From headlamp to tailgate. From suspension to drivetrain. See how the unique features of the Gen2 Raptor work in perfect unison… to take off-road performance to an intimidating new level. The Raptor is even more of a beast off-road. To manage the power distribution between the front and rear wheels, an all-new, four-wheel-drive, torque-on-demand transfer case. The Raptor also sports 3.0-inch FOX Racing Shox which provides great off-road performance and a smooth ride on-road.
It's been about a year since my last update, and Ford is always tweaking, optimizing their ECU/TCU tuning - so I figured I should contact Whipple Superchargers for an annual update - and it was due for an update!
I'll report back with any noticeable differences, but most likely it will have transmission refinements to improve shifting logic and smoothness. Yahoo!
Update: the tune does have quite a few updates, primarily transmission and more boost down low. Overall VERY happy with this update!!
OK - gosh I feel like I should be 17 again... you know, that cool WHOOSH sound that a turbo car makes, well dammit - mine can do it too! LOL
There's a simple VTA (Vent to Air) MOD that takes the hose off the blowoff/bypass valve that vents the excess turbo pressure and you plug the return hose - instant PSSSHHH!
First - buy a really nice billet plug http://www.stage3motorsports.com/S3M-VTAMOD-2013-2014-F150-3-5L-EcoBoost-S3M-VTA-MOD-Plug.html - I got mine used for $20 shipped.
Some guys use this (honestly you can!)
Simply remove the plate under the front driver skid plate, you know - the one you take off to change the oil filter... 6 bolts, super easy. You reach up and simply untwist the hose connecting to the BOV off the intercooler. You can see the hose disconnected below.
Next, you take your fancy plug and stick it in the hose you just removed.
Now, just so I can be cool - I ziptied the hose to the BOV so it won't be jangling around by the fans
And here's the sound result! Amplified of course thanks to the open air element from Whipple :)
Incredibly simple to do, and if you like the PSSSSH! then do it! if not, plug it back in!
I setup a fantastic Group Buy for the Whipple Stage 1 Kit online - we hoped to get at least 10 guys in to get the discount, little did I know that 42 people signed up in 2 days!! If you know Whipple Superchargers then you understand why they're so good! They've been around for decades and are most popularly know for their twin-screw superchargers.
Well, the 2017 Ford Raptor - is a twin-turbo V6, so why the heck would Whipple mess with a turbo car? It's a totally different forced induction running from exhaust gases versus compressing incoming ambient air like a supercharger does... well, it's because Whipple has had a masterful relationship with Ford and they work together to build an amazing ECU tune for this truck!
The kit comes with a new Cold Air Intake (CAI), a bigger intercooler (which is critical in keeping temps lower), and of course the masterful computer retune. I visited the Whipple home site in Fresno, CA and dropped it off for the upgrades.
Naturally the motor needs to cool down after our 3 hour drive, so they worked on it later that afternoon while my son and I trolloped around Fresno (hint: not that much to do!)
The next morning, I was like a kid at Christmas - up early, wanting to run down and check the tree for presents - but alas, I was in a hotel room and ate some oatmeal with bad coffee LOL
But we decided to go over to the Whipple shop earlier so we could maybe sneak a peak. Little did we know that Dustin Whipple himself would give us the grand tour!
haha - even the bushes say WHIPPLE
Some nice customer toys in the lot
that supercharged GT350 puts down 987HP!!!
can't go wrong with a blacked out GT
More Raptor Fun!
Yes, that's an engine dyno!
Brand new 2018 Mustang GT ready for a supercharger buildup!
A whole building full of CNC machines making custom/small-order parts!
Taking bit's of metal like this...
and turning it into this!
ooh, dive right in! LOL
Now, onto the dyno! Here are my old parts...
and the computer for the dyno
The beast on the dyno!
she's a little fat :)
re-gapping the spark plugs...
pic of the new intake
Here's the fun!
Overall, the tune was tweaked and dialed in - the truck goes from 450HP/510ft-lbs stock
to
530HP 580ft-lbs tuned!!
VERY happy with the results!
The nice part is this is CARB legal with an actual E0 number
A lot of folks have been concerned about the 'open' box design - but as you can see the gasket presses up to the hood so it's not fully 'open' under there - definitely gives more 'whoosh' sound from the turbos :)
edit: As you know, turbo vehicles can appreciate a good tune - and Whipple did a fantastic job of keeping this setup CARB legal AND giving the punch it needs. They even update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) regularly so you can get the benefit of all the Ford updates to the new 10-spd transmission coding! Hope you enjoy!
Group Buy will close Monday, 11/27/17 - let me know if you want in on this! Already up to 18 interested folks who are committed to buy!
Once the group buy closes on Monday, I'll update the list to be finalized and Whipple will send out emails to contact the buyers.
Original price $1,999 includes tuner, intake, intercooler
5-9 = 15% off $1,699 10-19 = 20% off $1,599 20+ = 30% off $1,399
Here's the new programmer! No need to ship your PCM!
Some of the basics it can do and keep in mind, its an OEM based tool so it will never have all frills some of the other tools will have.
Currently:
Read/erase codes
Upload stock file, save to SD card (can back up on PC)
Download modified cal
Tire/axle changing
Crank relearn
Data logging, 2gb SD card included
Read live data
Future:
Cals comes from Whipple server
Whipple server notifies you if an update becomes available
More advanced logging and graphing features.
Whipple, known for its industry leading upgrade systems and technological innovations, has now brought the same technology to the 2017 and up 3.5L V6 F150 and Raptors with the Whipple Stage 1 system.
The stage 1 systems couples the Whipple Mega Cooler, roto molded high velocity cold air intake and industry leading custom calibration to make an amazing 150* foot pounds of torque and 70* horsepower more than stock. Even better, at 3500 rpm, the system produces over 180 foot pounds of torque over stock giving more power under the curve for incredible throttle response.
The Whipple Monster Cooler offers 54% greater volume and 8% more surface area. The bar and plate type intercooler features offset fin on both the cold and hot side, allowing for increased cooling capacity while fitting into the stock packaging, yet significantly out performing the stock cooler. Test show a 90 degree (F) drop in temperature just on the dyno, yet even bigger gains are shown during real world applications. The colder air allows increased spark advance and more O2 to the engine, resulting in more power while maintaining safety.
The Whipple high velocity air intake system boast the CAD driven, CFD modeled rotor molded plastic air intake that maximizes air speed while reducing inlet restrictions. The air system features the velocity stack gauze those filter with extra wide pleats, giving the air filter the capacity to flow over 132% more air than a stock paper filter.
The Stage 1 system heart and soul is the industry leading calibration. Whipple and it's Ford calibration team worked feverishly using advanced tools to develop a calibration that could maximize power while being legal and safe at the same time. After countless dyno and real world testing in multiple environments, the engineers were able to extract massive levels of torque and horsepower yet maintaining factory type safety settings.
The Whipple Stage 1 system is the first and only 50-state legal Ecoboost complete upgrade package available today CARB APPROVED! allowing for upgrades in all 50-states. No cutting or grinding required.
