Whipple Superchargers: From Farm Truck Roots to Ford Racing Dominance | HOT ROD Pod

About this episode

Dustin Whipple discusses the evolution of Whipple Superchargers from farm trucks to racing dominance.

Dustin Whipple shares how Whipple Superchargers evolved from boosting 1988 Chevy farm trucks to becoming the go-to upgrade for 2003-2004 Terminator Cobras and Ford Cobra Jet drag racers. For the full story: https://www.hotrod.com/features/whipple-superchargers-history-2003-cobra-origins

People in this episode

Guest: Dustin Whipple

Topics covered

• superchargers
• automotive history
• Ford racing
• performance upgrades
• drag racing

Keywords

• Whipple Superchargers
• Ford racing
• Cobra Jet
• performance upgrades
• drag racing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Whipple Superchargers, Ford

Products: 1988 Chevy farm trucks, 2003-2004 Terminator Cobras, Ford Cobra Jet

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