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posted 02-15-2001 01:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Glenn     send a private message to Glenn   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Glenn
Surfing the web, and found this site for Prowler tuner. Thought everyone might be interested.
http://www.finishlineperf.com/prowler.htm

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posted 02-15-2001 02:14 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for dpena     send a private message to dpena   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by dpena
I like this!

-13 1/2" FRONT BRAKE UPGRADES
-CYLINDER HEAD PORTING

Thanks for the heads up!

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posted 02-15-2001 02:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for butchcee     send a private message to butchcee   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by butchcee
Wow-thats an alternative to all the high price stuff we have seen-and close to me. Think I'm gonna call Thank you much

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This message has been edited by butchcee on 02-15-2001 at 02:19 PM

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Butchee,, keep us posted.. cam work,,hmmm seems inexpensive
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posted 02-15-2001 02:59 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kenny Miles     send a private message to Kenny Miles   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Kenny Miles
Buyer Be Ware,

If this is Matt Antonelli of North Jersey Racing, then this is the guy that "stiffed" a couple of people on Whipple superchargers that never worked properly.

This message has been edited by Kenny Miles on 02-15-2001 at 03:00 PM

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Thanks for the info Ken and welcome. I sent an E-mail to these guys describing my needs. Let's see if they answer. If not, I'll get on the horn tomorrow. I'll post the results of the conversation.

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I saw it a couple of weeks ago, thanks for the tip.

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This is a reply I received from Finish Line. BTW, these times must have been without the gearset


Hi Al

I would more than happy to install the twin turbo set up. The only catch to
the twin turbo is that the engine will need to be removed and modified to
handle the extra horsepower. The big question is how much power do you want
to make? The fuel will need to be upgraded as well as the electronics. I
will need to install a engine management system along with the stock
computer. I have not installed a turbo in one of these cars yet. I have
installed a custom supercharger in two 99s and one 2000. The 99 runs
13.0@112MPH. I have seen the paxton prowlers run only 13.6@ 104MPH. I would
not want to push a stock motor much higher. The 99 made 361RWHP. Let know
how much HP you are looking for and I will give you an estimate.


Matt

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Interesting Butchee,, keep on it,, thanks for your work.
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Gonna call the guy today. What's that Gary said-
SCMHFDYWTG? gotta check my wallet first!
Hey Glenn, if this works out, I owe you a spaghetti dinner

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This message has been edited by butchcee on 02-16-2001 at 07:35 AM

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OK, here's what I found out.This in fact is Matt Antonelli that Ken Miles had mentioned. He also said he had dealings with our benefactor Mike K. No details were given, or requested by myself. He started to tell me about some early installations using the Whipple blowers and some problems his customers had.I was convinced that any problems were not all his fault. He said that while the Whipple was good and reliable, and made boost from idle,the noise from the unit did not suit a car like our cat-lots of blower noise, maybe equal to a gear drive for a cam. His shop is 4k sq feet and he works alone.Head work is done in house. We discused head work to include larger valves, and flow work. Cams will be reground, with increase in lift and duration. The blower might be a Vortech. There will be a totally different management system for the engine. We discussed headers. Rear wheel HP will be estimated at close to 400. He has no chassis Dyno, but has access to one. Turn around is aprox 2 weeks or less once all the parts are in house. The 13 second 361 RW HP car was basically a stock motor( no head or cam work) with the Whipple at about 6-7 lbs boost and a management system. Whipple inlet temps run 100 deg cooler then the centrifugal blowers. I await a call back Monday to see what all this good stuff will cost. Gut feeling is that this guy is on the level, and is capable of 1st rate work.
Thats all I got for now!!

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This message has been edited by butchcee on 02-16-2001 at 02:13 PM

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"Hey Glenn, if this works out, I owe you a spaghetti dinner"

No problem Butchcee, skip the spaghetti, I just want the fastest cat to be Yellow. Glad to help out, and good luck.

Glenn

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Glenn,
Does this mean that he has a whipple blower for the Prowler and is this what you are having installed? You mentioned that there was noise like a cam gear. I would be willing to live with that for a whipple charger. I was also interested in having cam work done. Please post back with updates as you get them. Also, what is he charging for the whipple chargers? Thanks.

Bill Gallagher
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Bill, he has installed 3 or 4 Prowler systems using the Whipple with success. All mounting hardware was made in house. He suggested the Vortech blower as an alternative to the Whipple. That blower whine is fine for a short run, but for the long haul, I bet it can be annoying. This will be his first Prowler install using the Vortech if I decide to go that way. I have no pricing yet as many of the choices will blend with the other.

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3 or 4 installs, hhhhhmmmmmmmmmm????????

If he has done 3 or 4 installs, you would think you would remember a number that low, Dave at Paxton could say aaaaaaaaaa 40 or 41.

Paxton, has sold over 40 hhhhhmmmmmmmmmm they work.
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Boost at idle, no way. Great for racing, bad for cruis'n.

The whipple is a screeching noisy piece of dodoooo. You would burn out in less than 5 miles.

I think Mike K. tried to make this deal work and had no success.


Move on my friends, I smell snake oil, you have been warned.

Mike K. Told me about this site a month ago, I looked around and did't get a warm and fuzzy feeling.


KEN and I have warned you, be patient all, R&D is something that isn't done overnight.

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Gary, the fuzziness was on my part-3 was the number. Let me throw the same thing back at you-you THINK Mike tried to make the deal work? what does that mean? Did he or didn't he? He's closer to you then me-find out and report facts.
Guess what, thats what the guy said-too noisy-lets use the
Vortech. The whipple would burn out in less then 5 miles-get real Gary-what do you base this on? Notice I never mentioned Paxton products by name, and this product was also discussed with a different management system. I wouldn't jump into this project without contacting past installation owners and question their findings. Your nose must be different then mine, because I didn't get any bad vibes. BTW, did you even talk to the man or have you become clairvoyant? Nothing ventured nothing gained I say and I always marched to my own beat.If I visit his shop and talk to and view other installations and I dont like it, I'll say later, and move on.

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This is a post off the whipple site:

Mike Pyle
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Sat Feb 17 14:30:42 2001


I installed JBA Headers,B&B Cat Back, Cold Air intake, front and rear Sway bars, and the complete Whipple kit. it took two of us about 15 hours to complete all modifications. I do agree the manual needs help. I have installed other whipple kits so I did have some experience. I can't tell you how Happy I have been with the Whipple systems the truck runs great and I have had no problems. If I did it again I would not have done the Headers, That was a pain and I don't think it was worth the time and price.

Pyle

P.S. Dustin Whipple did a great job of answering the questions I had during the install. "Whipples Rule"

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And another:

Stephen
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Mon Feb 12 19:09:37 2001


I thought it was just me. I installed the supercharger myself and it took about the same amount of time that you have indicated. This is the first supercharger that I have installed and the claims that some of these guys here have installed their kits in 8 hours just astounded me. The boost-a-pump was a little sketchy in the instructions and seemed to be added as an afterthought.....even though it integrates into the factory wiring pretty well. The Xerox copy of the pictures at this location in the instruction manual were poor. I am very happy with my supercharger and the extra performance. Other mods include: JBA headers, B&B triflow exhaust, Airaid air intake, accel 9000 extreme plug wires. Many people told me that I was crazy to mod a truck with only 2K miles on it....I don't regret it at all.
Stephen...another Dr.

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Want more?

If you want big block power out of your 350 Mag, Whipple Superchargers has the solution for you. Whipple Superchargers 450SC system allows maximum performance to be obtained from a stock engine without sacrificing reliability. Get heart stopping acceleration and huge top MPH increases with long-term trouble-free operation. By utilizing the Whipple Twin-screw Supercharger, only Whipple can provide big block torque at low rpm levels with incredible peak horsepower for top end speed. Each 350 Mag system comes with a remapped ECU with complete engine management that includes spark tables, fuel curves, rev control and knock protection. This innovative package includes the state-of-the-art Cupronickel intercooler cores for incredible durability and efficiency. Cupronickel intercoolers are far more efficient than the typical aluminum coolers, which gives Whipple more cooling in less square area while offering complete corrosion resistance, simply an unbeatable combination. Every necessary part is included for a simple bolt-on installation. It’s as simple as turning the key, putting it in gear, and squeezing the throttle, rpm to redline, the thrill ride never stops. The Whipple Supercharger 450SC System is the most ideal choice for industry leading performance, innovation, reliability, and durability.

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posted 02-17-2001 08:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike Krehel     send a private message to Mike Krehel   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Mike Krehel
If this really is Matt Antonelli of North Jersey Racing I can say that I had a less than pleasant experience with him and lost close to $12,000.00 in the process.

I still have all the parts from the supercharger sitting in my garage which Matt promised to buy back from me, but has yet to fulfill his promise.

If anyone would like the details, please feel free to contact me by email.

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Butchee,

Whipple makes some fine superchargers and when the system is designed properly I'm sure that it performs great.

I don't think that Gary is saying that Whipple makes a crummy supercharger, but 3lbs of boost at idle is not a reasonable design nor is an incessant screeching noise from an overtaxed bypass valve acceptable.

The kit that was installed on my car was not designed by Whipple, it was designed by Matt Antonelli. If the system works so well, then why have we not heard rave reviews from a single person that has had a successfull installation of his system?

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Thanks Mike. I'm glad you came forward. I'll call you tomorrow and get the details.

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Clairvoyant, Unfortunately yes, .

THe Whipple IS A SCREAMER.

A friend of mine put it on his boat, so to make a long story short and after a long boating weekend he took it off. The wife, kids and himself agreed that the noise was unbearable, That was many years ago, maybe they have improved.

I really feel sorry for Mike, making a huge effort on this part and not being happy with the final result.

Paxton has the best system for the buck.


This is one of the many things that makes this board so popular, people helping people.

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This message has been edited by Gary C on 02-18-2001 at 09:39 AM

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I recall Mr. Whipple advertising locally for P & G and he had fine toilet paper.
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Funny Ed To be Continued:

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