have you started it yet?

04-20-2023, 07:05 PM	#107
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	It really is a clean looking setup. I ain't no Whipple guy but the routing of the hoses really makes the engine bay look so much better than most PDs including mine. Geezz did I just say that? Shit get me a nurse so she can check my temp, might be having a stroke. Hee-Hee.

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