Dipping a toe in the rabbit hole...

MZ DAIZY · 07-10-2019, 03:53 PM

I have a ‘17 with 20K miles on it now. I’ve done the simple mods (intakes, exhaust, oil cooler and tune) but looking for a little more ooomph.

I’m leaning towards the Stillen SC. Not looking to set records, but for $10,000 with an upgraded clutch (all installed by Z1) I’m kinda on the fence. Mucho money for minor gains...

I’m leaning towards the SC only cause it’s my DD and reliability is more important to me than a Screamer I’m going to have to baby along in between beating on it.

My wife drives it occasionally so I have to keep that in mind too.

So basically, I know The Stillen doesn’t give me much “bang for the buck”, but I’m intrigued with the supposedly “reliability”.

What say youse guys?

old guy · 07-10-2019, 04:01 PM

A toe now, a foot later, then an arm & leg, ya see where this is going going gone

good luck my friend, enjoy

sirnixalot · 07-10-2019, 04:03 PM

If you really want to go with the SC route, Topgunz is a more reliable "stillen" based kit

Topgunz full supercharger kits!!

Spooler · 07-10-2019, 06:35 PM

Look at a different kit. The stock Stillen kit is not very good for reliability. Topgun has one, SOHO has one, etc.

TopgunZ · 07-11-2019, 10:36 AM

If you are interested in the kit you can check out the website.

www.topgunspeedworks.com

deportedflip · 07-11-2019, 10:46 AM

Highly recommend topgunz kit. Way better option unless you are in california and need it to be carb leagal

MZ DAIZY · 07-11-2019, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

If you are interested in the kit you can check out the website.

www.topgunspeedworks.com

Looks like you’re the winner! I’ll be in touch.

MZ DAIZY · 07-11-2019, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopgunZ

If you are interested in the kit you can check out the website.

www.topgunspeedworks.com

What can I realistically expect (WHP/TORQUE) with stock injectors and a stock fuel pump?

sirnixalot · 07-11-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

What can I realistically expect (WHP/TORQUE) with stock injectors and a stock fuel pump?

problems

MZ DAIZY · 07-11-2019, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

problems

LOL! Thanks! Looks like you like your sarcasm as much as I do.

Ask a stupid question....

redondoaveb · 07-11-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

problems

That sums it up pretty well

wideglideleon · 07-11-2019, 03:23 PM

I have had TopgunZ's system for over two years on my Daily Driver, NO issues with the kit or my car . Its a great kit for stock like driving with MUCH more power and power curve goes along with RPM just like stock but much increased.

MZ DAIZY · 07-11-2019, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wideglideleon

I have had TopgunZ's system for over two years on my Daily Driver, NO issues with the kit or my car . Its a great kit for stock like driving with MUCH more power and power curve goes along with RPM just like stock but much increased.

Did you upgrade the injectors and fuel pump?

"Z"en · 07-11-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY

Did you upgrade the injectors and fuel pump?

Upgrading the injectors and fuel pump is a MUST for a boosted Z. Better add a fuel return system. Go check CJ motorsports!

wideglideleon · 07-11-2019, 04:02 PM

Yes I upgraded the Fuel pump and injectors its a necessity. If you want to go E85 you will need the 1050 Injectors, I use the 1000's and have had no issues at all. But TopgunZ has a great price for the 1050's so no reason to go smaller there.
You will of course need a tune after the install.

07-10-2019, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,873 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613734	Dipping a toe in the rabbit hole... I have a ‘17 with 20K miles on it now. I’ve done the simple mods (intakes, exhaust, oil cooler and tune) but looking for a little more ooomph. I’m leaning towards the Stillen SC. Not looking to set records, but for $10,000 with an upgraded clutch (all installed by Z1) I’m kinda on the fence. Mucho money for minor gains... I’m leaning towards the SC only cause it’s my DD and reliability is more important to me than a Screamer I’m going to have to baby along in between beating on it. My wife drives it occasionally so I have to keep that in mind too. So basically, I know The Stillen doesn’t give me much “bang for the buck”, but I’m intrigued with the supposedly “reliability”. What say youse guys?

07-10-2019, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,711 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	A toe now, a foot later, then an arm & leg, ya see where this is going going gone good luck my friend, enjoy OMGWTFBBQ, TBatt, Ghostvette and 3 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

07-10-2019, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57454	If you really want to go with the SC route, Topgunz is a more reliable "stillen" based kit Topgunz full supercharger kits!! OMGWTFBBQ, JARblue, cv129 and 9 others like this. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

07-10-2019, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,927 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Look at a different kit. The stock Stillen kit is not very good for reliability. Topgun has one, SOHO has one, etc. Baronsmokes and MZ DAIZY like this.

07-11-2019, 10:36 AM	#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	If you are interested in the kit you can check out the website. www.topgunspeedworks.com OMGWTFBBQ, TBatt, Jimbo370 and 3 others like this. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

07-11-2019, 10:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
deportedflip Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 9 Drives: 08 Nismo Z Rep Power: 8	Highly recommend topgunz kit. Way better option unless you are in california and need it to be carb leagal MZ DAIZY likes this.

07-11-2019, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	I have had TopgunZ's system for over two years on my Daily Driver, NO issues with the kit or my car . Its a great kit for stock like driving with MUCH more power and power curve goes along with RPM just like stock but much increased. MZ DAIZY likes this.

07-11-2019, 04:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	Yes I upgraded the Fuel pump and injectors its a necessity. If you want to go E85 you will need the 1050 Injectors, I use the 1000's and have had no issues at all. But TopgunZ has a great price for the 1050's so no reason to go smaller there. You will of course need a tune after the install. "Z"en and MZ DAIZY like this.

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