SVT Boost's (wife's!) 2013 build

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Our install has been done for over a week, but there was a small issue with the Whipple tune for the 2013's. Apparently, the VIN location was moved in the 2013 file, and this has something to do with the security/encryption, so the truck PCM was only allowing 25% throttle. Needless to say, it was fixed and my PCM is on it's way back. Thanks to Dustin Whipple for the emails, and to Michael Malicoat of Whipple for the personal phone call. Great customer service. We should pick up the truck on either Wednesday or Thursday, can't wait!

 

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Line-x Xtra Install:

Yesterday headed over to Ft Worth and dropped the Raptor off for Line-x Xtra @ Line-X Ft. Worth. Line-x has three products: original, premium, and Xtra. Xtra has two additional qualities over the others, kevlar micropulp for durability, and Dupont paint. We elected to go with Black over a color match--basically because the black is REALLY deep compared to the premium and provides great contrast to the bed of the truck.

It took about three hours to get it installed, two of which I spent on a 40 mile road bike ride in Ft. Worth. Pretty town...but it was cold! 35 degrees. Which also didn't help with the bedliner, as it took longer to set. On the way back stopped off at one of Ft. Worth two Diner Truck Parks and had a burger featured on Diners, Drive-in's, and Dive's. It topped off the trip!

The pictures are with overcast, but it looks unbelievable in the sun. And yes, the Line-x sticker is gonna go.

 

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Whipple Supercharger Install! Say hello to the 2nd 2013 Raptor Whipple!

Got the truck back Thursday afternoon from Gearheads Performance in Arlington, TX. The truck was there for a little over two weeks total. The install was done pretty quick, but there was an issue with the PCM which took some back and forth to and from Whipple in Fresno to resolve.

Gearheads is a top tier Whipple installer here in Texas, and we used them for the purchase and install because, as this is my wife's truck and daily driver, we plan to utilize the warranty option. I've installed a supercharger before (heck, I have had 4 aftermarket supercharges in the last 8 years), but this time all I installed was the sticker. While the truck was there we also had the Ford Racing Touring (Borla) exhaust and Ford Racing blue cam covers installed. Matt and Travis at Gearheads were really great to work with, and made everything really easy.

Supercharger: drives awesome! Basically, you just have power when you want and need it now. Before, even with 411 HP, it felt like the you were driving a huge truck. Now the truck accelerates like a much smaller vehicle. The big difference is merging and passing on the highway and parkways. Going from say 35-65 or 60-80 is totally effortless. With the 3.5" pulley you can really hear the blower whine when you get on it.

Now, it does have a little more baseline noise. Since it is a front feed blower with a gear-driven output shaft, under low load, even idle, there is a slight whine from the blower. Barely noticeable, and honestly it sounds pretty cool. As far as gas mileage, I got 14 mpg out to Ft Worth and back going 75 mph...not too bad. Now, when you get on it...it tends to go down!!!

Power: Made somewhere around 480 on a load bearing dyno...once I get the file will post it up.

PCM (i.e. the tune): Spot on. Dustin and the guys at Whipple, in conjunction with Ford Racing et al, have really hit the nail on the head with this tune. It really does have stock driveability, including shifting both on normal driving and under load (boost). It is a great tune. Also, some people have mentioned odd problems like no remote start, or temp always at 60. We have no tune problems with our 2013.

The PCM issue, apparently per Dustin Whipple, there was an issue with the VIN in the PCM code being moved on a revision of the 2013 code. If this isn't fixed, the truck is limited to 25% throttle...once it was recognized and fixed, game on! BlueDino was the guinea pig for this, thanks for the help!

At the end of the day, thanks to Gearheads, and especially Dustin and Mike @ Whipple. Mike gave me a call the Friday before Christmas to let me know the tune was fixed, and Dustin emailed me multiple times keeping me in the loop, and even drove my PCM to Fedex himself last Saturday. Awesome customer service! Now I just need a 3rd vehicle to put the Whipple on!

Exhaust: If I had one complaint, it is that the exhaust is a little mild. But, it does sound better at start up and under load, especially from outside the car. And NO drone. At all. Zero. So, for my aging ass, this is a win-win.

Cam covers: they look nice

In the future we will install a boost guage, and probably the Whipple upgraded heat exchanger next summer before we go on our PCS to San Diego (by way of 4K mile road trip). Also, once we get back to SD, probably will get the RPG stage II installed, hopefully @ RPG.

The 2.9L Whipple:





Sideshot. Notice 6 rib belt (ie stock) unlike the GT500 stock 10 rib.



3.5" Pulley:





S&B 9" Filter:



Heat exchanger: can't wait for the new one! Should really help with IAT's in hot weather.



HE coolant line: they run towards the back of the unit at the firewall, unlike the rear-inlet blowers. Took a bit for me to track them down.



Powered by Ford:



Exhaust tips: the square cut are growing on me



Piping and dual mufflers:





Worth at least 2HP:

 

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VidS PlZ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[KX250R]

Sweet! Great job on the write up and the photos. Looks very clean.

 

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Thanks for all of the replies! We need a gopro for some vids, although I think I'll freak out if I spend any more money on the truck right now!