pepperstu Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I've been to look at a car with the above mentioned upgrade but I would like some of your opinions on 350z's with supercharges. Are they worth it,anything to look out for I already own a stock 350z but contemplating selling it for the this new one The car I'm looking at is priced at 15k Any opinions very welcome Thanks in advance zed lovers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUG Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Any pics of the S/C motor? Edited January 16, 2013 by FUG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Could do with seeing the specs etc, if its got satisfactory supporting mods then it should be fine. The thing that seems to put most people off with the Stillen SC is the height, you have to either have a new bonnet, or cut old bonnet and fit a cowl plus a tower strut bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 £15k???? Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 £15k???? Link? I don't have a link mate as its in a local showroom As far as spec goes all I know at the moment is that it has the stillen stage 4 supercharger,uprated fuel pump,uprated injectors,uprated clutch and fly wheel,front mount cooler and 2.5 inch stainless exhaust from down pipes It already has a new bonnet on it to accommodate the supercharger too so that's taken care of. I will try and get to the showroom this week and get some pics for you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Is it that one that everyone on here thought was overpriced? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Could do with seeing the specs etc, if its got satisfactory supporting mods then it should be fine. l plus a tower strut bar. This is the one thing missing from it that I'm a little confused about and I'm trying to source one myself to see if its something I can fit should i get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Is it that one that everyone on here thought was overpriced? I'm not sure mate I've not seen this thread. Do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robboo Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Would you get more satisfaction from it if you built it yourself? As I know supercharger kits start at £3800ish obviously not stage 4.. but Id have a bigger smile on my face knowing I built it rather than stepping into someone elses work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Would you get more satisfaction from it if you built it yourself? As I know supercharger kits start at £3800ish obviously not stage 4.. but Id have a bigger smile on my face knowing I built it rather than stepping into someone elses work This is being considered mate but the two things which are going against it at the moment is my engine is currently on 72k so worried about putting to much stress on the engine And 2 is that my car has the tiptronic gearbox so not sure how it would cope with the power. I've even considered getting a new engine with a manual box but that would cost far to much let alone the hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Did it have a Veilside bodykit? If so then it's the one in this thread... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/66322-spotted-on-ebay/ However, link to ebay and listing has dissappeared. Tried searching for it but to no avail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Stillen kits are worthless. It won't make anywhere near a decent increase in power & you have to fit that bonnet. Much better off with a vortech kit. £15k is way over priced especially compared to stuarts forged TT z thats for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Stillen kits are worthless. It won't make anywhere near a decent increase in power & you have to fit that bonnet. Much better off with a vortech kit. £15k is way over priced especially compared to stuarts forged TT z thats for sale +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Could do with seeing the specs etc, if its got satisfactory supporting mods then it should be fine. l plus a tower strut bar. This is the one thing missing from it that I'm a little confused about and I'm trying to source one myself to see if its something I can fit should i get it There are usually some for a VQ on fleabay and they go for around £50. HR are a tad more. Jap spares or A1 whatever they are called on the forum traders may be able to help as i got one from them or Zedmanalex. ask him for the nuts. There are always arguments for or against having one on but with the extra power I would suggest that it would be a useful aid to have as its supposed to help stop flexing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks for all your replies that is the car I have been looking at but I didn't realise he has been trying to sell for so long. I am now completely turned off this car and will not be buying it. I was already cautious as a few things don't add up ie the engine bay state and its apparently got a 12 month mot but when I inspected it the rear tyres had the inner wires coming through they were that worn out and clearly an mot failure. Thanks again for the massive heads up guys Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I inspected it the rear tyres had the inner wires coming through they were that worn out Yet another reason for walking away, would seem to have been thrashed about too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It's good here :wink: Well done chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Yep top forum this one. Told the guy who is selling it I am no longer interested so a massive bullet dodged there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Good lad, but don't be put off by supercharged 350z. Much better then n/a obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Good lad, but don't be put off by supercharged 350z. Much better then n/a obviously! Oh I'm not put off at all mate. I'm gonna do some research into supercharging my auto zed. Need to make sure the box can cope with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Good lad, but don't be put off by supercharged 350z. Much better then n/a obviously! Oh I'm not put off at all mate. I'm gonna do some research into supercharging my auto zed. Need to make sure the box can cope with it I can. A lot of people in the us run supercharged autos. Some do valve body upgrades for better/faster shifts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperstu Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Do you know what's involved in this upgrade as the gear shifts are bloody awful I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 There is a diy on my350z forum I'l try to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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