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Originally Posted by Dangeruss
While I can appreciate your points, I have to disagree with many of them.
You don't need to spend anything extra once you've purchased the Whipple. In fact it's actually a more complete kit than the Eforce. As I mentioned earlier, one of the biggest things to worry about is fuel. Going lean is the easiest way to blow your motor. The Whipple comes with an MSD electronic BAP. You'll have to buy one with the Eforce. It also runs cooler, which will most certainly affect performance, especially in hotter climates.
If you're not at least considering the possibility that you may need to purchase some upgrades at some point, then I'd recommend you not buy a supercharger. Chevy didn't build everything on this car to work with that kind of power. Any supercharger you put on is going to come with some risk.
You may not use the potential, but the original OP might. Some of us who've already purchased and installed blowers are saying just that. When I started my build I was going to put a catback exhaust in. We've been there, and want to let him know that if he has any thoughts about going bigger in the future the Whipple is a better choice.
The Whipple retails for $7300.00...Eforce is $6600.00. We all know you can get better deals on them, but in the end you are paying for a more complete blower. The MSD programmable BAP alone is worth $400.00. The fact that it's more efficient, runs cooler and comes with bigger injectors more than makes up the rest of the difference.
I'm not sure where you heard a Whipple, but I wish mine was a little louder. I can barely hear anything at all with the hood closed.
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I agree 100% with your points above.
I know it's been mentioned before, but the Whipple also comes with larger injectors than the E-Force.
The BAP alone is a needed investment with any blower and as Russ stated above, it comes with the Whipple. No need to go out and buy a KB BAP.
I'm also at 600RWHP/545RWTQ and I've put about 5k miles on my car since I've had my Whipple installed and I haven't had a single issue other than wearing my tires out 10 times faster than before.
I got my Whipple cheaper than the $6,600 listed above for the E-Force and I haven't seen anyone actually selling the Whipple for the $7,300 listed. You can always find a better deal than the listed price if you look.
I'm also with you too on the noise level of the Whipple. I can barely hear mine whine when I get into it. It's much quieter than the centris and the Maggies I've heard.
To me the Whipple is a no brainer considering it is a
COMPLETE kit and for all of its capabilities.
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Only twin-screw that's 50-state emissions legal
* Front entry W175ax (2.9 liters) Whipple twin-screw supercharger that significantly outflows competitions 1.9L and 2.3L roots-type systems
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Integrated design allows for oversized intercooler core compared to other smaller intercooler cores giving Whipple lower air charge temps which allows more boost and timing to be run on pump gas
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Massive air-to-water aluminum bar-plate intercooler offers more cooling than any other positive displacement system available
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Whipple Superchargers massive oversized intercooled air-bypass system for industry leading reduction of burst knock and incredible fuel economy, no ridiculous fabbed steel tubes
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Self-contained oversized oil system for dramatically reduced oil temps in even the most demanding conditions
* Exclusive 3x5 rotor combo for significant increase in airflow under the curve than less efficient 4x6 rotor combo
* Zero turn inlet allows for decreased induction losses when compared to rear inlet systems and 180deg bends
* Center discharge port for better cylinder to cylinder distribution then other twin-screws with cobbled together billet adapters and forward facing discharge
* Discharge down design allows for less pressure loss which gives more power at lower boost levels
* Top mount design allows for cooler operation then upside down SC's that conduct heat from engine and are trapped by runners and covers, causing hotter manifold temps and less power per pound of boost
* More boost at the "hit" than any other twin-screw
* Flat torque curve for incredible acceleration
* MSD ™ Fuel pump booster with pre-defined voltage curve for less pump duty cycle then other pump boosters, only supplies increased voltage when needed, others are on/off
* MSD ™ Fuel pump booster voltage curve can be adjusted by user, no need to purchase "competition" version, already included
* Oversized heat exchanger for incredible intercooler water temps
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No internal modifications required
* Completed installation looks factory installed, not some cobbled together kit with multiple billet adapters
* Kits come complete with all necessary parts and hardware for installation
* Unique oil level sight glass for easy oil level and quality check, no dipstick to bind or misread
* High flow air filter system (50-state legal filter system), coolant reservoir is maintained
* High flow fuel injectors (63lb/hr)
* Proven 6-rib belt system with heavy duty spring loaded tensioner and adjustable idler system
* Stainless steel jack-shaft with unique plastic cover for increased safety
* Instant boost at the touch of the throttle
* 3 minute pulley changes
* 1 year warranty