SuperCharger Install Prices

feelzpwr91 · 12-15-2009, 04:52 PM

So i was at my local performance shop today, the owners a good friend of mind so i got a legit answer here, 1950-2700

LiquidZ · 12-15-2009, 05:03 PM

Is that with a tune? Is that for a centrifugal blower, too?

I might be way off, but to me, that seems a little too high for just an install.

roplusbee · 12-15-2009, 05:10 PM

I hope that is with tuning. Seems as though that is a lot of hours labor (assuming that they get $95-115/hr).

Snakes709 · 12-15-2009, 05:13 PM

yea thats abit high...as long as the engine doesnt HAVE to be pulled, me and my buddies can do it at the base for the price of a few beers.

Togo · 12-15-2009, 05:15 PM

That pricing seems more in line with 20-27 hours of labor which seem way above what a SC takes. I thought a SC could be installed in 12 hours or less?

JB-370z · 12-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Wow! 950-1200 is more like it! Does that include a pot of gold???

biggersNISMO · 12-15-2009, 07:05 PM

anything over 2k is a little steep for a S/C install in my opinion.
my car guy quoted me $1,800. I've been doing business with him for a while, but even if i was a new customer, he would not charge me anything over $2,100

JB-370z · 12-15-2009, 07:28 PM

Still way to high but thats my opp.

Kyle@STILLEN · 12-15-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z

Wow! 950-1200 is more like it! Does that include a pot of gold???

This is a bit more accurate.

Depending on the kit, we charge anywhere from 8-12 hours of labor and our rate is $99.00/hour.

It also depends on if that price includes tuning. If he was adding tuning with that price then the original (lower) price seems a bit more realistic.

roplusbee · 12-15-2009, 08:14 PM

I did not do the math on the price vs labor hours, but I would think that it was because of tuning that a shop or mechanic would charge so much.

I remember taking my S13 to a shop in Naples, ITALY and the guy wanted like 300 Euro just to start. He had the only dyno around in the area, so I guess you gotta pay to play. I miss that CA18DET.

Zsteve · 12-15-2009, 08:14 PM

So is tuning a must or is it just more for fine tuning?

LiquidZ · 12-15-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zsteve

So is tuning a must or is it just more for fine tuning?

If Stillen releases their kit with a handheld tuner, the tuner will get your car running safely. You should be fine to go from there. It's at the dyno where a car can specifically be tuned to get some monster gains.

Kyle@STILLEN · 12-15-2009, 08:30 PM

pre-tuned supercharger systems are 95% perfect. The only "missing" piece is for the guy going for the all out power on their particular vehicle. For most people, a generic tune will suffice. Others may want something specific to their car.

The other thing that we're learning during our tuning is that with our new hand held tuner's we will be able to dial a car in to basically 99% for safety, reliability, and great power increase. If someone wants to take it to the edge then they can get a custom tune done for sure.

With that being said though. You want to be sure who you trust with your car. I have seen so called "reputable shops" blow up engines on the dyno during the tuning process. I will never forget one of those shops claim to fame. "We made more power on 7 cylinders than you did with 8." Made me LMAO!!! A lot goes into tuning, and tuning on a naturally aspirated car vs. a forced induction car is TOTALLY different. If someone doesn't know what they're doing, they can melt down an engine quickly!!!

LiquidZ · 12-15-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

pre-tuned supercharger systems are 95% perfect. The only "missing" piece is for the guy going for the all out power on their particular vehicle. For most people, a generic tune will suffice. Others may want something specific to their car.

The other thing that we're learning during our tuning is that with our new hand held tuner's we will be able to dial a car in to basically 99% for safety, reliability, and great power increase. If someone wants to take it to the edge then they can get a custom tune done for sure.

With that being said though. You want to be sure who you trust with your car. I have seen so called "reputable shops" blow up engines on the dyno during the tuning process. I will never forget one of those shops claim to fame. "We made more power on 7 cylinders than you did with 8." Made me LMAO!!! A lot goes into tuning, and tuning on a naturally aspirated car vs. a forced induction car is TOTALLY different. If someone doesn't know what they're doing, they can melt down an engine quickly!!!

That caught my eye.

feelzpwr91 · 12-15-2009, 11:04 PM

For every one- yes for centriphical and that includes tune and all notice i said around there so it could be a little less, shops do it differently some do it from the base some pull the motor all depends thanks for all the great posts. Just tryin to give people an idea

12-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	SuperCharger Install Prices So i was at my local performance shop today, the owners a good friend of mind so i got a legit answer here, 1950-2700 __________________ Rather be driving my Z

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LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Is that with a tune? Is that for a centrifugal blower, too? I might be way off, but to me, that seems a little too high for just an install. __________________

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roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	I hope that is with tuning. Seems as though that is a lot of hours labor (assuming that they get $95-115/hr). __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	That pricing seems more in line with 20-27 hours of labor which seem way above what a SC takes. I thought a SC could be installed in 12 hours or less? __________________ This will decimate all after you put about fifteen grand in it or more, and if we have to, overnight parts from Japan. Joe Clem and Koeppel Nissan

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biggersNISMO Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood... Green Mtn.. Posts: 102 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	anything over 2k is a little steep for a S/C install in my opinion. my car guy quoted me $1,800. I've been doing business with him for a while, but even if i was a new customer, he would not charge me anything over $2,100 __________________ an awkward morning beats a boring night CONOC.NET

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Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 18	yea thats abit high...as long as the engine doesnt HAVE to be pulled, me and my buddies can do it at the base for the price of a few beers.

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JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Wow! 950-1200 is more like it! Does that include a pot of gold???

12-15-2009, 07:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Still way to high but thats my opp.

12-15-2009, 08:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	I did not do the math on the price vs labor hours, but I would think that it was because of tuning that a shop or mechanic would charge so much. I remember taking my S13 to a shop in Naples, ITALY and the guy wanted like 300 Euro just to start. He had the only dyno around in the area, so I guess you gotta pay to play. I miss that CA18DET. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	So is tuning a must or is it just more for fine tuning? __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-15-2009, 08:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	pre-tuned supercharger systems are 95% perfect. The only "missing" piece is for the guy going for the all out power on their particular vehicle. For most people, a generic tune will suffice. Others may want something specific to their car. The other thing that we're learning during our tuning is that with our new hand held tuner's we will be able to dial a car in to basically 99% for safety, reliability, and great power increase. If someone wants to take it to the edge then they can get a custom tune done for sure. With that being said though. You want to be sure who you trust with your car. I have seen so called "reputable shops" blow up engines on the dyno during the tuning process. I will never forget one of those shops claim to fame. "We made more power on 7 cylinders than you did with 8." Made me LMAO!!! A lot goes into tuning, and tuning on a naturally aspirated car vs. a forced induction car is TOTALLY different. If someone doesn't know what they're doing, they can melt down an engine quickly!!!

12-15-2009, 11:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	For every one- yes for centriphical and that includes tune and all notice i said around there so it could be a little less, shops do it differently some do it from the base some pull the motor all depends thanks for all the great posts. Just tryin to give people an idea __________________ Rather be driving my Z

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