Carb approved kits for California

gleonard · 08-31-2011, 02:13 AM

I've been wanting to supercharge my Z, but I live in California. In the initial press releases from both GTM and Stillen there was mention of a carb approved kit planned. Is there any news on these kits? Are they in the process of being approved? If so how much longer will it take? I've searched the forums on this but haven't been able to find anything current.

fuct · 08-31-2011, 07:58 AM

i have a feeling all that went out the window, but i hope im wrong!..... Texas is trying to copy yalls EPA sh1t...... only a matter of time for us.

come on electric and flux capacitor super cars! :P

Nixlimited · 08-31-2011, 01:21 PM

I personally don't think it's going to happen. CARB approval is a pain in the *** to get and it costs these companies money to pursue. However, there are more than enough willing customers to buy non-CARB kits. Don't get me wrong, I live in CA and would love CARB approval, but I have learned to live with the idea of getting rid of my car every few years and starting over to avoid CARB nonsense. I had to sell my STI in Texas before moving back to CA because of CARB.

theDreamer · 08-31-2011, 01:24 PM

I know GTM was going through a third party company who handles all of it to get a kit approved. The issue is you have to have everything complete, install guide, tune, paperwork, etc.

weiboy718 · 08-31-2011, 01:39 PM

Not only that, you will probably have like 350-375whp to be carb legal. Might as well stay N/A

gleonard · 08-31-2011, 06:08 PM

I wonder how many people here have had problems getting busted with illegal set ups? Would the STS rear mounted turbo be easier to revert back to stock for the smog checks?

Kyle@STILLEN · 09-07-2011, 03:46 PM

ahem:
STILLEN Obtains 50-State Legal Status For 370Z/G37 Supercharger

gleonard · 09-07-2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

ahem:
STILLEN Obtains 50-State Legal Status For 370Z/G37 Supercharger

awesome. other than the CARB approval # is there any difference in the kit that you guys have been selling?

Kyle@STILLEN · 09-07-2011, 10:01 PM

No difference at all. Currently we only have the one pre-tuned offering. Our focus has been on achieving the warranty and CARB legality. Now that we have accomplished those goals we will begin working on the higher horsepower packages. The CARB kit is our standard 8 psi kit.

I see you're in Los Angeles, if you'd like to come down for a test ride I'd be happy to give you a ride in one of our cars. Just shoot me an email and we can schedule a time that works for you. My email is kmillen @ stillen.com

gleonard · 09-07-2011, 10:22 PM

email sent!

dal1307 · 09-08-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

No difference at all. Currently we only have the one pre-tuned offering. Our focus has been on achieving the warranty and CARB legality. Now that we have accomplished those goals we will begin working on the higher horsepower packages. The CARB kit is our standard 8 psi kit.

I see you're in Los Angeles, if you'd like to come down for a test ride I'd be happy to give you a ride in one of our cars. Just shoot me an email and we can schedule a time that works for you. My email is kmillen @ stillen.com

Can't wait to see what options you guys come up with Kyle. I still have not pulled the trigger on getting a custom pulley cut after we last talked, been too busy with work. I think I will wait for a while to see what comes down the pipe from your R&D.

shumby · 09-08-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiboy718

Not only that, you will probably have like 350-375whp to be carb legal. Might as well stay N/A

^^^^^ this

XwChriswX · 09-08-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

ahem:
STILLEN Obtains 50-State Legal Status For 370Z/G37 Supercharger

Josh@STILLEN · 09-08-2011, 12:37 AM

Actually depending on the car, conditions, dyno, etc. most are 395-420whp with the CARB kit.

And with an optional drivetrain warranty available, with $8,000 of coverage, those looking for that extra bit of security in their back pocket can have it.

shumby · 09-08-2011, 12:40 AM

HOw much to replace a blowen engine from knock? $8000?

08-31-2011, 02:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	Carb approved kits for California I've been wanting to supercharge my Z, but I live in California. In the initial press releases from both GTM and Stillen there was mention of a carb approved kit planned. Is there any news on these kits? Are they in the process of being approved? If so how much longer will it take? I've searched the forums on this but haven't been able to find anything current. __________________

08-31-2011, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 26	I personally don't think it's going to happen. CARB approval is a pain in the *** to get and it costs these companies money to pursue. However, there are more than enough willing customers to buy non-CARB kits. Don't get me wrong, I live in CA and would love CARB approval, but I have learned to live with the idea of getting rid of my car every few years and starting over to avoid CARB nonsense. I had to sell my STI in Texas before moving back to CA because of CARB. __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

08-31-2011, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I know GTM was going through a third party company who handles all of it to get a kit approved. The issue is you have to have everything complete, install guide, tune, paperwork, etc. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-31-2011, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	I wonder how many people here have had problems getting busted with illegal set ups? Would the STS rear mounted turbo be easier to revert back to stock for the smog checks? __________________

09-07-2011, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	email sent! __________________

08-31-2011, 07:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	i have a feeling all that went out the window, but i hope im wrong!..... Texas is trying to copy yalls EPA sh1t...... only a matter of time for us. come on electric and flux capacitor super cars! :P

08-31-2011, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 16	Not only that, you will probably have like 350-375whp to be carb legal. Might as well stay N/A

09-07-2011, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	ahem: STILLEN Obtains 50-State Legal Status For 370Z/G37 Supercharger

09-07-2011, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	No difference at all. Currently we only have the one pre-tuned offering. Our focus has been on achieving the warranty and CARB legality. Now that we have accomplished those goals we will begin working on the higher horsepower packages. The CARB kit is our standard 8 psi kit. I see you're in Los Angeles, if you'd like to come down for a test ride I'd be happy to give you a ride in one of our cars. Just shoot me an email and we can schedule a time that works for you. My email is kmillen @ stillen.com

09-08-2011, 12:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Actually depending on the car, conditions, dyno, etc. most are 395-420whp with the CARB kit. And with an optional drivetrain warranty available, with $8,000 of coverage, those looking for that extra bit of security in their back pocket can have it.

09-08-2011, 12:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	HOw much to replace a blowen engine from knock? $8000? __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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