Here's the Beef with the New Gen 6 3.0L Whipple and the S650
With the release of the new S650 comes more innovation and features, and to complement the new Mustang Platform is the NEW Gen 6 3.0L Whipple Supercharger. Don't get us wrong, the Gen 5 3.0L Whipple was a beast, but in the words of Beefcake himself, this one is "Much More Gooder".
Some of the new features of the Gen 6 3.0L Whipple include an updated bearing plate and inlet port shape, which will help increase rotor filling. These new features will help decrease temps and increase overall airflow throughout the duration of the RPM Curve. Testing showed that with the same pulley size and conditions, the Gen 6 blower made approximately 30-35 hp more than the Gen 5 on 91 octane. The numbers would most likely be more with higher octane, but still impressive none the less.
Along with blower improvements, Whipple also revised the throttle body design to more of a round / oval. The previously "roval" design performed great, made good power, and assisted in allowing clearance for the hood, but some customers reported idle control issues. The round shape of the new blade not only increases flow but also seals better. To put it into perspective, the new 112mm throttle body flows the same as the previous roval 132mm throttle body.
The improved airflow not only increases power but also aids in keeping temperatures lower. The Dual-Core, Dual-Pass intercooler setup is a big reason for the lower temps. Two is always better than one, and with the two intercoolers below the new Gen 6, the proof is in the pudding. In addition to the increased cooling capability of the dual intercooler, Whipple has also utilized dual 3/4" inlets and outlets, as well as the beefiest (pun intended) pump they could use.
Difference Between Stage 1 vs Stage 2
So what's the difference between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 kit? The most prominent difference is the calibration from Whipple. The Stage 2 calibration is more aggressive in terms of shift points, spark, and higher rev limiters and features 855 HP.
The other main difference is that the Stage 1 kit comes with a single 92mm GT500 throttle body, while the Stage 2 kit comes with the billet 112mm round throttle body (which uses GT500 electronics) that we discussed earlier. Word on the street is that eventually there will be an optional 120mm throttle body for race applications.
The Stage 1 Kit features 810 HP and has the option of purchasing a 3 Year / 36K Mile Powertrain Warranty, which will cover up to $7500 in engine damage and $2000 in transmission damage. This warranty is only for vehicles with less than 36K miles or less than 3 years old.
Fueling
The new S650 kits will use the factory fuel pump setup, but injectors for the Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits will use the Bosch 55-lb/hr fuel injectors. These are the same injectors used in the 2018–2023 Mustang kits. The kit will also come standard with a set of fancy Billet Fuel Rails with 6AN inlets and outlets (and we heard there might be an 8AN upgrade coming in the future in case you want to go for a custom fuel setup).
Where it All Comes Together: How Whipple Handled the Dual Throttle Bodies
We know what you're thinking. What happens with the dual throttle body and intake? Whipple's Gen 6 kit for the Mustang will use Ford's Dual Air Intake Setup but will merge the intake pipes into a single throttle body at the mouth of the supercharger that will merge into either the 92mm throttle body or the new 112mm throttle body that we highlighted earlier.
Whipple originally designed a dual throttle body inlet, which they nicknamed "Hammerhead," but quickly ran into issues.
The much larger inlet that was made to accommodate the dual throttle bodies interfered with the mounting location of the supercharger pulley. So for a pulley change, you would have to remove the entire inlet, which means no more quick pulley swaps.
Another issue was that the hood line of the new S650 Mustang required that the neck of the blower point downward a significant amount, which dampened a lot of airflow and created turbulence. That was no good. After testing dual 80mm throttle bodies and even dual 102mm throttle bodies, a single inlet provided the best overall function and airflow.
Boost out of the Box
So what kind of boost numbers can be expected from this new kit? The NEW Gen 6 3.0L Whipple Stage 1 and Stage 2 Kits for the S650 use a 3.75" pulley that will push about 12 psi.
The Final Piece of the Puzzle: Tuning
With the new model come the new struggles of unlocking and tuning Ford's PCM. Just like the 2021–2024 F-150, the new PCM is harder to get into than Taylor Swift's DM's. Well, maybe not, but with Whipple's growing relationship with Ford, they have the ability to tune the PCM for these kits. The Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits will come with a 50-state legal calibration, so there will be fun for everyone. Even people in Cali!
Some notable features of Whipple's calibrations are the ability to change gear ratio, tire size, crank relearn, and more! With the vast reaches of this kit across the country and globe, Whipple's Calibration also features the use of the adaptive throttle body. This allows the car to react to extreme temperatures. If it's cold as balls or hot as balls, then the throttle body will limit power so that the car does not exceed the safe range (which we are told is about 800 hp).
Even though custom tuning isn't available yet, the Whipple Calibration will keep a smile on your face until our awesome lineup of tuners are able to get these bad boys unlocked and dialed in. At Beefcake Racing we take custom tuning very seriously, we currently partner up with all the nations best tuners for any GM, Ford or Dodge build, visit our Tune Station Custom Tuning Page for more info.
