Supercharger Install

[TorkN8R]

As far as PD superchargers go, the top two front runners or most common purchase and install on the form have been the FRPP/Roush and the Whipple.

I've read and gone over both installation instruction for both. The install for the FRPP/Roush is a bit more complicated and having to cut and grind on the block is beyond rediculous.

The install of the Whipple is alot less complicated and NO CUT and GRIND on the block.

Does anyone have any insight as to why with the Whipple install they also don't have all of the cutting and splicing of wires and tubing that is required with the FRPP/Roush?

Such as the = BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM AND ASPIRATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY
MODIFICATION and the EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER PURGE VALVE WIRING?
So why all the mods on the one and not the other?

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[Apollo_1092]

As far as PD superchargers go, the top two front runners or most common purchase and install on the form have been the FRPP/Roush and the Whipple.

I've read and gone over both installation instruction for both. The install for the FRPP/Roush is a bit more complicated and having to cut and grind on the block is beyond rediculous.

The install of the Whipple is alot less complicated and NO CUT and GRIND on the block.

Does anyone have any insight as to why with the Whipple install they also don't have all of the cutting and splicing of wires and tubing that is required with the FRPP/Roush?

Such as the = BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM AND ASPIRATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY
MODIFICATION and the EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER PURGE VALVE WIRING?
So why all the mods on the one and not the other?

^^This. I'm very curious as well.

 

[Rubedog]

As far as PD superchargers go, the top two front runners or most common purchase and install on the form have been the FRPP/Roush and the Whipple.

I've read and gone over both installation instruction for both. The install for the FRPP/Roush is a bit more complicated and having to cut and grind on the block is beyond rediculous.

The install of the Whipple is alot less complicated and NO CUT and GRIND on the block.

Does anyone have any insight as to why with the Whipple install they also don't have all of the cutting and splicing of wires and tubing that is required with the FRPP/Roush?

Such as the = BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM AND ASPIRATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY
MODIFICATION and the EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER PURGE VALVE WIRING?
So why all the mods on the one and not the other?

Add me to the why list!

 

[Evolvd]

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[TorkN8R]

I should add that I get why there is no cut and grind on the block with the Whipple...It's just a better engineered product.

But the cutting and splicing of wire harnesses and all the connector pin removal and relocate as well as the brake vacume tube Frankin Stiening remains a real mystery.

 

[95cobby]

Because front inlet on Whipple vs rear inlet on the Roush. Go read on Whipple's site if ya want all the detail.

 

[Apollo_1092]

I should add that I get why there is no cut and grind on the block with the Whipple...It's just a better engineered product.

But the cutting and splicing of wire harnesses and all the connector pin removal and relocate as well as the brake vacume tube Frankin Stiening remains a real mystery.

You would also think that Roush would be the "better engineered" product that would not require cutting and grinding pieces of the car because they worked with FRPP. That's what blows my mind. I was really considering the FRPP route but remembering that there was so much more invasive stuff that had to happen has pushed me back to Whipple

 

[TorkN8R]

Because front inlet on Whipple vs rear inlet on the Roush. Go read on Whipple's site if ya want all the detail.

Thanks! I've read up on all the details and the installation instructions. It's not a question the the Whipple front feed is a better set up.

None of that answers any of the questions from the OP.

 

[TorkN8R]

You would Alps think that Roush would be the "better engineered" product that would not require cutting and grinding pieces of the car because they worked with FRPP. That's what blows my mind. I was really considering the FRPP route but remembering that there was so much more invasive stuff that had to happen has pushed me back to Whipple

Agreed! Not to mention the unkindest cut of all the cutting of the K-Brace. :headbonk:

 

[Apollo_1092]

Agreed! Not to mention the unkindest cut of all the cutting of the K-Brace. :headbonk:

Yeah. I was really wanting to go the FRPP route because I felt like that would allow me to sleep better at night knowing it was made in collaboration with Ford. But now I think I can live with the Whipple as long as it's installed by a good shop and the Whipple tune is safe.

 

[Kahboom]

I was considering the FRPP in the future due to being emissions legal in California but after hearing this I think I would be better off using the Whipple.

 

[Kyle@ROUSH]

I can understand it sounds a little intimidating when you first hear you need to cut but its really not a large amount or anything really difficult. It's necessary to create clearance for the FEAD system and retain a factory appearance.





I'll also toss in the one showing the valley modification,



We've required this modification since the release of the 5.0L in 2011 and have never had issues with this setup.

As for the K brace cut, its necessary to clear given the rear inlet, but again we wouldn't have done it that way had we felt it had a negative effect.

 

[SVTFreak]

I've done 3 now. The grinding is easy peasy.

Kyle, when has grinding in the valley become necessary? I didn't have to on any that I did (11, 12 and 13). Is that new for 15? What's changed, the kit or the motor?

 

[Kyle@ROUSH]

As for the boss I'd have to get back with one of our engineers, but I can say the lower intake is not the same part from previous kits, its a new intake.

 

[SVTFreak]

As for the boss I'd have to get back with one of our engineers, but I can say the lower intake is not the same part from previous kits, its a new intake.

I'm going to assume it's a lower profile intake due to lower hoodline then. Thanks.

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