My Stillen super charger story....

Osiris · 11-11-2010, 10:16 PM

I will try to keep my review fair and to the point. Keep in mind i am not a professional driver and i don't have any track experience. so the point of view is that of your average joe daily driver with a led foot and past speeding tickets to show for it!

So my setup is as follows: Stillen super charger, high flow cats, cat back exhaust, and racing oil cooler. *Obviously the oil cooler has no impact on performance; just cooling. I should also note that i originally started out with the silver (lower psi) pulley and above config minus the high flow cats. Without the HFC, the car had more noticable power, however, I did not feel the added power until i hit 5500 rpm and above....at that point the car took off. I was told by more than one person that it was very quiet for a super charger.

In come the High Flow Cats; with this addition alone, it was like someone took the cork out of the bottle. Not a major power increase, but enough of a change to notice. The car flowed better from 1st to 2nd to 3rd primarily in the below 5500rpm range. At this stage the car had been tuned by Horsepower Logic in West Palm Beach and was pulling 343WHP on a Mustang dyno.

Next change was the original pulley (higher psi). With this addition, Horsepower Logic did a re-tune and now the car is pulling 390WHP on the Mustang dyno (see below). The power comes on in direct correlation to the throttle position. And i have to say, with the addition of the high flow cats, the car now has a distinct sound on the outside. Before, people were saying they didn't really hear much from it. Now it sings!

I know some of you will ask, so, i use 93 octane, and according to Horsepower Logic the car is running at approx 9.5 psi. This is my first car review, so i apologize for anything i left out; let me know if there are any questions. Here is the dyno:

*i'm sorry, but i don't have a pre-super charger dyno

toner123 · 11-11-2010, 10:51 PM

Well all sounds good. Now I am unsure what you ment but just to make sure I understand you felt the power difference after you had a custom tune? Also can you comment on the stillen tune such as driveabilty, starting, and psi it was pushing while on the stillen tune. Thanks for your review I love reading truthfull ones where we get accurate info. +1 rep for your time providing info to the community
Frank

JB-370z · 11-11-2010, 10:52 PM

What did you do different that RCZ did?!?!? Thanks for spending the time to give us your honest op.

Osiris · 11-11-2010, 11:01 PM

Well, let's just say the Stillen provided ecu tunes aren't worth mentioning

All i can really say about them is i had to wait for the 7th or 8th tune before the car was driveable. At that point i drove the car to Horsepower Logic

So yes, my car is custom tuned. And by the way, it was custom tuned by Horsepower Logic, the same place RCZ had his tuned. The only difference between his car and mine is that he has headers whereas i have stock headers. I did communicate with RCZ and confirmed his setup.

Nikon FM · 11-11-2010, 11:54 PM

+1 rep to you sir! Nice short post, straight to the point and data to show the results. Perfect example of how information should be relayed to the community

weiboy718 · 11-12-2010, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

Well, let's just say the Stillen provided ecu tunes aren't worth mentioning

All i can really say about them is i had to wait for the 7th or 8th tune before the car was driveable. At that point i drove the car to Horsepower Logic

So yes, my car is custom tuned. And by the way, it was custom tuned by Horsepower Logic, the same place RCZ had his tuned. The only difference between his car and mine is that he has headers whereas i have stock headers. I did communicate with RCZ and confirmed his setup.

your power is right on spot dude! congrats!

RCZ · 11-12-2010, 12:29 AM

Big congrats again buddy, for comparison last time I dynoed there with full bolt ons I made 290somethinh I think. You made the same power I did on that dyno.

jnaut · 11-12-2010, 10:11 AM

very very nice!!

weiboy718 · 11-12-2010, 10:58 AM

I'm jealous now, I need to get a custom tune already! Screw the CARB and warranty!

wishihadnav · 11-12-2010, 10:59 AM

great review thanks!.

HP Logic · 11-12-2010, 11:26 AM

Thank you for the review Matt!

...As already stated...these cars respond very well to the Stillen SC kit and with a little dyno time they shine!!!...I will say that running a MINIMUM of 93octane for these cars is IMPERATIVE. You will never get the benefits of boost without high quality fuel. That being said this kit performs very well and feels fantastic!!...highly recommended (for those on the fence)....and as long as you can get it on the dyno for a proper tuning session you will have no regrets!

-Jack

jnaut · 11-12-2010, 11:28 AM

you will not be dissapointed with Jack and his tuning abilities!

Osiris · 11-12-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiboy718

I'm jealous now, I need to get a custom tune already! Screw the CARB and warranty!

Uh, yah! I'm surprised you haven't gotten a custom tune yet! But for those of you with the kit in Florida, take the drive over to West Palm and have Jack tune it.

Anyone know what gas station(s) sell higher than 93 octane?

weiboy718 · 11-12-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osiris

Uh, yah! I'm surprised you haven't gotten a custom tune yet! But for those of you with the kit in Florida, take the drive over to West Palm and have Jack tune it.

Anyone know what gas station(s) sell higher than 93 octane?

well, I'm looking around for a tuner already and there's only 2 uprev tuner in my area.1 of them is super busy where he doesn't even pick his phone lol. the other one just went on a vacation and be back on Monday. Wondering if your tuner can get me a base map?

Osiris · 11-12-2010, 12:42 PM

Send Jack a PM, he knows a lot about this kit. Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: HP Logic

11-11-2010, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	My Stillen super charger story.... I will try to keep my review fair and to the point. Keep in mind i am not a professional driver and i don't have any track experience. so the point of view is that of your average joe daily driver with a led foot and past speeding tickets to show for it! So my setup is as follows: Stillen super charger, high flow cats, cat back exhaust, and racing oil cooler. Obviously the oil cooler has no impact on performance; just cooling. I should also note that i originally started out with the silver (lower psi) pulley and above config minus the high flow cats. Without the HFC, the car had more noticable power, however, I did not feel the added power until i hit 5500 rpm and above....at that point the car took off. I was told by more than one person that it was very quiet for a super charger. In come the High Flow Cats; with this addition alone, it was like someone took the cork out of the bottle. Not a major power increase, but enough of a change to notice. The car flowed better from 1st to 2nd to 3rd primarily in the below 5500rpm range. At this stage the car had been tuned by Horsepower Logic in West Palm Beach and was pulling 343WHP on a Mustang dyno. Next change was the original pulley (higher psi). With this addition, Horsepower Logic did a re-tune and now the car is pulling 390WHP on the Mustang dyno (see below). The power comes on in direct correlation to the throttle position. And i have to say, with the addition of the high flow cats, the car now has a distinct sound on the outside. Before, people were saying they didn't really hear much from it. Now it sings! I know some of you will ask, so, i use 93 octane, and according to Horsepower Logic the car is running at approx 9.5 psi. This is my first car review, so i apologize for anything i left out; let me know if there are any questions. Here is the dyno: i'm sorry, but i don't have a pre-super charger dyno __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^ Last edited by Osiris; 11-11-2010 at 11:12 PM.

11-11-2010, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	What did you do different that RCZ did?!?!? Thanks for spending the time to give us your honest op. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

11-11-2010, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Well, let's just say the Stillen provided ecu tunes aren't worth mentioning All i can really say about them is i had to wait for the 7th or 8th tune before the car was driveable. At that point i drove the car to Horsepower Logic So yes, my car is custom tuned. And by the way, it was custom tuned by Horsepower Logic, the same place RCZ had his tuned. The only difference between his car and mine is that he has headers whereas i have stock headers. I did communicate with RCZ and confirmed his setup. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

11-11-2010, 11:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	+1 rep to you sir! Nice short post, straight to the point and data to show the results. Perfect example of how information should be relayed to the community __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

11-12-2010, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	very very nice!! __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

11-11-2010, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
toner123 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: chesapeake va Age: 39 Posts: 823 Drives: TT 370z Touring/SP Rep Power: 15	Well all sounds good. Now I am unsure what you ment but just to make sure I understand you felt the power difference after you had a custom tune? Also can you comment on the stillen tune such as driveabilty, starting, and psi it was pushing while on the stillen tune. Thanks for your review I love reading truthfull ones where we get accurate info. +1 rep for your time providing info to the community Frank

11-12-2010, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Big congrats again buddy, for comparison last time I dynoed there with full bolt ons I made 290somethinh I think. You made the same power I did on that dyno.

11-12-2010, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 15	I'm jealous now, I need to get a custom tune already! Screw the CARB and warranty!

11-12-2010, 10:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	great review thanks!.

11-12-2010, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
HP Logic The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 51 Drives: 1993 mazda rx7 5spd Rep Power: 217	Thank you for the review Matt! ...As already stated...these cars respond very well to the Stillen SC kit and with a little dyno time they shine!!!...I will say that running a MINIMUM of 93octane for these cars is IMPERATIVE. You will never get the benefits of boost without high quality fuel. That being said this kit performs very well and feels fantastic!!...highly recommended (for those on the fence)....and as long as you can get it on the dyno for a proper tuning session you will have no regrets! -Jack __________________ http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3..._Sig_02-01.jpg Jack Cecil HorsepowerLogic.com

11-12-2010, 11:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	you will not be dissapointed with Jack and his tuning abilities! __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

11-12-2010, 12:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Send Jack a PM, he knows a lot about this kit. Nissan 370Z Forum - View Profile: HP Logic __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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