Future Engine mods

[BrIgthWte17Ram]

I did a quick search and didn't find much, my question is if you had a proper tune would running a whipple be ok on the stock motor, or would it be more beneficial to have a forged bottom end? I know with the forged bottom end the motor could handle more boost. just wondering thanks in advance

 

[meedom]

One of the members on this forum, Tachtech, was running a Whipple on his stock but tuned 5.7 and blew his up
I believe throwing a rod. He is now running forged pistons and rods....

 

[Dangulo]

I did a quick search and didn't find much, my question is if you had a proper tune would running a whipple be ok on the stock motor, or would it be more beneficial to have a forged bottom end? I know with the forged bottom end the motor could handle more boost. just wondering thanks in advance

If you install the kit as is without changing anything the truck will survive. It's when you start increasing boost/fuel tune that can get you into trouble.

Drive the truck reasonably and it will last.

 

[BrIgthWte17Ram]

If you install the kit as is without changing anything the truck will survive. It's when you start increasing boost/fuel tune that can get you into trouble.

Drive the truck reasonably and it will last.

thats what i was thinking thank you

 

[MADDOG]

with a stock bottom end, stick with 6 psi and you'll be good as long as your tune has the air fuel ratio correct.

 

[BrIgthWte17Ram]

with a stock bottom end, stick with 6 psi and you'll be good as long as your tune has the air fuel ratio correct.

Thank you

 

[Tach_tech]

Bad tunes kill a lot of engines. Fairly certain that’s what killed mine.

 

[Hemi450hp]

The tune that Whipple includes with the blower is not the most aggressive but it will be safe on an otherwise stock truck. I have customers pushing 9-10psi now on E85 on the stock bottom end and still running strong though.

 

[BrIgthWte17Ram]

The tune that Whipple includes with the blower is not the most aggressive but it will be safe on an otherwise stock truck. I have customers pushing 9-10psi now on E85 on the stock bottom end and still running strong though.

thank you, i just got my diablo tuner from you guys, i definitely know who to reach out to help with performance on my truck...

 

[NCRaineman]

Just remember, you gotta pay to play. If you start running forced induction or other major mods better put some money in the savings account in case something goes kaboom.