2016 Camaro 2SS Whipple Review

jrs580 · 03-17-2017, 09:57 PM

Ok here goes, I've had the car for 2 solid days now and I think I'm prepared to say whats good, bad and ugly about the Whipple supercharger kit.

BAD

1. Wait time for the parts, obviously.
2. Customer service seems to be responsive but not helpful at this point. I haven't needed anything important yet so we will have to wait for more data.
3. Once again, obvious things like gas mileage (down about 4 mpg, NOT due to zoom zoom foot, I ran the cruise over the same 25 mile stretch) and spinning tires at low speeds, etc.
4. My throttle controller is useless now, I ran it on city mode without the blower but now the car is way touchy with the controller, I turned it all the way off, and actually removed it (for sale), and it's perfect now.
5. Kiss traction control and launch control goodbye. It blows right though it. haven't played with the stabilitrac yet.

Could be BAD/GOOD

1. Exhaust is noticeably louder and more aggressive/ more rumbly. This is a GOOD thing for me because I personally thought the BORLA was a little rice like, however it is completely more like a NASCAR now. totally took the rice out of the exhaust note.
2. Shifts are noticeably harder. With that being said the shifts are not annoyingly firm, just noticeably. If it weren't for the shifts and the amazing power, you would never know that the car had a blower on it, which leads me to the good...

GOOD

1. Holy crap the power. 602 ft/lbs at the rear wheels to be exact.
2. Perfect drivability and NVH. I haven't noticed any noise other than a slight, very slight, whine inside the car. Zero vibrations and the car is certainly not harsh. I think it has a nice balance of harshness because who really wants a muscle car to be like a RR.
3. There is no "jump" when the internal boost valve closes and you start getting into the boost, it is a very smooth transition from vacuum to boost.
4. The look of the HUGE blower on top of the motor is awesome, second to none. it screams we mean business.
5. The shifts under full throttle is absolutely amazing now, as if they weren't before. Super quick.

Basically I absolutely love the car and the blower, I need to learn to drive it under 40 mph because it has so much torque it just blows the wheels right off. I tried to do a few launches but i think my fastest 0-60 was 4.6 haha, no better than before and certainly not repeatable.

Epx998 · 03-17-2017, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the review!

Chevy71 · 03-17-2017, 11:26 PM

Nice write up, and I'm glad you are liking it. How about some pics and a video so we can see and hear that beast?

TenSeven · 03-18-2017, 01:39 AM

I'm thinking very hard about this blower and am in contact with a local shop to have it installed.

Did you have any before and after dyno pulls done? Any power #'s to share?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs580

4. My throttle controller is useless now, I ran it on city mode without the blower but now the car is way touchy with the controller, I turned it all the way off, and actually removed it (for sale), and it's perfect now

I'd think this would be in the GOOD category.

aai · 03-18-2017, 04:09 AM

thanks for sharing, in for more pics/videos

RuthleSSchevy · 03-18-2017, 05:11 AM

Its a great unit, there a reason why Yenko choose it. Speaking of which, since they are only making 50. Ever consider a yenko clone?

RageWorx · 03-18-2017, 07:59 AM

Great review and congrats

That torque output is crazy should be fun. Reminds me of the Kenny Bell on my 03 Cobra brutal torque delivery.

-Jon

80sMetalDude · 03-18-2017, 08:30 AM

Thank you for the info especially regarding the throttle controller because I was considering buying the Vitesse.

On another note I was going to PM you about the exhaust... it sounded PERFECT to me when you had your wife/gf rev the car...just wicked.

I'm wondering how my 1LE will respond to the extra power with the 305s in back prob not much different with that much torque.

cooden · 03-18-2017, 09:05 AM

Not sure if you mentioned this before, but when did you order the Whipple?

wnta1ss · 03-18-2017, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooden

Not sure if you mentioned this before, but when did you order the Whipple?

He has mentioned that before: August 21, 2016. Almost 7 months ago.

cooden · 03-18-2017, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnta1ss

He has mentioned that before: August 21, 2016. Almost 7 months ago.

WHOA! And here I thought I was ahead of the curve by ordering the first week of January.......

JoeAyalaM · 03-18-2017, 10:07 AM

I agree, the looks inside the hood are second to none, congratulations!

brettman · 03-18-2017, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooden

WHOA! And here I thought I was ahead of the curve by ordering the first week of January.......

Feel the rest of our pain Sir, But when you talk to the dealer an Whipple it's 4-6/
6-8 weeks. Are weeks still 7 days all over Earth? Or did I miss something

nick_casper · 03-18-2017, 01:53 PM

Thanks for the review. I just did my first launch and can't imagine more power in first gear. It's gonna be wicked. I was quoted 6 to 8 weeks. Hopefully Whipple can churn them out faster now.

03-17-2017, 09:57 PM	#1
jrs580 Drives: 2016 2ss Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 320	2016 Camaro 2SS Whipple Review Ok here goes, I've had the car for 2 solid days now and I think I'm prepared to say whats good, bad and ugly about the Whipple supercharger kit. BAD 1. Wait time for the parts, obviously. 2. Customer service seems to be responsive but not helpful at this point. I haven't needed anything important yet so we will have to wait for more data. 3. Once again, obvious things like gas mileage (down about 4 mpg, NOT due to zoom zoom foot, I ran the cruise over the same 25 mile stretch) and spinning tires at low speeds, etc. 4. My throttle controller is useless now, I ran it on city mode without the blower but now the car is way touchy with the controller, I turned it all the way off, and actually removed it (for sale), and it's perfect now. 5. Kiss traction control and launch control goodbye. It blows right though it. haven't played with the stabilitrac yet. Could be BAD/GOOD 1. Exhaust is noticeably louder and more aggressive/ more rumbly. This is a GOOD thing for me because I personally thought the BORLA was a little rice like, however it is completely more like a NASCAR now. totally took the rice out of the exhaust note. 2. Shifts are noticeably harder. With that being said the shifts are not annoyingly firm, just noticeably. If it weren't for the shifts and the amazing power, you would never know that the car had a blower on it, which leads me to the good... GOOD 1. Holy crap the power. 602 ft/lbs at the rear wheels to be exact. 2. Perfect drivability and NVH. I haven't noticed any noise other than a slight, very slight, whine inside the car. Zero vibrations and the car is certainly not harsh. I think it has a nice balance of harshness because who really wants a muscle car to be like a RR. 3. There is no "jump" when the internal boost valve closes and you start getting into the boost, it is a very smooth transition from vacuum to boost. 4. The look of the HUGE blower on top of the motor is awesome, second to none. it screams we mean business. 5. The shifts under full throttle is absolutely amazing now, as if they weren't before. Super quick. Basically I absolutely love the car and the blower, I need to learn to drive it under 40 mph because it has so much torque it just blows the wheels right off. I tried to do a few launches but i think my fastest 0-60 was 4.6 haha, no better than before and certainly not repeatable. __________________ 2016 Black Camaro 2SS A8 Red interior Modifications:Red powder coated Whipple LT1 blower, Aeroforce interceptor w/vent pod, FI Interchiller, Roto-Fab breather, ARH full length headers with high flow cats, JRE AFM modules, Borla S type NPP exhaust, Mishimoto catch can, JMS fuel pump voltage booster,MRR 017 1LE replica rims, 285/35zr20 Goodyear Eagle F1 G:2 front, Toyo r888r 325/30/zr20 back, Phastek blackout kit for the reflectors, GM dark tail lamps, Blendmount radar detector mount with Escort Redline hardwired in.

03-18-2017, 05:11 AM	#6
RuthleSSchevy Drives: 2016Camaro+1968Chevelle+1954BelAir Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NH Posts: 149	Its a great unit, there a reason why Yenko choose it. Speaking of which, since they are only making 50. Ever consider a yenko clone? __________________ "Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way." GGSP

03-18-2017, 07:59 AM	#7
RageWorx Drives: 2016 1SS A8 Camaro with MRC and NPP Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Jersey Shore Posts: 149	Great review and congrats That torque output is crazy should be fun. Reminds me of the Kenny Bell on my 03 Cobra brutal torque delivery. -Jon __________________ 2016 HB Camaro 1SS A8 with MRC and NPP 398rwhp/389tq stock #s(11.84 @ 117 DR only, ECS boost 550rwhp/510tq (dynapack #s) , same boost + AEM water/meth + ARH Headers/mids 600 rwhp+ (dynojet #s) TTP)10.8 @ 129. 2020 Ford Explorer 2003 SVT Cobra Coupe (just your average KB Terminator Cobra). 2013 Focus ST (e30 Tuned). 2004 Dodge 3500 Cummins Dually 6 spd manual (tow rig). 1997 Jeep Cherokee (Lifted and Locked XJ off-road rig).

03-18-2017, 09:05 AM	#9
cooden Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS & '15 Durango R/T Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 505	Not sure if you mentioned this before, but when did you order the Whipple? __________________ '16 2SS: Summit White/Adrenaline Red/A8/Whipple Supercharger/ARH Longtube Headers/Corsa Xtreme Exhaust/Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake/Eibach Pro Kit/M228 Wheels/Lots of GM Accessories

03-18-2017, 01:53 PM	#14
nick_casper Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Casper Posts: 288	Thanks for the review. I just did my first launch and can't imagine more power in first gear. It's gonna be wicked. I was quoted 6 to 8 weeks. Hopefully Whipple can churn them out faster now. __________________ 2016 2SS, A8, Whipple 3.25 pulley, Mishimoto catch can, C7 Carbon fiber splitter and skirts, GM black brake and tail lights. PLX wideband O2/HP tuners. Apex VS-5RS in 19x11 and 19x12.

03-17-2017, 10:57 PM	#2
Epx998 \|Engineer\| Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 402	Thanks for the review!

03-17-2017, 11:26 PM	#3
Chevy71 Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 977 View My Garage	Nice write up, and I'm glad you are liking it. How about some pics and a video so we can see and hear that beast?

03-18-2017, 04:09 AM	#5
aai Drives: '17 SS/1LE/PDR Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SOMD Posts: 222	thanks for sharing, in for more pics/videos

03-18-2017, 08:30 AM	#8
80sMetalDude Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: . Posts: 508	Thank you for the info especially regarding the throttle controller because I was considering buying the Vitesse. On another note I was going to PM you about the exhaust... it sounded PERFECT to me when you had your wife/gf rev the car...just wicked. I'm wondering how my 1LE will respond to the extra power with the 305s in back prob not much different with that much torque.

03-18-2017, 10:07 AM	#12
JoeAyalaM Account Suspended Drives: Audi S6 V8TT, Volvos XC60 & S60R Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 5000 ft above sea level. Posts: 414	I agree, the looks inside the hood are second to none, congratulations!

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