RJM Whipple Customer Thread

bullitt5897 · 04-24-2019, 01:28 PM

Update on the Carbon Z:

May 1st is the Dyno Day to look forward to. Right now the car has a RJM "Race" 4.3L Stroker Motor and a fully built RJM trans which has been holding up fantastic. The Supercharger is a "High Pressure unit" and is running a 3.5" pulley. There is a 2.8" pulley to be put on the car for High Boost Applications. the 3.5" pulley should net somewhere around ~18psi. If my math is correct the 2.8" pulley should be approximately ~28-30psi!!!

The car has been undergoing other upgrades and fixes on work from other vendors and shops. The car is expected to be at Zdayz again this year.

I will post up any new information I get.

On a separate note I should have some updates on hood cowls next week.

ZontheRocks · 04-24-2019, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Update on the Carbon Z:

May 1st is the Dyno Day to look forward to. Right now the car has a RJM "Race" 4.3L Stroker Motor and a fully built RJM trans which has been holding up fantastic. The Supercharger is a "High Pressure unit" and is running a 3.5" pulley. There is a 2.8" pulley to be put on the car for High Boost Applications. the 3.5" pulley should net somewhere around ~18psi. If my math is correct the 2.8" pulley should be approximately ~28-30psi!!!

What happened to seeing the 'basic' builds?

bullitt5897 · 04-25-2019, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZontheRocks

What happened to seeing the 'basic' builds?

Bobby is on a flight out to California to do an install right now. Eugene is tuning the car on ecutek and we should have some numbers this weekend again on a stock car Basic build.

wideglideleon · 04-24-2019, 02:34 PM

Yawn

Elmo370z · 04-25-2019, 09:58 AM

Still nothing but math equations, and still no hood

bullitt5897 · 04-25-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Still nothing but math equations, and still no hood

Again, May 1st for the Dyno and bigger numbers. Monday hopefully pictures from the body shop making the molds for the hood.

bullitt5897 · 04-25-2019, 10:17 AM

The carbon Z is already seeing 17-18psi by 3000rpm... big advantage over other kits is boost is immediate and the power under the curve is more.

bullitt5897 · 04-29-2019, 09:39 AM

There was another successful install over the weekend and several people stopped by to have a look at the kit and install. This time on a car with stock cats. Ken is enjoying the kit and hopefully we will get some updates from him here on the forums.

wideglideleon · 04-29-2019, 02:25 PM

What is a successful install mean. Like has there been any unsuccessful installs yet?

bullitt5897 · 04-29-2019, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideglideleon

What is a successful install mean. Like has there been any unsuccessful installs yet?

Bobby flew out to California to train Eugene Turkov and to show others how easy this install is.

Elmo370z · 04-29-2019, 08:55 PM

Guess it doesn’t come with directions

Senna-F1 · 04-30-2019, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Guess it doesn’t come with directions

We know it at least comes with “Step 1” because there is a video for it.
“Take hammer to whipple. Beat on it till some parts pop off. Mail whatever comes off to Bobby. Wait for Bobby to do his thing and ship it back”

I think this was why the term “Turn Key” always showed up in quotes when the kit was finally released.

https://youtu.be/UuCCBlN0hvo

Looks like “Step 2” from his videos is “Fly Bobby in to install kit”. Even though it was also stated that

“It will be set for 500+whp out of the box. The goal is to maintain a 4 hour install time with hand tools in a garage with the car on the ground.”

I’m guessing that should have been in quotes too.

Elmo370z · 04-30-2019, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senna-F1

We know it at least comes with “Step 1” because there is a video for it.
“Take hammer to whipple. Beat on it till some parts pop off. Mail whatever comes off to Bobby. Wait for Bobby to do his thing and ship it back”

I think this was why the term “Turn Key” always showed up in quotes when the kit was finally released.

https://youtu.be/UuCCBlN0hvo

Looks like “Step 2” from his videos is “Fly Bobby in to install kit”. Even though it was also stated that

“It will be set for 500+whp out of the box. The goal is to maintain a 4 hour install time with hand tools in a garage with the car on the ground.”

I’m guessing that should have been in quotes too.

I lasted 15 seconds, probably he worse video for a install I’ve ever seen. “Hit it on the angle, put it in cardboard, put it between your legs” wtf!!! This is complete garbage, literally a laughing stock.

Rusty · 04-30-2019, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

I lasted 15 seconds, probably he worse video for a install I’ve ever seen. “Hit it on the angle, put it in cardboard, put it between your legs” wtf!!! This is complete garbage, literally a laughing stock.

I've done worse.

Elmo370z · 04-30-2019, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senna-F1

We know it at least comes with “Step 1” because there is a video for it.
“Take hammer to whipple. Beat on it till some parts pop off. Mail whatever comes off to Bobby. Wait for Bobby to do his thing and ship it back”

I think this was why the term “Turn Key” always showed up in quotes when the kit was finally released.

https://youtu.be/UuCCBlN0hvo

Looks like “Step 2” from his videos is “Fly Bobby in to install kit”. Even though it was also stated that

“It will be set for 500+whp out of the box. The goal is to maintain a 4 hour install time with hand tools in a garage with the car on the ground.”

I’m guessing that should have been in quotes too.

When he said don’t put it on carpet and place it on cardboard or between your legs I lost it.

04-24-2019, 01:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Update on the Carbon Z: May 1st is the Dyno Day to look forward to. Right now the car has a RJM "Race" 4.3L Stroker Motor and a fully built RJM trans which has been holding up fantastic. The Supercharger is a "High Pressure unit" and is running a 3.5" pulley. There is a 2.8" pulley to be put on the car for High Boost Applications. the 3.5" pulley should net somewhere around ~18psi. If my math is correct the 2.8" pulley should be approximately ~28-30psi!!! The car has been undergoing other upgrades and fixes on work from other vendors and shops. The car is expected to be at Zdayz again this year. I will post up any new information I get. On a separate note I should have some updates on hood cowls next week. gbrettin, FPenvy and Whjaxn17 like this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-24-2019, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64086	Yawn 2011 Nismo#91, Chuck33079, Elmo370z and 4 others like this.

04-25-2019, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,727 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295379	Still nothing but math equations, and still no hood 2011 Nismo#91, EZT, Chuck33079 and 6 others like this.

04-25-2019, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	The carbon Z is already seeing 17-18psi by 3000rpm... big advantage over other kits is boost is immediate and the power under the curve is more. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-29-2019, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	There was another successful install over the weekend and several people stopped by to have a look at the kit and install. This time on a car with stock cats. Ken is enjoying the kit and hopefully we will get some updates from him here on the forums. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-29-2019, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64086	What is a successful install mean. Like has there been any unsuccessful installs yet? TerribleONE, jwick, Senna-F1 and 2 others like this.

04-29-2019, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,727 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295379	Guess it doesn’t come with directions 2011 Nismo#91 and ZontheRocks like this.

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