Stillen SC preparations

theDreamer · 04-28-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by diego@vossen

I made 422HP/318 TQ on a Mustang dyno at 9PSI. My oem CSC failed after 3K miles but has been fine since then and i'm currently at 15K but I will be swapping the OEM clutch/flywheel/CSC asap, just will wait until the OEM starts showing signs of it going out.

The new MAF connections were also installed and made things very easy vs previous kits which required the wires to be spliced. Simply plug and play!

Stealing this post and adding it to the FI finished build thread for you.

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Originally Posted by Nismo6972

Hey, All...Questions:
1. I am in the process of preparing my 370Z for Stillen SC. I have had the JWT clutch and HD CSC installed, as well as a Stillen oil cooler. (Among other unrelated mods, UPREV, SPC Camber, coilovers, sways) I will be looking to get a Radiator and condenser also. Any particular brand recommended, and why?
2. Should my water pump or Thermostat be changed/upgraded?
3. Will my Fast Intentions CBE and HFC's (Non resonated) be adequate, or cause any problems?
4. Any other recommendations?

Thanks....

Your list is good, like others have said, get a solid tune and avoid mishi parts.
The thermostat chuck has recommended is very good, I have used it also and it helps a little but is not a huge game changer.

With Texas heat you have to look at the cooling and venting with how hot our summers are. So need adequate cooling measure like CSF radiator and oil cooler, but also need to get the heat out of the engine bay. Another suggestion might be to thermally coat the piping to keep heat out of the piping.

Nismo6972 · 04-28-2014, 01:39 PM

A friend of mine had his ceramic coated...yet another item I need to consider...
I'm assuming CSF is the top choice for radiators? A lot of references to them.
Other than Chucks good thermostat option, what are other recommended (Good) choices?

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Stealing this post and adding it to the FI finished build thread for you.

Your list is good, like others have said, get a solid tune and avoid mishi parts.
The thermostat chuck has recommended is very good, I have used it also and it helps a little but is not a huge game changer.

With Texas heat you have to look at the cooling and venting with how hot our summers are. So need adequate cooling measure like CSF radiator and oil cooler, but also need to get the heat out of the engine bay. Another suggestion might be to thermally coat the piping to keep heat out of the piping.

Chuck33079 · 04-28-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo6972

A friend of mine had his ceramic coated...yet another item I need to consider...
I'm assuming CSF is the top choice for radiators? A lot of references to them.
Other than Chucks good thermostat option, what are other recommended (Good) choices?

There are no other thermostats. For radiators there's CSF, GTM or Mishimoto. So, there's really just CSF. This platform doesn't have a huge aftermarket.

Nismo6972 · 04-28-2014, 01:49 PM

So if I roll with the CSF radiator, and larger oil cooler, and maybe a pan....will the stock Thermo be ok, or still do the G37?
(Somehow I bet you say do the G37...LMAO)

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

There are no other thermostats. For radiators there's CSF, GTM or Mishimoto. So, there's really just CSF. This platform doesn't have a huge aftermarket.

Chuck33079 · 04-28-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo6972

So if I roll with the CSF radiator, and larger oil cooler, and maybe a pan....will the stock Thermo be ok, or still do the G37?
(Somehow I bet you say do the G37...LMAO)

I paid $23 for it and free shipping. Why wouldn't you do it?

http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/the...initi/g37.html

Crap, looks like the free shipping offer isn't good anymore.

jwick · 04-28-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo6972

So if I roll with the CSF radiator, and larger oil cooler, and maybe a pan....will the stock Thermo be ok, or still do the G37?
(Somehow I bet you say do the G37...LMAO)

Do the thermostat. Mine was $32 shipped on partsgeek

Nismo6972 · 04-28-2014, 02:04 PM

Will do....definitely worth a couple bucks...

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Originally Posted by jwick

Do the thermostat. Mine was $32 shipped on partsgeek

jwick · 04-28-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo6972

Will do....definitely worth a couple bucks...

Absolutely. Just make sure it is for a 2008 G37. All the following years are different.

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