Installation Manual: GM LT1_A1R13E
Last Updated: February 12th, 2019
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Be sure to follow the maintenance and service recommendations below to optimize the life and performance of your
Whipple Supercharged vehicle.
For best performance and continued reliability, it is essential to adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Use only premium grade fuel (91-octane or higher).
2. Always listen for any sign of spark knock or pinging. If present, discontinue use immediately and consult your
vehicle owner’s manual.
3. Do not operate the vehicle at large throttle opening if the MIL lamp is on steadily. This indicates an electronic
engine control malfunction: reduce throttle opening and consult your vehicle dealer.
4. Check the supercharger oil level at every engine oil change. Add Whipple SC oil to the supercharger if required.
Do not overfill the supercharger rear gear case.
5. Change the oil in the supercharger every 100,000 miles, if changing the speed of the SC, change oil every 50,000
miles. Use Whipple SC oil only.
Severe damage to the compressor will occur if you overfill the supercharger rear gear case.
6. Do not operate the vehicle at large throttle opening if the MIL lamp is on steadily. This indicates an electronic
engine control malfunction: reduce throttle opening and consult your vehicle dealer.
7. Inspect and clean your high-flow air filter element every 7,500 miles.
8. Check intercooler fluid level every 7,500 miles.
9. Inspect and replace spark plugs every 20,000 miles. Only run specified plugs such as NGK LZTR7AIX-13 (.035”
gap).
10. Follow your factory service intervals for oil changes and other typical maintenance items.
11. Check the supercharger/accessory drive belt. Adjust or replace as required
Any modification to your vehicle’s new computer program may cause serious damage to
the engine and/or drive train.
CONGRATULATIONS
Your new Whipple Supercharger is engineered to significantly increase your engines power across a broad range of
RPM’s. It is Whipple’s 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. The supercharger compresses outside air and channels it into the engine’s intake ports. Because of
their design, superchargers may generate some additional noise over the standard, normally aspirated induction system.
At idle, you may hear a medium-pitch rattle from the supercharger main housing. This will diminish at about 400-500
rpm above idle.
You may also experience a muffled high-pitched whine during acceleration. This is caused by the pumping action of the
supercharger compressing air and only occurs during boost conditions. It is inaudible during part-throttle acceleration.
These are normal noises associated with any supercharger and have no effect on supercharger performance or engine
durability.
Your supercharger is warranted by Whipple Superchargers, please see your terms and conditions on the back of your
invoice for more information in regards to the limited warranty. NOTE: Whipple Superchargers will not authorize any
warranty repair work or supercharger replacement for normal noise
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