Stillen supercharger long term reports

irondoc · 02-24-2013, 04:16 PM

Just noticed this photo of the AEM ETI Intake System. It has the same proximity of the MAF socket to the airfilter as in our Stillen SC kit.
Gotta wonder if any one with the ETI Intake System can comment on whether it has the same troubles as in our kit.

Osiris · 02-24-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by irondoc

Thanks for the info I decided to contact saxonpc the website for the honeycomb to get their advice on the right size to order. I will let the forum know when I have a response.

i've already ordered a pair...64mm 3/4 inch thick. They should be arriving this week.

SS_Firehawk · 02-24-2013, 04:36 PM

No issues with mine AEM.

irondoc · 03-02-2013, 03:28 PM

Regarding my drive-ability issues as previously described. Stillen believes they have a fix based on the symptoms and the Cipher file I sent. They are working on it and say they should have a solution shortly - more later.
Osiris - let us know how the air straighteners work out.

Nut_N_Much · 03-02-2013, 08:24 PM

Someones modified his Y pipe.. Its got 2 flat plates welded into the intake side. Looks like who ever had the kit before him had issues too, and tried to fix them. I don't think he will use the air straighteners.

Man all that work pulling the front apart.. Damn..

Osiris · 03-02-2013, 08:32 PM

I bought my kit new, so it came like that. I just never saw it because the dealer installed it originally

Osiris · 03-02-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by irondoc

Osiris - let us know how the air straighteners work out.

so, basically i couldn't install them because....well, just look at the above pic.

irondoc · 03-03-2013, 10:14 AM

Okay, So that must be part of Stillen's solution to the problem in addition to the shield.
I would have been seriously irritated/pissed off, as I am sure you were - I can only imagine the silent (or otherwise) stream of invective that discovery must have caused.
Unfortunately there were no available pics of the intake tube ends like the one you posted. Hopefully you can label it so an image search for "Stillen supercharger CAI" can find it.
Stillen's proposed solution has to do with air recirculation in the emissions control system. It won't help with California street legal cars but it might benefit you as you live in Florida. They are testing it now, I hope to hear from them this week.

Osiris · 03-03-2013, 10:28 AM

Not all of them have this....Nut_N_Much's Y pipe is completely open, no lateral fins like on mine.

irondoc · 03-03-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Osiris

Not all of them have this....Nut_N_Much's Y pipe is completely open, no lateral fins like on mine.

So...wtf?
What year did you order your kit?

irondoc · 03-03-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Okay, here it is. My SC is on the table, wiating for boost pulley.
2 Inlets on the Y:
Inside Dia 2 1/2
Outside Dia 2 7/8

Single outlet on the Y
Inside Dia 2 5/8
Outside Dia 3

Reducer Boot from Y to SC intake:
2 1/2

SC outlet:
Inside 2 3/8
Outside 2 7/8

Intake tube from SC to Throttle Bodies:
From SC side 2 5/8
From (2) throttle body side 2 1/2

Of note, the center of the MAF Mount is 2 inched from the K&N filter. If you need more let me know! Hope this helps..

Nut_N_Much -
So, is your kit brand new? If the kit is just out of the car for mods, what year did you order it

Osiris · 03-03-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by irondoc

So...wtf?
What year did you order your kit?

ordered mine early 2010.

Nut_N_Much · 03-03-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irondoc

Nut_N_Much -
So, is your kit brand new? If the kit is just out of the car for mods, what year did you order it

Mine was used and sat around for 2 years on some guys shelf.. It is a V3 SC the older ones are V2's. My Y pip is completely open.

I have looked at some cast aluminum 8 inch tubing. I was thinking of chopping it in half and welding 4 inches to each side to extend the intake side of the Y. KellyeFields made a nice shield our of some flat sheet Aluminum, I might do that to if the factory shield isn't working. Will bring it to the Dyno.. I cut out the fins inside of the front bumper. I got nice access into the that area.

Osiris · 03-03-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Mine was used and sat around for 2 years on some guys shelf.. It is a V3 SC the older ones are V2's. My Y pip is completely open.

I have looked at some cast aluminum 8 inch tubing. I was thinking of chopping it in half and welding 4 inches to each side to extend the intake side of the Y. KellyeFields made a nice shield our of some flat sheet Aluminum, I might do that to if the factory shield isn't working. Will bring it to the Dyno.. I cut out the fins inside of the front bumper. I got nice access into the that area.

well, i could probably get them to you sometime next weekend if you want the honeycombs i have

Nut_N_Much · 03-03-2013, 03:06 PM

Matt,
Sent you PM

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irondoc Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 99 Drives: 13 370 6MT sport tou Rep Power: 13	Regarding my drive-ability issues as previously described. Stillen believes they have a fix based on the symptoms and the Cipher file I sent. They are working on it and say they should have a solution shortly - more later. Osiris - let us know how the air straighteners work out. Nut_N_Much likes this.

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03-03-2013, 10:14 AM	#68 (permalink)
irondoc Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 99 Drives: 13 370 6MT sport tou Rep Power: 13	Okay, So that must be part of Stillen's solution to the problem in addition to the shield. I would have been seriously irritated/pissed off, as I am sure you were - I can only imagine the silent (or otherwise) stream of invective that discovery must have caused. Unfortunately there were no available pics of the intake tube ends like the one you posted. Hopefully you can label it so an image search for "Stillen supercharger CAI" can find it. Stillen's proposed solution has to do with air recirculation in the emissions control system. It won't help with California street legal cars but it might benefit you as you live in Florida. They are testing it now, I hope to hear from them this week. Nut_N_Much likes this.

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Osiris A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: http://www.cfzclub.com/ Posts: 1,524 Drives: Angry Rep Power: 19	Not all of them have this....Nut_N_Much's Y pipe is completely open, no lateral fins like on mine. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ ^^^^^^^^^Like our Facebook!^^^^^^^^^

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