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VASTREETRACER · 03-28-2019, 05:23 PM

Has anyone ever rebuilt their own Whipple? I found the bearing and seal kit for $460 I'm wondering if they are any special tools needed. I've done several searches and cannot find any videos or pictures of anyone taking there's a part. Whipple wants $1,400 plus shipping to rebuild it

Batmanntexas · 03-28-2019, 07:07 PM

I'd say if you have access to the right tools, you could do it. Seems to me the important part would be the torque specs for the fasteners. If you don't mind, I have a few questions:

1. How many miles are on yours?
2. What kind of RPM are you spinning the blower to?
3. Where did you find the bearings & seals kit?

Thanks,
Scott

VASTREETRACER · 03-28-2019, 08:09 PM

I have about 164k miles on it. Changed the oil every 50k. I'm running a 7% od balancer and a 3.5 pulley. Jonbondperformance.com

eLeSthree · 03-29-2019, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by VASTREETRACER

I have about 164k miles on it. Changed the oil every 50k. I'm running a 7% od balancer and a 3.5 pulley. Jonbondperformance.com

Goyt Dayum son! 164,000 miles??! I'd say you got your moneys worth.

Juiced1 · 03-29-2019, 08:36 AM

I haven't rebuilt a Whipple before but we have rebuilt our fair share of LSA and LT4 blowers. The Eaton stuff is pretty straight forward, you just need a press and a bearing separator helps out too. We've installed enough Whipples and I'm pretty sure they come apart the same way.

VASTREETRACER · 03-29-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eLeSthree

Goyt Dayum son! 164,000 miles??! I'd say you got your moneys worth.

Yeah I have no complaints. I just need to replace the support bearing. I'm going to pull it tonight and see if it has a part number on it and just order it.

Juiced. Thanks. I installed this one but it's been so long ago I don't remember how the back side looks. I have a press and plenty of other tools and a friend that's a matco dealer

03-28-2019, 05:23 PM	#1
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	Whipple rebuild Has anyone ever rebuilt their own Whipple? I found the bearing and seal kit for $460 I'm wondering if they are any special tools needed. I've done several searches and cannot find any videos or pictures of anyone taking there's a part. Whipple wants $1,400 plus shipping to rebuild it __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

03-28-2019, 07:07 PM	#2
Batmanntexas Drives: 2012 Camaro SS (2SS) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,372 View My Garage	I'd say if you have access to the right tools, you could do it. Seems to me the important part would be the torque specs for the fasteners. If you don't mind, I have a few questions: 1. How many miles are on yours? 2. What kind of RPM are you spinning the blower to? 3. Where did you find the bearings & seals kit? Thanks, Scott __________________ 745RWHP/634RWTQ on 93 @ 10psi 806/676 on E85 @ 10psi COTW 9/8/14

03-28-2019, 08:09 PM	#3
VASTREETRACER Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE on order Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bowling green Va Posts: 293	I have about 164k miles on it. Changed the oil every 50k. I'm running a 7% od balancer and a 3.5 pulley. Jonbondperformance.com __________________ 2017 Camaro SS 50th anniversary, I sold it but 2010 Camaro SS, whipple, cam, full bolt ons and full exhaust made 739/656 RWHP/TQ on 93 pump gas

03-29-2019, 08:36 AM	#5
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	I haven't rebuilt a Whipple before but we have rebuilt our fair share of LSA and LT4 blowers. The Eaton stuff is pretty straight forward, you just need a press and a bearing separator helps out too. We've installed enough Whipples and I'm pretty sure they come apart the same way.