Whipple vs ROUSH for S550 5.0 Mustangs : which blower is right for you?

Choosing between Whipple and ROUSH superchargers isn’t just about horsepower—it’s about personality, drivability, and goals.

 In this post, we dive deep into how these two powerhouses stack up in design, performance, and everyday experience. From Whipple’s twin-screw torque monster to ROUSH’s OEM-backed reliability and linear boost delivery, we break down which blower best fits your build style, budget, and performance expectations. Whether you’re chasing dyno numbers or balanced street power, this guide helps you decide which setup truly suits your driving ambitions.

So, first question is  ''What are you going to do with your car? ''

Are you going to go cruising on a nice Saturday night with your partner or are you going Roll Racing, Drag Racing or are you after a car that handles track days with ease?

Or do you want some of those or all of them?

In the street cruiser scenario the main criteria is how the car behaves at light to part throttle in traffic. If its clunky and has a flatspot ,then all of a sudden it breaks into wheelspin and you are on the brakes with your heart racing it doesn't fit the bill for street. The throttle acts like an on off switch and no-one really wants to drive it on the street.

Alternatively if it drives like a standard car and is smooth,power delivery is linear and once you start squeezing the throttle it smoothly delivers controllable torquey power which is linear in its intensity you smile and appreciate how nicely the car performs and how unintimidating it is to drive you have the perfect street car

The management of the engine revolves around a calibration or " tune" and that is the key to drivabilty and subsequently how much you enjoy the car with the supercharger  fitted.

Not everyone wants the above and are happier with a " drive it like you stole it" feel of pure aggression and aren't concerned about lateral feel and smooth driving.

The design difference in the two Superchargers is minimal. the Roush for 15-17 Mustangs is 2.3 litres , the 18-23 Mustang is  2.65 litre. The Whipple is 3 litre.

Its worth noting that on the Dyno there is minimal difference in torque or power between the Roush and Whipple, but bear in mind the point of power and torque delivery and the intensity is substancially different.

The difference is in the operating computer software or calibration.

In the Whipple for 2015-2023 Mustang the software  is written by Whipple with no help or collaboration with Ford themselves.

The Roush software on the other hand is written by the Ford factory engineers in association with Ford Performance and Roush thus the superior drivability at partial throttle application.

However, the Whipple equipped 5.0 litre Coyote is a powerhouse on the drag strip or at roll racing. Some of the fastest Mustangs are equipped with Whipple and are very strong.

Whichever you choose, EME will expertly install the hardware and calibration and the finish will be per factory.

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