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Ill 01-12-2017 01:50 AM

If I wasn't planning on getting rid of the TTz within the year and boosting a Z06, I would be all over this! Keep up the great work!

RJ MFG 01-12-2017 09:42 AM

A lil Teaser!

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psu4yzdvfz.jpg

RJ MFG 01-12-2017 09:50 AM

For those with 91oct we suggest getting our stage 1 kit. This will be a lower boost setup and a lower cost setup as well. The nice thing about how we are designing the kit is that you will have the ability to upgrade to the other packages without having to spend a fortune.

The above picture is not a final layout but to give you guys an idea of what we mean by modular. The kit will come with ID1000 injectors from the start. The injectors are the shortest ones ID makes. The intercooler cores are modular as we will be able to add and remove based on the level of the kit. this is great news for everyone as you don't have to pay for the biggest baddest intercooler until you are ready. Also the Throtle body adapters will be upgradeable to accept all current aftermarket 70mm throttle bodies.

Stay tuned for more updates...

p.s. the 7 cores pictured above is good for 1000whp!

carlitos_370z 01-12-2017 10:00 AM

What is the price for this kit?

cooltoy 01-12-2017 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3587652)
Good afternoon everyone!

Well we have made a decision to move forward with atleast one platform and possibly a second.

We are big proponents of innovation and this brings us to the platform we want to pursue first.

The platform we are starting with will be the Positive Displacement Supercharger kit. We are currently in the measurement and initial design phases. The kit will be scale able and efficient. We have already started planning around the Whipple 2.9L (W175AX) unit. This supercharger has been known to easily push 500whp and up to 900+whp with corresponding mods and fuel.

As stated above we are working on measurements now and are working with Whipple directly in reference to their supercharger. We have a good bit of space constraints regarding the motor valley and hood. We are looking at all our options to make the most efficient, compact and powerful Supercharger kit developed for this platform.

We are aiming to debut the kit in person at Zdayz 2017!

As far as cost we are looking to be sub $10k retail. Also as far as hood modifications it is too early to tell. We do have a company car here at the shop that we will be doing all the mock up and designing on. Our basis will be around the Stock hood. Aftermarket hoods such as the VIS terminator hood offer better cooling and a larger dome area for the supercharger.

So stay tuned! More news to follow!

...

RJ MFG 01-12-2017 10:38 AM

Staged pricing has not been determined yet. We are looking at ways to deliver a quality product with the best price per HP in the market. Again, pricing is expected to be sub $10k.

carlitos_370z 01-12-2017 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 3601627)
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Thanks for the help bro!:tup:

TopgunZ 01-12-2017 11:17 AM

Looks like you will be replacing the lower plenum then. Too bad as that is an expensive casting to tool.

RJ MFG 01-12-2017 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopgunZ (Post 3601676)
Looks like you will be replacing the lower plenum then. Too bad as that is an expensive casting to tool.

No parts will be cast on the kit. Everything is being CNC'd in 6061 Billet.

TopgunZ 01-12-2017 12:09 PM

Oh yeah i suppose the quantities cant warrant the tooling. Damn is that going to look good!! and shiney..

Zat_Zuma 01-12-2017 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3601254)
we haven't asked about any upcoming product offerings from level10 yet. Our only thoughts are that they would be supplying aftermarket clutch packs with the build to justify the costs. However, that is unconfirmed at the moment. Instead of shipping of your trans you could do the following:

Fast intentions flex plate
Exedy clutch pack
Level10 valvebody
Level10 TQ converter
Transmission cooler

Have a local competent shop install it all. That is if shipping is an issue. Now if new gears need to be made we can handle that if it comes to it.

That's EXACTLY the point where I'm at right now. The only things left to do now is to talk to level 10 and ask about the valve body mods and determine if I can rebuild the transmission or find a shop that can.

I've rebuilt Dodge automatics to a performance level with clutch packs, valve body mods and coolers, etc. But the 7 speed looks a little more complex and requires a little more thought. I may buy a used 7 speed and tear it down to explore and play, just because I can

shadow85 01-12-2017 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581 (Post 3600156)
I would love to boost my z, but the issue is my 7AT. I'm not going to spent the same amount on a transmission upgrade as I would spend on a super charger or turbo kit. I think that's what's holding back a lot of the 7AT guys from boosting.

Wont cost that much.

Just get the LVL10 Rebuilt kit $790, then upgrade the Valve body and Torque converter $1.8K and a decent trans cooler, you are set to throw alot more torque at your 7AT box.

JJ's370z 01-12-2017 08:52 PM

Hey RJM,

So with the 7 cores it def wont fit the stock hood - what about with less cores will that fit the stock hood and what power levels would that get me too?

In Australia its illegal to have a modified/carbon hood - plenty of ppl do it and get away with it (and get caught) as it means your car is unroadworthy and technically un-insurable.

Since there's a new lower plenum being machined is there anyway you could make a modified one that would allow the whole system to sit lower?

I'm guessing you already did that in the design phase - just thought id ask as i REALLY REALLY want this kit but with that big MERICA hood id just be asking for the cops to defect me.

Any thoughts?

Jordo! 01-12-2017 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3601613)

Laminova cores? Nice! They're very compact and efficient. This is looking like a very well designed kit.

I think you guys said a dual (triple?) pass heat exchanger would be used? Any details on the water pump or on options for a temp gauge?

BTW: To anyone living in a region that rarely drops below freezing (e.g., FL), you can run this with straight water all year round. It should keep temps nice and cool. Otherwise, you'll need a mix, as with the engine radiator.

I ran an overdriven roots blower that was really pushing the limits of efficiency with an A2W set up, and temps were not greatly above ambient. Maybe 10 - 20 degrees at worst after beating up on it on a dyno. It would cool right back down too as the water cycled. :tup:

For the Heat Exchanger, you will want to make sure there isn't a lot of openings around the edges of it -- air will tend to duck around rather than pass through it as you would want if there are any openings on the sides. Otherwise, should work really, really well.

I believe the hood bulge can just be a bulge -- the real cooling is all done by the heat exchanger. A vent to draw heat soak of the SC itself certainly won't hurt, but the IC cores, water pump, and HE are the critical items for keeping things nice and cool.

I really miss the evil whine of a PD SC -- and the near instant torque :yum:

This should make the Z feel like it has a V8.

jchammond 01-12-2017 11:26 PM

Dropping 5-6k in your 7-A/T is just building up your foundation; Failure will find the weakest link & to maximize on performance/you can't overlook any components!

lj909 01-13-2017 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ's370z (Post 3601950)
In Australia its illegal to have a modified/carbon hood - plenty of ppl do it and get away with it (and get caught) as it means your car is unroadworthy and technically un-insurable.

Wow! I thought California was ridiculous!

shadow85 01-13-2017 06:03 AM

We are not even aloud to drive a High powered veichles if we are under 25 unles we have obtained a full license which can take over 2 years to get.

TopgunZ 01-13-2017 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3602033)
We are not even aloud to drive a High powered veichles if we are under 25 unles we have obtained a full license which can take over 2 years to get.

Lol. There definitely are some regulations there that i have never heard of. This one "kind of" makes sense. If I would have had this car (modified) when I was 16 to 20 there is zero doubt in my mind it would have been totaled in the first 3 months. :eekdance:

TBatt 01-13-2017 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3602033)
We are not even aloud to drive a High powered veichles if we are under 25 unles we have obtained a full license which can take over 2 years to get.

Mad Max must have been really pissed about this!

No blower sticking out of the hood and no high performance. No wonder he was MAD!

Kind of explains the movies, doesn't it?

lj909 01-13-2017 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3602033)
We are not even aloud to drive a High powered veichles if we are under 25 unles we have obtained a full license which can take over 2 years to get.

Well, this should actually be a world wide law. I would have killed myself in a Z when i first started driving. Inexperience+hormones

JJ's370z 01-13-2017 01:38 PM

We get so ripped off here in Australia

Carbon bonnet - illegal unless Porsche GT cars etc

Aftermarket steering wheel - illegal

Aftermarket seats illegal (unless Recaro Sportster CS from Nissan $5300USD)

Exhaust cannot exceed 90db @4500rpm (unless Ferrari / lambo etc in race mode

Lowest part of the car cant be lower than 100mm that includes exhaust (unless Porsche Ferrari etc)

Certain HID lights are illegal (all coloured lights illegal)

Tinted lights illegal, max legal window tint 30% (they have a device to measure)

Test pipes/ no cats $1300USD on the spot fine minimum - maximum fine?...more than the RJM SC kit

If the police are in a bad mood they can pull you over - you have to follow them back to a DMV style factory where they put your car on a hoist and start going through everything and start ending your world very quickly and painfully.

Wastegate / vent to atmosphere is illegal

All pod filters need to be enclosed if they can see your CAI - defect

Cant cut reshape modify crash bars or structures for the fitment of Intercoolers

Gauges aren't allowed on the dash or anywhere above the steering wheel, cant have a gps stuck on the windscreen.

USD$325 fine talking or "even holding phone in car" and 25% (3pts) of all your driving licence points for 3 years. Can only touch phone if affixed to a hard mount.

Personal income tax up to 45%

In the classifieds today:
2016 370z 0'kms convertible USD$57,000
2016 BMW m4 convertible 0'kms USD$135,000

Average median house price in Sydney USD$770k - Melbourne 530k USD "average"

Paid US$5.10 per gallon today to fill up the Z. United 100 pump gas -has a US rating of 95.75!

Normal Shell Optimax 98 is about $4.70p/gallon and has a US rating of 94

I could go on forever but I'll leave you guys with this one

0.6mph over the speed limit?? $USD175 on the spot fine

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/s...4761bc95abcef6

Gotta love Australia

oh and everythings trying to kill you on land and in water but apart from that everythings great!

RJM if you can design a low profile "stealthy" hood i'll run the risk of buying this kit i want it that bad.

TopgunZ 01-13-2017 01:52 PM

Uhhhhhh.... I would just buy a sports bike. Or are those illegal there too? Lol

Wonka2581 01-13-2017 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ's370z (Post 3602237)
We get so ripped off here in Australia

Carbon bonnet - illegal unless Porsche GT cars etc

Aftermarket steering wheel - illegal

Aftermarket seats illegal (unless Recaro Sportster CS from Nissan $5300USD)

Exhaust cannot exceed 90db @4500rpm (unless Ferrari / lambo etc in race mode

Lowest part of the car cant be lower than 100mm that includes exhaust (unless Porsche Ferrari etc)

Certain HID lights are illegal (all coloured lights illegal)

Tinted lights illegal, max legal window tint 30% (they have a device to measure)

Test pipes/ no cats $1300USD on the spot fine minimum - maximum fine?...more than the RJM SC kit

If the police are in a bad mood they can pull you over - you have to follow them back to a DMV style factory where they put your car on a hoist and start going through everything and start ending your world very quickly and painfully.

Wastegate / vent to atmosphere is illegal

All pod filters need to be enclosed if they can see your CAI - defect

Cant cut reshape modify crash bars or structures for the fitment of Intercoolers

Gauges aren't allowed on the dash or anywhere above the steering wheel, cant have a gps stuck on the windscreen.

USD$325 fine talking or "even holding phone in car" and 25% (3pts) of all your driving licence points for 3 years. Can only touch phone if affixed to a hard mount.

Personal income tax up to 45%

In the classifieds today:
2016 370z 0'kms convertible USD$57,000
2016 BMW m4 convertible 0'kms USD$135,000

Average median house price in Sydney USD$770k - Melbourne 530k USD "average"

Paid US$5.10 per gallon today to fill up the Z. United 100 pump gas -has a US rating of 95.75!

Normal Shell Optimax 98 is about $4.70p/gallon and has a US rating of 94

I could go on forever but I'll leave you guys with this one

0.6mph over the speed limit?? $USD175 on the spot fine

No Cookies | The Advertiser

Gotta love Australia

oh and everythings trying to kill you on land and in water but apart from that everythings great!

RJM if you can design a low profile "stealthy" hood i'll run the risk of buying this kit i want it that bad.

Oh hell no!!! I feel for ya man... :eek:

RJ MFG 01-13-2017 02:17 PM

They didn't say anything about an FRP hood... just sayin... paint it factory and no one will know

JJ's370z 01-13-2017 02:24 PM

Thats what im thinking

-But does reducing the number of laminova cores lower the overall height a bit?

RJ MFG 01-13-2017 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ's370z (Post 3602272)
Thats what im thinking

-But does reducing the number of laminova cores lower the overall height a bit?

no it does not. we will supply blanks in the location of missing cores. Saves you money in the event you want to upgrade.

DeliriousClam 01-13-2017 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3602278)
no it does not. we will supply blanks in the location of missing cores. Saves you money in the event you want to upgrade.

Will you take sexual favors in exchange for one of these systems?

lj909 01-13-2017 04:16 PM

RJM:
The kit will come with ID1000 injectors from the start.

I know your working with space here but i hope your looking at the ID1050x considering the 1000 are known to have issues with ethanol and since we're looking at a raised hood already. ..

RJ MFG 01-13-2017 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lj909 (Post 3602334)
RJM:
The kit will come with ID1000 injectors from the start.

I know your working with space here but i hope your looking at the ID1050x considering the 1000 are known to have issues with ethanol and since we're looking at a raised hood already. ..

yes we will be using the latest 1050x

DeliriousClam 01-13-2017 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3602344)
yes we will be using the latest 1050x

Should I assume the answer to my question is a "no"? :(

shadow85 01-13-2017 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3602397)
Should I assume the answer to my question is a "no"? :(

Someone with an avatar like yours asking such questions, I would be freaked out as hell!! Lol no offence

shadow85 01-13-2017 08:06 PM

Btw can RJM try finding a vendor down here in STRAYA' to sell us this RJM kit locally, so us buyers can avoid the heavy import duty and gst.

Or would that be transferred to us via the vendor anyway??

shadow85 01-13-2017 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897 (Post 3600395)
For you AT guys you Have three options from level10:

Option 1: valve body upgrade (a must have) this will require sending yours in. Costs about $1k
Option 2: valve body + tq converter upgrade (next best option) costs about $2k

Option 3: get the bulletproof transmission from level10

A couple other options

Exedy clutch pack: costs about $350
Fast intentions billet flex plate: costs about $1k



You forgot Option 4: buy the LVL10 7sp Auto rebuild kit $790 and get a trans mechanic to install them.

The kit seperatly is not listed on their website but it is available if you ask them. Something I am considering doing since I am down in Australia and cannot ship a whole trans there and back.

370Z-GUY 01-13-2017 08:54 PM

RJ MFG Supercharger kit Feeler...
 
Very interested in this kit too.

Bit bummed out about the hood (Australian) but everything else looks great.

What are some supporting mods I should start collecting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopgunZ (Post 3602243)
Uhhhhhh.... I would just buy a sports bike. Or are those illegal there too? Lol



I ride more then I drive my Z. They don't harass riders as much as drivers.


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shadow85 01-13-2017 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3600912)
Slight update everyone:

As we work to make the system bullet proof we have come to the conclusion that the unit will not be able to fit under the stock hood. However, we have anticipated this and plan to partner with a vendor to offer two options.

Option 1: Full hood replacement (keeping under wraps for now)

Option 2: A hood cowl add on that will look great on any stock profile hood!

Here is a teaser of what we are working on. More details to come.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...psecmygst5.jpg

Pretty PLEASE do this Bonnet!!!!

This is the best looking hood I have ever seen on a Z. Actually TBH, I think it is the only good looking hood not out there yet!!

Makes the Z look more muscular.

MCLOVIN 01-13-2017 09:23 PM

Agreed


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JJ's370z 01-13-2017 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJ MFG (Post 3602278)
no it does not. we will supply blanks in the location of missing cores. Saves you money in the event you want to upgrade.

Ok thanks for that - When will you be announcing the various stages and corresponding power levels?

DeliriousClam 01-14-2017 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85 (Post 3602446)
Someone with an avatar like yours asking such questions, I would be freaked out as hell!! Lol no offence

I'll tickle your pickle for a whipple

shadow85 01-14-2017 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeliriousClam (Post 3602534)
I'll tickle your pickle for a whipple

How much you gonna pay me bro? I want this kit as much as the next person here.

bullitt5897 01-14-2017 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ's370z (Post 3602513)
Ok thanks for that - When will you be announcing the various stages and corresponding power levels?

I wouldn't expect any stages and pricing for several weeks. RJ MFG is working with laminova directly about the intercooler core. the design there isn't finalized and that will affect some of the other parts. I can say they are looking into mezeire (sp?) 55gpm pump that has a 3000+ hour pump life! That's a huge leap up from the bosch pumps stillen uses. Also after reviewing the cooling capacity I believe they have decided to stay twin pass on the heat exchanger.

The current idea is to run a 4" crank pulley and a blower pulley ranging from 4"-2.5" for stage one. Now the stage 2 guys I think they are bumping the crank pulley up to a 5"-6" crank pulley. So far I believe they are trying to limit the drive ratio to 2.0. At least for those looking to rev to 8.5k-9k. If you stick to lower revs you can get more of a drive ratio (2.4 if your stock rev limit).

It's definitely going to be interesting to see what they come up with. But if I had to guess I would guess that the price per hp will be competitive. The stillen kit is about $19/whp averaging 420whp on 8psi. The GTM/gamma kit is more expensive at $22/whp averaging 410whp on 8psi. This is based on their retail pricing. So if RJ MFG are able to make 450-500whp on 8psi they would be competitive pricing wise with what they have stated thus far.

I am stoked!


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