Which whipple to go with

[thewicked5oh]

19 Mustang GT PP1 10r80
I have 3 options
- Whipple W235RF 3.8L stage 2 (new) ~ $9,020.25
- Whipple Gen 6x W185AX 3.0L stage 2 (new) ~ $9,119.99
- Built Gen 5 Whipple 3.0L stage 2 (used fb marketplace) ~ $6800

Which option should I go with ? Wanting a good reliable daily driver
UPDATE: Purchased the Gen 6 Whipple today Thanks guys for all ur input I appreciate it

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[robvas]

New Gen 6

3.8 is too big, pointless until you're way over 1000hp

Used...risky

 

[thewicked5oh]

 

[thewicked5oh]

Video of rotors that I requested of used whipple on fb marketplace

 

[The Watchman]

If you have a competent speed shop near you, a shop which has experience with Whipple, you could ask seller to meet you at said shop for an inspection on that used blower.

You may also be able to beat them down in pricing even more for a used blower

 

[J17GT]

Second option for sure. I doubt that 3.8 is a complete kit for that price, and as mentioned is overkill for most setups.

What is a “built gen 5” really mean? Does it come with everything you need? Unless you personally know the seller of that used blower or your buddy knows them etc, agree it could be risky.

 

[thewicked5oh]

If you have a competent speed shop near you, a shop which has experience with Whipple, you could ask seller to meet you at said shop for an inspection on that used blower.

You may also be able to beat them down in pricing even more for a used blower

In my part of town I do but they’re located 2 hours away from me I’d have to drive down to them

 

[thewicked5oh]

Second option for sure. I doubt that 3.8 is a complete kit for that price, and as mentioned is overkill for most setups.

What is a “built gen 5” really mean? Does it come with everything you need? Unless you personally know the seller of that used blower or your buddy knows them etc, agree it could be risky.

The 3.8L priced off American muscle w military discount
But yea I don’t know the dude he listed it for 8k said he’d take 6,800 for it if I pick up this weekend said he put 1800 miles on it and now bought a TT kit

 

[mejohn50]

You are going to need at least a tune/tuning device for the used kit, which will easily add another $1k+ to the price. I’d also make sure the rest of the stuff is there like injectors, fuel pump, and spark plugs, otherwise that’s more to buy.

I always thought the 3.8 kits were tuner kits, which means you’ll need fuel and tuning, which will be a few thousand dollars to actually support the power the 3.8 is capable of. Though I could be mistaken there.

Personally, I’d buy the new complete stage 2 kit.

 

[Autopart101]

3.8 Kits makes 16psi boost on the largest pulley. No go for pump gass.

 

[mejohn50]

3.8 Kits makes 16psi boost on the largest pulley. No go for pump gass.

To be fair, 16psi on 93 octane (no octane booster/additives/E85/meth injection) can be done on a gen 3. The limiting factor is finding someone willing to tune it.

 

[thewicked5oh]

You are going to need at least a tune/tuning device for the used kit, which will easily add another $1k+ to the price. I’d also make sure the rest of the stuff is there like injectors, fuel pump, and spark plugs, otherwise that’s more to buy.

I always thought the 3.8 kits were tuner kits, which means you’ll need fuel and tuning, which will be a few thousand dollars to actually support the power the 3.8 is capable of. Though I could be mistaken there.

Personally, I’d buy the new complete stage 2 kit.

The new gen 6 whipple?

 

[mejohn50]

The new gen 6 whipple?

Yes.

 

[Autopart101]

To be fair, 16psi on 93 octane (no octane booster/additives/E85/meth injection) can be done on a gen 3. The limiting factor is finding someone willing to tune it.

I'm sure with lower timing it can be tuned. Like stated none of the big tunners would touch it. ..

 

[Det_Riot]

For ease of installation and completeness of kit, I'd go with the new 3.0 option. the 3.8 is more than what 98% of people need, and I've seen way too many people get burned on used kits if they don't know what they're looking for and know exactly what should be included in the kit.

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