Thread: whipple chargers

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I just have a very simple question ,I am interested in installing a whipple charger on a suburban 454 for towing ,do I need to worry at all about engine life .It is only 6psi boost?? I know this may not be the forum for this question ,any help would be appreciated

What year? Compression ratio? Injected or carb?

Abe

This makes a very nice package.... looks factory installed & performs well. However, I have heard some complaints about Whipple's warranty service.

the engine is a 1997 454 vortec 9to1 compression injected,I am wondering ,?any info on durability of the engine with the charger?

I just posted a question re: a cam upgrade for my '94 burb. I made inquiries at a local GM truck only dealer about supercharging. They said they no longer install them and do not recommend it. Too many problems and too high maintanance. You can call their service dept and ask them yourself. A very reputable outfit up here in Portland Or. DSU Peterbuilt and GMC Trucks Inc 503 285 7771

Ask about superchargers in general before mentioning a brand.

I'd also call Gale Banks, in So Cal, and ask about their Power Pack for your Vortec. If it does as much for your Vortec MPI at 9:1 compression as it did for my TBI at 7.8:1 , you'd be real pleased.

Here's a link to gale banks power pack
http://www.bankspower.com/test_results_AC05.cfm

Derek: I'm re-thinking the supercharger issue. The Whipple looks pretty tempting, especially for my 8:1 motor. I would certainly call whipple and ask them about your concerns about longevity. I've listed some questions, I would ask, in my post about welding up combustion chambers.

I don't know if you've done any price looking but add this one to your list.

http://www.superchargers4less.com/whipple/gm454.htm