Welp wrecker picking up my new Stage 1 Whipple 2024

[Mikemann0]

Bought brand new then Picked it up at 1100ish miles after Whipple install , Drove pretty easy till the 1500 mark , Normal daily driving to work and a little hit here and there for fun and at 3191 miles fuel spraying all over the passenger side of the motor exiting under the truck and a nice 1/2 mile trail of 93 octane - Tried but cant see anything , Wrecker towing it 65 miles to the dealer today.....UGH....Sick feeling , Hopefully warrantied - Tow bill and rental car will be costly enough......

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[RCSB]

Sorry to hear that. I have a new 2024 Whipple truck. I wonder if something wasn’t installed correctly. Who did the Whipple install? Keep us updated.

 

[Mikemann0]

Sorry to hear that. I have a new 2024 Whipple truck. I wonder if something wasn’t installed correctly. Who did the Whipple install? Keep us updated.

Thanks , Morristown Ford , Tn. (Not bashing at all) Stuff happens , Hopefully easy fix and no damage done....Fingers crossed

 

[v8440]

Thank goodness no fire was involved.

 

[Mikemann0]

Thank goodness no fire was involved.

Still amazed that it didn't go up in flames , Just got off the interstate at my exit and made it 1 mile to my place before I noticed the fuel leak....Full operating temp

 

[Mikemann0]

There she goes , 1st time it sat outside since new....

 

[FaaWrenchBndr]

I doubt it’s anything major. Would suspect they’ll have to pull the supercharger off to get to the fuel rail, line, injector, or whatever is leaking.

Damn good to hear it didn’t catch fire and you get out with no issues. That’s the important part.

Cheer up, they’ll get it fixed not that big of a deal

 

[v8440]

25+ years ago I got similarly lucky. I had a plymouth duster with a 440 in it and I was spraying a bunch of nitrous on it, 300 hp to be exact. I went out and made a pass, and the car laid over and stumbled when I hit the button. Turns out, the braided hose from the fuel solenoid to the nitrous plate was disconnected at the plate. Fuel spray came out from under the back of the hood (rear facing cowl) and wet the windshield. No sparks apparently, for I tried it a couple of times before I realized that what was wetting the windshield was gasoline. I hooked it back up, borrowed another fuel pill from a buddy that happened to have the right size, and got back to racing.

 

[Mikemann0]

I doubt it’s anything major. Would suspect they’ll have to pull the supercharger off to get to the fuel rail, line, injector, or whatever is leaking.

Damn good to hear it didn’t catch fire and you get out with no issues. That’s the important part.

Cheer up, they’ll get it fixed not that big of a deal

Def. glad for no fire , Fingers crossed quick and easy

 

[Mikemann0]

The verdict is in --- Broken Whipple fuel rail on passenger side , They are calling Whipple for a replacement availability in the morning , Unknown as to what caused it or they don't want to say not sure , Hopefully won't take too long.

 

[Mikemann0]

So I finally got my truck back and a $50 quick connect for the rear crossover fuel line was the issue , Truck was down for 2 weeks , Per Whipple (I called them) the kit was installed without the revised part - They said they had to redesign due to the connector failing ? Glad my truck didn't burn down due to not sending a revision announcement , The service dept. said I could pick up the truck but they were still trying to figure out the bill or who to bill or how to bill ???
Her comes my rant..... The dealer decided not to overnight the part for the expense which I said I would pay for (to get my rental returned sooner) , I am def. out $653.00 for a rental , My truck had dirt and boot prints on both driver and passenger floors (no paper mats), Dirty glove prints on the steering wheel (no steering wheel cover) and door panel , Work boot scuffs on my door jamb and greasy hand print to close the hood (All on my new 3000 mile white truck !!!) and then they say they will let me know about the bill when they get it figured out..... I inconvenienced my 78 year old dad to drive me an hour and a half to pick it up just before they closed and I wasn't leaving it there - I'm pissed - Am I wrong here ????

 

[scott011422]

So I finally got my truck back and a $50 quick connect for the rear crossover fuel line was the issue , Truck was down for 2 weeks , Per Whipple (I called them) the kit was installed without the revised part - They said they had to redesign due to the connector failing ? Glad my truck didn't burn down due to not sending a revision announcement , The service dept. said I could pick up the truck but they were still trying to figure out the bill or who to bill or how to bill ???
Her comes my rant..... The dealer decided not to overnight the part for the expense which I said I would pay for (to get my rental returned sooner) , I am def. out $653.00 for a rental , My truck had dirt and boot prints on both driver and passenger floors (no paper mats), Dirty glove prints on the steering wheel (no steering wheel cover) and door panel , Work boot scuffs on my door jamb and greasy hand print to close the hood (All on my new 3000 mile white truck !!!) and then they say they will let me know about the bill when they get it figured out..... I inconvenienced my 78 year old dad to drive me an hour and a half to pick it up just before they closed and I wasn't leaving it there - I'm pissed - Am I wrong here ????

Your not wrong. Definitely no excuse for no paper floor mat. Your almost better off they didn't try to clean the rest of it. Wouldn't want them taking a dirty rag to the hood!

 

[Mikemann0]

Your not wrong. Definitely no excuse for no paper floor mat. Your almost better off they didn't try to clean the rest of it. Wouldn't want them taking a dirty rag to the hood!

Good point on the rag I agree

 

[Je1279]

Since the dealership installed it without the revised part, they would be covering my rental along with any related expenses (Ford Performance Whipple Im assuming). They also should have taken better care of your truck, but if they cover everything else, I wouldn't mention that and would clean it up myself.

 

[Mikemann0]

Since the dealership installed it without the revised part, they would be covering my rental along with any related expenses (Ford Performance Whipple Im assuming). They also should have taken better care of your truck, but if they cover everything else, I wouldn't mention that and would clean it up myself.

They refused the rental unfortunately....

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