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Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 5:25:52 PM   
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Ok I have my mind set on a supercharger. Most likely a Whipple.
I was just wondering what I need that doesnt come with the kit.

For example a boost guage, fuel pressure guage, what else?
I'm looking to run somwhere amongst 5-8 PSI.

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 5:29:48 PM   
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Not sure what comes with the whipple but a boost and a good air/fuel gauge would be the best. IMO.

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 5:36:19 PM   
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gauges FTW 



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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 5:37:07 PM   
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So really other then the kit all I have to buy would be guages and a good set of tires?!!

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 5:41:45 PM   
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You'll need some better tires if you ever plan on using WOT in 1st gear again.

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 5:53:08 PM   
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Ok I cant find anything where can I get guages from..

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 6:03:14 PM   
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if u get your whipple from lethal, i am sure they sell gauges and a pod to put them in as well....

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 6:05:05 PM   
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Funny because I was just on that site when you said that.
Thanks though!


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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 8:03:11 PM   
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I would answer your question but I have a Saleen SC, whipple is good by Saleen is better.

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/21/2007 8:28:40 PM   
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gotta love the saleens 

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 5:11:12 AM   
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Hmm...How is it better? I thought it just looked better therefore cost more..man don't get me into this.

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 6:40:36 AM   
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LOL, I just got a Saleen installed. It's fun

Don't know much about HO Whipple costs, as I wanted the warrantee of the Saleen. People love the Whipple though. I don't think you can go wrong either way. They are both twin screws, and you'll love the 'punch to the gut' in the lower gears.

Either way, rip a hole in the pavement for me!


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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 6:41:08 AM   
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quote:

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Hmm...How is it better? I thought it just looked better therefore cost more..man don't get me into this.


I think it was better since you get 400RWHP at only 4PSI, and you get a saleen dealership warranty 3/36K drivetrain waranty(currently over 300 accross the US). When I got mine back it totally felt like the blower was meant for that engine, no knocking pinging detonation clicking or other strange sounds that I read a lot about on this forum from other blowers.

Now having said that, I am at the point of where I can't have enough power and I am looking into FI's and swapping heads and Cams. I will more than likely go with a KB 2.6 when I do all of this for MORE boost....buahhahahaha...I apparently caught the bug 

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 12:45:39 PM   
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400 RWHP on 4 PSI?  Saleen advertises 435 hp on 5 psi at the CRANK

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 2:57:18 PM   
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quote:

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400 RWHP on 4 PSI?  Saleen advertises 435 hp on 5 psi at the CRANK


Hee, hee.  Advertise is the key word there.  The basic saleen kit is 400 crank HP.

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other strange sounds that I read a lot about on this forum from other blowers.


I thought the saleen sounded like a rock polisher at idle

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 3:12:08 PM   
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You are correct as to the hp being at the crank on all the Saleen kits. Your Whipple HO kit has a lot more HP. But most of us went Saleen because of warranty issues (I only have 3,000 miles on my car, and would like to have some peace of mind ).

But sounding like a rock polisher at idle? Mine is silent, and you don't hear it until you are generating load on the engine -- at which point it sounds like a jet turbine.

Some people are having issues where the supercharger is rubbing against their hood liner or firewall. Maybe that was happening?

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quote:

ORIGINAL: CataclysmGT

400 RWHP on 4 PSI? Saleen advertises 435 hp on 5 psi at the CRANK


Hee, hee. Advertise is the key word there. The basic saleen kit is 400 crank HP.

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other strange sounds that I read a lot about on this forum from other blowers.


I thought the saleen sounded like a rock polisher at idle



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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 3:48:19 PM   
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like fanboy has said many times.....all s/c have
their issues......just pic one and be happy
can't we all just get along

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 4:04:59 PM   
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I thought the saleen sounded like a rock polisher at idle

Thats so you know it's still there and working 

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 4:26:43 PM   
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Just poking a little fun at the whipple guys!  Whipple makes a great SC, and personally I love the polished one and it looks like a tradition blower, but the Saleen is more efficent that's how the Saleen guys on this forum can make 425+rwhp at 6.5psi.  But don't worry about what I say or anyone else get what makes YOU happy.  No matter what you go with trust me it will be fun!  Nothing like laying down a 60ft patch of rubber in 2nd gear!

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RE: Supercharger question. - 9/22/2007 4:28:36 PM   
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like fanboy has said many times.....all s/c have
their issues......just pic one and be happy
can't we all just get along


Come on Hammeron!  You know us Saleen boys stick together!

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