Topgunz - air to air upgrade

Optimiser · 04-23-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Is it bad to have 4.08 gears with forced induction? just curious.

I have 4.08 gears with 450WHP and good sticky tyres (now). Yes it's lively to control in 1st and 2nd gear and even 3rd sometimes, but it sure accelerates well. Also fantastic pulling out from bends with my LSD really helping. At the track, out of corners I was powering away from V8 M3 BMW's and that was when I had 380WHP and that had a lot to do with the 4.08, but LSD required.

Optimiser · 04-23-2017, 11:54 PM

Quick question:
Is it possible to clean/change the air filter on Topgunz kit without removing the supercharger?

BOLIO 671 · 04-24-2017, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimiser

Quick question:
Is it possible to clean/change the air filter on Topgunz kit without removing the supercharger?

Nope....You can't pull that thing on or put it back on without removing it. Too Tight of a fit.

BOLIO 671 · 04-24-2017, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

Definitely will. He didn't hesitate after he made his first tune and assessment of this kit with StillenZ84....

On a side note, Seb finally finished off my tune...so took the Z to the track over the weekend and let me just say that I am all smiles here man. This kit is definitely track proven...and if it can withstand the local heat and humidity here on Guam it will definitely run cooler anywhere else in the world....

With the Stillen Kit I would encounter heat soak at the drag strip and could never accomplish consistent back to back times....Now with TopGunz's A2A Kit all my times are quicker and consistent....I just need to work on my 60 foot. Trap speed is there and higher within the 111-114mph range which should get me into the low 12's high 11's here once I nail the 60ft.

Are my vids showing up? Funny cuz on my desktop computer nothing is showing but while viewing with my mobile it gives the link.

ScottM · 04-24-2017, 06:37 AM

Yes the vids show up well. Both your car sounded and ran very well

TBatt · 04-24-2017, 10:59 AM

Back from a much needed mini-vacation to Orange Beach, AL

Lots of rest, great seafood and washed it all down with some nice cold drinks!

The weather was near perfect.

For those of you that have ordered my additional idler kit, they are going out tomorrow. I have one or two left depending on a pending order. I'll have more available soon.

TBatt · 04-24-2017, 11:09 AM

While I was lazing on the beach, I was catching up on my Car & Driver magazines and came across a very interesting article on a CVT supercharger. The belt drive pulley attaches to a CVT that then attaches to the SC impeller. The article claims that the CVT allows the engine to run without boost at any rpm and then the CVT can go to max RPM on the SC in .4 sec to give instant boost! Sounds like a neat system if they can get it to work and hold up. The secret to making the CVT work was a very special oil that changes viscosity based on pressure.

Found it!

http://www.enginelabs.com/news/insid...ng-technology/

TopgunZ · 04-24-2017, 11:43 AM

But the size of that bohemith! Where would you fit it? The platform would need to be built around this monster during design of the engine/bay.

TBatt · 04-24-2017, 11:45 AM

Details, details.........

You are right in that it would be very difficult to put in a Z but OH the possibilities!

nic370 · 04-24-2017, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimiser

Do not delete the crash bar as it's there for an important reason. You need a crash bar! To make enough room and give my A to A intercooler some clearance my shop removed a few mm of the inside of the stock crash bar and TIG seam welded it so it would still be rigid and do it's job, if ever required.

Do you have any pictures of your setup this is somthing that is of concern to me right now
And are you running the treadstone supplied

brucelidat · 04-24-2017, 05:07 PM

So what are people making on 91 with this A2A kit on a Stillen kit with 8 or 9 psi pulley?

TBatt · 04-24-2017, 09:07 PM

All extra pulley kits have been sold. Thanks!

I have more parts on the way.

coletrickle74 · 04-24-2017, 09:37 PM

Late to the thread but couldn't find an answer. Sorry if it has been asked, but...how much work if any, would be required to fit this to a 350z HR? Looking at a used Stillen kit

TopgunZ · 04-24-2017, 10:10 PM

Nobody knows. It's never been done but I've been pmd that question about 6 or 7 times. I just tell them there's only one way to find out.

If your mechanically savvy then you can get anything to work. It might fit up, it might take minor tweaking, it might take a good amount.

future370zzz · 04-25-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

So what are people making on 91 with this A2A kit on a Stillen kit with 8 or 9 psi pulley?

I made 436whp and 344wtq at 9.8psi using 91 Craptane on the Stillen water cooling system.

I would expect somewhere in the 475whp and 395wtq range (+-10) using 91 on the A2A system. PLUS, a whole LOT safer setup. 436whp is plenty for me right now, the safety is the biggest plus of the A2A setup.

04-24-2017, 06:37 AM	#1670 (permalink)
ScottM Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iroquois Ontario Posts: 244 Drives: 2017 370z Coupe Rep Power: 42162	Yes the vids show up well. Both your car sounded and ran very well BOLIO 671 likes this.

04-24-2017, 11:09 AM	#1672 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	While I was lazing on the beach, I was catching up on my Car & Driver magazines and came across a very interesting article on a CVT supercharger. The belt drive pulley attaches to a CVT that then attaches to the SC impeller. The article claims that the CVT allows the engine to run without boost at any rpm and then the CVT can go to max RPM on the SC in .4 sec to give instant boost! Sounds like a neat system if they can get it to work and hold up. The secret to making the CVT work was a very special oil that changes viscosity based on pressure. Found it! http://www.enginelabs.com/news/insid...ng-technology/ __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE! Last edited by TBatt; 04-24-2017 at 11:30 AM. Reason: added link

04-24-2017, 11:43 AM	#1673 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6834	But the size of that bohemith! Where would you fit it? The platform would need to be built around this monster during design of the engine/bay. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

04-24-2017, 11:45 AM	#1674 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	Details, details......... You are right in that it would be very difficult to put in a Z but OH the possibilities! wideglideleon likes this. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!

04-24-2017, 05:07 PM	#1676 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	So what are people making on 91 with this A2A kit on a Stillen kit with 8 or 9 psi pulley? __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

04-23-2017, 11:54 PM	#1667 (permalink)
Optimiser Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 455 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370Z MT Rep Power: 20144	Quick question: Is it possible to clean/change the air filter on Topgunz kit without removing the supercharger?

04-24-2017, 09:07 PM	#1677 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	All extra pulley kits have been sold. Thanks! I have more parts on the way. BOLIO 671 and ChaseZ like this. __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!

04-24-2017, 09:37 PM	#1678 (permalink)
coletrickle74 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 1 Drives: 08 350z Rep Power: 9	Late to the thread but couldn't find an answer. Sorry if it has been asked, but...how much work if any, would be required to fit this to a 350z HR? Looking at a used Stillen kit

04-24-2017, 10:10 PM	#1679 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6834	Nobody knows. It's never been done but I've been pmd that question about 6 or 7 times. I just tell them there's only one way to find out. If your mechanically savvy then you can get anything to work. It might fit up, it might take minor tweaking, it might take a good amount. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

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