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Josh@STILLEN 06-16-2010 09:52 PM

What kind of update are you looking for? STILLEN kits are shipping all over the place.. RCZ is getting tuned tomorrow.. Beshoff Infiniti will have the G they've documented running tonight or tomorrow..

RCZ 06-16-2010 10:32 PM

I think what he means is that he wants eye candy.

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Jamaica 06-17-2010 12:46 AM

damn looks clean!!!!

Kastley85891 06-17-2010 08:23 AM

Sweet install man, great pics

ByP 06-17-2010 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN (Post 441900)
STILLEN VQ37 Supercharger System - 370Z / G37

515HP - 438WHP - 343LB/FT Torque

+155 Horsepower at the Wheels! @ 7.9 psi on 91 octane fuel


After more than a year of development and testing, we are proud to announce the release of the STILLEN supercharger for the VQ37 engine. As with all R&D at STILLEN, we assessed our ultimate goals and priorities during the development phase as we planned this supercharger kit. Some of the most important factors to the development team were hood clearance, expanding power later on, CARB legality, air to water intercooler, reliability, and obviously performance. We feel that we have met or exceeded each of our goals.

When looking at different forms of forced induction the engineering team and Steve Millen decided that the best choice would be the Vortech centrifugal supercharger. We have partnered with Vortech in the past on vehicles like the Nissan Maxima and Pathfinder, Mercedes CLK430 and others. One of the great things about the Vortech supercharger is the ease of installation as well as the ability to easily add more boost and increase power. The engineers at STILLEN also wanted a supercharger system that offered little to no maintenance needs so the ultimate decision was made for the V-3 series supercharger.

The Vortech V-3 series supercharger uses a self-contained lubrication system. That means no need for running additional lines from the oil pan or separate coolers. Simply bolt on the blower and you’re good to go. Oil changes are very easy with the drain tube located on the bottom of the blower and the fill tube located on top. Changing the oil in the supercharger itself is a quick ten minute job.

One of the most important aspects of supercharging is also cooling. Superchargers build a lot of heat during the compression process so the air needs to be cooled back down before entering the engine for maximum performance. To do this we have incorporated a cast aluminum intake manifold which houses an air-to-water intercooler. During our testing we saw temperature drops of over 100 degrees of heat after the intercooler immediately before the air enters the engine. Air-to-water intercoolers have been proven to be the most efficient intercoolers available. The intercooler system uses its own separate coolant path that does not get routed in with the engine coolant. An added benefit to the air-to-water intercooler design is that the heat exchanger (mounted in front of the radiator to cool the coolant) is very thin. The Nissan 370Z has already shown that these engines have an issue with overheating. To reduce the risk of overheating we have strategically placed the heat exchanger and intakes to ensure that we have sufficient air flow to all of the vital components and additional coolers without impeding airflow to the radiator.

Airflow was another major consideration for the supercharger system. Because even stock 370Z's are seeing increased oil temperatures in just a few laps around a race course, we wanted to make sure that the heat exchanger and intakes did not interfere with our other coolers. We are very excited to confirm that the STILLEN race oil cooler, automatic transmission cooler, and power steering cooler all fit perfectly together. To bring the air into the intake path we have chosen to go with a Y-pipe designed cast aluminum intake tube that relocate the MAF sensors, retaining a “draw through” configuration. This means that the MAF sensor are located in front of the forced induction device to get an accurate reading of air volume. We chose to do this because this is what NISSAN recommends. During our many years of building superchargers for NISSAN vehicles as well as our great working relationship with NISSAN we have learned that the MAF sensor that NISSAN uses is not designed to be “blown through”, or post forced induction. Example of this are the two NISSAN vehicles that use forced induction from the factory. The NISSAN GT-R and the 300ZX. Both cars use a draw through MAF sensor setup.

At the end of the day, the most important aspect of any forced induction system is “Performance.” Performance is more than dyno numbers or horsepower claims. Performance means, how does it “perform” at a race track? How does it “perform” in daily driving conditions? These questions had to be answered during our testing so we went to El Toro air force base with our auto gearbox Infiniti G37. This car was equipped with our race oil cooler and auto trans cooler. This days testing consisted of multiple 0-140mph runs.. Hard driving on a very tight course with excessive revving and redlining. Then we parked the car for five minutes to let everything heatsoak and get really warm then immediately ran another series of 0-140 mph runs. We could not be happier with the way the car was able to handle these extreme tests. During those tests we had numerous data logging devices inside the car keeping track of a number of different data points.

Parts included in the kit:

• Vortech V-3 Series Compressor w/Pre-Assembled Laser-Cut Billet Aluminum Mounting Assembly
• (6) 600CC Fuel Injectors
• ECU Based Tuning Device
• High Output Fuel Pump
• Air-to-Water Intercooler System (Intercooler, Heat Exchanger, Pump, Hoses, Mounting Brackets)
• Polished Aluminum Intake Charge Pipe
• Cast Aluminum Intake Manifold
• Cold Air Intake Y-Pipe w/Draw Through MAF Sensor Bosses (as recommended by NISSAN)
• Genuine K&N Intake Filters

Recommended installation time of 10-12 hours

Introductory Limited Time Pricing: $5,899 Complete Bolt-On Kit

Pre-orders are being taken - $500 deposit


Pre-order customers will be mailed the tuning device first with detailed instructions on how to prepare the car for the supercharger. By pulling your tune ahead of time we are able to prepare your tune so that you're ready when the supercharger ships.

866-250-5542

Supercharger kit shipping ETA : Mid-to-Late April 2010



Photos:
http://www.stillen.com/media_files/s...harger_002.jpg

http://www.stillen.com/media_files/s...harger_001.jpg

Dyno:
http://www.stillen.com/media_files/s...arger_dyno.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWPApekHWSE

Hey Stillen people do you have 1/4 mile test results as to encourage us to buy this?
I love your products but I want to know how much from base test will this Charger improves my car?

I currently average 1/4 mile in 13.5's on the track

Please advise?

Josh@STILLEN 06-17-2010 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ByP (Post 581380)
Hey Stillen people do you have 1/4 mile test results as to encourage us to buy this?
I love your products but I want to know how much from base test will this Charger improves my car?

I currently average 1/4 mile in 13.5's on the track

Please advise?

We have plans on getting our 370Z in the hands of Road & Track, Car & Driver and the other import magazines.. Look for that in the future.

Chris_1 06-17-2010 10:49 AM

So apparently a safe tune for the G37 coupe was 6 psi on the GTM with Auto, I wonder if this setup will be the same. I am just wondering, we dont have auto, but I kinda feel bad for the Auto guys.

Please dont start a bashing GTM war guys, just wondered if Kyle could chime in, if they are doing somethign similar for the AT G?

Josh@STILLEN 06-17-2010 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com (Post 581552)
So apparently a safe tune for the G37 coupe was 6 psi on the GTM with Auto, I wonder if this setup will be the same. I am just wondering, we dont have auto, but I kinda feel bad for the Auto guys.

Please dont start a bashing GTM war guys, just wondered if Kyle could chime in, if they are doing somethign similar for the AT G?

We have absolutely no issues running 8psi and safely tuning for both the 5AT and 7AT G's.. and also have no issues with high flow cats or test pipes.

Chris_1 06-17-2010 11:12 AM

Hmm ok, Yea we are most likely going to be using the Stillen S/C I just like to have all facts on the table, what is the break in process that is recommended mile wise after the install?

Valentino 06-17-2010 11:50 AM

weiboy718

You have a beautiful Car :tup:

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weiboy718 06-17-2010 12:30 PM

Thank you!

Josh@STILLEN 06-17-2010 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com (Post 581620)
Hmm ok, Yea we are most likely going to be using the Stillen S/C I just like to have all facts on the table, what is the break in process that is recommended mile wise after the install?

There really is no break in mileage.. It's good to go from day one.

JB-370z 06-17-2010 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 581775)
There really is no break in mileage.. It's good to go from day one.

Thats really good to hear, so far this kit is looking good as well as sounding good. Just waiting for my best buddy RCZ to do a dyno.:icon17: I have to say that the polished look of the charger is really looks good. Josh, do you know when the release of your other stages will be??

Josh@STILLEN 06-17-2010 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z (Post 581810)
Thats really good to hear, so far this kit is looking good as well as sounding good. Just waiting for my best buddy RCZ to do a dyno.:icon17: I have to say that the polished look of the charger is really looks good. Josh, do you know when the release of your other stages will be??

Right now our focus is getting the kit on all of the different variations of vehicles, as well as finalizing CARB approval and the warranty, and we'll continue on in the development and have different stage kits.

RCZ 06-17-2010 05:01 PM

Results in my journal, I will post pics and stuff here tonight.

Buuut...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIGxnJBdC9w


Baseline: 256whp at night in cool weather.

Stillen SC: 383whp (same mustang dyno) at noon time in 100 degree weather.

Chris_1 06-17-2010 05:14 PM

Awesome man, Congrats you gained around 120+ whp. Its strange though both supercharger kits are producing lower then what Stillen and Gtm had said. I mean by no means are the #'s bad, just is strange. I guess its the different weather and what not playing with the cars performance.

MMC Racing 06-17-2010 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com (Post 582308)
Awesome man, Congrats you gained around 120+ whp. Its strange though both supercharger kits are producing lower then what Stillen and Gtm had said. I mean by no means are the #'s bad, just is strange. I guess its the different weather and what not playing with the cars performance.

I think everyone is expect 450rwhp all day long based on the shop cars, so anything less is going to look disappointing.

RCZ 06-17-2010 05:28 PM

Well, I am not disappointed at all actually. 120+ hp in 100 degree weather is perfectly accurate as far as I'm concerned. 380 on that dyno its like 430whp on Stillen's dyno. With some cool weather, I'd say numbers stillen released are spot on.

bullitt5897 06-17-2010 05:28 PM

the GTM shop car I know was a manual and @ 8psi made the magical 450rwhp power. Shumby's car is an auto @ only 6psi making 390rwhp. Shumby's car would have made over 400rwhp if it was manual 2 only 6psi. Seeing that it is only at 6psi and on an auto I believe the kit should have no problem making the 450 numbers...

On topic: Congrats RCZ!!! now go burn some of that Michelin rubber!

MMC Racing 06-17-2010 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 582314)
Well, I am not disappointed at all actually. 120+ hp in 100 degree weather is perfectly accurate as far as I'm concerned. 380 on that dyno its like 430whp on Stillen's dyno. With some cool weather, I'd say numbers stillen released are spot on.

Easy on the ricer math.. ;)

RCZ 06-17-2010 05:34 PM

^ Until we see it :)

390whp on a dynojet is like 355whp on the Mustang. I will try to get on a Dynojet one of these days to see what It can do so we can compare numbers.

Thanks! Michelin rubber is long gone... Nitto rubber is going up in flames though hahaha.

To be honest, it doesnt matter, the car is perfect right now.. comparing numbers is pointless as wel all know... Im just looking at my baseline to compare and concentrating more on the gain.

Please lets not get into a pissing fight about the GTM kit, we haven't seen 8psi third party results yet! not comparable!

This is the Stillen SC thread, theres a Stillen vs GTM thread somewhere in here. Discuss THAT there.

Kyle@STILLEN 06-17-2010 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com (Post 581620)
Hmm ok, Yea we are most likely going to be using the Stillen S/C I just like to have all facts on the table, what is the break in process that is recommended mile wise after the install?

I recommend getting out of the parking lot of your installer (especially if it's installed at STILLEN) before doing a big smoky burn out...You don't want to be rude and leave skid marks in your shops driveway!

Kyle@STILLEN 06-17-2010 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 582321)
^ Until we see it :)

390whp on a dynojet is like 355whp on the Mustang. I will try to get on a Dynojet one of these days to see what It can do so we can compare numbers.

Thanks! Michelin rubber is long gone... Nitto rubber is going up in flames though hahaha.

To be honest, it doesnt matter, the car is perfect right now.. comparing numbers is pointless as wel all know... Im just looking at my baseline to compare and concentrating more on the gain.

Please lets not get into a pissing fight about the GTM kit, we haven't seen 8psi third party results yet! not comparable!

This is the Stillen SC thread, theres a Stillen vs GTM thread somewhere in here. Discuss THAT there.

Glad to see everything went well for you Raul!

spearfish25 06-17-2010 06:04 PM

I'm so jealous.

cotizi 06-17-2010 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 582352)
I'm so jealous.

+1

LateralG'z 06-17-2010 08:30 PM

Nice, this kit is sick, thanks for being the pioneer on this kit for the community. It is now on my to do list. How is it on the road, is it really usable power? I bet it is really smooth and i bet it sounds great in the cab.

RCZ 06-17-2010 08:40 PM

I completely forgot to put up the graph, I'll do that later. But it makes power and torque all the way to redline... boost comes on almost immediately when you step on the gas at low RPM. At high rpm (4k+) its instantaneous tire shredding. Putting around town and cruising on the highway, you can easily keep it off boost to (try to) save gas. Also, I havent been able to break 220 degrees yet. Im trying though.

Also, Weiboy, thats the nicest G37 I've seen.

Chris_1 06-17-2010 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN (Post 582337)
I recommend getting out of the parking lot of your installer (especially if it's installed at STILLEN) before doing a big smoky burn out...You don't want to be rude and leave skid marks in your shops driveway!


HAHA, I have to wonder who did that, I think I would enjoy the yelling if I had the Z supercharged and did that.

CGMobile370Z 06-17-2010 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 582314)
Well, I am not disappointed at all actually. 120+ hp in 100 degree weather is perfectly accurate as far as I'm concerned. 380 on that dyno its like 430whp on Stillen's dyno. With some cool weather, I'd say numbers stillen released are spot on.

What shop did your dyno tuning? I live in Miami and I am getting the GTM S/C kit on my 2008 Infiniti G35S 5AT.

Mike 06-18-2010 12:25 AM

dammit! I said I would never go aftermarket FI again!

Kyle, are you guys gonna have a supercharged one at the track for Zcon? I'd really like to ride in it and see how it behaves tracking. I really loved the Stillen 350Z charger I had for track days, but I also installed a few vortech kits for friends on the 350z and G35 and really didn't like their driving characteristics, with the boost coming on later at the higher rpms. I really need to see how the low end is on this.

Jamaica 06-18-2010 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 582810)
dammit! I said I would never go aftermarket FI again!

Kyle, are you guys gonna have a supercharged one at the track for Zcon? I'd really like to ride in it and see how it behaves tracking. I really loved the Stillen 350Z charger I had for track days, but I also installed a few vortech kits for friends on the 350z and G35 and really didn't like their driving characteristics, with the boost coming on later at the higher rpms. I really need to see how the low end is on this.

you should see it in person its crazy, it makes you wanna buy it on the spot

Josh@STILLEN 06-18-2010 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 582810)
dammit! I said I would never go aftermarket FI again!

Kyle, are you guys gonna have a supercharged one at the track for Zcon? I'd really like to ride in it and see how it behaves tracking. I really loved the Stillen 350Z charger I had for track days, but I also installed a few vortech kits for friends on the 350z and G35 and really didn't like their driving characteristics, with the boost coming on later at the higher rpms. I really need to see how the low end is on this.

We'll have more info on ZCON soon, we're working out our presence there now. There will be supercharged Z's there, just not sure if any are hitting the track.

Mike 06-18-2010 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN (Post 582822)
We'll have more info on ZCON soon, we're working out our presence there now. There will be supercharged Z's there, just not sure if any are hitting the track.

I'm sure just a ride would be sufficient!

jnaut 06-18-2010 07:30 AM

Since i installed RCZ's stillen s.c. I can say that this company completly stands behind thier products, this is nice to as everybody always wants to push the blame! Thier build quality is top-notch for sure. Fitment of all pulley/brackets is excellent. You will not be dissapointed and I can highly recommend them and thier supercharger kit :tup:

Z eliminator 06-18-2010 07:34 AM

Did you remove your headers and put the stock cats back on the car?
Nice #'s.

Z

jnaut 06-18-2010 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 582946)
Did you remove your headers and put the stock cats back on the car?
Nice #'s.

Z

Are u talking about rcz's car? if so no we kept stillen headers and high flow cats.

RCZ 06-18-2010 08:54 AM

^ Like Jnaut said, Stillen Headers + Stillen HFC's are still on the car. Hit target boost of 8psi.

FuszNissan 06-18-2010 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 582810)
dammit! I said I would never go aftermarket FI again!

Kyle, are you guys gonna have a supercharged one at the track for Zcon? I'd really like to ride in it and see how it behaves tracking. I really loved the Stillen 350Z charger I had for track days, but I also installed a few vortech kits for friends on the 350z and G35 and really didn't like their driving characteristics, with the boost coming on later at the higher rpms. I really need to see how the low end is on this.

:icon18:

Once you go boosted you never go back!

Kyle@STILLEN 06-18-2010 11:06 AM

Hey mike just to elaborate on what Josh said...we will for sure be attending z con we just don't know yet if we are going to be shipping one of our cars or if were just going to be using customers cars as display vehicles. If we ship one of our cars then it's pretty much a guarantee that steve will be taking it on track and we can definitely organize a ride for you. If we use a customers car as our display vehicle it will be up to the customer if they let steve drive it.

In regards to your concern about the power band of the supercharger...you are the type of person who understands the awesome performance of our vq35 supercharger!!! I loved that supercharger because it had gobs of torque!! One of the main reasons for using the vortech or centrifugal supercharger on the vq37 kit is the increased horsepower potential. However steve did not want to sacrifice low end torque as he, just like yourself, is a roadracer at heart and loves low end power for fast acceleration out of turns! Having driven the previous 350z a lot and now putting a few hundred miles on the 370z (about to make the 700 mile round trip to San Jose) I can confidently say that this supercharger kit pulls HARD the second you tip in to the throttle.


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