I still prefer the Whipple over the KB. I just don't like the placement of the intake tract of the KB unit. I think the units are virtually identical as far as power potential. The KB unit looks like it was thrown on instead of being engineered for the S197. Of course if you want it NOW there is really only one choice.

 

yeah KB is still using the intake position of former mustangs and to me i do not like it because there is just a big hole on one side of the engine bay...if they would have kept the factory side then i would have gone with a KB instead of a whipple on my choice...but i also like that Whipple worked with Ford on the SC design

 

Actually the the placement of the Kenne Bell filter is the best place for it, its COLD AIR outside of the engine bay, the hole that is cut is not that much bigger than the whats already there, its just getting past the cutting, drilling, bending ect. ect. of anything on our new Mustangs that some people have a hard time with. When we bought our Cars new we wouldn,t let anybody near it and as time passes we ease up a bit. same goes for mods I think, I love modding but am trying to stick to bolt ons as much as possible if I ever want to bring it back to stock but who knows by next year It might be tubbed out with a blown 514ci big block

 

Yep...I've been following and asking questions. I know the placement of the air filter is the absolute best spot possible. Getting it wet is pretty much a non-issue. I'm still a bit uneasy about cutting the body, but it is indeed a very small amount and is on a piece that isn't structrually integral or visible on the car. I'm not doing anything for a few years probably, so I can play the waiting game....I'll see how the Whipple/FRPP, Saleen, Kenne Bell play out in the years to come (I'm not too interested in turbos or centrifugal superchargers).

 

Of course I agree... but I'm beginning to see that some people prefer form over function. I'm not getting a commission from Kenne Bell to hype their blowers, so it doesn't really matter to me what blower someone gets. If someone wants to drop 5 or 6 large on a SC that draws in hot engine air, that's certainly their perogative. And I wish them nothing but good luck... seriously.

 

Hey Don, I have no idea but am curious how much horsepower is lost with a conventional "CAI" as oppossed to the KB CAI ?

 

got an email from whipple today

We will be taking orders this week and start shipping in about 2 weeks.

 

Don't forget, Don, that we all aren't looking to build the beast that you have.... lol. 425 rwhp is enough for me. I don't need to maximize the potential of a S/C because running at 50% is more than enough. My original intent was to use the Shaker to supply cool air, but I'm really starting to revamp my whole concept of what I want to do.

 

They've been telling me that since February of '05!

 

What makes you think that 425 isn't enough for me too?

 

I'm sure that's what you'll tell the guys at the track when they boot you for not having a cage....lol. "I swear, sir, I don't know how that 10.4 ET happened!"

 

That may be a late-night scenario on some cold winter evening way out in the future someday. hehe

But seriously, I was not looking to build an ultra-high horsepower race car. In fact, my goal is the exact opposite. Most of you know that dyno numbers are irrelevant to me... I just really don't care about dyno numbers. What's important to me are ETs; not being a dyno queen. I want my daily driver to run in the mid 11s (and mid 7s in the 1/8) with as little HP as possible. If I can run those ETs with less than 450rwhp (and no more than 10psi boost), then I'll be extremely happy!!

 

That is right on! Not my cup of tea if billybob pulls up and says he,s got 500hp when he gets spanked by an Import, or he has to shut er down cus she's gettin hot or he cant make it that far cus he's only got an 8 gallon fuel cell

 

I really, really hope that's true...Looking forward to what this kit will do.

 

I called frpp last week and the guy said - but don't quote him or anything, within weeks, not months

 

I also called FRPP and got the same answer, and I called Whippple and their only holdup is they dont know what the price is going to be, said they will be taking orders but who knows you may get your order place and still not see your Supercharger for another 6 weeks . If its more than there suggested retail on there website than I'll prolly go with Kenny Bell, these things cost too much as it is.

 

I've seen pricing on a few websites for the kit...Looks like about 5 grand for the 8psi intercooled. I'd assume its around there? How are these places getting the price for it if pricing is the main holdup?

http://dagostinoracing.com/index.php...oducts_id=7817

http://www.rpmoutlet.com/05gtwip.htm

Come on Whipple...get these kits out there!

 

Update...got another email from Whipple today, they said pricing should be available today and they will start taking orders ASAP!

 

need..more...info

 

I repeat...we need more info