Preparation for the STILLEN supercharger

theDreamer · 01-23-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by G37Sam

Man I need to dig up a few more oil wells!

LiquidZ · 01-23-2010, 11:16 AM

That thing looks so awesome guys. Big thumbs up from me.

Can you guys confirm if the blower is a V-3?

G37Sam · 01-23-2010, 11:32 AM

I think they did confirm it a while back, don't quote me though

Silo · 01-24-2010, 05:43 AM

What about belt rattling? The Vortech kits for the 350Z were really noisy. Josh, can we have a video with the s/c idling?

Togo · 01-24-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Silo

What about belt rattling? The Vortech kits for the 350Z were really noisy. Josh, can we have a video with the s/c idling?

This has been my one huge gripe with the SC kits. I don't mind a subtle SC whine, its actually kind of sexy but if it sounds like this then oh hell fcuking no...

WICKED_GRIN · 01-24-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Togo

This has been my one huge gripe with the SC kits. I don't mind a subtle SC whine, its actually kind of sexy but if it sounds like this then oh hell fcuking no...

The acoustics and esthetics in this video are too close to being a ricer!

Zguy · 01-24-2010, 11:42 AM

I dont know what he did to that to butcher it but my Vortech was no where near that loud......

NewYorkJon34 · 01-24-2010, 09:12 AM

^I think that S/C sound in the video sounded pretty sick, it almost sounds like a turbo, but different.

zinistr · 01-24-2010, 09:23 AM

I'm not sure I'd say it sounds like a turbo...but I definitely don't like the sound in that video.

Silo · 01-24-2010, 09:27 AM

Yeah, s/c whine is one thing but belt rattling is something that you wouldn't like:

YouTube - vortech rattl*

I hope STILLEN kit will not suffer from the same issue.

[EDIT] I eventually watched the above posted video, the rattle is clearly audiable there as well and it sounds like a jet at idle - not everyones taste and not subtile for sure. STILLEN screw-type charger for 350Z was the exact opposite and OEM-like solution (except the hood cowl).

Cjanik · 01-24-2010, 11:55 AM

I never noticed a supercharger that wasn't on TOP of the motor, how will a supercharger like that effect performance? thats a lot of air to compress in that tube to make the PSI high in the manifold.

Nontheless, if I were buying a supercharger kit and one required replacement of the hood, i'd opt for a different kit, so good job!!

LiquidZ · 01-24-2010, 12:24 PM

The first video was of a Procharger, which are known to be extremely noisy. I think the video Minicobra posted was a perfect example of a properly installed and functioning Vortech.

Mike · 01-24-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

The first video was of a Procharger, which are known to be extremely noisy. I think the video Minicobra posted was a perfect example of a properly installed and functioning Vortech.

Yep, the vortech I had on my C6 was very quiet.

Togo · 01-24-2010, 01:26 PM

Good to hear that the Vortech will likely not sound like THAT

blackbird · 01-24-2010, 02:56 PM

Just to throw a kink in the works. I have the Gen 3, Headers, HFC and exhaust & under pulley. Had CEL come on went to Dealer, it was reset and set to "learn" mode. Came on again and went off on it's own. Came on third time. Each time was at a different low temperature. Went to tuner guy. A hose on Gen 3 was a little loose. Replaced clamp. Engined checked by tuner guy on his black box ( I have no clue what they are called, little mini PC plugged into OBD) Engine running fine, Not lean. However, I was told to wait 60 seconds before I take off from a cold start. I do and have had no issues since.
May be a bit difficult to test 12 degree weather in California. February here will test the below 12 degree running.

01-23-2010, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	That thing looks so awesome guys. Big thumbs up from me. Can you guys confirm if the blower is a V-3? __________________ Last edited by LiquidZ; 01-23-2010 at 11:27 AM.

01-23-2010, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	I think they did confirm it a while back, don't quote me though __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

01-24-2010, 09:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
zinistr Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon, Ohio Posts: 127 Drives: 2009 Nismo - Silver Rep Power: 17	I'm not sure I'd say it sounds like a turbo...but I definitely don't like the sound in that video. __________________ 1970 Datsun 240z (HLS #201) & '71 240z "Zuns Z" 1991 300zx TT 'ZINISTR' & '93 300zx Vert TT "MASTR" 1994 300zx Vert 'BREEZZY' & 1995 300zx Z32 Coupe 2009 NISMO Edition 370Z, Silver #196

01-24-2010, 09:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Silo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	Yeah, s/c whine is one thing but belt rattling is something that you wouldn't like: YouTube - vortech rattl* I hope STILLEN kit will not suffer from the same issue. [EDIT] I eventually watched the above posted video, the rattle is clearly audiable there as well and it sounds like a jet at idle - not everyones taste and not subtile for sure. STILLEN screw-type charger for 350Z was the exact opposite and OEM-like solution (except the hood cowl). Last edited by Silo; 01-24-2010 at 09:54 AM.

01-24-2010, 12:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	The first video was of a Procharger, which are known to be extremely noisy. I think the video Minicobra posted was a perfect example of a properly installed and functioning Vortech. __________________

01-24-2010, 05:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Silo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Age: 51 Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	What about belt rattling? The Vortech kits for the 350Z were really noisy. Josh, can we have a video with the s/c idling?

01-24-2010, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153 Drives: 05 Chrome Silver Rep Power: 17	I dont know what he did to that to butcher it but my Vortech was no where near that loud......

01-24-2010, 09:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	^I think that S/C sound in the video sounded pretty sick, it almost sounds like a turbo, but different.

01-24-2010, 11:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	I never noticed a supercharger that wasn't on TOP of the motor, how will a supercharger like that effect performance? thats a lot of air to compress in that tube to make the PSI high in the manifold. Nontheless, if I were buying a supercharger kit and one required replacement of the hood, i'd opt for a different kit, so good job!!

01-24-2010, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 658	Good to hear that the Vortech will likely not sound like THAT __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

01-24-2010, 02:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 179 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 17	Just to throw a kink in the works. I have the Gen 3, Headers, HFC and exhaust & under pulley. Had CEL come on went to Dealer, it was reset and set to "learn" mode. Came on again and went off on it's own. Came on third time. Each time was at a different low temperature. Went to tuner guy. A hose on Gen 3 was a little loose. Replaced clamp. Engined checked by tuner guy on his black box ( I have no clue what they are called, little mini PC plugged into OBD) Engine running fine, Not lean. However, I was told to wait 60 seconds before I take off from a cold start. I do and have had no issues since. May be a bit difficult to test 12 degree weather in California. February here will test the below 12 degree running.

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