Where to install Stillen Supercharger in LA?

amusez34 · 06-05-2018, 01:30 AM

Hi guys, I am not too sure if this question has been asked before, but I am looking for a shop that members have good experience with installing the Stillen Supercharger around San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles area. Stillen suggested an authorized installer but it is like 100 miles away from my place. There are some shops around the area but i don't feel like going to a shop that does not have experience installing the kit in our car, and charge extra because it took them longer to figure out how to get it installed lol. Thanks in advance for all input.

ByThaBay · 06-05-2018, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by amusez34

Hi guys, I am not too sure if this question has been asked before, but I am looking for a shop that members have good experience with installing the Stillen Supercharger around San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles area. Stillen suggested an authorized installer but it is like 100 miles away from my place. There are some shops around the area but i don't feel like going to a shop that does not have experience installing the kit in our car, and charge extra because it took them longer to figure out how to get it installed lol. Thanks in advance for all input.

If you're looking for a local place, try specialty Z, you'll be well taken care of.

jchammond · 06-05-2018, 05:28 AM

Also, if you haven’t purchased the kit yet; You may want to contact TopGunZ on the forum,,,as he’s improved the Stillen kit & added an air/air inter cooler.
He’s a sponsor on here & sells a complete turnkey kit!

jchammond · 06-05-2018, 05:38 AM

Recent Instagram screenshot of TopGunZ SC tuned Z.

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B&W_Evader · 06-05-2018, 09:37 AM

How about your driveway

He's in California... Beware of CARB!

I bet Fast Intentions would do it even though they have their own kit.

Trips · 06-05-2018, 10:42 AM

You do have Stillen as an alternative installer albeit a pia drive down to the OC

Do listen to jchammond, contact (TopGunZ) to get a good direction about getting the best out of that kit.

ByThaBay · 06-05-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

You do have Stillen as an alternative installer albeit a pia drive down to the OC

Do listen to jchammond, contact (TopGunZ) to get a good direction about getting the best out of that kit.

Well the topguz kit is not legal here in CA... so you've been warned.

wanker · 06-05-2018, 02:06 PM

Specialty Z is in Chatsworth and Stillen is in Costa Mesa. Both locations are a doable drive from San Gabriel Valley.

Also only the Stillen Supercharger is CARB certified, with the Stillen tune. Thus if you obtain a custom tune, you may not pass the emissions testing -- or you should be prepared to default back to the Stillen tune at the time of testing. Hence, you should check with Stillen regarding this issue.

TopgunZ · 06-05-2018, 02:58 PM

Yes, the stillen kit requires you to stay on their tune and pulley/supercharger setup which greatly limits horsepower/fun factor.

amusez34 · 06-05-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ByThaBay

Well the topguz kit is not legal here in CA... so you've been warned.

Agreed. The reason why I went with a supercharger is because that is the only kit that is CARB legal to my understanding. If I wanted more power and not care about getting caught, I would go for a TT for sure It sucks to live in CA.

amusez34 · 06-05-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

Specialty Z is in Chatsworth and Stillen is in Costa Mesa. Both locations are a doable drive from San Gabriel Valley.

Also only the Stillen Supercharger is CARB certified, with the Stillen tune. Thus if you obtain a custom tune, you may not pass the emissions testing -- or you should be prepared to default back to the Stillen tune at the time of testing. Hence, you should check with Stillen regarding this issue.

Thank you for that info! I am not too sure if Stillen will install it because they advised me to drive even further away to install the kit even though stillen is like 30 mins away from my house lol let me email them to see if they can install them. Thanks !

yaoxiao4 · 06-05-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

Specialty Z is in Chatsworth and Stillen is in Costa Mesa. Both locations are a doable drive from San Gabriel Valley.

Also only the Stillen Supercharger is CARB certified, with the Stillen tune. Thus if you obtain a custom tune, you may not pass the emissions testing -- or you should be prepared to default back to the Stillen tune at the time of testing. Hence, you should check with Stillen regarding this issue.

there isnt really a way for to tell that you are running custom tune though is there? AFAIK smog is only visual + codes

wanker · 06-05-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by yaoxiao4

there isnt really a way for to tell that you are running custom tune though is there? AFAIK smog is only visual + codes

I understand that if you live in an enhanced smog requirement area (most of California), the ASM2 emission test checks the vehicle current tune on the ECU against the manufacturer's tune. Thus, if there are dramatic changes to the engine timing etc. you can fail the test.

yaoxiao4 · 06-05-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wanker

I understand that if you live in an enhanced smog requirement area (most of California), the ASM2 emission test checks the vehicle current tune on the ECU against the manufacturer's tune. Thus, if there are dramatic changes to the engine timing etc. you can fail the test.

Interesting, I did not know that as I've not heard someone fail the smog test due to a tune. I wonder how if they'd be able to detect a custom tuned stillen kit (assuming through obdii)

Hotrodz · 06-05-2018, 08:02 PM

Several people have recommended Specialty Z and for good reason. Seb knows what is necessary and is better at it than Stillen. Give him a call and he can answer all your questions. He won't try to convince you to come to him because he is just not that way and he doesn't need the business, he got plenty!

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06-05-2018, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
amusez34 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 902 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 29	Where to install Stillen Supercharger in LA? Hi guys, I am not too sure if this question has been asked before, but I am looking for a shop that members have good experience with installing the Stillen Supercharger around San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles area. Stillen suggested an authorized installer but it is like 100 miles away from my place. There are some shops around the area but i don't feel like going to a shop that does not have experience installing the kit in our car, and charge extra because it took them longer to figure out how to get it installed lol. Thanks in advance for all input. Last edited by amusez34; 06-05-2018 at 01:33 AM.

06-05-2018, 05:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Also, if you haven’t purchased the kit yet; You may want to contact TopGunZ on the forum,,,as he’s improved the Stillen kit & added an air/air inter cooler. He’s a sponsor on here & sells a complete turnkey kit! BOLIO 671, RumbleFish and sx moneypit 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

06-05-2018, 05:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Recent Instagram screenshot of TopGunZ SC tuned Z. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk ANMVQ, Hotrodz and Baronsmokes 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

06-05-2018, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	How about your driveway He's in California... Beware of CARB! I bet Fast Intentions would do it even though they have their own kit. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

06-05-2018, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	You do have Stillen as an alternative installer albeit a pia drive down to the OC Do listen to jchammond, contact (TopGunZ) to get a good direction about getting the best out of that kit. amusez34 and Hotrodz like this. __________________

06-05-2018, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	Specialty Z is in Chatsworth and Stillen is in Costa Mesa. Both locations are a doable drive from San Gabriel Valley. Also only the Stillen Supercharger is CARB certified, with the Stillen tune. Thus if you obtain a custom tune, you may not pass the emissions testing -- or you should be prepared to default back to the Stillen tune at the time of testing. Hence, you should check with Stillen regarding this issue. Last edited by wanker; 06-05-2018 at 04:00 PM.

06-05-2018, 02:58 PM	#9 (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, the stillen kit requires you to stay on their tune and pulley/supercharger setup which greatly limits horsepower/fun factor. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

06-05-2018, 08:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Several people have recommended Specialty Z and for good reason. Seb knows what is necessary and is better at it than Stillen. Give him a call and he can answer all your questions. He won't try to convince you to come to him because he is just not that way and he doesn't need the business, he got plenty! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk BOLIO 671 and amusez34 like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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