Before beginning installation of this supercharger, first read this section carefully then complete the Pre-Installation Checklist. Kit Components Before beginning installation, be sure you have identified all components of your Whipple FRPP Supercharger Kit. Check the supplied packing slip. PCM Flash (Complete Kits Only) Your system includes a FRPP voucher.
You’ll be required to fill your intercooler system with approx. 1 gallon of distilled water and Ford approved engine coolant. Red Line Water Wetter is also a great additive, Whipple recommends using 4 bottles during installation. This is not supplied in the system, you can find the coolant and Redline at any local auto parts store.
Supercharger Installation Instructions Vehicle: 07-11 Shelby GT500 Engine: 5.4L 32V Before you begin installing the Whipple Ford Racing 5.4L 32V Supercharger, make sure you have completed the Pre- Installation Checklist. Be sure you have: □ Verified the Condition of the Vehicle □...
Illustrated Installation Guide It is strongly recommended that you read through this guide before you begin installing the Whipple Supercharger. Using an air hose, blow off any loose dirt or debris from engine compartment. If really dirty, then steam clean the engine compartment before proceeding to the next step.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 The fuel pump relay can be found in the bussed electrical center located on the passenger side, front of engine compartment fuse panel. The fuel pump relay is located in position 21 as shown in the inside cover of the bussed electrical center.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Electronic Throttle Control motor. Carefully pull red tab out, squeeze the connector and then pull the connector away from connection. Throttle Position Sensor. Carefully pull red tab out, squeeze the connector and then pull the connector away from connection.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Disconnect rubber 90deg fitting from air intake tube (Ford #7R3V 9E498 BB). This will not be used later. Will be removed from bypass nipple when SC is off. Disconnect plastic PCV hose fitting from driver side of intake manifold.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Disconnect rubber line from fuel PSI sensor. Disconnect electrical connector from fuel PSI sensor. Carefully pull red tab out, squeeze the connector and then pull the connector away from connection. Disconnect the 3/8”...
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Disconnect the rubber line coming from the brake booster to the rear SC intake. To release, squeeze the clear plastic portion of the connector and pull. Disconnect the rubber line coming from box located on driver side inner fender to the rear/driver side of SC intake.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Disconnect the IAT2 temp sensor (manifold air temp sensor). Remove the (2) bolts (6mm socket) holding the coolant reservoir on. Let the reservoir hang, this will give better access to the spring loaded tensioner.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Remove the SC inlet from SC by removing the (4) bolts (8mm socket). Remove the fuel rail from manifold by removing the (4) bolts (8mm socket). Remove 10-rib SC belt from motor by using a 3/8”...
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Remove the factory ground from driver side firewall and leave loose for now. Install the supplied 3/8” plastic barb to the factory 3/8” hose. Install supplied 3/8” x 4” hose to plastic barb, route to the driver side by brake booster for later installation.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 DO NOT INSTALL DOW PINS, they are not needed for proper installation. Preinstall (1) of the supplied 8mm x 25mm 6-point bolts so 12-15mm of thread/bolt is exposed in the further most/driver side bolt hole in intake manifold.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Using a 10mm ratchet wrench, tighten the (1) 8mm x 25mm 6-point bolt you previously installed (under the inlet system/driver side). Get this snug, but not tight yet. Follow the following torque sequence (3-8-2-7-4-9-1-6-5-10), first pass 18 ft/lbs, second pass 25 ft/lbs.
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Connect EGR electrical connector to EGR solenoid until it locks in place. Install supplied plastic plug into 90deg rubber boot open hole (line pulled out that use to route to bypass valve). Connect rubber/plastic lines to EGR solenoid and connect rubber 90deg boot to Whipple billet adapter. Page 17 of 35...
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Connect EVAP line to quick connect fitting on passenger side intake. Connect all 8 fuel injector connectors until they snap/lock in place. Connect fuel psi sensor connector until it snap/locks in place. Connect fuel PSI pressure hose from intake manifold back to sensor barb.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Locate rubber line coming from brake booster, route back towards driver side so hose makes complete U shape, then route to SC inlet. Connect the quick connect fitting from the brake booster to SC inlet quick connect male fitting (bottom).
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Install the bracket for the BVES valve by mounting it on the two bosses on the front of the driver’s side head with (2) 8x16 low head allen bolts supplied. Lengthen the harness for the BVES valve with provided green &...
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Connect the BVES valve hard line to the aluminum chassis tube. Connect the supplied 3/8” hose from the nipple on the adapter housing to the nipple on the blower intake housing.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Reinstall the factory ground from driver side firewall and leave loose for now. Connect the factory fuel line until it snaps/locks in place. Remove the coil covers on the valve covers by removing (4) torx bolts (T30). Remove the (8) ignition coils from engine.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Install MAF element into new 123mm MAF housing using the supplied 5mm x 7mm socket head cap screw (3mm allen wrench), torque to 58 in/lbs. Loctite™...
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Install supplied SVT airbox with 123mm MAF housing into factory location. Secure with factory fasteners. allen wrench), torque to 100 in/lbs. Loctite™ (#271 red) threads. Reconnect the MAF connector to the MAF element.
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Change SC oil every 100,000 miles and only use WHIPPLE SC OIL OR FORD XL-4 OIL ONLY!! CAUTION Severe damage to the compressor will occur if you overfill the supercharger front gear case.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Remove the driver side fuel pump access cover by carefully lifting up with a flat head screw driver. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector (driver side). CAUTION If the liquid or vapor tube is damaged (torn, holes or delaminated), the affected tube assembly must be replaced with a new tube assembly.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Press the fuel tube quick connect coupling button and pull the fuel tube to disconnect. Using a fuel tank lock ring wrench or a brass punch, remove the fuel pump retaining lock ring. CAUTION The fuel pump must be handled carefully to avoid damage to the float arm, filter, and the convolute hoses.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 Carefully lift the fuel pump out of the fuel tank enough to access and release the fuel cross-over tube quick connect coupling from the fuel pump. Completely remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
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Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 To remove sensor Cut zip tie holding wires together 2009 sensor shown yellow wire is on bottom of 07-09 units and on top on 2010 sensor. Remove attachment screw holding bracket then slide bracket upwards to release Remove sensor assembly...
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(stock 190deg F). 103. Fill the IC system with a 70% (distilled water)/30% (coolant such as Zerex G-05) mix of distilled water and Ford approved engine coolant . Whipple also recommends running 2 bottles of Redline Water Wetter WARNING which can be found at most automotive parts stores.
CLOSED Maintenance and Service Be sure to follow the maintenance and service recommendations below to optimize the life and performance of your Whipple-supercharged GT500. Maintenance For best performance and continued reliability it is essential to adhere to the following guidelines: 1.
Servicing Your Supercharger It is recommended that the following items be inspected at normal service intervals: 1. Check the supercharger oil level at every engine oil change. Add Whipple SC oil to the supercharger if required. 2. Check the supercharger/accessory drive belt. Adjust or replace as required.
Installation Manual: GT500 FRPP Supercharger System (750HP) (A1R2) Last Updated: Aug 19 , 2010 3. Change the oil in the supercharger every 100,000 miles. Use Whipple SC oil or Ford #XL-4 oil only. Follow these guidelines to properly maintain your Whipple- Supercharged GT500 Post-Installation Checklist After installing the Whipple supercharger kit it is essential that the following checklist be completed.
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The limited warranty must be signed, dated and returned to Whipple Industries within 30 days of the Whipple Industries ship date and must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales invoice. This warranty is non- transferable.
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CONGRATULATIONS Your new Whipple Supercharger is engineered to significantly increase your engines power across a broad range of RPM’s. It is Whipple and Ford Racings goal to improve your driving experience for many miles and years to come. Whipple Superchargers operate as an air pump and contain internal rotors that are driven by the engine’s crankshaft and serpentine belts.
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