Just wanted everyone to know that i'm sweating beads waiting on it!! One question though, who sells the 3.25" pulley for it and does that void the warranty? Also what advantages does it have over the one that comes with the sc?

 

The smaller pully will increase the psi of the blower. The greater the psi the more horsepower output.
Yes if you change to a smaller pully it will void the warrenty of the blower.
You might want to look into getting a aluminum pulley. The plastic pully that comes with the supercharger seems to be the kits weakest link.
Cheston is looking into aluminum pulley now. Ask him about it.

 

I am interested in getting a SC for my max. When you get yours installed post what you think of it and if you change to a smaller pulley post what you think about that also please. Thanks

K

 

Vortech sells lots of different sized pulleys. I think there website address is www.vortech.com . The pulleys run about $100. I swithched to a conservitive 3.48 pulley and noticed a moddest increase in HP, probably about a 15 HP gain. I should mention the fact that if you are going to switch the pulley you should do so before you install the SC other wise you have to take the damn blower off... and thats not much fun.

 

emax, I plan to get a supercharger too. So, do you recommend I just go ahead and get the 3.25 pulley, for example, when I purchase the supercharger? In another word, just go ahead and install that smaller pulley with the supercharger when I get it, so I don't have to worry about the hassle next time. I also heard that it's a good idea to get an aluminum idle pulley too. Although, it might be hard to find an aluminum idle pulley.

 

Yeah, if you plan on putting a smaller pulley on you should definatly do it before the SC is installed. I made the mistake of changing the pulley after I put the SC on and it was a hassle that I could have easaly avoided. Now about the idler pulley, I never ran into any problems with mine but then again my Pulley was not to.. to small, it seems once you get into the 3.3 sizes or smaller you run into a problem. You will have to have the idler pulley custom made though because no one makes it.

 

I hope you guys have at least a VB or upgraded clutch before thinking about 3.25. Otherwise, be prepared to fork up some dough for a new tranny or clutch.

 

Getting my VB from Don soon. So, you think I should upgrade the torque converter as well? And I already have the tranny cooler.

 

I think Phil is looking into having the Aluminum idler pulleys made. He said once they do it, he'll let everyone know. BTW, my S/C gets here today (UPS tracking...muahahha). I won't change my pulley now, because I play to go to one, that I can run 12-14psi on, and I can't do that now.

 

I ordered the street disk clutch from ACT about 5 weeks ago, and have to wait another 5 weeks cause its on backorder. Anyway, the SC will be here in 5 days, so i guess im going to let this one have it

 

What is a VB and where can i get one? What else do i need to buy if my tranny is stock? (ie:transmission cooler...)Thanks

K

 

Yes, buy the tranny cooler. The VB is a modification to your transmission that increases solenoid pressures, allowing for firmer sportier shifts and generally increases tranny life(that's the really short version of it). Don in Texas offers it @ his website, www.mobiletek.net . On the site, click on valve body upgrade for more information.

 

Now are these V1 or V2 Superchargers? Did the bugs ever get worked out of the V2s?

 

Thanks Medicsonic! I was looking at getting a valve body upgrade just didnt make the connection to VB...I'm just cool like that. Thanks for the site too!

K

 

You're welcome. That's what we are all here for.

 

if ur going to jump the gun and go striaght to 3.25. watch out.
you'll need more than a VB or clutch to save ur car.
you'll need some type of internal mods. ie 300ZX fuel injectors, larger fuel pump.
just can't slap on a smaller pulley and run 12psi like its nothing.

talk to phil96se (master of internals)..

as far as the idler pulley, yes. phil knows a company that is makin' them. should be available first week of july.

i'd just swap out to the aluminum cuz i dont want any problems with the plastic idler pulley. .

still no SC yet! its in the mail still Ethan!
Doh!

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i'd HIGHLY recommend the VB for autos, the tranny oil cooler, and even a torque converter to plant that power.

i'm prolly gonna camp out and get the LSD from cattman later this year. oh boy!

that'll be fun.

then. its all over for the max.

...

or is it?

 

What are you guys paying for the Stillen S/Cs? Mine will have to wait until next spring or summer because I'm getting rid of my wife's Altima for a Subaru Legacy Outback or GT wagon. After seeing F&F I've decided I'd rather take my Max to the "next level" before getting my next ride which will be turbo and AWD. PLUS I WANT THAT PSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTT SOUND!!!!!!!!


Dave

 

I got mine for 3350 w/o the BOV

 

I thought the 3.25" pulley was to run 10psi? That's the most I'd want to run. Like 8-10.

 

I thought the stillen SC could be bought for around 2500?? maybe i am retarded, but i swear i saw that somewhere.. anyone know about how much it is to have the SC installed by somebody more professional than myself?

 

Installation should cost around $1000 depending on the mechanic. It takes about 8 or 10 hours to install. If you live in around Atl. I know someone that will do it for a lot cheaper that works at Nissan.

 

Its never over! Mwuaha haha haha ha

 

Now you've done it!
You had to go and start a trend like that!
Justin had the first one.
Now you.
Guess I'll have to be the third!
Can't be left behind that bad! haha

I want a ride after the install, cool?

 

Are the 300ZX injectors actually worth it? I'm going to be running stock psi, until I have all my upgraded internals done...but I was just wondering if they would help now. Also, are the direct plug in, no other mods?

 

As far as I know they are direct but if you're going to run stock psi, it should be no problem whatsoever using stock injectors. It'll also be easier on the wallet instead of dropping 650+ on self installed 300ZXTT injectors that you don't plan on keeping. (add a couple hundred more to have a mechanic do it for you) And if you're having your internals upgraded, you're fuel pump and injectors should be included in that anyway. But so long as the boost isn't too high, your stock injectors should be fine. By the way what exactly are you having done to your engine? Any estimates for cost?