My Stillen blower blew up :(

FireDan50 · 07-09-2013, 07:34 PM

So I just had the Stillen supercharger installed a couple weeks ago. I did a 1500 mile road trip from South Carolina to Texas and everything was great. I've been keeping an eye on the fluid making sure everything was good and making sure it was topped off and NOT overfilled.

Just this morning the supercharger whine seemed to be louder than normal, then this afternoon it got really loud and then grinding noises from hell! Sucky thing is that I'm kinda stuck in Texas for military training. Going to have to get the car trucked/shipped back to the Carolina's to get repaired

I never heard of a Stillen Vortech supercharger doing this before. I pulled the dipstick and this is what I saw:

Its usually a red/pink fluid right in the middle of the hash marks

SPOHN · 07-09-2013, 07:40 PM

I've seen this before in my 350Z days. Take more pics. Ensure there is no leaks from anywhere on the installation part. They should replace. It happens sometimes. As long as Stillen replaces I wouldn't worry. It looks dry as a bone. Something internal must of fail. Is there any fluid in the piping? Basing this on a perfect install.

FireDan50 · 07-09-2013, 07:52 PM

Unfortunately I don't have any proper tools to be doing anything to the car and I'm too busy with military training to do anything about it. This wouldn't impact me so much if I wasn't half way across the country away from home, but stuff happens :P

mfeinst · 07-10-2013, 05:51 AM

If you haven't done so yet, give Stillen a ring. Assuming the kit was installed properly, they should give you a replacement blower.

Jasonle · 07-10-2013, 05:56 AM

sucks man

Pro4Jackster · 07-10-2013, 10:36 AM

If you are close to Houston, contact JTran Studios. They do a lot of Stillen S/C installs, and communicate with Stillen regularly. Maybe they can fix you up and you can drive it home.

They would know better than me, but maybe you can pull the small rear belt off of the blower, then baby it to them to get a replacement blower.

Kyle@STILLEN · 07-10-2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireDan50

So I just had the Stillen supercharger installed a couple weeks ago. I did a 1500 mile road trip from South Carolina to Texas and everything was great. I've been keeping an eye on the fluid making sure everything was good and making sure it was topped off and NOT overfilled.

Just this morning the supercharger whine seemed to be louder than normal, then this afternoon it got really loud and then grinding noises from hell! Sucky thing is that I'm kinda stuck in Texas for military training. Going to have to get the car trucked/shipped back to the Carolina's to get repaired

I never heard of a Stillen Vortech supercharger doing this before. I pulled the dipstick and this is what I saw:

Its usually a red/pink fluid right in the middle of the hash marks

Hi Dan,

Please give me a call so we can get this sorted out for you right away. If you can also send me an email with some pictures of the entire top of the blower (not just the dipstick) that would be very helpful. My email address is kmillen@stillen.com and my phone number is 800-576-2131 ext. 173.

Thank you very much!

Kyle

FireDan50 · 07-10-2013, 05:21 PM

Thanks for posting up, Kyle. I tried calling you but got your voicemail, so I left my number. I'll try and get those pics you requested and shoot those out to you tomorrow.

Cbtech · 07-10-2013, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

Hi Dan,

Please give me a call so we can get this sorted out for you right away. If you can also send me an email with some pictures of the entire top of the blower (not just the dipstick) that would be very helpful. My email address is kmillen@stillen.com and my phone number is 800-576-2131 ext. 173.

Thank you very much!

Kyle

Way to step up Stillen, well done

Sent from my Palm Pilot circa 1997...

diddy535 · 07-10-2013, 06:19 PM

Yea definitely nice customer service there!

Kyle@STILLEN · 07-10-2013, 07:20 PM

Just wanted to give an update for the forum:

Firedan and I touched bases by phone this afternoon and we were able to get some more info.

Looks like this was actually a second hand kit. While the second installation was completed a week ago the original installation was performed on a G37 back in late 2010. The kit was removed from the G37 after an accident which left the car as a total loss. We've actually been working with Firedan for the last month or so to get him the necessary parts to convert the kit from a G to a Z. Along with the additional parts that were left in the G there are quite a few components that vary from the Z to the G kits. Fortunately Firedan has been able to identify a lot of the parts he did and/or didn't have.

We will continue working with Firedan to get his car back on the road as quickly as possible.

SPOHN · 07-11-2013, 05:42 PM

My comment that was so justified was deleted.

future370zzz · 07-12-2013, 02:15 PM

This was the used kit that sold a few weeks ago...good luck with getting the car back up and running.

FireDan50 · 07-12-2013, 02:37 PM

No this kit was bought a couple months ago offline with a local seller. Car is scheduled to get worked on next week. Taking all the Stillen stuff out and getting the VSR big single treatment

FireDan50 · 08-05-2013, 09:22 AM

So I talked to VSR who pulled the Stillen supercharger off. They didn't see any external signs of damage; leaking fluid, etc,....so looking like something internal in the Vortech unit failed. They'll be handling the rebuild and re-selling the kit from their shop in Florida.

07-09-2013, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	My Stillen blower blew up :( So I just had the Stillen supercharger installed a couple weeks ago. I did a 1500 mile road trip from South Carolina to Texas and everything was great. I've been keeping an eye on the fluid making sure everything was good and making sure it was topped off and NOT overfilled. Just this morning the supercharger whine seemed to be louder than normal, then this afternoon it got really loud and then grinding noises from hell! Sucky thing is that I'm kinda stuck in Texas for military training. Going to have to get the car trucked/shipped back to the Carolina's to get repaired I never heard of a Stillen Vortech supercharger doing this before. I pulled the dipstick and this is what I saw: Its usually a red/pink fluid right in the middle of the hash marks

07-09-2013, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I've seen this before in my 350Z days. Take more pics. Ensure there is no leaks from anywhere on the installation part. They should replace. It happens sometimes. As long as Stillen replaces I wouldn't worry. It looks dry as a bone. Something internal must of fail. Is there any fluid in the piping? Basing this on a perfect install. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 07-09-2013 at 07:43 PM.

07-10-2013, 05:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
mfeinst Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Greater Philly Area Posts: 272 Drives: Mercedes C43 AMG Rep Power: 12	If you haven't done so yet, give Stillen a ring. Assuming the kit was installed properly, they should give you a replacement blower. __________________ F.I. TT Kit -- GT2860RS [500rwhp/449ft-lbs @ 9psi][/B][/I] CAR SOLD...

07-10-2013, 05:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	sucks man __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

07-10-2013, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pro4Jackster Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NW Houston Posts: 130 Drives: '08 350Z Rep Power: 13	If you are close to Houston, contact JTran Studios. They do a lot of Stillen S/C installs, and communicate with Stillen regularly. Maybe they can fix you up and you can drive it home. They would know better than me, but maybe you can pull the small rear belt off of the blower, then baby it to them to get a replacement blower. __________________ Jtranbuilt '08 Z [Jtran PT7075 Single - Fujitsubo - Transgo - Wilwood - TE37SL - BC Racing] Last edited by Pro4Jackster; 07-10-2013 at 10:39 AM.

07-09-2013, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	Unfortunately I don't have any proper tools to be doing anything to the car and I'm too busy with military training to do anything about it. This wouldn't impact me so much if I wasn't half way across the country away from home, but stuff happens :P

07-10-2013, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	Thanks for posting up, Kyle. I tried calling you but got your voicemail, so I left my number. I'll try and get those pics you requested and shoot those out to you tomorrow.

07-10-2013, 06:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
diddy535 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 789 Drives: '09 370Z RAE 6MT Rep Power: 14	Yea definitely nice customer service there! Kyle@STILLEN likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ys-thread.html

07-10-2013, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	Just wanted to give an update for the forum: Firedan and I touched bases by phone this afternoon and we were able to get some more info. Looks like this was actually a second hand kit. While the second installation was completed a week ago the original installation was performed on a G37 back in late 2010. The kit was removed from the G37 after an accident which left the car as a total loss. We've actually been working with Firedan for the last month or so to get him the necessary parts to convert the kit from a G to a Z. Along with the additional parts that were left in the G there are quite a few components that vary from the Z to the G kits. Fortunately Firedan has been able to identify a lot of the parts he did and/or didn't have. We will continue working with Firedan to get his car back on the road as quickly as possible. cdoxp800, UNKNOWN_370, SPOHN and 12 others like this.

07-11-2013, 05:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	My comment that was so justified was deleted. __________________

07-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	This was the used kit that sold a few weeks ago...good luck with getting the car back up and running.

07-12-2013, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	No this kit was bought a couple months ago offline with a local seller. Car is scheduled to get worked on next week. Taking all the Stillen stuff out and getting the VSR big single treatment

08-05-2013, 09:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 19	So I talked to VSR who pulled the Stillen supercharger off. They didn't see any external signs of damage; leaking fluid, etc,....so looking like something internal in the Vortech unit failed. They'll be handling the rebuild and re-selling the kit from their shop in Florida.

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