JasonSmith

I got stupid today & bought a set of Whipples for my 29 Outlaw. Seems it doesn't have to be sold afterall. How fast do you suppose it will go now? 454 Mags (385hp versions) What pitch propellers do you suppose I'll need & should I freshen up the engines? They have 400 hrs.

Smitty

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Do a compression test first. If numbers are even around 150, then read on.

Valve jobs on the heads,single angle for rapid heat dissapation. Get the combustion chambers in the heads polished to remove rough spots that cause detonation. Have the exhaust ports smoothed out. Use Fel-Pro MLS head gskts. Use ARP studs for heads. Make sure to get air/fuel ratios set correctly in the computer mapping. Have fun !! I have done many Whipple set ups with no failures, so ask questions if needed.

Smitty

P.S. Figure on between 12-15 mph increase over stock. If you have 1.50 ratio drives I would say start with a 32 pitch Bravo 1. You'll be in the mid to upper 80's

JasonSmith

12-15 mph! That is what I'm talking about. The only drawback to them are they are the side mount Whipples. Guess they are not as "good" as the top mount systems, but what do I know? I'm also glad to know I guessed right on 32" wheels.

BajaRunner

did you buy the yellow set in the classifieds?

Smitty

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I actually have side mounts on my 509's and Dustin claims the intercoolers are more efficient because they don't get heat soaked by the motor. I have some more advice for you. If you want them set up right, ditch the add-on fuel pumps and injectors and have a custom program done as I did. If you want give me a call over the weekend and I can explain in more detail what needs to be done. It will cost some more cash, but the setup is cleaner and will actually run better and make more power.

Smitty 847-902-9702

Smitty

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Here's a pic of my motors

Dock Holiday

Everyone has a weak moment.

Now that will make for a very nice winter project for sure.

With 400 hours I would freshen the entire engine and put good top end hardware and head gaskets on.

Keep us posted!

JasonSmith

Yes, do I need to worry?

JasonSmith

I'm thinking the aluminum Edlebrock heads like the 525efi motors have would be a nice addition also.
My plan is to re-ring it, slap in some new bearings & have the stock heads freshened up. I might get weak again & go with new aluminum heads but that is another $3k for shiney stuff that I don't really need.

JasonSmith

Preach on brotha' send me a PM or e-mail me or call me or something.
316-650-7796