Turtle64b's Stillen Build Thread

[turtle64b]

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Sounds good! Looks like the future is bright for this build!

If you are trying to save in the short term, you can probably leave out the return fuel system since you are going to start out conservative, but stick with the 1000cc injectors and upgraded pump. The return system can be added later when you go for more power.

You might also consider going with the Walbro 450/485 vs Aeromotive 340.. you'll want the extra headroom when you go fully built. I also feel like I hear more about Aeromotive pumps failing, but that may just be my imagination.

These changes will work for you now while still giving you an upgrade path for more power in the future without upgrade existing parts. All of this is just my opinion =)

Much appreciated! Unfortunately the parts listed are already on the way...
I chose to go ahead with the S1-SE fuel return system based on the several threads I saw about running out of fuel on top.
I chose the Aeromotive 340 because it seemed to be what most were running and there some warnings on the Z1 website about going with bigger pumps at the risk of damage.
I chose the ID 1050Xs because the 725, 850 and 1000cc were all the same price. The 1050Xs were $10 more and boasted better technology. 1050cc injectors will, theoretically, hold fine to 700hp.
I chose to go with the billet tophat after reading stories about the stock plastic ones not holding up so well after modification.
The AMS lightweight pulley will help with some of the losses, I feel, due to the significantly reduced rotating mass. Future mod will most likely be the ATI damper pointed out earlier.

Where did you guys elect to put your meters/gauges? Those are actually the things I need to order and have yet to just because I know they'll get here before the build is done. I figure a dual gauge pod somewhere, but I'm unsure where... The A-pillar looks pretty cool, there was a pod that fit inboard on the passenger side for sale here awhile back, and I loved the DIY about changing out the time and voltage meter center stage there, but I don't really know yet haha.

Boost and AFR are the only ones I'm thinking on. I'm getting the mini fuel pressure gauge on the fuel line to tune that in. I know that more is better when it comes to keeping an eye on your engine, but I don't really want to turn the cabin into a cockpit haha. Although that might be cool... I have a solid OBDx thing that plugs into my OBD2 port and feeds data to an app, like Torque, but I don't know exactly how reliable that is.

Thank you all for all the input, I promise I am paying attention and trying to soak it all up!

-Brett