RJM Whipple Customer Thread

bullitt5897 · 02-16-2019, 03:21 PM

I have nothing against topgunz or his kit. As RJM stated it’s a good budget kit.

Thank you Bobby and RJM for backing me up.

I find it funny all the hate from people who have no experience with the kit. This whole thread was to share the information that users of the kit have had with the kit. But instead of asking legit questions I have gotten a good bit of flack for trying to share what many people were asking for.

I know some of our members don’t have Facebook accounts that’s why this thread was started in the first place. I don’t have to share the updates...

Brad has a YouTube channel “ageekyguy” and he has been actively given an honest review of his experiences with the kit. From when he ordered to his tuning has been going. He updates very regularly. He is very direct and honest and he is learning a lot about his car. He should be in the mid 500’s on hp and mid 400’s on tq limited due to his stock trans.

TopgunZ · 02-16-2019, 03:34 PM

It's true. The TG kit will Max out near 600whp (well some have pushed it above that). Beyond that you will need to step into a different forced induction kit, built motor, and built transmission. The $ per HP starts to diminish at an astonishing rate.

Rusty · 02-16-2019, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

It's true. The TG kit will Max out near 600whp (well some have pushed it above that). Beyond that you will need to step into a different forced induction kit, built motor, and built transmission. The $ per HP starts to diminish at an astonishing rate.

Power costs money, absolute power will bankrupt you.

If you chose to go down that rabbit hole. You end up like this guy. Been there with my big blocks.

bullitt5897 · 02-16-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Power costs money, absolute power will bankrupt you.

If you chose to go down that rabbit hole. You end up like this guy. Been there with my big blocks.

I know all about this! When you could have bought a new Z for the price of your motor...

Spooler · 02-16-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I know all about this! When you could have bought a new Z for the price of your motor...

Amen to that.... Then you wonder how long it is going to live and if you did everything just right.

Rusty · 02-16-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Amen to that.... Then you wonder how long it is going to live and if you did everything just right.

The other part of this equation is how long you planning on keeping the car.

redondoaveb · 02-16-2019, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

It's true. The TG kit will Max out near 600whp (well some have pushed it above that). Beyond that you will need to step into a different forced induction kit, built motor, and built transmission. The $ per HP starts to diminish at an astonishing rate.

Doesn't take much to push it past 600. 😎

bullitt5897 · 02-16-2019, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

It's true. The TG kit will Max out near 600whp (well some have pushed it above that). Beyond that you will need to step into a different forced induction kit, built motor, and built transmission. The $ per HP starts to diminish at an astonishing rate.

You have a true bang for the buck kit. This is why I designed the whipple kit with RJM. The idea was to make going forced induction easier. Get into a kit and the kit be something you can grow into. Start out with 500-600whp and then when you want to go big you only have to worry about the motor and trans. No new supercharger, no new turbos or new housings. Just build the motor and trans and let it eat. Yeah it’s more expensive than your kit by a good margin but every component will last the life of the car! The pump is rated to a life that would equate to over 100k miles! There isn’t a “cheap” part in the kit and thus why the price is what it is. Could corners have been cut yeah but it wouldn’t be as solid of a kit. Everything was thought out from longevity to maintenance and performance. I am just glad some guys get to enjoy it and I can’t wait to do my build!

Rusty · 02-16-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

You have a true bang for the buck kit. This is why I designed the whipple kit with RJM. The idea was to make going forced induction easier. Get into a kit and the kit be something you can grow into. Start out with 500-600whp and then when you want to go big you only have to worry about the motor and trans. No new supercharger, no new turbos or new housings. Just build the motor and trans and let it eat. Yeah it’s more expensive than your kit by a good margin but every component will last the life of the car! The pump is rated to a life that would equate to over 100k miles! There isn’t a “cheap” part in the kit and thus why the price is what it is. Could corners have been cut yeah but it wouldn’t be as solid of a kit. Everything was thought out from longevity to maintenance and performance. I am just glad some guys get to enjoy it and I can’t wait to do my build!

I'm waiting on your build, and what you come up with.

"Z"en · 02-17-2019, 01:27 AM

Different kits can not be compared. It's just someone chooses the best suited hp/tq curves he or she prefers among the kits, based on the budget. Newly developed kit requires time to make it perfect. I think the best way is to let the kit users speak for themselves.

cooltoy · 02-17-2019, 10:42 AM

What about the hood?

bullitt5897 · 02-18-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

What about the hood?

I addressed this already. A body shop has had a hood for months now. We are waiting the end result like everyone else.

cooltoy · 02-18-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I addressed this already. A body shop has had a hood for months now. We are waiting the end result like everyone else.

Time to find another body shop maybe? Most people are waiting to see what this will look like in real life before making a decision.

B&W_Evader · 02-19-2019, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

What about the hood?

Wasn't there some talk about CARB too?

B&W_Evader · 02-19-2019, 08:51 AM

I can't believe Stillen is still the only CARB kit out there.

02-16-2019, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	I have nothing against topgunz or his kit. As RJM stated it’s a good budget kit. Thank you Bobby and RJM for backing me up. I find it funny all the hate from people who have no experience with the kit. This whole thread was to share the information that users of the kit have had with the kit. But instead of asking legit questions I have gotten a good bit of flack for trying to share what many people were asking for. I know some of our members don’t have Facebook accounts that’s why this thread was started in the first place. I don’t have to share the updates... Brad has a YouTube channel “ageekyguy” and he has been actively given an honest review of his experiences with the kit. From when he ordered to his tuning has been going. He updates very regularly. He is very direct and honest and he is learning a lot about his car. He should be in the mid 500’s on hp and mid 400’s on tq limited due to his stock trans. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-16-2019, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6835	It's true. The TG kit will Max out near 600whp (well some have pushed it above that). Beyond that you will need to step into a different forced induction kit, built motor, and built transmission. The $ per HP starts to diminish at an astonishing rate. Spooler, wideglideleon, redondoaveb and 2 others like this. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

02-17-2019, 01:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
"Z"en Base Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Taiwan Posts: 165 Drives: 15 Z, 13 R58, 09 GTR Rep Power: 9	Different kits can not be compared. It's just someone chooses the best suited hp/tq curves he or she prefers among the kits, based on the budget. Newly developed kit requires time to make it perfect. I think the best way is to let the kit users speak for themselves. Martijn_b likes this. __________________ 610whp/462wtq A2A- 6.8s@100-200km (stock motor) / IG: minized123456 / 淬 Custom VQ Vortech-based supercharger parts made to order! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFUjDc5H...d=m0unws28pvk4 Last edited by "Z"en; 02-17-2019 at 01:38 AM.

02-17-2019, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 14,009 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243724	What about the hood? 2011 Nismo#91, B&W_Evader, Memphis370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-19-2019, 08:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 388	I can't believe Stillen is still the only CARB kit out there. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

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