Stillen supercharger long term reports

JETDRVR · 10-18-2014, 09:48 AM

The Stillen SC kit seems like an addition I'd love to install on my Z. For those of you that have this Stillen SC kit, what would you advise I'd do to my "stock" engine along with this upgrade.

Thanks!

V1H · 10-18-2014, 10:25 AM

The Stillen SC kit is specifically designed to bolt onto a stock 370Z/G37.
But recommended add-ons are a 2.5" catback and an external engine oil cooler.
A boost gauge and A/F wideband gauge are optional additions, too.
You don't need to make any other preparations.
Stillen advises against headers or downpipe/cat upgrades.
I am gonna get my SC kit early next year, that's the plan anyway

Chuck33079 · 10-18-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JETDRVR

The Stillen SC kit seems like an addition I'd love to install on my Z. For those of you that have this Stillen SC kit, what would you advise I'd do to my "stock" engine along with this upgrade.

Thanks!

A larger heat exchanger is always helpful. I'd put an upgraded radiator on any boosted Z. And you really need a custom tune. The canned one leaves a lot to be desired.

V1H · 10-20-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

A larger heat exchanger is always helpful. I'd put an upgraded radiator on any boosted Z. And you really need a custom tune. The canned one leaves a lot to be desired.

What radiator are you having in your mind? I was looking at the Mishimoto, 4cm core thickness. I just hope a thicker core fits with the SC kit.

Chuck33079 · 10-20-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by V1H

What radiator are you having in your mind? I was looking at the Mishimoto, 4cm core thickness. I just hope a thicker core fits with the SC kit.

CSF. Mishimoto is awful Chinese garbage.

jwick · 10-20-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

CSF. Mishimoto is awful Chinese garbage.

Friends don't let friends put Mishimoto crap on their cars

V1H · 10-20-2014, 01:45 PM

Always thought Mishimoto is Japanese

Well, I got the Mishimoto Weighted Shift Knob (363 gramms), which I totally love. Even the Nismo stick doesn't touch this. Perhaps my fav mod on my Z

(kidding)

Either way, I will look into the CSF. ;-)
Oh and exactly which larger heat exchanger did you pick? You were saying Frozen Boost. Is it Type 114 or 117? Thanks

Chuck33079 · 10-20-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by V1H

Always thought Mishimoto is Japanese

That's why they named it that way. They want you to think it's Japanese.

ANMVQ · 10-19-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JETDRVR

The Stillen SC kit seems like an addition I'd love to install on my Z. For those of you that have this Stillen SC kit, what would you advise I'd do to my "stock" engine along with this upgrade.

Thanks!

Like Chuck said the larger heat exchanger( Frozen Boost ) is a must IMO, and DO NOT to mod the kit for more power, and the "new" one is replaced the crappy stock fuel line with a breaded metal one.
If you mod it to make more power( You should make 410-415WHP) then be prepared to buy a motor, Seems like any of us that chase more power with this kit fail. I chase 500whp got 457 and BOOM but with the info on the feed line from Chris I think??? I know why mine popped, and might be why the others have went to , Guys are popping CYL2 or 3( I did 3)

chrisgordillo · 10-20-2014, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

Like Chuck said the larger heat exchanger( Frozen Boost ) is a must IMO, and DO NOT to mod the kit for more power, and the "new" one is replaced the crappy stock fuel line with a breaded metal one.
If you mod it to make more power( You should make 410-415WHP) then be prepared to buy a motor, Seems like any of us that chase more power with this kit fail. I chase 500whp got 457 and BOOM but with the info on the feed line from Chris I think??? I know why mine popped, and might be why the others have went to , Guys are popping CYL2 or 3( I did 3)

My car was customed tuned and it's running 415/310 on 93 and another 20-30 whp on 100LL. All my trouble was from the fuel line. The tune had nothing to do with any problem. But since I had so many problems I'm not going to put a smaller pulley. I want to but I think more power now is not a good idea. Since is running good now I'm going to leave it alone.

ANMVQ · 10-20-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisgordillo

My car was customed tuned and it's running 415/310 on 93 and another 20-30 whp on 100LL. All my trouble was from the fuel line. The tune had nothing to do with any problem. But since I had so many problems I'm not going to put a smaller pulley. I want to but I think more power now is not a good idea. Since is running good now I'm going to leave it alone.

Agree, Mine was close to that before I started pushing for 500 WHP, made 412WHP and 300 WTRQ.

niko86 · 10-20-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisgordillo

My car was customed tuned and it's running 415/310 on 93 and another 20-30 whp on 100LL. All my trouble was from the fuel line. The tune had nothing to do with any problem. But since I had so many problems I'm not going to put a smaller pulley. I want to but I think more power now is not a good idea. Since is running good now I'm going to leave it alone.

can you elaborate on the fuel line problem?
i am running the fuel pump that came with the kit, did all the mods to the housing and i am not having trouble with fuelling apart from it running a tad lean near redline (which i remedied by lowering the redline from 7500 to 6750)

Are you talking about the line that connects the hardline to the rails?

10-18-2014, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3368	The Stillen SC kit is specifically designed to bolt onto a stock 370Z/G37. But recommended add-ons are a 2.5" catback and an external engine oil cooler. A boost gauge and A/F wideband gauge are optional additions, too. You don't need to make any other preparations. Stillen advises against headers or downpipe/cat upgrades. I am gonna get my SC kit early next year, that's the plan anyway JETDRVR likes this.

10-20-2014, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3368	Always thought Mishimoto is Japanese Well, I got the Mishimoto Weighted Shift Knob (363 gramms), which I totally love. Even the Nismo stick doesn't touch this. Perhaps my fav mod on my Z (kidding) Either way, I will look into the CSF. ;-) Oh and exactly which larger heat exchanger did you pick? You were saying Frozen Boost. Is it Type 114 or 117? Thanks Last edited by V1H; 10-20-2014 at 01:55 PM.

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10-18-2014, 09:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
JETDRVR Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 34 Drives: '16 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 13	The Stillen SC kit seems like an addition I'd love to install on my Z. For those of you that have this Stillen SC kit, what would you advise I'd do to my "stock" engine along with this upgrade. Thanks!