Supercharged Nissan 370Z in Cannonball One Lap of America 2009?

o0javi0o · 02-09-2009, 11:37 PM

Great!!! I would love to see this!
So now... we are going to see 450+ 370

Frick@DDM · 02-09-2009, 11:49 PM

Very interesting! Looking forward to the outcome

Crash · 02-10-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Skaterbasist

That depends on the type of supercharger itself. A centrifugal supercharger hardly does anything to low-end power. In the other hand, a roots-type blower creates better low-end power but dies off at higher RPM's. But roots-type blowers are very inefficient compared to a centrifugal SC.

I've learned the opposite. CF superchargers were less efficient the Root-style.

I'm going to look this up later.. It's 4:25am here.

EDIT: Never mind. I looked it up. You're right. The CF type is more efficient.

dainedazz · 02-17-2009, 11:19 PM

uh-oh! supercharged 370! exactly what ive been waiting for!

Crash · 02-17-2009, 11:50 PM

^^^ Yeah, I'd like to see what happens with that. Has anyone seen the new Mammoth blowers? They use 80HP less to run the supercharger at high RPMs... 2.8L twin screw... Stock Mustang GTs are putting 700+HP down with just a fuel injector upgrade!

I wonder what it'd take to make one of these work on a 370z.

Minicobra1 · 02-18-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash

^^^ Yeah, I'd like to see what happens with that. Has anyone seen the new Mammoth blowers? They use 80HP less to run the supercharger at high RPMs... 2.8L twin screw... Stock Mustang GTs are putting 700+HP down with just a fuel injector upgrade!

I wonder what it'd take to make one of these work on a 370z.

wow, I looked those Kenne Belle Mammoth superchargers up, insane power

alan93rsa · 02-21-2009, 01:55 PM

When I had the S2000 I seriously thought about the Kraft Werks blower kit. It looked like a nice integrated package.

It will be interesting to see which companies decide to offer a package. For me, another 100 hp on the rear wheels would be more than adequate.

Minicobra1 · 02-23-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

When I had the S2000 I seriously thought about the Kraft Werks blower kit. It looked like a nice integrated package.

It will be interesting to see which companies decide to offer a package. For me, another 100 hp on the rear wheels would be more than adequate.

yes, I agree. I'm looking for a reliable street car with a bit more power then stock. 375-400 Whp would be great.

Crash · 02-23-2009, 02:23 AM

No kidding. I couldn't believe it. Apparently it makes so much power because the system takes 80HP less than other blowers to operate. That in itself is a power multiplier. CRAZY.

Honestly, if they made a blower for the 370z with that technology, I'd get that instead of the turbos.

Kyle@STILLEN · 02-23-2009, 07:59 PM

Hey Guys,

We are in the development stages of a forced induction system for the new 3.7 liter. I can't say what type of blower we will be using at this time but I will say that there will not be any hood modifications required.

In regards to our current supercharger offerings for the 3.5 liter engines. Technically speaking they are beautiful and we get nothing but compliments. Our goal was not to be the most powerful kit on the market. Our goal was to increase the power safely and affordably and maintain a street legal kit. Roots type superchargers such as the one that we developed for the 3.5's are fantastic for low RPM and daily drivability. Centrifugal superchargers such as the Vortech kits will be capable of reaching higher horsepower at higher RPM but they do give up a little at lower RPM.

Everything has its purpose and top power should not be the only thing that makes a part great. It also depends on the use and function primarily.

Oh and to answer the question "why are turbo's not legal in California?" It's due to the catalytic converters. Basically, part of the emissions testing for CARB is to see how long it takes to heat up the catalytic converters. If you install the turbo's in front of the cats then the turbo's act like big heat sinks and soak up all the heat. In order to heat up the cats you have to get them hot within 60 seconds (not sure if that's the EXACT timeframe, but I know it's very close to that.) Of course, if you mount the turbo's behind that catalytic converters so that the cats heat up quickly then you now have a giant blockage in front of the turbo which will hurt your performance.

370z4Steve · 02-24-2009, 06:28 PM

good to know.

So how much power are you aiming to achieve roughly with the Supercharger for the 370 thats in dev?

Kyle@STILLEN · 02-24-2009, 06:53 PM

Just like our current supercharger offerings our primary focus will be on reliability, functionality and legality. We really want to be able to be 50 state legal and offer a full 3 year/36,000 mile warranty like we currently offer on the 3.5 liter kits.

Once we have that nailed down we will begin reaching for higher horsepower goals.

RCZ · 02-24-2009, 07:10 PM

While I don't really want a turbo, I will definitely consider a supercharger that doesn't sacrifice power/response down low. Even if it doesn't make insane hp.. I want reliability and a smooth torque curve. I will be waiting Kyle

Minicobra1 · 02-24-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

Just like our current supercharger offerings our primary focus will be on reliability, functionality and legality. We really want to be able to be 50 state legal and offer a full 3 year/36,000 mile warranty like we currently offer on the 3.5 liter kits.

Once we have that nailed down we will begin reaching for higher horsepower goals.

This is exactly what I'm looking for

Chances of me tracking this car are pretty slim, I just want a really good everyday driver street car.

Kyle, do you guys have a test vehicle for fitment? I'm in the O.C

Kyle@STILLEN · 02-24-2009, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the offer mini, we actually are fortunate enough to have two G37's and relatively easy access to a Nissan Corporate 370.

02-17-2009, 11:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	^^^ Yeah, I'd like to see what happens with that. Has anyone seen the new Mammoth blowers? They use 80HP less to run the supercharger at high RPMs... 2.8L twin screw... Stock Mustang GTs are putting 700+HP down with just a fuel injector upgrade! I wonder what it'd take to make one of these work on a 370z. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-23-2009, 02:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	No kidding. I couldn't believe it. Apparently it makes so much power because the system takes 80HP less than other blowers to operate. That in itself is a power multiplier. CRAZY. Honestly, if they made a blower for the 370z with that technology, I'd get that instead of the turbos. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

02-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	Hey Guys, We are in the development stages of a forced induction system for the new 3.7 liter. I can't say what type of blower we will be using at this time but I will say that there will not be any hood modifications required. In regards to our current supercharger offerings for the 3.5 liter engines. Technically speaking they are beautiful and we get nothing but compliments. Our goal was not to be the most powerful kit on the market. Our goal was to increase the power safely and affordably and maintain a street legal kit. Roots type superchargers such as the one that we developed for the 3.5's are fantastic for low RPM and daily drivability. Centrifugal superchargers such as the Vortech kits will be capable of reaching higher horsepower at higher RPM but they do give up a little at lower RPM. Everything has its purpose and top power should not be the only thing that makes a part great. It also depends on the use and function primarily. Oh and to answer the question "why are turbo's not legal in California?" It's due to the catalytic converters. Basically, part of the emissions testing for CARB is to see how long it takes to heat up the catalytic converters. If you install the turbo's in front of the cats then the turbo's act like big heat sinks and soak up all the heat. In order to heat up the cats you have to get them hot within 60 seconds (not sure if that's the EXACT timeframe, but I know it's very close to that.) Of course, if you mount the turbo's behind that catalytic converters so that the cats heat up quickly then you now have a giant blockage in front of the turbo which will hurt your performance. Last edited by Kyle@STILLEN; 02-23-2009 at 08:03 PM.

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02-09-2009, 11:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
o0javi0o Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 458 Drives: '15 ///M3 6MT Rep Power: 17	Great!!! I would love to see this! So now... we are going to see 450+ 370

02-09-2009, 11:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
Frick@DDM The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 71 Drives: Danger Ranger Rep Power: 16	Very interesting! Looking forward to the outcome

02-17-2009, 11:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
dainedazz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY, NJ, Philippines Posts: 1,325 Drives: 09' SR 6MT Z34 Rep Power: 293	uh-oh! supercharged 370! exactly what ive been waiting for!

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alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	When I had the S2000 I seriously thought about the Kraft Werks blower kit. It looked like a nice integrated package. It will be interesting to see which companies decide to offer a package. For me, another 100 hp on the rear wheels would be more than adequate.

02-24-2009, 06:28 PM	#26 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	good to know. So how much power are you aiming to achieve roughly with the Supercharger for the 370 thats in dev?

02-24-2009, 06:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	Just like our current supercharger offerings our primary focus will be on reliability, functionality and legality. We really want to be able to be 50 state legal and offer a full 3 year/36,000 mile warranty like we currently offer on the 3.5 liter kits. Once we have that nailed down we will begin reaching for higher horsepower goals.

02-24-2009, 07:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	While I don't really want a turbo, I will definitely consider a supercharger that doesn't sacrifice power/response down low. Even if it doesn't make insane hp.. I want reliability and a smooth torque curve. I will be waiting Kyle

02-24-2009, 07:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 306	Thanks for the offer mini, we actually are fortunate enough to have two G37's and relatively easy access to a Nissan Corporate 370.