Pic of new Whipple 2.3 Lightning blower
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From: Wilton, Ca.
Originally posted by Rob_02Lightning
Yesterday I was the first person to respond to this post,
and today my reply is GONE ???
WTF
Well anyway, Beautiful S/C, a real looker
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Cant wait to see the 3.3, WOO HOO.............
Yesterday I was the first person to respond to this post,
and today my reply is GONE ???
WTF
Well anyway, Beautiful S/C, a real looker
\Cant wait to see the 3.3, WOO HOO.............
Rob,
You were the first to respond on the Lightning Rodder board; I believe that's still there!
Take care buddy!
Jody
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From: Arizona
Originally posted by TheGoaT
do you know who I can contact to get on a waiting list for one, and who I can talk to about the benefits of each blower and which one is right for me?
do you know who I can contact to get on a waiting list for one, and who I can talk to about the benefits of each blower and which one is right for me?
Will
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Originally posted by birdy111
so does that mean that its going to be offered through FRPP? possibly with warranty?
so does that mean that its going to be offered through FRPP? possibly with warranty?
No warranty though.
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Ford's backing of the Whipple kit is a strong endorsement. Although I wonder just how much Ford was actually in on "the development":
"The first kits available from FRPP will be supercharger swap kits for the 2003-04 SVT Mustang Cobra and 1999-2004 SVT F-150 Lightning. Ford Racing worked with Whipple Industries on the development of the screw-type supercharger swap kits. The kits will include a new screw-type supercharger to replace the production roots-type unit, including all necessary hardware for direct bolt-on installation. The kits are direct swaps and do not require engine management programming changes. Power is expected to be increased by approximately 20 percent."
20% increase is 70 based on 350rwHP stock (420 rwHP after blower swap). So those of us who have asserted that a chip is not required at modest boost levels are being validated.
"Ford Racing's future plans for kits based on the screw-type supercharger technology are to cover a wide range Ford car and truck powertrains. The first stand-alone supercharger kits will be for the new 2005 Mustang's 4.6-liter 3V V8 and for the 2004-05 F-150's 5.4-liter 3V V8. After that, development work will turn to the last-generation F-150's and Expedition's 5.4-liter SOHC V8. Ford Racing will then continue with truck applications including the 6.8-liter 2V and 3V V10s."
Translation: Bye bye roots, hello twin screw.
"The first kits available from FRPP will be supercharger swap kits for the 2003-04 SVT Mustang Cobra and 1999-2004 SVT F-150 Lightning. Ford Racing worked with Whipple Industries on the development of the screw-type supercharger swap kits. The kits will include a new screw-type supercharger to replace the production roots-type unit, including all necessary hardware for direct bolt-on installation. The kits are direct swaps and do not require engine management programming changes. Power is expected to be increased by approximately 20 percent."
20% increase is 70 based on 350rwHP stock (420 rwHP after blower swap). So those of us who have asserted that a chip is not required at modest boost levels are being validated.
"Ford Racing's future plans for kits based on the screw-type supercharger technology are to cover a wide range Ford car and truck powertrains. The first stand-alone supercharger kits will be for the new 2005 Mustang's 4.6-liter 3V V8 and for the 2004-05 F-150's 5.4-liter 3V V8. After that, development work will turn to the last-generation F-150's and Expedition's 5.4-liter SOHC V8. Ford Racing will then continue with truck applications including the 6.8-liter 2V and 3V V10s."
Translation: Bye bye roots, hello twin screw.
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I am glad to see Ford Racing is going to offer the new Whipple's as an upgrade. They seem to be getting more intrested in offering parts for the Lightning now. I am sure it is because the Cobra now shares alot of components. If you read the article the new kit for the Focus sounds cool. Supercharger and a Ford programed ECU.
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Originally posted by Ruslow
Just arrived back form sema.saw the ford blower display but looked and looked for the whipple booth and could not find it!
STan
Just arrived back form sema.saw the ford blower display but looked and looked for the whipple booth and could not find it!
STan
Jody