Whipple install

[lapoolboy]

Has anyone installed the 2.9 Whipple on a Silverado 5.3 themselves, in your own garage/driveway, with normal hand tools?  I looked over the installation instructions today and everything looks pretty simple.  Just wondering if there are any "gotchas" to be aware of.  Thanks.

[1SLOW1500]

Yes been there done that. Not hard just go slow and read. Also are you doing cam, DOD delete,spark plugs,headers,exhaust,fuel system? Sorry for all the questions but it matters. What pulley and tune software? Then I can fill you in. 

[lapoolboy]

Not planning on going into engine for cam, DOD delete, etc.  I'm just trying to restore power lost by lift and tires.  The Whipple kit comes with new NGK sparkplugs, so those will be changed.  I don't have headers but I have the Borla GM catback system.  My understanding is that the Whipple kit is designed to work with the stock engine?  The instructions state not to use an aftermarket intake tube or box because the "canned" tune they ship with the system isn't written for anything other than their supplied tube. Can't I just install their tune, bolt the thing on, and go?  I'd use the stock pulley included (4" I think?).

 

[Mike GMC]

Sure, you can just bolt it up and go.  I think the idea was that if you were ever planning other mods, now would be the time while you have it apart.