Semtex's Monterey Blue 370Z

miguez · 05-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Looks blue! Very cool!

semtex, how was the UD installation?

semtex · 05-16-2009, 05:12 PM

The installation wasn't too bad. Getting the stock pulley off was a bit of a pain though, because they torque the bolt from the factory really, really tight. My mechanic had to hold the starter in place with a pry bar while I loosened the stock pulley bolt with a torque wrench, and it took a lot of effort/strength to loosen that thing. It probably would have been easier if the car was on a lift vs. trying to loosen it while laying on the ground.

Anyway, I plan to do a full write-up once I get the car re-dyno'd later this week to see if there are any measureable gains. But for now, here are a few pics.

Here's the Stillen UD Pulley:

Here's the stock pulley, viewed from underneath the car:

Here's how the engine looks after the stock pulley is removed:

miguez · 05-16-2009, 05:24 PM

Great shots! Looking forward to the write-up.

semtex · 05-20-2009, 02:10 PM

Full write-up on the UD Pulley posted: Stillen Underdrive Pulley - Review/Pics/Dyno/Vid

YouTube - Stillen 370Z Underdrive Pulley Dyno Results

miguez · 05-20-2009, 05:53 PM

Wow, 5 WHP!!!!! Amazing, I'd never guess!

No time to read the pulley write-up now, will comment on it later.

Thanks for sharing semtex!

eXo5 · 05-25-2009, 11:19 AM

Damn man your getting some great numbers off the dyno! I am going to have to follow your mod list in hopes I can hit 350 WHP!

semtex · 05-25-2009, 12:45 PM

Yeah I'm hoping I can hit 350 after I get a tune. I think it'll be close, but I suspect I may come up a little short of 350.

eXo5 · 05-25-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Yeah I'm hoping I can hit 350 after I get a tune. I think it'll be close, but I suspect I may come up a little short of 350.

Shoot man even if you hit 240WHP with a tune would be sweet. I would expect it to be more than 10 WHP increase but wouldnt be surprised if you were right tho.

KingDavid · 05-25-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Yeah I'm hoping I can hit 350 after I get a tune. I think it'll be close, but I suspect I may come up a little short of 350.

Ohhhh I hope you do hit 350, lol. Ever plan on going down the 1/4?

I'd like to see how quick the car has become...

semtex · 05-25-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXo5

Shoot man even if you hit 240WHP with a tune would be sweet. I would expect it to be more than 10 WHP increase but wouldnt be surprised if you were right tho.

240whp? You meant 340, right?

semtex · 05-25-2009, 03:40 PM

Not exactly Z related, but . . . I made a boobie ice sculpture

eXo5 · 05-25-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

240whp? You meant 340, right?

Yes I meant 340 DOH!

KingDavid · 06-07-2009, 02:27 AM

Any updates? What's next?

semtex · 06-18-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingDavid

Any updates? What's next?

At this point I'm just waiting to do a dyno tune / ECU reflash at Forged Performance. They use UpRev, so I'm waiting for UpRev to complete their 370Z development.

MightyBobo · 06-19-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingDavid

Any updates? What's next?

He's waiting to trade the car in on a new Nismo - the true sports car for hardcore track addicts.

05-16-2009, 05:12 PM	#77 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	The installation wasn't too bad. Getting the stock pulley off was a bit of a pain though, because they torque the bolt from the factory really, really tight. My mechanic had to hold the starter in place with a pry bar while I loosened the stock pulley bolt with a torque wrench, and it took a lot of effort/strength to loosen that thing. It probably would have been easier if the car was on a lift vs. trying to loosen it while laying on the ground. Anyway, I plan to do a full write-up once I get the car re-dyno'd later this week to see if there are any measureable gains. But for now, here are a few pics. Here's the Stillen UD Pulley: Here's the stock pulley, viewed from underneath the car: Here's how the engine looks after the stock pulley is removed: __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-20-2009, 02:10 PM	#79 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Full write-up on the UD Pulley posted: Stillen Underdrive Pulley - Review/Pics/Dyno/Vid YouTube - Stillen 370Z Underdrive Pulley Dyno Results __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf. Last edited by semtex; 05-20-2009 at 03:42 PM.

05-25-2009, 11:19 AM	#81 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	Damn man your getting some great numbers off the dyno! I am going to have to follow your mod list in hopes I can hit 350 WHP! __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

05-25-2009, 12:45 PM	#82 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Yeah I'm hoping I can hit 350 after I get a tune. I think it'll be close, but I suspect I may come up a little short of 350. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-25-2009, 03:40 PM	#86 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Not exactly Z related, but . . . I made a boobie ice sculpture __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-16-2009, 12:49 PM	#76 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Looks blue! Very cool! semtex, how was the UD installation?

05-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#78 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Great shots! Looking forward to the write-up.

05-20-2009, 05:53 PM	#80 (permalink)
miguez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 359 Drives: '04 Cavalier Rep Power: 181	Wow, 5 WHP!!!!! Amazing, I'd never guess! No time to read the pulley write-up now, will comment on it later. Thanks for sharing semtex!

06-07-2009, 02:27 AM	#88 (permalink)
KingDavid Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 176 Drives: A car Rep Power: 16	Any updates? What's next?

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