Turbo-Guard for Stillen build

redondoaveb · 10-24-2017, 01:26 PM

Just wondering if anyone is or has used the turbo-guard screen instead of the k&n filter and what the power difference was? Any concern about sc/impeller damage? Wondering if the risk is worth the reward.
http://turbo-guard.com/turbo-guard-maxx-2/

Jayhovah · 10-24-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Wondering if the risk is worth the reward.

You will make a lot more power, but it is also likely you will severely lower the lifespan of your motor.

redondoaveb · 10-24-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

You will make a lot more power, but it is also likely you will severely lower the lifespan of your motor.

This might be a dumb question but how can it hurt your motor?

Chuck33079 · 10-24-2017, 01:41 PM

Because those screens don't filter anything out.

TopgunZ · 10-24-2017, 02:00 PM

Yes, You will make insane power levels. StillenZ84 made over 700whp with that screen.

You will also be sucking in dust and small children.

redondoaveb · 10-24-2017, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Because those screens don't filter anything out.

I realize that but the stillen sc is set up high in the engine bay and behind the core support and is fairly protected unlike the turbo set up. Not saying that it couldn't suck something in though. Doesn't sound like the risk is worth the reward.

Chuck33079 · 10-24-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I realize that but the stillen sc is set up high in the engine bay and behind the core support and is fairly protected unlike the turbo set up. Not saying that it couldn't suck something in though. Doesn't sound like the risk is worth the reward.

Plenty of dust and grit still make it into the engine bay. It's just not worth the extra power.

overtureZ · 10-24-2017, 02:41 PM

I am looking into extending my inlet via a sleeve welded on to use the fine mesh screen. Thoughts on this?

redondoaveb · 10-24-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Plenty of dust and grit still make it into the engine bay. It's just not worth the extra power.

Yep, makes sense. I agree. Thanks.

6mt370 · 10-25-2017, 03:53 AM

You really wont gain much. Maybe Stillen has a really restrictive filter or something. It would be something that you would put on at the track, not for a street driven car. I have a 5" intake and filter on my supra and pulled it off and didn't feel really much of anything.

TopgunZ · 10-25-2017, 08:45 AM

We dont have 5" of room to put a filter on. If we did, this wouldnt be a discussion. I went from 10 psi to 15 by taking mine off. This was on the dyno.

Look, if done right, you can make 550whp with my kit with the filter on. Do you want to run more than that on the stock block anyway?

overtureZ · 10-25-2017, 09:45 AM

Ever tried this filter Topz?

10-24-2017, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,360 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	Turbo-Guard for Stillen build Just wondering if anyone is or has used the turbo-guard screen instead of the k&n filter and what the power difference was? Any concern about sc/impeller damage? Wondering if the risk is worth the reward. http://turbo-guard.com/turbo-guard-maxx-2/ Last edited by redondoaveb; 10-24-2017 at 01:26 PM. Reason: Forgot link

10-24-2017, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Because those screens don't filter anything out. Jayhovah likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-24-2017, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6834	Yes, You will make insane power levels. StillenZ84 made over 700whp with that screen. You will also be sucking in dust and small children. JARblue, Wonka2581, Memphis370Z and 4 others like this. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

10-24-2017, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
overtureZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Middle TN Age: 30 Posts: 319 Drives: Da Boosted Z Rep Power: 9	I am looking into extending my inlet via a sleeve welded on to use the fine mesh screen. Thoughts on this? __________________ Auto/Z Enthusiast - Mechanical Engineer - Fabricator - Do it for dale

10-25-2017, 08:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6834	We dont have 5" of room to put a filter on. If we did, this wouldnt be a discussion. I went from 10 psi to 15 by taking mine off. This was on the dyno. Look, if done right, you can make 550whp with my kit with the filter on. Do you want to run more than that on the stock block anyway? __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

10-25-2017, 03:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
6mt370 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: House Posts: 207 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 10	You really wont gain much. Maybe Stillen has a really restrictive filter or something. It would be something that you would put on at the track, not for a street driven car. I have a 5" intake and filter on my supra and pulled it off and didn't feel really much of anything.

10-25-2017, 09:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
overtureZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Middle TN Age: 30 Posts: 319 Drives: Da Boosted Z Rep Power: 9	Ever tried this filter Topz? __________________ Auto/Z Enthusiast - Mechanical Engineer - Fabricator - Do it for dale

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