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ToddB · 01-07-2014, 08:48 PM

Have any of you with a whipple supercharger able to install a cam without removing the front of the car and the intercooler. Is there enough room to install a cam without removing the intercooler. Thanks for any input.

Drottie · 01-07-2014, 09:59 PM

My guess, from what I remember is no, the radiator and a/c condenser has to be removed, I'm betting the intercooler would also be in the way. Also, sorry Not to high jack the tread but what exactly does the ADM FPCM do for you, and do you Have to use it when switching to ZL1 or CTSv dual pump set ups?

patternpilot · 01-07-2014, 10:41 PM

Ya, you need it all out of the way. Got to pull the front clip. AC condenser just pulls out of the way and you tie it up. Sorry, no short cuts.
Look up the DIY by Robert Way (I think that's his name) and it will be easy.
Don't forget the cam installation kit, degree wheel, soft valve spring, adjustable push rod and all that other stuff. If you have quit a few miles change the timing chain and since you will have the oil pump off for that replace it as well. Now go do it.

yotaman96 · 01-08-2014, 12:21 AM

I didn't pull the front clip when I did mine. The heat exchanger for the Whipple does not get in the way.

ToddB · 01-08-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by yotaman96

I didn't pull the front clip when I did mine. The heat exchanger for the Whipple does not get in the way.

Thanks that is what I wanted to know.

ToddB · 01-08-2014, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Drottie

My guess, from what I remember is no, the radiator and a/c condenser has to be removed, I'm betting the intercooler would also be in the way. Also, sorry Not to high jack the tread but what exactly does the ADM FPCM do for you, and do you Have to use it when switching to ZL1 or CTSv dual pump set ups?

The FPCM is needed for the ZL1 fuel pump. The stock FPCM wont let it reach maximum output.

ToddB · 01-08-2014, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

Ya, you need it all out of the way. Got to pull the front clip. AC condenser just pulls out of the way and you tie it up. Sorry, no short cuts.
Look up the DIY by Robert Way (I think that's his name) and it will be easy.
Don't forget the cam installation kit, degree wheel, soft valve spring, adjustable push rod and all that other stuff. If you have quit a few miles change the timing chain and since you will have the oil pump off for that replace it as well. Now go do it.

only have 9000 miles on car. Springs and chain are staying in the car. Looking for longevity from my cam install and went with a small LS9 cam.

01-07-2014, 08:48 PM	#1
ToddB Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WI Cert Welder Navy NSSN Posts: 1,157	Cam install with a whipple Have any of you with a whipple supercharger able to install a cam without removing the front of the car and the intercooler. Is there enough room to install a cam without removing the intercooler. Thanks for any input.

01-07-2014, 09:59 PM	#2
Drottie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible in VR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 240	My guess, from what I remember is no, the radiator and a/c condenser has to be removed, I'm betting the intercooler would also be in the way. Also, sorry Not to high jack the tread but what exactly does the ADM FPCM do for you, and do you Have to use it when switching to ZL1 or CTSv dual pump set ups? __________________ SICC, Southern Illinois Camaro Club On Facebook 2011 SS/RS LS3/M6 convertible Victory Red, Black top w/Nightshades 1LE graphics Whipple 2.9L with 3.875" pulley CBI ESAD cam with Tooley springs ADM fuel with ID850 injectors DSX Tune MGW shifter 20" TSW Nurbering 275/315 Nitto NT05 Carlyle Performance 15" kit with Pfadt solid subframe inserts C.A.I. cold air intake SLP LT headers, 3" exhaust, no cats, x-pipe ZL1 dual mode mufflers Lighting controlled by NightOwl 2010 SS/RS LS3 - SOLD- #15,852 build date 06/05/2009 CGM w/flat black stripes

01-07-2014, 10:41 PM	#3
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	Ya, you need it all out of the way. Got to pull the front clip. AC condenser just pulls out of the way and you tie it up. Sorry, no short cuts. Look up the DIY by Robert Way (I think that's his name) and it will be easy. Don't forget the cam installation kit, degree wheel, soft valve spring, adjustable push rod and all that other stuff. If you have quit a few miles change the timing chain and since you will have the oil pump off for that replace it as well. Now go do it. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

01-08-2014, 12:21 AM	#4
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	I didn't pull the front clip when I did mine. The heat exchanger for the Whipple does not get in the way. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins