2014-2018 Silverado Whipple W175FF 2.9L Intercooled Supercharger Kit 6.2L Review & Dyno

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[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

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[@erikbrown2682]

Doesn’t that kit come with new injectors ?

[@Scottypowpow]

If only every shop was this professional and thorough

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@DraGScxpe]

I dont even have the truck and here I am looking at mods lmfao

[@andycruz352]

Me right now

[@colbybarbour9990]

@@andycruz352 you should get one lol they come in handy for hauling junk around and some of good mpg

[@psi4262]

Me too😂🙋‍♂️

[@mryodaddy007]

U and me my brotha!!

[@petemolnar6073]

I like to see different brands, performance parts, dyno results, reliability, and difficulty of install for future purchases!

[@kamerynmcclain-honorable7433]

This is the kind of slow yet very informative video people like I need. I can definitely appreciate the attention to detail and the time taken to explain every aspect. One of the best aftermarket installation videos available!

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for the love, Kameryn! -Zach

[@dansherwood9851]

I called Whipple several months ago and they strongly suggested the gen 5 rather then this gen 4. They said the newer one is much more efficient.

[@j_rod75]

After watching this video I might actually try doing this upgrade myself

[@isaiahz.7747]

Becareful guys if u decide to go whipple make sure to upgrade your fuel pump I learned the hard way. My pistons rings going out and a piston went out.

[@kevinmcquitery4543]

You gap your rings?

[@justineaton5750]

Great video, the only part I didn't like is having to go email and upload the tune waiting 1 or 2 days to drive my truck for the work I just did.

[@ronzandroid]

As per the HP Tuners manual that I just read, I guess you can start the tune process submission before installation of the SC.

[@brentiaconelli6484]

It's about a hour to long... I definitely appreciate derailed instructions but i don't need instructions on opening a oil bottle and pouring it in

[@thegonz7833]

Order a tuner kit,pay a tuner for a real tune if you want best performance and driveability.

[@Scottstunts]

With this system you are going to rip through 8 speed transmissions....lol

[@HeavyChevy32]

Hahahahaha as a Chevy guy, I get this reference 😂

[@williamroberts6803]

The directions were right on the coolant hose you just have to cut at the t filler and install on both sides.

[@snooka2484]

Thank you for the instructional video! I've referred back to this video for various changes I've made to my whipple'd Sierra.

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

We're happy it helped out, Mario! Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@snooka2484]

@@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC Just swapped pulley after 535lph in tank pump and 60lbs injectors/shimmed hpfp. This video is just so good for reference. I love it. You guys are great for putting in the wrenching and even RECORDING it all so nicely. I tell you...I can fuck up sunshine behind a camera. Dropping screws, bolts and sockets cussing the whole damn time.

[@TheodoreRizzo]

I Don think you can get More professional and clean job than this excellent if you ask me

[@chesspiece81]

A Gen 5 3.0 Whipple on one of these with a 10 speed would be so damn fun. Now that GM is bringing the RCSB back they just need to offer more packages than the WT trim and make a 6.2 available in them.

[@mustangs1077]

If you go with a 2021 or older custom Trailboss the 6.2 is available and it’s essentially a W/T with the 6.2!!!

[@chesspiece81]

@@mustangs1077 But you can't get it in a regular cab short bed can you? Honestly a regular cab long bed 2WD 2500 with a damaged rear end to do a short bed and 5 lug swap on sounds kind of fun honestly. But I don't think you can get a nicely appointed interior with several options on the RCLB 2500

[@mustangs1077]

@@chesspiece81 yeah GM only does single cab short bed 2.7 HO but one of those gave my 6.2 a run for it’s money

[@chesspiece81]

@@mustangs1077 A fullsize truck without a V8? Pass

[@dsotojc4645]

Man.... very informative. I could or “maybe”? Take that challenge 🤔. There for I just subscribed.

[@gimmpy91]

This is what im talking about!!!!

[@dustindavis4922]

I know Darrell whipple which is the brother and he has a 1994 Chevy pickup with one of his superchargers in it and man that thing has balls also look up wipples 55 Bel Air it's a amazing sitting in that thing

[@AB-80X]

Brother of whom?

[@mikcun2799]

This looks like a big guy's nightmare. I can hear that plastic grille cracking already.

[@aubreywiii]

It's nerve racking ripping it off but, I've taken it off 4x with no issues. I would imagine eventually a tab could break.

[@djthagod-]

Bruh I was asleep on KZbin then I heard the intro and it scared me awake

[@outen21]

Very nice work on the tutorial video. I’m looking to do this very soon

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching and best of luck with the install! -Zach

[@outen21]

AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC any sales right now

[@cmantis82ify]

Just finished installing in my dads 18 Silverado you didnt show how you got those back bolts into the charger we figured it out but that was such a bitch to do

[@david_gloria4_pb]

How did you get the bolts in?

[@cmantis82ify]

@@david_gloria4_pb held them in with tape before putting it on

[@m3rob7]

@@cmantis82ify Im thinking about doing this install myself as well. Would you say, with having installed one yourself, that it is pretty doable in a home garage to install?

[@tylermulkey330]

That’s the part where they had to cut out for all the cursing 🤬 wrench 🔧 throwing across the shop. Lol😂 trying to put the Allen bolts an pcv pipe on the.l backside of the Siper charger 😮.

[@douglasburford8452]

Use that brak-kleen on that gash on your knuckle. Really, it works.

[@LocalFloridaMan24]

What a beautiful video. I don’t even own a truck.

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching!! -Zach

[@jchebert156]

I noticed you had to break off the factory air shutter sensor mount to get the radiator to line up. That would have been worth mentioning.

[@outen21]

Jeffrey Hebert yea when I was installing I was like hey where did that bracket go lol

[@eddierodriguez9408]

I have a 5.3 and got a cam and nitrous I’m pushing 495 rhp only on a 100 shot way cheaper and bang for my gains also on e85

[@DK-pj4wt]

Eddie Rodriguez how long you plan to last shoving nos shots in?

[@NickSalch]

Dustin Kemmis a well set up nitrous system would be less stress on the engine than forced induction mostly because nitrous doesn’t create heat like forced induction does. The downside being you have to get the bottle refilled and arm the system and all that. 100 shot is pretty modest in general too.

[@jasonmeador3144]

You ain't pulling any thing either.

[@todda2026]

Seems like this kit would block air to the radiator(s)? Issues with towing maybe?

[@bryanwesolowski9869]

Everything looks fine and Danny but for a hundred horsepower that sure is a lot of work

[@jelanyjecany3005]

Facts

[@robertlorimer843]

I've got the same blower but didn't use whipple's tune. I gotta imagine that the whipple tune is just extremely conservative and safe. I added nearly 50+ with just my s&b intake, msrp exhaust, custom tune on 93 Octane. That was before the blower.

[@rubenrobles1162]

....being the lazy ass I am, is there a Whipple supercharger for the 5.3L?

[@blown5.062]

Only 460 hp? You need a new tune on it !! It can definitely make more than that

[@CarGuy5141]

This truck should make well over 500hp with this set up, unless whipple didn’t tune it that far due to a stock exhaust, or for daily driving/fuel economy purposes and reliability? My dad has a 2020 6.2 high country that makes 420 to the crank, I think his truck could easily make that to the wheels with a full exhaust from the headers (catless longtubes, catless x, and maybe an atak muffler so it’s not too obnoxious) and then full intake (cai and manifold) then a quality custom tune...

[@kickercar]

the chevy will make good power once you drop in a 5.0 ford, or get you a 20 liter LS

[@kevinthomas2906]

@@kickercar why would anyone do that?

[@just_another_gearhead]

@@kickercar🤣🤣 yea..at 7500 rpms you can make good power with a coyote, everything below that they're weak bitches.

[@bigbobbitchinii123]

@@kickercar my 6.2 will smoke your shit 5.0 anyday. Stock.

[@johnwalter6410]

My 2022 Silverado comes stock with 420hp With my Borla exhaust and CAI Im getting 432hp

[@AlexGarcia-rc6pd]

Do one with the 5.3 plz !

[@dhm6554]

same process lol

[@sstevocamaro]

Right.. I’m curious on what the power difference will be with boost involved..

[@christianlarson1328]

Seeing as how the 5,3 and 6.2 intakes will swap right over wouldn’t this kit work for the 5.3 ?there both gen v small blocks

[@aaronhartung3563]

I had mine done this summer. I have the 5.3 with the whipple. Curious as to why their numbers are so low with the 6.2. May not be running a smaller pulley. But I made 441whp with 1-7/8 catless headers.

[@kraemerdustin]

No No yeah cause you can put a 6.2 manifold on a 5.3

[@slyr1]

We want the 2.9 Whipple fort the 5.3 Tahoe.

[@beenesgarage2055]

Wait.....$6500 blower kit and he is reusing gaskets??

[@buddhalawton]

Are you guys going to do one of these for the new Gen 5 Whipple for the 14-18 Silverado/Sierra?

[@sbc_jake_9677]

Imho, I would NOT boost a vehicle on stock internals. Especially if it has afm lifters. Get a cam, lifter, and valvetrain kit with it. If you wanna be fast and reliable its not cheap. Also, better gains.

[@jarr5648]

Thought the 6.2 came with 420hp....

[@kamerynmcclain-honorable7433]

I think factory numbers refer to different power outputs

[@joseduranjr3152]

I have a 2017 GMC Sierra DENALI ULTIMATE with 40,044 miles. How much more power can a supercharger add to the factory 6.2 L at 420 hp and 460 ft lbs torque

[@rudyleotardo8278]

Torquing wrench lights up green instead of red odd Very good informative learning content I’ve watched the whole video thank you. The music isn’t necessary for these kind of videos I like to stay concentrated on your input step by step so yes the music is distracting and annoying

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks a bunch for watching! -Zach

[@robertlorimer843]

I thought the same thing.... why not green,yellow, orange, red.... I guess green means you're "good to go" lol

[@nathanhawkins777]

a little disappointed that they didn't use a trash bin as their workbench like I do.

[@andrewgarcia907]

I always thought it was just my truck that had the engine wires dressed very poorly nope GM made it look pretty sloppy under the hood Anyway glad y’all made this video I really wanna supercharge my truck

[@cmantis82ify]

Noticed the same thing we just finished installing one on my dad's truck wires were very poorly wrapped up

[@caseG80]

@@cmantis82ify how did it turn out? Any issues? Is it worth the 6k? Thanks cheers

[@fahoooooooooooooood1]

Any AC issues not cooling enough with all stuff mounted in front that will restrict air flow through the condenser?

[@ftav1008]

Is there a vid for the 5.3?

[@andrewgarcia907]

eff vicious pointless it’s the exact same process

[@jeffrele]

Andrew Garcia are the gains the same?

[@jmess1893]

How long does this take? 6 hrs?

[@AB-80X]

Those numbers seem low. Just did an install on a Yukon. Dynoed 355 W_hp SAE base and finished with 510 W_hp SAE. Both times the engine was hot and it was the average of 5 pulls on a Dyno Dynamics, no inertia pulls or "cold" hero pulls. All proper load bearing average pulls.

[@thegonz7833]

sounds right

[@bidenstoletheelection9116]

Opening up plug gap doesn't do squat for increasing power

[@robertlorimer843]

No, but the plugs are colder than factory. A slightly larger gap will match the timing requirement for 93 octane. Just like 93 doesn't increase power, just makes it more resistant to pinging and knocking

[@williamroberts6803]

Why does the factory numbers on my truck say 460 lbs foot of torque and your Dino say 460 torque after super charged?

[@armandoserrano3960]

why wouldn't you just get new intake gaskets. those are meant to be replaced after removal. they are super cheap.

[@robertpatterson4125]

My exact thought especially after he just dug em out with a screwdriver . They cant be that expensive

[@armandoserrano3960]

@@robertpatterson4125 The gaskets are $3.53 each or 28.24 for all eight

[@Edgar-and-Wrench]

Lol reusing old gaskets for a 6000 dollar supercharger wouldnt even cross my mind. New gaskets or postpone until you get them in

[@lyquidsnake4202]

You would think for 6500 it would come with them. What a rip.

[@landontkachuk6016]

This kit will work with pump gas or what

[@caseG80]

Yep 91

[@trucknz7158]

Nice

[@kkoch666]

Boat ons and code air intake

[@marine070318]

I think it's awesome where can I buy one with that same setup

[@wadeoliver5631]

I hope you torqued the pulley that you snugged up. maybe you did and i missed it.

[@mexicano7548]

Can I put something like this on a 6 cyl engine? 2018 Silverado 😬

[@marinevet7273]

What torque wrench are you using

[@dirkdaring748]

Nice job with the video! Could do without the background music though...or at least turn it down. Not all of us headbang while working on our vehicles.

[@mobilemowers]

Yea he has to scream to over come it.

[@armedtotheteeth1974]

Yeah i agree. The looped over and over and over Kenny Kravitz imitation guitar riff got irritating after a whole hour and a half.

[@adamjohnson319]

Great video. Very informative. But I will say you could’ve cut this to like an hour by working a little faster!!

[@nasurullkhan3750]

Thanks for helping

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@jesusalfrb]

Why would you change the oem screen ?! It’s a nice screen to begin with

[@traynice9633]

Dont more gass means more power? Why is a 6.2 only pushing 300hp?

[@jamesvolpe2186]

Nice I want one

[@jelanyjecany3005]

If Whipple sends new spark plugs why don't the gap it for 6500 dollars the could gap the spark plugs I was thinking about the Whipple for my 2016 escalade but I am going with the procharger

[@rosendorafael2935]

Thank you sir

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@pat14lang]

Looking at superchargers, long tube headers, etc for my ‘17 LTZ 5.3L. Can the CAI still be used with some modifications such as a different intake tube? Can a different size throttle body be used with Throttle body adapter plate?

[@MrAWorthy1]

I was wondering the same because I was considering putting a 6.2 intake manifold and throttle body on my 21’ 5.3 Trailboss now after seeing this I’m wondering what my options are in my quest for the ultimate sleeper build 😅

[@kenworthcustomlogisticstru8096]

Is this installation the same for the 5.3 V8

[@Jaimeleon20]

5.7 v8 Tundra gets 476 WHP or 550 HP to crank and 550 torq crank. I’m surprised the Silverado didn’t make more power

[@garyrehak5336]

That’s at the crank though, these are wheel numbers

[@ruru2500]

How'd you screw up that stock curve so bad? 160 ft-lbs at 3.5k? More like twice that...

[@codymullenniex8025]

are you able to go to the 5.3 cause I never see anyone do it.

[@craig4926]

they make a kit for the 5.3 model, basically looks the same

[@haydenreyes4621]

Every one who gets a supercharger for a silverado is the 5.3 look up supercharged silverado on KZbin

[@manoelgid4283]

É diesel??

[@manowar5516]

Have you guys ever done a video for 07-14 6.2 GM truck/SUVs?

[@marshall.9714]

im waiting and searching for the vid

[@caseG80]

Samething pretty much

[@david_gloria4_pb]

What kind of grease you use for the o rings?

[@Scottypowpow]

Lol you’d definitely want to have a shop put it in for you unless your a mechanic yourself

[@denniscolvin8311]

I am a mechanic I can install the system at $6,500 and pay somebody to put it in definitely not worth it on top of paying $70,000 for the truck

[@3cap97]

TERRIFIC job of a fairly complex / detailed project!!! As good as it gets.....

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@Master_Puddings]

Wait this only works with a factory intake? I think that is dumb. I have an aftermarket I take and want to make it work with the whipple

[@jaidinmcquain5508]

Whats the pulley size?

[@jayr.1523]

Do they make one for 2021 Chevy 5.3L?

[@philpeachey2068]

Loved the video, but that background music,,,,,,,,

[@antoniomartinez8253]

Can you also port that supercharger ?

[@eversaenz7775]

Where can i get that intake for a 2020 Silverado with whipple

[@russellbarbee6974]

Just saw your video today, ( in April, 2021 ). Apologies. I have a classic pick-up truck. 1978 GMC Sierra Classic. Small block 350 cu. in. V8. Bought it with long tube headers already installed, and some Edelbrock intake mods. What can you recommend, as a similar install for me? Thanks.

[@Qo.t]

Can the stock gear box work fine under all this power or you'll need to change it?

[@user-rz1oo9vw8v]

Good question

[@mexicano7548]

can i put a super charger in a 6 cyl silverado ?

[@brettls2]

It's crazy that a 6.2 with a supercharger makes close to the same numbers as a tune only 3.5 EcoBoost. I just don't get it.

[@abelcorrea8881]

correct me if i'm wrong but doesn't a 3.5 eco boost have two turbo chargers?

[@brettls2]

@@abelcorrea8881 yes it does, but that doesn't matter, boost is boost, the only difference is a supercharger has a little bit of parasitic loss.

[@codylapoint]

In low rpm towing situations the 6.2 would take that eco boost's lunch. And a 3.5 is always going to be a 3.5, at similar power levels the wear, tear, and overall force on components is greatly increased vs a larger engine. Which without using exstreamly expensive superior materials can effect durability over time. The eco boost engines are a fantastic achievement in design and efficiency, but I'd still take the larger tried and true platform for my money. You dont have to agree, there is no wrong answer.

[@brettls2]

@@codylapoint I'm a GM guy through and through, but you do realize the EcoBoost has tons of low RPM power right, like that is one of the main things ford boast about. The EcoBoost is also built for boost and the 6.2 is not, so if I was a betting man I would say the EcoBoost is going to be more durable in the long run versus a boosted 6.2. Like I said before, I am a GM guy and I would still prefer the 6.2, I'm just laying out the facts as I see it.

[@MrAWorthy1]

Can I put the 6.2L kit on my 5.3?

[@bryansanchez928]

Is this kit CARB legal since I live in CALIFORNIA

[@notdyingsober]

Who cares lol

[@lou_02]

Yes. It is

[@thatcarguy-ts2ut]

could you use the s&b intake he had on the supercharger instead of the one that Whipple gives you?

[@wiskeybear9759]

Not without cutting/modifying the intake. The placement and angle of the whipple is different than the stock throttle body. It makes it so the majority of intakes won't work with that kit.

[@thatcarguy-ts2ut]

Barry G I heard that some work but I figured the whipple mount was the same as the stock throttle body

[@wiskeybear9759]

@@thatcarguy-ts2ut see, I've heard the complete opposite. Hmm... I went along with the news that they don't fit. Due to seeing how the angle changes from the stock position, to the new higher position of the Whipple. I guess there's got to be some that should work. Although, I'm not the smartest guy around. So I could of just heard some bullshit and ran with it lol.

[@rudyarias8638]

The k&n works fine with a small modification

[@robertlorimer843]

I plan to use my heat gun and a bat to make things line up properly. Possibly cut and plastic weld the s&b tube if need be. I spent too much on that intake to just put the factory box back in. If it turns out well, I might upload a video of how I modified it.

[@vctrmora]

Want 🤩

[@johnm5998]

Do you have a kit like this for the 2013 GMC sierra 6.2?

[@Edgar-and-Wrench]

Did yall do the AFM delete on this truck?

[@philpeachey2068]

Whats the labor cost to install one of these?

[@estebananon3093]

Does the S&B intake work with the wipple?

[@jayholc5737]

I want to know the same thing, I just got an S&B cold air intake and now I’m looking at this whipple to add on.

[@1532gman]

Where did you put the or hook up the old e vap line ?

[@outen21]

Does the tension pulley still have enough movement? I just did this install and keep looking at the belt thinking it’s too tight

[@caseG80]

How do you like it? Any issues ?

[@wpafreddy]

^

[@jessef542]

Do yall have a whipple supercharger for a 2002 Chevy silverado 1500 5.3l?

[@cesarsalcedo85]

What does a job like this cost on a 2008 Cadillac Escalade

[@caseG80]

About 6k for kit

[@Jazzvibe3071]

Does this come with a tune or do you need to tow it to a tuner after install?

[@aaronhartung3563]

You can buy the kit with or without the tune.

[@Gearhead-en8dz]

Comes with flash tune. Recommend taking it to someone with a dyno though. Open it up more!

[@mikegdiz6662]

You can get it with an without the tune. They due the tune through a HP tuners device. It’s nice so you can use a tune from whipple to get the truck started and drive it to a tuner for more tweaks.

[@JoseTheG_6.2]

a stock 6.2 has 420 so this a 5.3 ??

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Horsepower to the tire (which is measured on a dyno test) and horsepower at the crank are two different numbers due to drivetrain loss. This was absolutely installed on a 6.2L. -Zach

[@karlsanders9639]

B. Better without the funkie music

[@bryanwesolowski9869]

I wonder why he never mentioned ring Gap think about it cuz you won't want to buy it

[@montemaguire4596]

Can I put a super charger on a stock 5.3 motor without doing any inturnal mods ??

[@haydenreyes4621]

Yeah

[@montemaguire4596]

@@haydenreyes4621 What about a blower ?

[@haydenreyes4621]

@@montemaguire4596 yeah thats the same thing

[@gackal1982]

are the stock gaskets rated for positive pressure?

[@g32k]

Pressure is pressure

[@robertlorimer843]

I couldn't bring myself to reuse any gasket during my install.