Topgunz - air to air upgrade

jwick · 12-16-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TBatt

Well some of us do spend $$ on ourselves (that way we get exactly what we want). Just purchased a Henry 45-70 that I have wanted. It should be here next week in time to put under the tree.

Henry is nice. I have a Marlin.

TBatt · 12-16-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

Christmas time. Nobody is spending money on themselves this time of year.

But Tax Return is just around the corner!!

Well some of us do spend $$ on ourselves (that way we get exactly what we want). Just purchased a Henry 45-70 that I have wanted. It should be here next week in time to put under the tree.

milkcow500 · 12-14-2016, 02:44 PM

I should have my serp side pulleys in this week and then hopefully be tuning for flex fuel very shortly after. Really curious what my numbers will be.

nic370 · 12-15-2016, 02:59 PM

I'm hoping to have my install finished here in uk this comming weekend
Doubt I'll get tunned this side of Christmas tho

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BOLIO 671 · 12-15-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nic370

I'm hoping to have my install finished here in uk this comming weekend
Doubt I'll get tunned this side of Christmas tho

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You and I are in the same boat my friend. I've had my kit sitting in storage since September. I have been totally busy with work this time of the year and so has my friend's shop. He finally cleared some space so we got the car on the lift last night and started prepping. I should be back rolling in a few days then off to tuning sessions with Seb.

TopgunZ · 12-16-2016, 08:09 AM

There are 2 ways to remove it....

1. Take manifold off. Unbolt 4 bolts. Remove it. Reinstall manifold. (3/4 hour, if all goes well)
Will need tool provided for installation from Stillen or make own tool like i did.
or......
2. Unbolt 4 bolts. Pull out ic as far as possible. Tape off manifold area. Hack saw it off. Vacuum up any chips. (1/2 hour)

ChaseZ · 12-17-2016, 10:05 AM

What are you guys using to make a block off plate on the manifold, 3/16" alum plate?

TopgunZ · 12-17-2016, 12:24 PM

Thought you were relocating mafs and running water setup.

ChaseZ · 12-17-2016, 12:36 PM

I am, was just curious.

Rest of my parts hopefully show up next week so can start on it soon.

milkcow500 · 12-17-2016, 12:43 PM

My god... No one knows the trouble I'm going through to get a damn spacer for my pulley. It's been past a month now and no luck. Build postponed until further notice

Optimiser · 12-18-2016, 04:06 PM

Hi all, I need some help urgently.
As part of my Air to Air upgrade I've had my shop replace the stock Stillen SC pulley with a 2.8" Vortech hi traction SC pulley but they say they can't adjust the stock Stillen serpentine belt to fit/work and can't find a suitable replacement one.
Do you have any suggestions?

TopgunZ · 12-18-2016, 04:17 PM

Get a 3" idler pulley.

Optimiser · 12-18-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

Get a 3" idler pulley.

Thankyou very much again TopZ.

My shop is looking into it now.

Optimiser · 12-18-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimiser

Thankyou very much again TopZ.

My shop is looking into it now.

My shop just tried a 3.0" idler and the serp belt still can't be adjusted tight enough. Any bigger than 3" will have interference. Is there anything else I can do beside having to go ditch the 2.8" SC pulley and going to a 3.0"?

StillenZ84 · 12-18-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimiser

My shop just tried a 3.0" idler and the serp belt still can't be adjusted tight enough. Any bigger than 3" will have interference. Is there anything else I can do beside having to go ditch the 2.8" SC pulley and going to a 3.0"?

Might go up to the 2.85". Thats what I did with the 3" idler and it will tighten it up enough to use.

12-16-2016, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6835	There are 2 ways to remove it.... 1. Take manifold off. Unbolt 4 bolts. Remove it. Reinstall manifold. (3/4 hour, if all goes well) Will need tool provided for installation from Stillen or make own tool like i did. or...... 2. Unbolt 4 bolts. Pull out ic as far as possible. Tape off manifold area. Hack saw it off. Vacuum up any chips. (1/2 hour) __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM Last edited by TopgunZ; 12-16-2016 at 09:32 AM.

12-17-2016, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6835	Thought you were relocating mafs and running water setup. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

12-18-2016, 04:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6835	Get a 3" idler pulley. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

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12-14-2016, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
milkcow500 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 176 Drives: 11 G37xs Rep Power: 44	I should have my serp side pulleys in this week and then hopefully be tuning for flex fuel very shortly after. Really curious what my numbers will be.

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nic370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk Posts: 187 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 11	I'm hoping to have my install finished here in uk this comming weekend Doubt I'll get tunned this side of Christmas tho Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

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ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94684	What are you guys using to make a block off plate on the manifold, 3/16" alum plate?

12-17-2016, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
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12-17-2016, 12:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
milkcow500 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 176 Drives: 11 G37xs Rep Power: 44	My god... No one knows the trouble I'm going through to get a damn spacer for my pulley. It's been past a month now and no luck. Build postponed until further notice

12-18-2016, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Optimiser Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 457 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z MT Rep Power: 20145	Hi all, I need some help urgently. As part of my Air to Air upgrade I've had my shop replace the stock Stillen SC pulley with a 2.8" Vortech hi traction SC pulley but they say they can't adjust the stock Stillen serpentine belt to fit/work and can't find a suitable replacement one. Do you have any suggestions?