Preparation for the STILLEN supercharger

WICKED_GRIN · 01-24-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Togo

This has been my one huge gripe with the SC kits. I don't mind a subtle SC whine, its actually kind of sexy but if it sounds like this then oh hell fcuking no...

The acoustics and esthetics in this video are too close to being a ricer!

Zguy · 01-24-2010, 12:42 PM

I dont know what he did to that to butcher it but my Vortech was no where near that loud......

Cjanik · 01-24-2010, 12:55 PM

I never noticed a supercharger that wasn't on TOP of the motor, how will a supercharger like that effect performance? thats a lot of air to compress in that tube to make the PSI high in the manifold.

Nontheless, if I were buying a supercharger kit and one required replacement of the hood, i'd opt for a different kit, so good job!!

LiquidZ · 01-24-2010, 01:24 PM

The first video was of a Procharger, which are known to be extremely noisy. I think the video Minicobra posted was a perfect example of a properly installed and functioning Vortech.

Mike · 01-24-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LiquidZ

The first video was of a Procharger, which are known to be extremely noisy. I think the video Minicobra posted was a perfect example of a properly installed and functioning Vortech.

Yep, the vortech I had on my C6 was very quiet.

Togo · 01-24-2010, 02:26 PM

Good to hear that the Vortech will likely not sound like THAT

blackbird · 01-24-2010, 03:56 PM

Just to throw a kink in the works. I have the Gen 3, Headers, HFC and exhaust & under pulley. Had CEL come on went to Dealer, it was reset and set to "learn" mode. Came on again and went off on it's own. Came on third time. Each time was at a different low temperature. Went to tuner guy. A hose on Gen 3 was a little loose. Replaced clamp. Engined checked by tuner guy on his black box ( I have no clue what they are called, little mini PC plugged into OBD) Engine running fine, Not lean. However, I was told to wait 60 seconds before I take off from a cold start. I do and have had no issues since.
May be a bit difficult to test 12 degree weather in California. February here will test the below 12 degree running.

Silo · 01-24-2010, 05:19 PM

Have heard the Vortech in person myself and that's why I am worried. Here is HQ video of a Vortech in a G35 and the rattle and squeaking from the belt drive is pretty loud:

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Silo · 01-24-2010, 05:26 PM

Have heard the Vortech in person myself and that's why I am worried. Here is a good recording of a Vortech in a G35 and the rattle and squeaking from the belt drive is well audiable:

LiquidZ · 01-24-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Silo

Have heard the Vortech in person myself and that's why I am worried. Here is a good recording of a Vortech in a G35 and the rattle and squeaking from the belt drive is well audiable:

The easiest way to put this is that the sound is not for everybody. Gear driven superchargers will always have a sound to them. I personally like the sound.

Togo · 01-24-2010, 05:48 PM

^That wouldn't be that annoying at all in my book. Sounds really nice too when he revs it a bit.

theDreamer · 01-24-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Togo

^That wouldn't be that annoying at all in my book. Sounds really nice too when he revs it a bit.

Plus the microphone is right there and the hood is open, sure it still produces plenty of noise in the car (with the hood closed).

Togo · 01-24-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Plus the microphone is right there and the hood is open, sure it still produces plenty of noise in the car (with the hood closed).

Yeah that noise is nothing like the one I posted, I couldn't live with the other but this is sexy to me.

simota1 · 01-24-2010, 06:03 PM

yah man ^^^ that thing sounds really nice... the 350z video though is a hell to the f*cking no lol

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silo

Have heard the Vortech in person myself and that's why I am worried. Here is a good recording of a Vortech in a G35 and the rattle and squeaking from the belt drive is well audiable:

Is a beast mang.

01-24-2010, 01:24 PM	#244 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	The first video was of a Procharger, which are known to be extremely noisy. I think the video Minicobra posted was a perfect example of a properly installed and functioning Vortech. __________________

01-24-2010, 02:26 PM	#246 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	Good to hear that the Vortech will likely not sound like THAT __________________ 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

01-24-2010, 05:48 PM	#251 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	^That wouldn't be that annoying at all in my book. Sounds really nice too when he revs it a bit. __________________ 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

01-24-2010, 06:03 PM	#254 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	yah man ^^^ that thing sounds really nice... the 350z video though is a hell to the fcking no lol __________________ TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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01-24-2010, 12:42 PM	#242 (permalink)
Zguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153 Drives: 05 Chrome Silver Rep Power: 16	I dont know what he did to that to butcher it but my Vortech was no where near that loud......

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Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	I never noticed a supercharger that wasn't on TOP of the motor, how will a supercharger like that effect performance? thats a lot of air to compress in that tube to make the PSI high in the manifold. Nontheless, if I were buying a supercharger kit and one required replacement of the hood, i'd opt for a different kit, so good job!!

01-24-2010, 03:56 PM	#247 (permalink)
blackbird Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 179 Drives: 09 370Z BLk GTM TT Rep Power: 16	Just to throw a kink in the works. I have the Gen 3, Headers, HFC and exhaust & under pulley. Had CEL come on went to Dealer, it was reset and set to "learn" mode. Came on again and went off on it's own. Came on third time. Each time was at a different low temperature. Went to tuner guy. A hose on Gen 3 was a little loose. Replaced clamp. Engined checked by tuner guy on his black box ( I have no clue what they are called, little mini PC plugged into OBD) Engine running fine, Not lean. However, I was told to wait 60 seconds before I take off from a cold start. I do and have had no issues since. May be a bit difficult to test 12 degree weather in California. February here will test the below 12 degree running.

01-24-2010, 05:19 PM	#248 (permalink)
Silo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Have heard the Vortech in person myself and that's why I am worried. Here is HQ video of a Vortech in a G35 and the rattle and squeaking from the belt drive is pretty loud: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a6LXS2luYww&hl=de_DE&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a6LXS2luYww&hl=de_DE&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

01-24-2010, 05:26 PM	#249 (permalink)
Silo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Germany Age: 50 Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Have heard the Vortech in person myself and that's why I am worried. Here is a good recording of a Vortech in a G35 and the rattle and squeaking from the belt drive is well audiable: