Taking the plunge with a blower!
04-21-2015 | 11:18 AM
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Just dropped it off this morning! It was a 400 mile drive from Omaha, and the wife was willing to come with the spare car because it's 20 min from her mom.
Thanks to you guys for the input on the project. Many other threads have been helpful. I got some AEM boost, oil temp, and xmission temp guages for them to install. They will do before and after dynos, so I will see what's been done.
Have a set of Hotchkis sway bars and Cusco strut brace to install myself when it gets back.
They said the longest thing will be getting the valve body done by Level 10, then the whole shop will do my car together. He seems to think it will be just a few days after the valve body gets back.
Can't wait. It's gonna be sweet!
Thanks to you guys for the input on the project. Many other threads have been helpful. I got some AEM boost, oil temp, and xmission temp guages for them to install. They will do before and after dynos, so I will see what's been done.
Have a set of Hotchkis sway bars and Cusco strut brace to install myself when it gets back.
They said the longest thing will be getting the valve body done by Level 10, then the whole shop will do my car together. He seems to think it will be just a few days after the valve body gets back.
Can't wait. It's gonna be sweet!
I m in Omaha! well Bellevue to be exact. I would love to see this some time when you get it back. Which level 10 did you bring it to? I didn't know they had one only 400 miles away lol
04-22-2015 | 10:36 PM
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I'm between Bellevue and Papillion on 370. I took it to DB Performance in Rogers, MN. They shipped the valve body off to level 10 in Jersey, I think. I'll show it to you when I get it back. I can't wait
04-23-2015 | 10:46 AM
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I got some AEM Boost, oil temp and transmission temp guages for them to install! They will use a really cool-looking Ford Racing mount just above the main display. Again, thanks for all the help from you guys. I had no idea about guages until reading these threads. I also got an Interceptor guage that takes data from OBD II that I'll put on myself onto the dash in a cup mount right by the driver's A pillar. I can't wait to see this done. Do you have an automatic? If so, any trouble after you upgraded the valve body? Can anybody else address this? Thanks!
04-23-2015 | 12:13 PM
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What issues did you have with the motor? And what would useful information would I get from the AF sensor? The Interceptor guage will display it from OBD 2 data, but how would I use that info?
04-24-2015 | 09:36 AM
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My motor blew, Its on here.
I was chasing 500 WHP and made 457 and threw a rod, The Stillen kit is "good" in stock form. To run high boost you need to mod the kit. The MAF's are in the wrong location. The heat exchanger is WRONG, These a lot that could be better all of this has bee discussed on here also. An their tune is terrible. I'm guessing the so called "New" tune is no good either since a guy just blew his motor on a tune from them :/
AF gauge is a must along with the boost gauge to make sure you don't lean out. Which has also happened to us in the stock form.
I was chasing 500 WHP and made 457 and threw a rod, The Stillen kit is "good" in stock form. To run high boost you need to mod the kit. The MAF's are in the wrong location. The heat exchanger is WRONG, These a lot that could be better all of this has bee discussed on here also. An their tune is terrible. I'm guessing the so called "New" tune is no good either since a guy just blew his motor on a tune from them :/AF gauge is a must along with the boost gauge to make sure you don't lean out. Which has also happened to us in the stock form.
04-25-2015 | 01:42 PM
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Ok, I'm getting a little concerned now about this install after hearing about some thrown rods. I assumed the boost was low enough and the engine sturdy enough to be bulletproof. I will for sure use the kit as stock. How lean is too lean? I'm assuming 14.7 is ideal. When is it dangerous? 15? 17? If it's gonna cause problems, I will wish that I waited for the 2016 Q 60 coupe with the blower from the factory.
04-27-2015 | 01:05 PM
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Got an email from DB Performance today. They did a before dyno and got 218 HP. They have an AWD dyno, I dont know what kind. I know the car was as quick as any G37x I drove when I bought it, and roughly the same as the 370z I test drove 2 weeks ago. Seems like kinda low numbers. Valve body is out and en route to Level 10. They have started putting the SC in.
04-27-2015 | 02:14 PM
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218 super low man, should be like 265 ish. Im guessing from that numer you'll only see 330 WHP with the Stillen kit, ( Dyno is not set correctly) AWD or RWD cars should dyno about the same WHP, Only WHP will be manual to auto. An make sure they are using 4th gear for final numbers.
Dyno numbers are just used to show gains were made anyways. I took mine to a place I've never been before and made 252 :/, Went to usally place( been using them for 4 years now) and made 287.
super low man, should be like 265 ish. Im guessing from that numer you'll only see 330 WHP with the Stillen kit, ( Dyno is not set correctly) AWD or RWD cars should dyno about the same WHP, Only WHP will be manual to auto. An make sure they are using 4th gear for final numbers. Dyno numbers are just used to show gains were made anyways. I took mine to a place I've never been before and made 252 :/, Went to usally place( been using them for 4 years now) and made 287.
04-27-2015 | 04:14 PM
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The raw numbers aren't as important as the before/after gains for your specific car. Every dyno is different. And conditions/elevation etc. make comparing raw numbers from car to car irrelevant.
Good luck with the kit. Since you're not going to use the stock Stillen tune, you should be ok. Looking forward to more updates.
Good luck with the kit. Since you're not going to use the stock Stillen tune, you should be ok. Looking forward to more updates.
05-06-2015 | 11:29 AM
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The work has started on the install. Waiting for the valve body to come back from level 10. Discussing with the tuner on converting to E85. It is lots cheaper than 93, and pretty abundant here. Not going for crazy horsepower, but rather an added level of insurance against detonation.
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