Hidden Costs of Adding SC?

[MTF]

Yeah, I'm not saying it can't happen, hell you get enough crap stuffed into the belt system anything can happen. SC or NA


The Raptor should have come with an 8 rib system anyway, I mean, really, Cargo Vans have them, freaking Ford (SVT). LOL

 

[carlschmarl2]

I just got an email from Whipple:

"The complete kit for your 2013 Raptor is $7500.00 in black finish.

The kit comes with everything needed for the install so you wouldn't need to purchase anything additional."

The next question(s) is, how hard is this to install and/or can any shop do it?

 

[MTF]

The O-rings are a pain in the ass, you need to take care of how you place and slide and torque the manifold in place!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are a few members that installed their own.

If you want the Whipple drive train warranty then you need a authorized or certified service shop/mechanic.

You do need the coolant fluid for the SC, I believe that is only thing that does not get shipped.


How far are you from Livernois? http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/ (OK I look it up maybe two hours away)
They have done quite a few so far and you could go with Tune that has the speed limiter removed.


I have the .pdf full install instruction file if you want to take a look at what's involved.

 

[69Mach1]

I have the Whipple system on my stang. Never threw a belt in 4 yrs of DD'n her, but I always kept a spare belt & breaker bar in the car jic.

 

[GotExhaust.com]

I just got an email from Whipple:

"The complete kit for your 2013 Raptor is $7500.00 in black finish.

The kit comes with everything needed for the install so you wouldn't need to purchase anything additional."

The next question(s) is, how hard is this to install and/or can any shop do it?

Installing the Whipple on a 6.2 isn't "difficult" per se, but more of just a time consuming, knuckle scraping good time over a weekend in the garage. If you have the tools, the space and the time it's certainly nothing you can't do yourself. If you were to take it to a speed shop locally I wouldn't be surprised at anything in the 8-16 hour range for labor depending on their level of experience.

 

[SilentShooter]

Really only cost is you will be running premium fuel all the time in the truck

 

[carlschmarl2]

Really only cost is you will be running premium fuel all the time in the truck

I was wondering about that. That's probably the main downfall...

 

[Wilson]

e-30 is 93 octane

 

[SilentShooter]

e-30 is 93 octane

If you can get e30 and in enough places. I do wish ford would have made the raptor a flex fuel vehicle. We have e85 in alot of places down here in Miami but I have not found a mixing pump that will let you choose the mixture.


Also remember you would need the tune to match the fuel and with a SC you would need to verify you have enough injector to match the fuel

 

[MTF]

The Whipple is designed to run on 91 octane.
There is no need to run 93 unless you want to.