Input from those who have SC their 370

V8Killer · 03-17-2011, 12:00 PM

Hey guys. I am not trying to start another useless thread so hopefully I get some good input from this. Currently I am overseas and I am already planning what to do with my Z but I am at a loss right now. At first I was going to go full bolt ons with a 100 wet shot. Just recently I changed my mind and decided to go F/I.

I want to hear from those who have S/C their Z. GTM/Stillen users. I will greatly appreciate your input on the pro's and con's.

My current Z only has drop in K&N air filters and a Stillen Underdrive Pulley

The modification that I am sure to add is a Boombop shop full catback exhaust.

I have to rework my list now that I am going to S/C it but I would like to know what parts have you replaced if any? i.e. injectors and fuel pump.
From what I read on the forum with the GTM setup you need to stay stock cats. Anybody proved that wrong?

My goal is to get at least 450 at the wheels. So please any and all input I will greatly appreciate it fellas.

G37sHKS · 03-17-2011, 12:07 PM

Glad you did the right decision

IF you want "al least" 450 HP, I suggest you to wait few more month, and here is why

VVEL is not cracked yet, GTM SC Stage II is not out yet

V8Killer · 03-17-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Glad you did the right decision

IF you want "al least" 450 HP, I suggest you to wait few more month, and here is why

VVEL is not cracked yet, GTM SC Stage II is not out yet

Well I got a few months till I get home so I can wait some. Any clue as to when the new kit will come out? What have you seen for results on the Stage 1?

tomnavone · 03-17-2011, 12:11 PM

Running berk hfc on gtm stage 1 sc. Only 1000 miles so far

V8Killer · 03-17-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tomnavone

Running berk hfc on gtm stage 1 sc. Only 1000 miles so far

What are you putting down on whp and tq if you don't mind? Any track times?

hindi1973 · 03-17-2011, 12:39 PM

why dont u you go TT ? just woundering?

V8Killer · 03-17-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hindi1973

why dont u you go TT ? just woundering?

Well it did cross my mind. I talked to my buddy about it who is a pretty good guru on vehicles and fyi he will be installing whatever I plan to do on my vehicle. I asked him about it and did some research and I have come to the conclusion that going SC with my driving habits will better suit my vehicle as far as longevity goes. I know I know it is a hear say thing on that, if I pegged my car out everyday of course it will rag it out more. Not to mention bang for buck, that cost is lower and I do not plan to go balls out. I have a goal set for "now" so that is why I chose SC.

Care to comment on the subject?

hindi1973 · 03-17-2011, 09:28 PM

well.. all i can say is good luck in any route you will choose ,

RCZ · 03-17-2011, 01:05 PM

You're going to get a lot of people telling you the GTM kit is better on this board. Lots of people had issues with the Stillen one for some reason or another. I had good luck with the Stillen and make 450whp(dynojet) all day long with 0 issues. Personally, I think that if you want 450whp on a mustang dyno, you're not going to get that from an SC kit...you want a TT.

I think I've essentially maxed out the stillen SC at 9psi. I guess I could go 10 psi and make like 465-470, but at the expense of safety...whats the point.

V8Killer · 03-17-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

You're going to get a lot of people telling you the GTM kit is better on this board. Lots of people had issues with the Stillen one for some reason or another. I had good luck with the Stillen and make 450whp(dynojet) all day long with 0 issues. Personally, I think that if you want 450whp on a mustang dyno, you're not going to get that from an SC kit...you want a TT.

I think I've essentially maxed out the stillen SC at 9psi. I guess I could go 10 psi and make like 465-470, but at the expense of safety...whats the point.

Now from your experience, which would you say would be suited for a daily driver? Or does that just depend on the driver? I am a private security contractor so when I come home I tend to drive up and down the east coast for a month visiting family and then I am gone again for a while.

Also nice avatar LOL I had to do a double take

Mr.Squeeze · 03-17-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

You're going to get a lot of people telling you the GTM kit is better on this board. Lots of people had issues with the Stillen one for some reason or another. I had good luck with the Stillen and make 450whp(dynojet) all day long with 0 issues. Personally, I think that if you want 450whp on a mustang dyno, you're not going to get that from an SC kit...you want a TT.

I think I've essentially maxed out the stillen SC at 9psi. I guess I could go 10 psi and make like 465-470, but at the expense of safety...whats the point.

Your not close to maxing out that blower there are a few thing that you can do to bring up boost and make more power safely. This has been done before just on 350z's and not 370z's I should have some results soon.

To the OP most people on this board have the GTM kit than the Stillen kit due to the tuning issues that some people have had with the Stillen kit.The info is out there if you go with the Stillen kit make sure you get a custom tune.

V8Killer · 03-17-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

Your not close to maxing out that blower there are a few thing that you can do to bring up boost and make more power safely. This has been done before just on 350z's and not 370z's I should have some results soon.

To the OP most people on this board have the GTM kit than the Stillen kit due to the tuning issues that some people have had with the Stillen kit.The info is out there if you go with the Stillen kit make sure you get a custom tune.

Ya I know I have been looking into both but I wanted to hear from people who have actually purchased both or one of them just to see what they have experienced from it. I would like this to be more of a this is what I have and how I feel about it kind of post, I just hope it doesn't turn into a disaster like the Motordyne M37 did LOL

RCZ · 03-19-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

Your not close to maxing out that blower there are a few thing that you can do to bring up boost and make more power safely. This has been done before just on 350z's and not 370z's I should have some results soon.

To the OP most people on this board have the GTM kit than the Stillen kit due to the tuning issues that some people have had with the Stillen kit.The info is out there if you go with the Stillen kit make sure you get a custom tune.

No no, all I meant was that I don't think the kit could make any more power at 9psi. Perhaps if I got longtubes and those could flow a bit more. I know the blower can do a lot more, but the point im trying to make is that you have to push the sc unit past 9psi if you want to make more than 400 on a mustangdyne dyno.

DON_Apollo · 03-23-2011, 06:55 PM

Its all about the tune

RCZ · 03-17-2011, 01:26 PM

My avatar is real, thats a single seater..just happens to be red and has a big wing like the current F1 cars. Its just a normal single seater...I have a video on youtube you can see me racing it on track...those things are fast...

You mean between turbo and sc? For daily driving it really makes no difference...honestly youre not going to push the car hard enough to where it becomes an issue. Turbo will give you lots of torque and power and at least the GTM TT, I know, drives very nicely when you're just cruising around. The SC does too, but the power delivery is more linear. The SC has much less torque and will strain the engine and drivetrain a lot less than the TT will. If you're thinking longevity, SC is the way to go...but since you're not tracking or driving it too often then you'd be perfectly fine with the TT.

The TT has greater power potential and will make more power at the same boost level that a sc would. The reason for that is the amount of flow and the lack of parasitic loss associated with driving the sc unit.

In other words...if you want a crazy animal with big hp, get the tt, but remember theres a bigger chance to break things. If you want linear, smooth power thats easier on the car, go sc. Both have their pros and cons.

03-17-2011, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 17	Input from those who have SC their 370 Hey guys. I am not trying to start another useless thread so hopefully I get some good input from this. Currently I am overseas and I am already planning what to do with my Z but I am at a loss right now. At first I was going to go full bolt ons with a 100 wet shot. Just recently I changed my mind and decided to go F/I. I want to hear from those who have S/C their Z. GTM/Stillen users. I will greatly appreciate your input on the pro's and con's. My current Z only has drop in K&N air filters and a Stillen Underdrive Pulley The modification that I am sure to add is a Boombop shop full catback exhaust. I have to rework my list now that I am going to S/C it but I would like to know what parts have you replaced if any? i.e. injectors and fuel pump. From what I read on the forum with the GTM setup you need to stay stock cats. Anybody proved that wrong? My goal is to get at least 450 at the wheels. So please any and all input I will greatly appreciate it fellas.

03-17-2011, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
tomnavone Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 723 Drives: Supercharged 370z Rep Power: 17	Running berk hfc on gtm stage 1 sc. Only 1000 miles so far __________________ GTM Supercharger/HKS Camp2/Berk cbe/Motordyne art pipes/Hotchkis sways/ Eibach Springs/ Black Volk TE37/Bridgestone S-04 Powered by

03-23-2011, 06:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
DON_Apollo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 37 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6mt Rep Power: 15	Its all about the tune __________________ Volk Bronze TE37 front 18x9.5 rear 18x10.5 Stillen G2 Intake Wants to drive my Z so bad...BUUTTT In afghanistan right now so......yea

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03-17-2011, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 21	Glad you did the right decision IF you want "al least" 450 HP, I suggest you to wait few more month, and here is why VVEL is not cracked yet, GTM SC Stage II is not out yet

03-17-2011, 12:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
hindi1973 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: unknown Posts: 177 Drives: twinturbo 370z Rep Power: 15	why dont u you go TT ? just woundering?

03-17-2011, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
hindi1973 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: unknown Posts: 177 Drives: twinturbo 370z Rep Power: 15	well.. all i can say is good luck in any route you will choose ,

03-17-2011, 01:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	You're going to get a lot of people telling you the GTM kit is better on this board. Lots of people had issues with the Stillen one for some reason or another. I had good luck with the Stillen and make 450whp(dynojet) all day long with 0 issues. Personally, I think that if you want 450whp on a mustang dyno, you're not going to get that from an SC kit...you want a TT. I think I've essentially maxed out the stillen SC at 9psi. I guess I could go 10 psi and make like 465-470, but at the expense of safety...whats the point.

03-17-2011, 01:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	My avatar is real, thats a single seater..just happens to be red and has a big wing like the current F1 cars. Its just a normal single seater...I have a video on youtube you can see me racing it on track...those things are fast... You mean between turbo and sc? For daily driving it really makes no difference...honestly youre not going to push the car hard enough to where it becomes an issue. Turbo will give you lots of torque and power and at least the GTM TT, I know, drives very nicely when you're just cruising around. The SC does too, but the power delivery is more linear. The SC has much less torque and will strain the engine and drivetrain a lot less than the TT will. If you're thinking longevity, SC is the way to go...but since you're not tracking or driving it too often then you'd be perfectly fine with the TT. The TT has greater power potential and will make more power at the same boost level that a sc would. The reason for that is the amount of flow and the lack of parasitic loss associated with driving the sc unit. In other words...if you want a crazy animal with big hp, get the tt, but remember theres a bigger chance to break things. If you want linear, smooth power thats easier on the car, go sc. Both have their pros and cons.