Stillen Supercharger reliabiity

dansracing

Ha.... I have researched just fine, and there is nobody out there running
500+ HP with no problems.

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elperuano

Well uhh you could find out if they're DD their Z or if its a "trailer queen" by researching... Off the top of my head I think I can think of 3 guys that DD their Z. I have a stage 2 Gtm that I DD and its over 500+hp. There's nothing wrong with daily drivin a boosted Z. If you have a good installer n a good tuner the Z will last quite a long time with double the horsepower.
The statement made earlier was simply some guy too scared or unwilling to put the money needed to boost a Z correctly. No need to try to spoil it for others with posts that a boosted Z won't last or give a lot of problems, especially in the FI section.
Just research and find out which shops have the most positive feedback and which shop has a lot of knowledge on the VQ platform and tuning. People who skip that part are the bitter ones that have problems with their Z.

6k miles so far and I still have the silly grin on my face everytime I start my car. Haven't had a single problem from day 1 except for a heavier right foot.

Btw Coon, grrrrrreat name! Lol!

elperuano

Sure u did.

irondoc

Coon-Azz -
My 2013 is now running flawlessly, and it is my DD. My problems related to the fact that mine was the FIRST 2013 to have a Stillen SC installed.
Cost was also higher for install and tuning because of that fact.
Stillen does run sales, especially at the end of the year.
Keep your eyes open, use an experienced installer/tuner (or install yourself) and you may well get away with 6K or a lot less. Some used kits being sold here are an option to consider as well.
Bottom line is, the car is fast enough to be fun without the kit. With this FI kit, it is much more fun. How much is that worth to you? What is your $/fun ratio?

dansracing

Did you upgrade any of the plastic parts from the kit like the idler pully?

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irondoc

Pulley not upgraded. My installer upgraded several clamps and hoses, but not the pulley.

Coon-azz

Thanks! Yeah, I married into a true Coonass family from LA.

this is good intel! 6,000 is a good run. I would assume that if you had an issue, it would have reared it head by now. (AND we don't want any issues) .
Also, based on my own experiences, your comment, "Just research and find out which shops have the most positive feedback and which shop has a lot of knowledge on the VQ platform and tuning." seems simple, but its (in my opinion) a major factor in the install. This will be were I focus my efforts next.

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I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

Coon-azz

Seems to be a good decision to make. Anything plastic usually needs to go.

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I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

Coon-azz

thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I like the concept of the Twin Turbo set up, but if you want instant on, the SC (IMO) is the way to go. The few times I've autocrossed, the SC would have been a better option than the turbo. Great advice and enjoy the new SC. (I'm so jelous). If you get a chance to post a video or two, that would be awesome. (hint hint)

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dansracing

It would be great to see more pictures of your install. Another thing I was thinking about changing were the hoses for the water/air cooler on the front of the intake. I would like to do some braided hoses etc. I show the car allot so some eye candy under there would be good.
When I purchased the car I pretty much conceded that I was going to put another 20K into it so I have waisted a few $$ on NA upgrades like the Motordyne intake and G3 CIA but all along I wanted to do a FI solution. In our group there are 3 guys that have TT and 2 that have SC in which one is the Stillen. Of all of them, the Stillen was the most problem free so I am going that rout. We have a great tuner in the area and he has done tons of 3.7 work both in tune and FI so I am very confident in his abilities.

Did you upgrade your clutch? I am planning on that as well along with an aluminum flywheel. May even go with the short shifter upgrade since the tranny will be dropped.

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irondoc

Upgrades so far -

NISMO Cat back exhaust
NISMO wheels
STILEN SC
STILLEN SETRAB Oil Cooler Kit - Race (This represents about $700 of the funds invested in the cost and install of the SC kit as it was highly recommended by Stillen due to well known overheating problems in the 370.
No new clutch.

Keep in mind the SC comes with its own CAI so if you go with the SC - your current CAI will likely end up in the used marketplace.

irondoc

Just a thought re: the NISMO exhaust. It sounds great and looks good, but for the cost if I did it again I would go with the FI exhaust with the 18" resonators - IMO - looks better and sounds better.

dansracing

Yea, I have the FI exhaust with HFCs and 12" resonators. CIA and Intake plenum will hit the used market. I also have to replace the clutch and CSC as well. Your running AT?

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irondoc

What is this AT you speak of?

Ha! just kidding, of course my Z is 6MT. Would rather ride my bike than any car with auto trans.

dansracing

lol got cha.... My main question was how the new HP works with the stock clutch. The shop doing mine wants to put a new clutch and CSC in which is another $1500 installed.

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