whipple 2.3

  1. fsxfreak1992

    Need help for tune / bad idle

    I swaped from a stock Eaton to a GEN1 2.3L Whipple and installed a Return Style Fuel System during winter and a 200A Alternator with Big 3 wire upgrade. I´m doing a remote tune with a very well known men My tuner send me a idle tune according to my modifications. It starts normally but after ~30...
  2. whipple04mach

    2004 Mach 1 low on torque?

    Finally finished my 04 Mach 1 project, got it dyno tuned and numbers were 555hp and 474 ftlbs. Does the torque seem low? What could be causing it? On everyone else’s builds, hp and torque are relatively close. Just a curiosity post as the car pulls just fine for what I use it for. 13# boost...
  3. Mark77

    2003 Cobra Whipple 2.3 Question

    Hey all. I currently am pushing 500rwhp with my 03 cobra on a stock Eaton. I have mhs cams ,headers ,exhaust, accufab throttle body ,CAI, smaller pulleys etc.. I am thinking of replacing the eaton with a 2.3 whipple super charger. I use it for the streets and do not want to be at 600rwhp. I am...
  4. Yellow_rag

    2.3L Whipple losing boost

    Anybody know if there's a way to confirm the bypass valve is closing completely? I've got a 2.3L with the solenoid bypassed running a 2.95 pulley. The lower blower nipple is routed directly to the bypass actuator. Issue is recently my boost has been dropping from about 17.5max to 15.5. I can...
  5. Beerdog80

    Question about Whipple 2.3 Oil

    I recently got my built Lighting back together and have been driving it around Texas without issue for a couple of months...but today when I was detailing the bay, I noticed this: So...sucked out the oil and this is what it looks like. Around 7k miles since it was all installed...
  6. C

    WTB 3.375 Whipple Pulley

    I am looking to see if anyone has a 3.375" Pulley for a 2.3 Whipple they are willing to part with. I had got a 3.375 recently from a person with a 2.9 Whipple, but it appeared that the offset was different and sat too far back on the snout and did not line up with the idlers. That being said, I...
  7. C

    EGR Delete and PCV Questions

    I am in the middle of my blower swap and have deleted EGR. I realized there are a few plastic vacuum lines (red and green in color) and wanted to know if I can just leave them there or if I need to block them off somehow. In addition to that, I was not wise and did not pay attention when I...
  8. C

    Reichard Racing Pulley for Whipple

    Selling a 2.600” Reichard Racing Whipple pulley. Pulley was good for roughly 22psi of boost with a stock lower. Asking $140 shipped OBO
  9. C

    Belt Size for Whipple Cobra

    Trying to estimate belt size needed for my new setup: 3.375 Upper 2lb Metco lower (8in) 4 piece Billetflow Idler Set 3.0 Alternator Pulley I am assuming I will need at least a 79" belt, possibly 80". Anyone have any input on this?
  10. C

    Spark Plugs and Gap for 2.3 Whipple

    I will be running a Gen 2 2.3 Whipple at roughly 17psi of boost and would like some opinions on spark plugs and Gap. On my Ported Eaton setup, I had NGK TR6 gapped at 0.32. Should I stick with the TR6 or go to the TR7? Does a 0.25 Gap seem too tight for that setup? Then a matter or Copper vs...
  11. C

    Whipple Swap Parts

    The time has come to swap my eaton for my Whipple blower. I have the metal gasket for the blower to intake manifold and black RTV for the intercooler to blower. Has anyone rescued the metal gasket? My next question is in regards to the bolts. Do the VMP performance bolts that say they fit an...
  12. C

    Accufab TB Driveability with 2.3 Whipple

    So I purchased a gen 2 2.3 Whipple that came with an Accufab throttle body and am getting ready to take the car to the dyno in a few weeks for tuning. I have heard numerous stories about high idle issues and cruise control not working. I do take the car on the highway for longer stints and I...
  13. C

    New Whipple 3.5 Pulley

    SOLD
  14. C

    2.3 Whipple Pulley Size Help

    So I've come to find that I will be upgrading to a Gen 2 2.3 Whipple. My question is what size upper pulley should I get? I wanted to shoot for 600WHP, but a friend told me that with the setup I have, I can expect to safely max out at 580WHP. The mods to my car (engine/tuning related) are: JLT...
  15. B

    140AX Gen2 internal seals replacement

    Hi, Has anybody done an internal seal replacement on a 140AX gen2 blower? Is that something that can be done with basic tools at home? Mine is eating up oil pretty fast. The outside seal was redone already. Thanks!
  16. A

    Idle down shut off HELP!

    Just 2 months ago i went to a whipple. After the tune i had a slight idle problem. after i punch it and let off fast the truck will run fine and preform fine until i return down to idle. it will just keep going down until it shuts off. i can turn the truck back on typically with no issues...
  17. A

    03 Lightning Whipple 103k

    I just got installing my whipple about 3 week ago. i was at 103k when the eaton took a shit. I wanted to put up a thread for people to know what happened and in the event that they have any inquiry's here is were they can ask. i am running a 9in lower. 3.5 upper. Creating 15lbs after 3500 rpm...
  18. B

    WTB: Clean Cobra around Indiana. Preferably Whippled or Kenne Bell. Needs Mods Thanks

    Hello I am Bobby I live in Indiana. Ever since I can remember I have always wanted to have a 03/04 Cobra, Iv always loved fast cars since I was young. I currently drive an Impulse Blue 05 Pontiac GTO, but in my heart I would much rather be driving a Cobra. I would be willing to trade and if...
  19. S

    FS: 2004 Silver Cobra Coupe in Seattle area

    FS: 2004 Silver Whippled Coupe 600rwhp Update: Sold!!!
  20. mod mod t56

    whipple oil change????

    what kind of oil is every one using and how much (I know whipple makes oil) but is it the only kind that works ? gear oil motor oil weight??? its a gen 2 2.3... thanks in advance

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