02-13-2018, 05:18 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016
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Just pulled the trigger on a Whipple
After doing some research I have decided to pull the trigger on a Whipple. I just ordered it today so it should be here in a month. Once it is installed I am going to have Matt from GPtuning tune it for my mods. I am kind of bummed I won't be able to run e85 anymore (without updating fuel system.) I have been told a meth kit would be equivalent but I do not know anything about that. Can someone chime in please? It's my daily driver btw.
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02-13-2018, 05:29 PM | #2 | |
Drives: Compound Boost 17' ZL1 (shop car) Join Date: Jan 2017
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02-14-2018, 10:23 AM | #3 | |
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02-14-2018, 10:44 AM | #4 | |
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Easier to find and fix a problem on the bench and during install, then after driving it. I think most of the guys here, who installed SC'ers, have encountered just about all the potential problems. But of course keep us posted on your install and any problems you face.
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2016 Camaro 1SS, Red Hot, K&N Blackhawk intake, Whipple Supercharger, 3.125 pulley, Kooks 2" long tube headers, High flow cats, secondary cats delete, Mishimoto catch can, P3gauge, Lots of dress-up crap that don't make it go any faster.
Car Journal http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490975 SC build http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492656 Drive, Ride, Fly It Like You Stole It GO BIG OR GO HOME |
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02-14-2018, 12:07 PM | #5 |
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I believe GPtuning is in Hayward. I haven’t setup an appointment with Matt yet so I don’t know the exact physical address. From what I hear, he knows his stuff. Bought the whipple from TPS Motorsports in San Jose. Valaya racing in SJ will be doing the install.
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02-15-2018, 10:51 AM | #6 | |
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02-15-2018, 01:38 PM | #7 |
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Good luck with your build, and congrats.
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02-15-2018, 02:18 PM | #8 |
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As others have noted, let us know how the install goes. have heard from a few that matt does good woork, ive been looking for a good shop close by
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02-26-2018, 08:20 PM | #9 |
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Update: I am going to be doing the LT4 fuel system upgrade as well. Matt from GP tuning can’t touch the car till May and I can’t wait that long so I am thinking about driving to Turlock and having Josh at Starkweather do the install/tune. I am waiting to hear back from him on a quote for the total cost of install/tune. Should know more tomorrow.
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02-27-2018, 09:47 AM | #10 | |
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02-27-2018, 10:11 AM | #11 |
Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016
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My understanding is that the stock fuel system on the Camaro SS will support the addition of a supercharger. However, if you decide you want to run e85 or a different pully setup for more power down the road, you are going to need more fuel. By using the high pressure fuel pump, injectors and in tank pump the ZL1 uses (LT4) you are able to push it a little further. I am told that you still can't run full e85 until you do a cam swap which costs like $7k but you can run e60 which will give you plenty more power. Again, I am no expert. I am just going off what I have been told from reputable sources on this site.
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02-27-2018, 10:23 AM | #12 | |
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02-27-2018, 11:18 AM | #13 | |
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I bite my tongue sometime. After building, modifying and driving gasoline engines (cars and bikes) PPL don't understand "Top end is only as good as the bottom end". I see some have been lucky, some not. I spun a HD motor to 9,000 RPM making power........for a couple times. Build an LT4 top end (stock cam/3 lobe, stock pistons...etc) Roll the dice! My car runs great....It is "SAFE" (under 600HP, 10lbs boost)
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2016 Camaro 1SS, Red Hot, K&N Blackhawk intake, Whipple Supercharger, 3.125 pulley, Kooks 2" long tube headers, High flow cats, secondary cats delete, Mishimoto catch can, P3gauge, Lots of dress-up crap that don't make it go any faster.
Car Journal http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=490975 SC build http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492656 Drive, Ride, Fly It Like You Stole It GO BIG OR GO HOME |
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02-27-2018, 12:23 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for the info, my stage 2 STI factory fuel pump was choking at 5k rpm added a Walbro HPFP and it ran like a Rolex😁.... Thanks again
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