RJ MFG Supercharger kit Feeler...

JJ's370z · 02-19-2017, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtis_J

Personally, I'd like to see a hood that has styling elements of the 240z in it.

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What were you thinking - got any pics?

Speaking of 240's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdUk7AzlqhY

Curtis_J · 02-19-2017, 05:24 AM

No specific pics, but I always liked the dome in the 240z hood. Maybe something like that with a some scoop or venting added in.

jchammond · 02-19-2017, 05:37 AM

I've always liked the cowl induction style hood scoops....unsure exactly how many inches of rise is needed.

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James10694 · 02-19-2017, 05:31 PM

I think we could rock that with the stock lines that are in the OEM hood

cooltoy · 02-19-2017, 05:46 PM

Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending on the design), the success of this kit will be determined by the hood design. The hardcore guys won't care, but the majority will judge it by the esthetics.

Curtis_J · 02-19-2017, 05:50 PM

Agreed. I'd really love to see something that is as subtle as possible, while remaining muscular in profile, and it's gotta look like it's meant to be there, as opposed to an afterthought.

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MCLOVIN · 02-19-2017, 05:55 PM

I want some more concepts

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Ape Factory · 02-19-2017, 09:58 PM

If you have a good body shop, the other option would be to simply add a bulge, in metal, and repaint the hood. Cut, weld, paint. Honestly, it should be offered as an option for both the 370z and the G37/Q60. Wouldn't cost a whole lot to produce in quantity either. We'd have the option of using our original hood or purchasing a second hood and modifying it.

How far do we expect the supercharger to sit above the outside face of the stock hood?

bullitt5897 · 02-19-2017, 11:26 PM

Guys the supercharger peak is ~6" above the timing cover. The real question is how far forward will it sit and what is the largest pulley being used. Once I have those details I can start making up the hood. I am still awaiting the hood to start doing general mock ups.

Ape Factory · 02-19-2017, 11:38 PM

So realistically, we're talking 3" above the OEM hood line? Maybe a bit less? (where'd I put that playdough?)

bullitt5897 · 02-20-2017, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ape Factory

So realistically, we're talking 3" above the OEM hood line? Maybe a bit less? (where'd I put that playdough?)

I am thinking 2" - 3" above the hood in the center. But remember the factory hood drops ~1" around the center so a power dome would be at most 2" taller than a factory hood peak height. Again this is all dependent on pulley size.

bcfromfl · 02-20-2017, 12:30 AM

They don't make OEM hoods like they used to...unfortunately. It would be nice just to add/retrofit the current hood like guys used to be able to do years ago when hoods were basically just a formed flat sheet of steel. Now, with all the framing on the underside to give it rigidity, there just isn't a good way to cut a hole and add something on top.

I agree with a couple of the comments above -- the hood will make or break the project with the majority of possible enthusiasts. "It's gotta look like it's meant to be there" -- perfect comment.

Ape Factory · 02-20-2017, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I am thinking 2" - 3" above the hood in the center. But remember the factory hood drops ~1" around the center so a power dome would be at most 2" taller than a factory hood peak height. Again this is all dependent on pulley size.

Keep forgetting that pulley...ok thank you very much for the info. Appreciated.

daveb91 · 02-20-2017, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ape Factory

If you have a good body shop, the other option would be to simply add a bulge, in metal, and repaint the hood. Cut, weld, paint. Honestly, it should be offered as an option for both the 370z and the G37/Q60. Wouldn't cost a whole lot to produce in quantity either. We'd have the option of using our original hood or purchasing a second hood and modifying it.

How far do we expect the supercharger to sit above the outside face of the stock hood?

A lot have problems working with aluminum. Regular shops that is.

Mbreese · 02-21-2017, 03:35 PM

I like the style of the 350Z HR with the way it had the rise maybe something like that will be possible! Either way can't wait for it to be released definitely going this route when it becomes available, I've been following RJM for several years and all their products have been pretty much game changer's IMPO ! So to say that a hood would make or break the deal for others I suppose I could see that but I'd bet my lunchbox that whatever they come up with will be top shelf !!!!

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02-19-2017, 05:24 AM	#377 (permalink)
Curtis_J Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: St. John's, NL CANADA Posts: 153 Drives: '17 370z Base Rep Power: 23	No specific pics, but I always liked the dome in the 240z hood. Maybe something like that with a some scoop or venting added in. Jordo!, BlackZeda, carlitos_370z and 1 others like this.

02-19-2017, 05:37 AM	#378 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	I've always liked the cowl induction style hood scoops....unsure exactly how many inches of rise is needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk BlackZeda and carlitos_370z like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html Last edited by jchammond; 02-19-2017 at 01:57 PM.

02-19-2017, 05:31 PM	#379 (permalink)
James10694 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 916 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I think we could rock that with the stock lines that are in the OEM hood __________________ Boosted Performance Single Turbo 618whp/489 tq

02-19-2017, 05:46 PM	#380 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,966 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending on the design), the success of this kit will be determined by the hood design. The hardcore guys won't care, but the majority will judge it by the esthetics. TechnicZ and Jayhovah like this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-19-2017, 05:50 PM	#381 (permalink)
Curtis_J Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: St. John's, NL CANADA Posts: 153 Drives: '17 370z Base Rep Power: 23	Agreed. I'd really love to see something that is as subtle as possible, while remaining muscular in profile, and it's gotta look like it's meant to be there, as opposed to an afterthought. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Pharoh likes this.

02-19-2017, 05:55 PM	#382 (permalink)
MCLOVIN Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 52 Drives: 2016 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 27	I want some more concepts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-19-2017, 09:58 PM	#383 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	If you have a good body shop, the other option would be to simply add a bulge, in metal, and repaint the hood. Cut, weld, paint. Honestly, it should be offered as an option for both the 370z and the G37/Q60. Wouldn't cost a whole lot to produce in quantity either. We'd have the option of using our original hood or purchasing a second hood and modifying it. How far do we expect the supercharger to sit above the outside face of the stock hood? __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

02-19-2017, 11:26 PM	#384 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Guys the supercharger peak is ~6" above the timing cover. The real question is how far forward will it sit and what is the largest pulley being used. Once I have those details I can start making up the hood. I am still awaiting the hood to start doing general mock ups. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

02-19-2017, 11:38 PM	#385 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	So realistically, we're talking 3" above the OEM hood line? Maybe a bit less? (where'd I put that playdough?) __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

02-20-2017, 12:30 AM	#387 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 8	They don't make OEM hoods like they used to...unfortunately. It would be nice just to add/retrofit the current hood like guys used to be able to do years ago when hoods were basically just a formed flat sheet of steel. Now, with all the framing on the underside to give it rigidity, there just isn't a good way to cut a hole and add something on top. I agree with a couple of the comments above -- the hood will make or break the project with the majority of possible enthusiasts. "It's gotta look like it's meant to be there" -- perfect comment.

02-21-2017, 03:35 PM	#390 (permalink)
Mbreese Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cartersville,Ga Posts: 331 Drives: Metalic-Gray,09 370Z Rep Power: 31	I like the style of the 350Z HR with the way it had the rise maybe something like that will be possible! Either way can't wait for it to be released definitely going this route when it becomes available, I've been following RJM for several years and all their products have been pretty much game changer's IMPO ! So to say that a hood would make or break the deal for others I suppose I could see that but I'd bet my lunchbox that whatever they come up with will be top shelf !!!! LinPark, BlackZeda, nomodsjk and 1 others like this.

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