Supercharger kit...?

JAYNO20 · 03-09-2012, 02:39 AM

Hey guys, I am new here and thinking about getting a Nismo 370Z. Problem is, I want more power than stock has to offer. I am looking at possibly a supercharger kit, but I want to know how these kits rank for a daily driver? Reliable? Not reliable? etc. What SC kit is the best for this car? I have looked at the Stillen kit, but couldn't really find any reliability info on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

wind.zero · 03-09-2012, 06:55 AM

Um ... welcome to the board and a couple of things ....

Search is your friend
Search > You (at the moment)
There are several threads that debate this topic ad nauseam

But to answer your question these are your options in random order:

GTM Stage 1 SC
GTM Stage 1.5 SC
GTM Stage 2 SC
GTM Twin SC
Stillen SC
Custom SC kit from the best tuner shop

Your personal preference on which one is best.

ANMVQ · 03-09-2012, 08:53 AM

But search for sure. The Stillen kit is well made makes good power( Only after custom tune) an the service us EH :/ I have a tread on here about what I'm going through.

JAYNO20 · 03-09-2012, 08:42 PM

So what is the general consensus on reliability on the GTM kits? I want more power, but don't want to have a blown engine in a week lol.

JAYNO20 · 03-09-2012, 08:57 PM

nevermind found all the other threads lol. Sorry.

wind.zero · 03-10-2012, 09:59 AM

"So what is the general consensus on reliability on the GTM kits?" ... or an other FI kit from Stillen or GReddy for example.

Several factors are involved with providing reliability with any of the FI kits:

The cash outlay for the proper FI kit itself for your goals
The skills to self install or the cash for a competent shop to install
The cash outlay for the supporting options (cooling, clutch, tune, etc)
Probably most important is a proper tune after everything is installed
A higher level of commitment to maintenance of the vehicle and the FI infrastructure

Do a lot of research before picking a kit to meet your performance goals. Also, be prepared for expenses beyond the FI kit, the installation, and a tune. Last, be prepared to be more involved in maintaining your ride after the initial install.

roplusbee · 03-10-2012, 02:18 PM

TerribleONE · 03-10-2012, 02:33 PM

Don't forget some sticky rubber, and a radar detector!

roplusbee · 03-10-2012, 02:39 PM

Not in the people republic of PA, MD, or VA. Radar detectors could get you thrown in the brig!

TerribleONE · 03-10-2012, 02:43 PM

Didnt look at the OPs location! Cross that off the list!!

theDreamer · 03-10-2012, 03:05 PM

Wind.zero hit it all, money and being prepared is what it boils down to.
I have just under 20k miles on my GTM stage 1 kit and daily drive the car, minus the last 4 months because some lady hit me. Kit has been very reliable, but I monitor the car extra and keep strict maintenance levels so not as to cause more issues.

Dembflyr · 03-10-2012, 04:04 PM

Thats good advice.

theDreamer · 03-10-2012, 07:24 PM

Had to edit my post, not sure what I was smoking earlier, I am at 20k.

DCNISMO · 03-12-2012, 01:35 PM

How often do you change the blower oil? Does it take a trip to installer to keep it in shape? If so how often? I want the GTM for my Nismo but no authored dealers here in DC.

theDreamer · 03-12-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCNISMO

How often do you change the blower oil? Does it take a trip to installer to keep it in shape? If so how often? I want the GTM for my Nismo but no authored dealers here in DC.

The oil for the unit requires a change every 50k miles, so I have yet to need to change it.
I think some of the up keep can be done yourself, especially if you have some mechanical knowledge and the proper tools.

03-09-2012, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Supercharger kit...? Hey guys, I am new here and thinking about getting a Nismo 370Z. Problem is, I want more power than stock has to offer. I am looking at possibly a supercharger kit, but I want to know how these kits rank for a daily driver? Reliable? Not reliable? etc. What SC kit is the best for this car? I have looked at the Stillen kit, but couldn't really find any reliability info on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

03-09-2012, 06:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 14	Um ... welcome to the board and a couple of things .... Search is your friend Search > You (at the moment) There are several threads that debate this topic ad nauseam But to answer your question these are your options in random order: GTM Stage 1 SC GTM Stage 1.5 SC GTM Stage 2 SC GTM Twin SC Stillen SC Custom SC kit from the best tuner shop Your personal preference on which one is *best*.

03-09-2012, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	But search for sure. The Stillen kit is well made makes good power( Only after custom tune) an the service us EH :/ I have a tread on here about what I'm going through. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

03-10-2012, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
wind.zero Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The 49th State Posts: 296 Drives: NISMOSIS Rep Power: 14	"So what is the general consensus on reliability on the GTM kits?" ... or an other FI kit from Stillen or GReddy for example. Several factors are involved with providing reliability with any of the FI kits: The cash outlay for the proper FI kit itself for your goals The skills to self install or the cash for a competent shop to install The cash outlay for the supporting options (cooling, clutch, tune, etc) Probably most important is a proper tune after everything is installed A higher level of commitment to maintenance of the vehicle and the FI infrastructure Do a lot of research before picking a kit to meet your performance goals. Also, be prepared for expenses beyond the FI kit, the installation, and a tune. Last, be prepared to be more involved in maintaining your ride after the initial install. ElScoop15zs likes this.

03-10-2012, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	__________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-09-2012, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	So what is the general consensus on reliability on the GTM kits? I want more power, but don't want to have a blown engine in a week lol.

03-09-2012, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
JAYNO20 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 802 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	nevermind found all the other threads lol. Sorry.

03-10-2012, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Don't forget some sticky rubber, and a radar detector! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-10-2012, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Not in the people republic of PA, MD, or VA. Radar detectors could get you thrown in the brig! __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

03-10-2012, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Didnt look at the OPs location! Cross that off the list!! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-10-2012, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Wind.zero hit it all, money and being prepared is what it boils down to. I have just under 20k miles on my GTM stage 1 kit and daily drive the car, minus the last 4 months because some lady hit me. Kit has been very reliable, but I monitor the car extra and keep strict maintenance levels so not as to cause more issues. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Last edited by theDreamer; 03-10-2012 at 07:24 PM.

03-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	Thats good advice. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

03-10-2012, 07:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Had to edit my post, not sure what I was smoking earlier, I am at 20k. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-12-2012, 01:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	How often do you change the blower oil? Does it take a trip to installer to keep it in shape? If so how often? I want the GTM for my Nismo but no authored dealers here in DC.

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