Stillen Stage 2
05-02-2006, 09:38 PM
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Stillen Stage 2
Here are some pics of my Stillen Stage 2 install. This project has taken about 2 months, but hopefully all will go well now. Note the aftermarket overflow can and the Nismo CAI.
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Nice job. Question, aren't you supposed to not use those CAI bypasses with FI? http://www.aempower.com/faq.asp?fid=21&sid=&tid=3
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05-03-2006, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rookie
Nice job. Question, aren't you supposed to not use those CAI bypasses with FI? http://www.aempower.com/faq.asp?fid=21&sid=&tid=3
"In most cases the CAS will out perform the SRS throughout the useable power range...In _some_ cases, the SRS is preferred over the CAS due to inlet tract length tuning. The power advantage gained by using the correct diameter and length of tube negates the advantage of cooler inlet air in these cases. AEM only offers SRS in _some_ cases because there was no advantage to using the CAS.
So I think it depends on your setup.
05-03-2006, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by VN_350z
How much you paid for the kit? Hood looks good. How much for it?
05-03-2006, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blackend
nice look
how much whp you have?
how much whp you have?
05-03-2006, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MulhollandDrive
Hmm. I went to that site and it says:
"In most cases the CAS will out perform the SRS throughout the useable power range...In _some_ cases, the SRS is preferred over the CAS due to inlet tract length tuning. The power advantage gained by using the correct diameter and length of tube negates the advantage of cooler inlet air in these cases. AEM only offers SRS in _some_ cases because there was no advantage to using the CAS.
So I think it depends on your setup.
"In most cases the CAS will out perform the SRS throughout the useable power range...In _some_ cases, the SRS is preferred over the CAS due to inlet tract length tuning. The power advantage gained by using the correct diameter and length of tube negates the advantage of cooler inlet air in these cases. AEM only offers SRS in _some_ cases because there was no advantage to using the CAS.
So I think it depends on your setup.
05-03-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MulhollandDrive
Here are some pics of my Stillen Stage 2 install. This project has taken about 2 months, but hopefully all will go well now. Note the aftermarket overflow can and the Nismo CAI.
wow thats nice...i am planning on installing one on my ultra yellow roadster but, the guy @ stillen said the nismo CAI wont work
but i see that you have one with the supercharger...how is the pull now with your roadster???
i have to admit that looks really sweet
good job
05-03-2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumble350z
wow thats nice...i am planning on installing one on my ultra yellow roadster but, the guy @ stillen said the nismo CAI wont work
but i see that you have one with the supercharger...how is the pull now with your roadster???
i have to admit that looks really sweet
good job
but i see that you have one with the supercharger...how is the pull now with your roadster???
i have to admit that looks really sweet
good job
. I must admit that it seemed to have more top hp with just a short ram, but talk about noise with a short ram and I am leary of the intake temps taking air from the engine bay. The scooped hood is a giveaway. Even 12 year old kids can tell that this Z is not stock.You are quite right about the Nismo CAI. The stock Stillen set up puts the radiator overflow can in the left fender well so we had to use an aftermarket overflow can and move it behind the bumper. Running out of places to put things!
Be prepared to work out a lot of bugs when you go aftermarket. I am almost there. Right now I just have a squeel when I turn on the air so back I go to my mechanic to adjust the belt.
05-03-2006, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Most NA Z's respond better to short ram intakes, Id run it under the hood if I was you.
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05-03-2006, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MulhollandDrive
Owww. My mechanic will kill me if I tell him to put back the short ram .
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05-04-2006, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wilric44
How many hours for your install. I am thinking about the Stage 2, but tell is the gains worth the amount of money paid. Now since you have it installed do you feel you need more power or does it feel sufficient? The hood looks great.
With a short ram the car was getting squirrly with _every_ shift and TCS was going off with _every_ shift. Thats more power than I need, but maybe you like to live dangerously
. With the CAI acceleration is great, but no slip lights. So the engine is probably running safer and cooler, but not generating as much top end power due to the longer intake. My mechanic is going to take off the bypass valve as suggested here and I will be able to see if that helps.There is absolutely no blower whine at idle, but there is impressive noise at WOT. This setup (Nismo CAT backs and Stillen SC) is not subtle at WOT. If you like lots of torque at low revs the Stillen is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by MulhollandDrive
The install was at 14 hours contracted price. The actual time on this install is way over that, but hey the Nissan people are having fun drivin my car! As I said it is taking a while to get the bugs out. The lastest bug is a failed tension wheel on the lower AC belt. My Z is a spare car, so this experience is a win win for my mechanic and me.
With a short ram the car was getting squirrly with _every_ shift and TCS was going off with _every_ shift. Thats more power than I need, but maybe you like to live dangerously. With the CAI acceleration is great, but no slip lights. So the engine is probably running safer and cooler, but not generating as much top end power due to the longer intake. My mechanic is going to take off the bypass valve as suggested here and I will be able to see if that helps.
There is absolutely no blower whine at idle, but there is impressive noise at WOT. This setup (Nismo CAT backs and Stillen SC) is not subtle at WOT. If you like lots of torque at low revs the Stillen is the way to go.
With a short ram the car was getting squirrly with _every_ shift and TCS was going off with _every_ shift. Thats more power than I need, but maybe you like to live dangerously
. With the CAI acceleration is great, but no slip lights. So the engine is probably running safer and cooler, but not generating as much top end power due to the longer intake. My mechanic is going to take off the bypass valve as suggested here and I will be able to see if that helps.There is absolutely no blower whine at idle, but there is impressive noise at WOT. This setup (Nismo CAT backs and Stillen SC) is not subtle at WOT. If you like lots of torque at low revs the Stillen is the way to go.