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mjet · 04-09-2008, 10:18 AM

Hello all,

I'm new to forums but I hear you guys have a wealth of knowledge.

I wanted to buy diesel but after rethinking my needs vs. wants and given the current economy I've decided to keep "OLD GIRL" and freshen up a few things.

I have a 1994 Chevy Z71 with the original stock engine (350)5.7with 215k miles. The engine runs good and strong and gets approximately 16mpg. The engine uses no oil and has no leaks. The only thing I've done to the truck in the form of modifications is fabricate a cold air intake, install a K&N breather and 2 in lift kit. Everything else is stock and works well.

The truck isn't a daily driver however I want to use it on trips to tow ATV's to parks through the southeast towing a 20ft enclosed trailer. I'm not going to race the truck or anything like that, but I do want a good strong economical tow vehicle. If there is such a thing?

I have a Whipple supercharger for an 88-94 TBI truck. I’m not sure I have everything needed to install it, but I have the bracket that mounts to the engine block I believe it's for the belt tensioners etc... The boost control valve and that’s it no electronics etc….

I have a mechanical back ground and some of my friends are mechanics but none of us has installed a Whipple. I was hoping you guy’s would give me some advice on how and where to proceed.

Is my engine to old to install the supercharger? Am I asking for problems if I install it?

Would I be better off just waiting until this engine goes before installing the supercharger?

Thanks for the advice

MC

04-09-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
mjet Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2008 Member ID: 81374 Pics: My Gallery Location: florida Age: 38 Posts: 3	whipple help Hello all, I'm new to forums but I hear you guys have a wealth of knowledge. I wanted to buy diesel but after rethinking my needs vs. wants and given the current economy I've decided to keep "OLD GIRL" and freshen up a few things. I have a 1994 Chevy Z71 with the original stock engine (350)5.7with 215k miles. The engine runs good and strong and gets approximately 16mpg. The engine uses no oil and has no leaks. The only thing I've done to the truck in the form of modifications is fabricate a cold air intake, install a K&N breather and 2 in lift kit. Everything else is stock and works well. The truck isn't a daily driver however I want to use it on trips to tow ATV's to parks through the southeast towing a 20ft enclosed trailer. I'm not going to race the truck or anything like that, but I do want a good strong economical tow vehicle. If there is such a thing? I have a Whipple supercharger for an 88-94 TBI truck. I’m not sure I have everything needed to install it, but I have the bracket that mounts to the engine block I believe it's for the belt tensioners etc... The boost control valve and that’s it no electronics etc…. I have a mechanical back ground and some of my friends are mechanics but none of us has installed a Whipple. I was hoping you guy’s would give me some advice on how and where to proceed. Is my engine to old to install the supercharger? Am I asking for problems if I install it? Would I be better off just waiting until this engine goes before installing the supercharger? Thanks for the advice MC