How much weight does 2.9L Whipple add?

Ebbsnflows · 08-19-2018, 08:50 PM

For those that have installed a 2.9L Whipple, what is the total net-weight gain? I've read that that the shipping weight is approximately 150lbs (give or take a few lbs for box/packing material).

I'm looking for: Weight of Whipple/accessories (-) weight of stock intake (and anything else that is removed). Would 130 lbs be a reasonable guesstimate?

Anyone notice any change in handling characteristics? I would think 130 lbs over the front wheels would be noticeable during cornering/braking?

Gunkk · 08-20-2018, 07:04 PM

Once you add coolant you’re probably close to ZL1 weight.

L78toLT1 · 08-21-2018, 05:56 AM

I've got a Maggie, which I'm sure weighs about the same as a Whipple. The extra weight is definitely noticeable on my SS, particularly with the MRC in Tour mode. It's not as bad in Sport, or Track. The stiffer springs & slightly lower ride height on the 1 LE should help to mitigate the negative affects on handling.

Chris V · 08-21-2018, 08:20 AM

I haven't weighed my car since adding the Whipple, but it is most definitely noticeable. I've gone to stiffer springs that offset a lot of that in transitions, but it's probably 150 pounds with the coolant.

It's still worth it

Jhunsberger · 08-21-2018, 10:38 AM

Per Fed-Ex the shipping weight of my whipple was 149 lbs, plus 2 gal of coolant which is around 16 lbs. Although you probably remove 16 lbs worth of stock parts. So I would agree with Chris V that the whipple probably adds 150 lbs.

Ebbsnflows · 08-23-2018, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys - I Appreciate the honest and candid responses.

TJay74 · 08-24-2018, 08:56 PM

I am pretty sure the coolant isnt additional to the factory coolant capacity, it is just for replacing the original coolant when you break the system open.

KingLT1 · 08-24-2018, 09:53 PM

PD blowers have their own coolant system for the intercooler. They are liquid cooled instead of air like a procharger.

laynlo15 · 08-25-2018, 06:22 AM

My Maggie added about 60 lbs on the front, remember there was you stock intake and other stuff that comes off before you add the SC. Don't know about Whipple weight so you should probably choose a Maggie since it will probably be a little lighter too.

80sMetalDude · 09-07-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

My Maggie added about 60 lbs on the front, remember there was you stock intake and other stuff that comes off before you add the SC. Don't know about Whipple weight so you should probably choose a Maggie since it will probably be a little lighter too.

I was going to say something similar I think the unit was around 85 lbs... far from 150.

cbr1100xx · 09-12-2018, 12:09 PM

I had Whipple S2 installed on my '15 Mustang GT PP. It added about 150lbs. My car was lowered and you could tell a little bit with the handling the added weight but not that much. The added torque was noticeable though since the S550 lacks that down low IMO.

The boost made the car wicked fast. Traction from a dig was very difficult as I'm guessing it would be for the Camaro too.

If I go the Camaro route, I'd go 1SS 1LE and wouldn't boost it. I just couldn't use the power most of the time.

08-19-2018, 08:50 PM	#1
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	How much weight does 2.9L Whipple add? For those that have installed a 2.9L Whipple, what is the total net-weight gain? I've read that that the shipping weight is approximately 150lbs (give or take a few lbs for box/packing material). I'm looking for: Weight of Whipple/accessories (-) weight of stock intake (and anything else that is removed). Would 130 lbs be a reasonable guesstimate? Anyone notice any change in handling characteristics? I would think 130 lbs over the front wheels would be noticeable during cornering/braking? __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

08-21-2018, 05:56 AM	#3
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,786	I've got a Maggie, which I'm sure weighs about the same as a Whipple. The extra weight is definitely noticeable on my SS, particularly with the MRC in Tour mode. It's not as bad in Sport, or Track. The stiffer springs & slightly lower ride height on the 1 LE should help to mitigate the negative affects on handling. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

08-21-2018, 08:20 AM	#4
Chris V Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 391	I haven't weighed my car since adding the Whipple, but it is most definitely noticeable. I've gone to stiffer springs that offset a lot of that in transitions, but it's probably 150 pounds with the coolant. It's still worth it __________________ www.facebook.com/1lap1le 2017 1SS 1LE - 663 whp/623 wtq Rotofab/Whipple/Kooks 2"/LT5 TB/LT4 Fueling/E85/MCS Coilovers/Ground Control/GOODAero/Apex Wheels/Race Louvers

08-21-2018, 10:38 AM	#5
Jhunsberger Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: 19518 Posts: 402	Per Fed-Ex the shipping weight of my whipple was 149 lbs, plus 2 gal of coolant which is around 16 lbs. Although you probably remove 16 lbs worth of stock parts. So I would agree with Chris V that the whipple probably adds 150 lbs. __________________ 2017 1SS M6 Hyper Blue Metallic NPP, MMR 228 Z/28 replica wheels, Front: 20 x 9, Rear 20 x 11 Stock: 416hp/427tq, 12.21 @ 116.80 Modified 02/2019: Whipple SC w/ 3.500 pulley, LT4 fueling, NW 103 TB, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Kooks 2" jet coated, full Borla ATAK exhaust, DSS axles, Gforce driveshaft. Tuned by EFX Tuning 688hp/632tq Best 1/4 to date: 10.705 @ 131.92

08-23-2018, 03:36 PM	#6
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	Thanks guys - I Appreciate the honest and candid responses. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

08-20-2018, 07:04 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	Once you add coolant you’re probably close to ZL1 weight.

08-24-2018, 08:56 PM	#7
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I am pretty sure the coolant isnt additional to the factory coolant capacity, it is just for replacing the original coolant when you break the system open. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

08-24-2018, 09:53 PM	#8
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,793	PD blowers have their own coolant system for the intercooler. They are liquid cooled instead of air like a procharger. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

08-25-2018, 06:22 AM	#9
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	My Maggie added about 60 lbs on the front, remember there was you stock intake and other stuff that comes off before you add the SC. Don't know about Whipple weight so you should probably choose a Maggie since it will probably be a little lighter too. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

09-12-2018, 12:09 PM	#11
cbr1100xx Account Suspended Drives: '14 Jetta 1.8, '19 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 886	I had Whipple S2 installed on my '15 Mustang GT PP. It added about 150lbs. My car was lowered and you could tell a little bit with the handling the added weight but not that much. The added torque was noticeable though since the S550 lacks that down low IMO. The boost made the car wicked fast. Traction from a dig was very difficult as I'm guessing it would be for the Camaro too. If I go the Camaro route, I'd go 1SS 1LE and wouldn't boost it. I just couldn't use the power most of the time.

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