Product Reviews for 2015-17 Mustang GT Whipple Gen 5 W185RF 3.0L Stage 2 Supercharger Kit
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BETTER IS NOT OPTIONAL, IT'S MANDATORY....
Whipple
continues to stay at the forefront of not only supercharger technology
but also automotive technology. When the 2018 Mustang GT specs came
out, it flipped their world upside down, quite literally. They created
an entirely new supercharger that was upside down. Sort of. We mean
upside down in that, opposite of the previous 2017-older Mustang 2.9L
superchargers, the intercooler now sat ON TOP of the rotors. This new
3.0L supercharger was dubbed the Gen 5. Why not Gen 1 since it’s an all
new design, you ask??
When
the Gen 5 3.0L was released, the 2.9L for the 2015-2017 S550 Mustangs
was on Gen 3, which was already proving to be a worthy upgrade from the
Gen 1 and Gen 2 setups. On top of that, Whipple already had the Gen 4
rotors in the works but they knew that they would be retro-fitting the
new 3.0L for the 2018 onto the older cars since it was proving to be
incredibly efficient and make some insane horsepower… hence the Gen 5
name.
Well,
the time is NOW. Whipple Superchargers brings you the Gen 5 3.0L
supercharger for your 2015-2017 Mustang GT! Featuring the same
technology as used in the kits for the 2018+ Mustang, this kit will be
sure to make some amazing power and as available in different stages to
suit your needs. Add some boost to your S550 with the latest &
greatest from Whipple Superchargers.
What’s
new about the Gen 5 besides the intercooler and rotors switching
locations? It has all new bearings, gears, rotors and housing that
allow the new supercharger to spin faster, longer and safer while
producing more power than any other positive displacement supercharger
ever built.
The
Gen 5 3.0L also features an even larger intercooler than the already
massive Whipple Cooler that cooled the Ford Cobra Jets and all the
record setting S550 Mustangs. Couple this with the industry's leading
heat exchanger, water reservoir and intercooler pump, you get more
power with lower boost levels and quicker recovery times after
aggressive operation
With
years of OEM and racing experience, Whipple engineers have developed a
unique PCM calibration that reconfigures all the necessary engine
functions including fuel, spark, knock detection, torque management,
transmission control and electronic throttle control. The vehicles PCM
constantly monitors the engines torque output while monitoring many
different parameters to keep the engine in it’s ideal parameters. If a
parameter falls below specification, the PCM will lower boost and
torque output until the problem can be cured. No other calibration in
the field has such technology, giving the Whipple SC system unheralded
performance and reliability. Each Whipple kit comes with unique
software and a OBDII flash tool giving the customer the ability to
flash/update whenever needed. Each customer also gets the new Flight
Control Software, ability to adjust wheel/axle size, octane adjustment,
crank/cam relearn and many other unique features.
Each
complete Whipple system comes with the IAT2 harness and sensor to
properly monitor the delta between the incoming air and the compressed
air after the intercoolers, this helps maximize power in all given
enviornments. The 6-rib billet idler system features a billet spring
loaded tensioner, billet idler pulleys and lightweight pocketed
supercharger pulley. The 6-rib can easily be upgraded to a 10-rib with
the optional 10-rib system. Each system comes with an adjustable idler
pulley to allow variance in SC pulleys with minimal belt length
changes. The massive 150mm Roval inlet allows for nearly any throttle
body to be run, 80mm stock, 132mm or 150mm throttle bodies.
Leaving
no stone unturned, Whipple's revolutionary system for the Ford 5.0L
Coyote engines is truly resetting the standards of supercharging. With
its massive front feed inlet, typical inlet inefficiencies are a thing
of the past. Featuring the all new ground breaking, Gen 5 inverted
supercharger with the patent pending triple intercooler technology.
Other
positive displacement superchargers sacrificed plenum volume and runner
size while Whipple engineer's used every square inch available to open
the volume of the manifold, allowing for future expansion of power
levels. Small runner and small volume manifolds cause excess boost
"build-up" giving you manifold pressure, not proper cylinder pressure.
This results in high boost, low power scenario's with excess heat from
the lack of proper flowing air volume.
Whipple
didn't just stop there, knowing that the Coyote motors love boost,
Whipple’s team squeezed in not one, but three high density intercooler
cores featuring variable thickness to maximize airflow and cooling
capacity. The triple coolers allow for maximum surface area to promote
equal distribution and increased cooling. Cooler air equals denser air
which equals more power at each boost level while being safer on engine
components.
The
bigger intercooler alone wasn’t enough, in previous generations, the
supercharger discharge was typically too far forward from the
intercooler core, and sandwiched so close to the core on top that the
core’s surface area was not properly utilized. With the new 3.0L Gen 5,
Whipple was able to increase the volume and distance above the
intercooler core, as well as doing the same below. This issue, like
some of our competition, increases the “boost” in the manifold, but not
at the valves and combustion chamber. This means high boost, low power
and high discharge temps. Whipple’s front feed system has a rear
discharge port at nearly the center of the IC core. Through countless
CFD analysis, Whipple’s design utilizes nearly the entire intercooler
core, resulting in less pressure drop and cooler temps for increased
power levels.
Another
great feature to the Whipple Coyote kits is the oversized heat
exchanger, nearly 150% more volume than the competition, oversized
aluminum intercooler reservoir and optional dual fan kit. The oversized
heat exchanger is nearly the size of the engine radiator, giving
incredible cooling capacity for daily driving, drag racing or road
racing. Get the dual Spal fan kit option and increase the airflow over
the heat exchanger. The Whipple oversized aluminum reservoir is again a
unique feature included with every kit. The aluminum reservoir is
remote mounted in the driver side inner fender, keeping it in the cool
area away from engine heat, along with having over 1.2 gallons of
capacity in the reservoir alone! Giving the intercooler system well
over 2 gallons of capacity. This means cooler air temps, less heat soak
and more power!
Largest
intercooler system on the market, featuring triple core technology
No
other upgrades required, just massive power right out of the box
Front
entry Gen 5 W185ax (3.0 liters/3000cc) Whipple twin-screw supercharger
that significantly outperforms competitions 2.3L and 2.65L roots-type
systems
Gen
5 supercharger features new 3x4 rotor combination for increased RPM
capacity, large diameter for increased airflow and small leak path,
increased helix for optimal sealing
3.0L
is 13% larger than 2.65L roots-type allowing lower power draw and lower
discharge temps to flow the same amount of air (more power to the rear
wheels)
Oversized
Crusher™ 150mm inlet for maximum airflow capacity and minimal rotor
cavitation
Inverted
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
Patent
pending triple intercooler technology with massive 1" port capacity
Massive
air-to-water aluminum bar-plate intercoolers (over 55% larger than some
competition) offer more cooling than any other positive displacement
system available, nothing comes close
Massive
oversized aluminum intercooler reservoir (over 2 gallons) holds more
than double any competitors IC water system allowing longer more
consistent power levels vs. competition
High
flow intercooler pump, nearly double the flow of the standard units
others use
Whipple
Superchargers massive oversized intercooled air-bypass system for
industry leading reduction of burst knock and incredible fuel economy
Included
OBDII flash tool, new Tomahawk flash tool with the new Flight Control
technology
Tomahawk
allows wheel/tire axle changes (a Whipple exclusive)
Exclusive
3x4 rotor combo for significant increase in airflow under the curve
than less efficient 4x4 roots
Center
discharge port for better cylinder to cylinder distribution then other
twin-screws with cobbled together billet adapters and forward facing
discharge
Extra
plenum volume below intercooler core for far less pressure drop and
better use of the increased surface area of the massive intercooler core
More
boost at the "hit" than any other twin-screw
Flat
torque curve for incredible acceleration
Oversized
heat exchanger for incredible intercooler water temps, 150% more volume
than competition, standard with every kit
Fits
under factory hood with no modifications
No
cutting or grinding on the engine block
No
cutting or grinding the K-brace
No
internal modifications required
Kits
come complete with all necessary parts and hardware for installation
Plug
and play wiring with male and female connections
Proven
6-rib belt system with heavy duty spring loaded tensioner and
adjustable idler system
Optional
10-rib belt system with matching 6061 T6 billet pulleys
OEM
quick connect fittings for easy installation
Complete
kits and competition kits are available
Available
in wrinkle black, polish, Ford textured blue or any custom color
Easily
upgradeable with bigger throttle body (132mm or 150mm Roval
elliptical), dual electric Spal 11" high speed fans, optional
supercharger pulleys