So just ordered my Stillen SC

jwick · 06-13-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

They do lock their flash and they will not let you see it or use it as a starting point for a custom tune.

I understand that but you still have the file whether its locked or not. If you have it custom tuned that is a completely separate map file. Reflash it back to stock and then reupload the Stillen tune. Number of times its been flashed shouldn't matter because you could have had it tuned NA before the SC. The only hiccup I could see would be if the flash has a time stamp (i.e. after motor let go).

Not like it really matters as it appears no one purchases the warranty anyway. It's probably voided if you do the install yourself too.

vlad370z · 06-13-2014, 11:41 PM

Hey Mikey

With the high temps in summer up in QLD you might want to consider a larger heat exchanger. Considerable improvement on the stillen one.

Air to Water Heat Exchanger

ENJOY

ANMVQ · 06-16-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vlad370z

Hey Mikey

With the high temps in summer up in QLD you might want to consider a larger heat exchanger. Considerable improvement on the stillen one.

Air to Water Heat Exchanger

ENJOY

This is a MUST either way, Theirs being bolted the radiator make NO sense

mikey1600 · 06-14-2014, 10:20 AM

fantastic, thanks everyone very much for the info so far along with recommendations to improve the kit right out of the box.

has anyone installed the kit with the 9lb pulley and used stillen's tune to start the car to check for leaks and also drive to a shop to get the tune done? They have advised to obviously not drive the car on the tune they provide with the 9lb pulley and say it has to be tuned straight away.

I would only be driving very calm/not high revs for 50km (31-32 miles) to the shop that is going to do the tune on my car, should it be okay to drive or should I only start it, check for leaks and get a tow?

JWillis72 · 06-14-2014, 11:56 AM

It will be drivable with the 8 lb pulley just might be rich.

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ART_Auto · 06-15-2014, 05:30 AM

If your going to run the 9lb pulley you will need a shorter belt as the tensioner is at the end of it reach with the standard kit supplied belt. You will want a 7PK2635 belt. I discovered this yesterday.

mikey1600 · 06-15-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ART_Auto

If your going to run the 9lb pulley you will need a shorter belt as the tensioner is at the end of it reach with the standard kit supplied belt. You will want a 7PK2635 belt. I discovered this yesterday.

Even when ordering with the 9lb pulley to start with? I haven't seen this mentioned before but will keep this in mind and check the belt when installing, did you start with the 8lb and get the 9lb supplied afterwards?

ART_Auto · 06-15-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey1600

Even when ordering with the 9lb pulley to start with? I haven't seen this mentioned before but will keep this in mind and check the belt when installing, did you start with the 8lb and get the 9lb supplied afterwards?

Bought the kit with 8lb pulley and before even starting the car I took the 8lb off and put the 8lb on. Stillen said I would need a new belt but we think the old on was allowing belt slip. New shorter belt on and the tension feels better. Still need to data log it to see if it was previously slipping and loosing boost.

mikey1600 · 06-15-2014, 10:39 AM

okay fair enough, I've ordered with the 9lb, so hopefully receive the correct belt lol

thanks for heads up though, I'll be checking everything

mikey1600 · 06-16-2014, 02:53 AM

While I'm getting everything organised guys, is there any specialist tools I'll need to do the install? basically anything to make the job a lot easier/faster, don't mind spending some $ on tools. I've got all the basic socket sets/jacks/jack stands/torque wrenches etc.

Any clip tools to remove the fuel pump?
just a generic spark plug removal tool or is there a specific tool for the Z?

what's a good A/F ratio gauge, anything to make use of the main screen to display this?

1slow370 · 06-16-2014, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey1600

While I'm getting everything organised guys, is there any specialist tools I'll need to do the install? basically anything to make the job a lot easier/faster, don't mind spending some $ on tools. I've got all the basic socket sets/jacks/jack stands/torque wrenches etc.

Any clip tools to remove the fuel pump?
just a generic spark plug removal tool or is there a specific tool for the Z?

what's a good A/F ratio gauge, anything to make use of the main screen to display this?

As far as tools maybe some ac disconnects if you have to pop any of those lines, after that it is all pretty basic, maybe a dremel or body saw for widening the hole in the core support for the intake tube. dremel makes a nice diamond wheel that makes plastic it's bitch, its for ceramics. the only other thing i can think of is a compressor and air tools to make everything faster.

mikey1600 · 06-16-2014, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

As far as tools maybe some ac disconnects if you have to pop any of those lines, after that it is all pretty basic, maybe a dremel or body saw for widening the hole in the core support for the intake tube. dremel makes a nice diamond wheel that makes plastic it's bitch, its for ceramics. the only other thing i can think of is a compressor and air tools to make everything faster.

sweet, cheers man! I've got a dremel, don't have ac disconnects, will wait and see if we have to take this off before buying the stuff for it.

jwick · 06-16-2014, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey1600

While I'm getting everything organised guys, is there any specialist tools I'll need to do the install? basically anything to make the job a lot easier/faster, don't mind spending some $ on tools. I've got all the basic socket sets/jacks/jack stands/torque wrenches etc.

Any clip tools to remove the fuel pump?
just a generic spark plug removal tool or is there a specific tool for the Z?

what's a good A/F ratio gauge, anything to make use of the main screen to display this?

you are going to need a thin walled deep 14mm spark plug socket if the install involves spark plug swap.

I run the innovate afr gauge and like it

TK2013 · 06-16-2014, 12:04 PM

Make sure you get the intake pipes lined up properly behind your front bumper. This caused huge issues with my tuning for a few months due to it not being lined up properly. If you have questions PM me =)

P.s.
Enjoy ;-D (also running the 9lb pulley)

diego@vossen · 06-16-2014, 12:28 PM

Congrats! You're going to love it.

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mikey1600 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 503 Drives: MY11 370z Black Rep Power: 16	fantastic, thanks everyone very much for the info so far along with recommendations to improve the kit right out of the box. has anyone installed the kit with the 9lb pulley and used stillen's tune to start the car to check for leaks and also drive to a shop to get the tune done? They have advised to obviously not drive the car on the tune they provide with the 9lb pulley and say it has to be tuned straight away. I would only be driving very calm/not high revs for 50km (31-32 miles) to the shop that is going to do the tune on my car, should it be okay to drive or should I only start it, check for leaks and get a tow?

06-14-2014, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	It will be drivable with the 8 lb pulley just might be rich. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-15-2014, 05:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
ART_Auto Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 43 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	If your going to run the 9lb pulley you will need a shorter belt as the tensioner is at the end of it reach with the standard kit supplied belt. You will want a 7PK2635 belt. I discovered this yesterday.

06-15-2014, 10:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikey1600 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 503 Drives: MY11 370z Black Rep Power: 16	okay fair enough, I've ordered with the 9lb, so hopefully receive the correct belt lol thanks for heads up though, I'll be checking everything

06-16-2014, 02:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikey1600 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 503 Drives: MY11 370z Black Rep Power: 16	While I'm getting everything organised guys, is there any specialist tools I'll need to do the install? basically anything to make the job a lot easier/faster, don't mind spending some $ on tools. I've got all the basic socket sets/jacks/jack stands/torque wrenches etc. Any clip tools to remove the fuel pump? just a generic spark plug removal tool or is there a specific tool for the Z? what's a good A/F ratio gauge, anything to make use of the main screen to display this?

06-16-2014, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
TK2013 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Valley Posts: 26 Drives: Nissan 370z, Nismo Rep Power: 12	Make sure you get the intake pipes lined up properly behind your front bumper. This caused huge issues with my tuning for a few months due to it not being lined up properly. If you have questions PM me =) P.s. Enjoy ;-D (also running the 9lb pulley)