Supercharger Review - TopGuns ACE Kit on My 370Z
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In this video, I deep dive into the Top Guns ACE Supercharger kit for the Nissan 370Z (Z34). I talk about the cost of the kit, what it's like to drive, how much power it makes, the overall visual appeal, installation, sound clips, and more! This procharger style of supercharger kit is absolutely insane, and the best forced induction kit on the market for the 370Z and G37 vehicles with the VQ37VHR motor.
This car makes some insane noises from the blow-off valve, to the supercharger whine itself, the acceleration you feel and the gains you'll make are crazy, the kit looks beautiful and is reliable at the same time! If you have the means you should absolutely look at picking up one of Top Gun Speedworks' kits!
Start from the beginning of my supercharger install series: • Supercharger Install E...
Order a kit yourself at TopGun's website: www.topgunspeedworks.com/
IG: @the_carizon
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The spring in your blow off valve is too heavy which is why you’re getting that flutter. Swap to a lower psi spring.
@TheGuruStud
5 ай бұрын
It should be adjustable like the one on the DE vortech kit. Idk why anyone changed that.
You mentioned that you're not a professional, let me tell you. Your videos say something different. Keep the good quality
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it, seriously thank you. 🙏
@rcghalohell
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 agree with him, i have more knowledge myself, the fuel pump work is intimidating, installing that supercharger looks easy however
I went from hating on the z platform to the 350/70 being my dream cars
@lolsk9136
3 жыл бұрын
lmao same, they’re like the new 240s
@lolsk9136
3 жыл бұрын
still think g bodies are ugly at though
@realaveragegamer3053
3 жыл бұрын
same
@bruceparkinson2651
2 жыл бұрын
my buddy just got a 09. i drove it. i wasnt impressed. but he got it for 12,500 (which is great) and i drive a V10 R8, which is a completely different kind of thing, so, im biased and everyone should go and build the car of their dreams! but! the Z didnt like high RPM shifts, clutch was high, and the power dissappeared at 135-140mph.
@imkadmi9231
2 жыл бұрын
@@bruceparkinson2651 rich ass
Your channel is a great resource for Z owners !!! Thanks 👍👍
I love how professional you make your videos
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, glad the recent efforts to improve the video quality and editing haven't gone unnoticed!
Planning on getting a 370z soon, these videos are really helpful and insightful. Definitely subbing. Good job!
just found your channel. I have a 370z modded Z too and you said you weren't mechanically inclined or something like that but you seem fine. even computer nerds don't know how to work on cars. gonna wait for the next video to see what TopGuns is doing next. Thanks!
I am thrilled to see how happy you are with the kit Robert! Can't wait to get you involved in our next journey.
@ZeroFX32
3 жыл бұрын
He deserves to be the first one to get a buyback upgrade! great resource for all of us Z and G enthusiasts with great quality content. With that said I also want to get in line for the buyback too xD
Is it still a good idea to buy and update the upper and lower plenum from motordyne as it is ported so even better air flow
hey bro, any tips on belt slip? my kit is only making 9 psi, slipping on serp side along the "anti slip" pulley on the supercharger bracket
Do you know if a similar kit will be coming for a 350z de engine ?
I believe you had installed a 6 puck clutch and wanted to know hows it like? thinkin of getting one for my SC build.
Can I use this kit on a QX70 3.7? If not what kit can I use. The car has a VQ I’d really like to get it over 400hp
Great build, your car sounds great! 👌
Will this kit work on the q50 vqhr 3.7?
eta on rod nock? stock clutch hold the power?
What would be the quarter mile time of this car?
Man I remember watching your road trip video where you crashed.. glad to see it still going strong. Subbed!!
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Just fixed a bent tie rod from that incident the other day. Yeah she is almost completely recovered from it, still have to replace the core support at some point.
Could you do 450hp with this kit, but using the stock fuel injectors?
what injectors and fuel pump do you have
9:38 okay bro I see you on the editing!
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've been working to step up the editing. Glad it's going noticed!
I was on the fence between a TT or a SC kit and after taking endless trips to the end of the internet LOL. I came across your page and watched every video. I recently had my Top Guns kit installed. I had a belt mishap on my maiden voyage but since then my spg (smiles per gallon) have been endless. I can say without a doubt the driving experience exceeded what I expected!! Great video's
@Me.Cruz123
Жыл бұрын
Hey have you had to upgrade anything? Transmission or anything?
@ricardocasas2496
Жыл бұрын
@@Me.Cruz123 Yes I upgraded the clutch with a Z1 clutch and went ahead and did the Z1 slave cylinder kit. I highly recommend the kit. Since you're pulling the tranny to put a new clutch in. other than that I did the "musts'' fuel pump, fuel injectors and ecutek . bolt ons are fun but after a while of having a car that sounded fast now I have one that is fast!! highly recommend the s/c route if your on the fence
@k1llerlunat1c78
Жыл бұрын
@@Me.Cruz123 hey man, not the original poster but if you are on an auto your good to go if your in a manual you definitely wanna upgrade the clutch
@Unxpekted
Жыл бұрын
@@ricardocasas2496 what did that cost you total?
@ricardocasas2496
Жыл бұрын
@@Unxpekted I had purchased and installed a new Z1 clutch about 4 months prior in preparation for the s/c . I had purchased z1 fuel injectors and have since replaced them with Injector Dynamics (highly recommend ID) All in I was around $9000.00 ''ish'' includes install and tuning. The initial mishap I had was the supercharger belt breaking due to a loose pully. It was a new kit at the time and a replacement belt was a BITCH to find. At the time supply issues made it difficult to find so the wait time was awful. All in all when it's all said and done I couldn't be happier. It really is worth it and other than the ''bad luck'' pully the system is very reliable and damn near maintenance free. I was on the fence of s/c or twin t's and it came down to reliability vs double the trouble and double the maintenance. I went to the ends of the internet doing my research and it was The Carizon videos that made my decision for me. Plenty of juice and lots of PSSSSSSSSSSSH a true head turner and plants your ass in the seat when you hammer it!
I believe the torque curve dives early because of the valve timing.
Again, love the videos. I have some questions regarding your build. What's the best platform to reach you on?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
IG, dm me @the_carizon
Do you feel like with the upgraded diff you are putting 100 percent of your power down? What would make it better? Besides wheel / tire setup? Feel like your suspension keeps up?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Most important thing is tires, diff second. I definitely get good tracking from an LSD but want to get out od the NT555 tires
@clintpopham5691
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 r888 seems to be what everyone leans towards
Hey - love the build. Have you encountered any issues with reliability so far?
What's the silencer you mentioned? Is it a different exhaust port for the BOV? I have this kit with the Tial QRJ and the flutter is pretty loud. Always a good excuse to punch it lol but highway cruising is rough.
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Talk with Aaron, but I think it sits between the bov and the intake plumbing/intercooler.
great review. I love my v1 bismo 370. 350whp is enough for me. track days are a lot cheaper haha
@matvq294
3 жыл бұрын
OEM is not 350whp it's 350 HP at the crank
Is it bad on gas cruising
Awesome videos… where did you get the pillar gauges?
Well, it better be amazing for the total cost and work that goes into installation. I was thinking about a VMP gen3R, I am totally ok with it sticking out of the hood. Great channel man. That car looks and sounds great.
Did you get the flutter sorted ?
Great video man just found you on KZread, but i was wondering if you rebuilt the block or if its still stock? 🤔
@thecarizon504
2 жыл бұрын
Stock block
I would like to install that into my Nissan Sentra see r spec v 2006
Do you have a video covering your vented hood? I am looking at options for lowering my temps on my ACE set up. What are your normal oil temps when going to the local store verses doing a few good pulls?
@thecarizon504
2 жыл бұрын
200 to the stores, 220 on the freeway / pulls which.
@brianjackson5732
2 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 I'm also seeing about 200-205 when driving around town, 215-220 on the highway, but 230-240 when I open it up. My coolant temps are staying between 200-215. So, it looks like I am overreacting to the temps. But, I also get the dreaded p300 (random misfires) ever so often. My spark plugs are new and I got my MAF sensors and throttle bodies cleaned two weeks ago. I have not felt any symptoms at idle, cruising, or getting into high boost. Not sure how concerned I should be about the random misfires.
@thecarizon504
2 жыл бұрын
@@brianjackson5732 if you are still working with your tuner I'd give them a chat ans see if it could be tune related. Do you only get the misfires when running hot?
@brianjackson5732
2 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 That's a good question. It normally happens when I am high in the RPMs, but I had not paid attention to the temps. I ran the car pretty hard over the past two nights to see if I could replicate the event while data logging. But, you know that cars don't cooperate when you are trying to diagnosis an issue. I am going to try to get a log when I get a code. I talked to Eugene and will be sending him and my original tuner a copy of the log once I replicate the code.
What gauges are you using? They look really natural to the stock ones
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Glow shift digital fuel pressure and boost gauges
Great vid!
Is there a super easy install super charger like that for an HR 350z?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Not as familiar with the 350 but I believe there is a stillen kit
Would be interesting how my awd g37 would handle this
So roughly 7500 or so. Not bad considering with the right tune, engine build and fuel, you could easily be looking 600 plus with less chance or head gaskets blowing and less than a turbo instal, plus linier power band. Nice.
Bruh, I need to know. Which wing is that?
It says they’re out of stock on kits, any updates on them restocking?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's because he hasn't released his new kit yet. I believe he is taking pre-orders soon. Visit the370Z forum to see his thread.
@clintpopham5691
3 жыл бұрын
Eli.. do you even watch videos before posting?... He left us on a cliff hanger and said it isn't available lol...
Any update on your car
2:44 the jetsons lol
Hi, Gracias Video, What yo think about the Stillen Kit, im willing to install one, mine is a 2009 370Z Touring
@thecarizon504
Жыл бұрын
Under powered for the price I think. Plus the manifold is a pain to install.
Sounds like the Jetsons!
How many miles does your Z have? I just paid mine off and want to see if its worth the upgrade at 45k miles.
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
55k
Can you tell me who tuned your car after the install? Thanks!
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Eugene Turkov from Enthusiast Autocare
@techwiz2410
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 Lol that’s great! He’s amazing... I had no idea ... he flashed my last 07 350z ECU for me... lol That’s interesting :-) Thanks
How is your ride running after 2 years with this kit?
Aaron/Topguns is local to me. Awesome person who just loves this platform. Was one of the first people to drive the Ace Kit and it makes great power. I've installed many Stillen kits and to get away from the Stillen manifold is so nice haha
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Right?!?! That thing is a pain to install from what I heard.
@xStaySkilledx
2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Picked up my ace kit from his crib😂
@ZRIEST
2 жыл бұрын
Where’s he from?
@xStaySkilledx
2 жыл бұрын
@@ZRIEST Minnesota!
@ZRIEST
2 жыл бұрын
@@xStaySkilledx damn I’m in Pennsylvania, does he do the tuning there ? Or would have to get tuned by a shop?
great video, I live in the DFW area as well and am interested in putting the same kit on my Z, I only see one local shop that does this type of work but they specialize in turbo's not superchargers, are you aware of any shops that are capable of doing this install? Thanks for your time and the videos.
@Brock_CO
3 жыл бұрын
A turbo shop will absolutely be able to do this install, its much easier than a turbo kit.
What do you think of the soho a2a super charger kit?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
No experience with it and haven't seen it in person but from what I can see online, it's marginally more expensive, longer to install, doesn't look as great IMHO, and the stock manifold is superior to the stillen one from a heat soak standpoint.
Had my car for 3 years now and never noticed the gas cap holder.....
Are you in McKinney? I live around there haha. Really good vid btw
How do you think it will perform on a long distance trip? 8 hours or more.
@LuisAlvarez-pb1wj
10 ай бұрын
Im getting the z1 rotrex kit installed on my z and ill be taking a 16 hour trip in December hopefully everything goes good
Speaking of oil, what kind of temps are you seeing after the kit install?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
220 cruising
Dope!
Robert, you mentioned a silencer from Aaron to address the flutter noise. Can you please elaborate a little more about this option?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it uses the QRJ bov and a silencer that aaron sourced. I would get in touch with him if you want to snag one.
@brianjackson5732
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 I will. I am dropping the car off on Monday, March 15. I will email Aaron. Thanks for the information!
@godzzla_z3438
3 жыл бұрын
@brian Jackson There is actually a thread on the 370Z forum that was posted today in regards to flutter. Personally I switched to the Tial-Q with a modified 2psi spring and it helped a lot to reduce the sound but it's still there. Definitely worth it tho because I couldn't stand the flutter from the PT50...it was unbearable. Aaron stated in the thread that he will be providing ACE customers the silencer for free. Now we just wait...😔
@brianjackson5732
3 жыл бұрын
@@godzzla_z3438 Which thread. I'd like to read about it.
@godzzla_z3438
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianjackson5732 it's under the Forced Induction section.
Great video although I find it odd how at the beginning you're essentially saying you want boost lag for driveability.. From my experience a lack of boost at lower rpms makes daily driving worse, not the other way around? Unless yoour running meth and 700whp then Id get not wanting to boost asap but kinda confused as to why your chasing lag when the opposite is more far more functional in a dd? maybe Im confused by what you said lol. rock on dude
Does anyone know if this fits on a RHD z?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
I would talk to Aaron from top guns. Should be an easy modification.
That fluttering noise is odd. My 350Z is Vortech Supercharged to 426 whp on pump with a Tail bpv and it makes no such noise.
@RolandKoller90
3 жыл бұрын
You said bpv (bypass valve)......
loving the breakdown, u deserve more views my guy
Love the video as always! However... you know what they say about a supercharger... it’s a gateway drug to a turbo setup! 😈
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely been thinking on it. 😆
@EatMyPropwash
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 Seeee... lol. I’m probably going to get most of the supporting mods this year, and order the Boosted Performance twin turbo kit next year. I gotta wait until after June cuz we’re having our house built in Northlake so I can’t do much with $$$ right now lol.
You might have convinced me of getting SuperCharger
Nice nissàn bro
What kind of wing is that
@thecarizon504
2 жыл бұрын
Evo-R GT wing.
Can you add a blow off valve on a 370z without it being supercharger or turbo?
“Not a professional “ man don’t lie to me 😂😂
IIRC the torque dips after about 5k because you are limited by the duration and lift of the stock intake cam. The JCW cam even in NA form bumps tq. quite a bit.
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
I know that the cams limit the torque NA around like 6.5/7k, had originally thought this as well.
@nighthawk0077
3 жыл бұрын
lol one guy says its theoretical as a function of math and the other says it's mechanical in the engine. I'd agree in this case the engine gets flow limited up top.
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
@@nighthawk0077 pretty sure half of what that guy spouted is wrong but didn't want to say anything.
You can use turbo BOV in the supercharger?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
The whole point of a BOV is to release excess pressure from the system when the throttle bodies close. This is especially important with superchargers as they will keep producing boost at rpm even when not giving it gas, so you need to bleed that pressure off.
@sherlonio
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 so why challengers does not make that sound
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
@@sherlonio it looks like it uses an electronically controlled bypass valve which probably recirculates back into the intake making it a lot quieter.
How much does a built like this cost
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
I linked the cost breakdown video in one of the shots. (See the part where I was talking about cost)
@trevorgibbs9357
3 жыл бұрын
$5300 - $9000
Can you leave links to your fuel pump and injectors?
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
I got 1050's from injector dynamics, you can order them here: www.z1motorsports.com/fuel-system/injector-dynamics/injector-dynamics-fuel-injectors-set-of-p-13280.html This is what I am using for fuel system, with dual 340's and one 340 as a lift pump: www.radiumauto.com/Fuel-Hanger-Surge-Tank-Nissan-370Z-P1730.aspx
It could be your exhaust manifold. Superchargers like specific exhaust setup for proper scavenging
S/C makes zero noticeable difference in mpg for regular driving even with an inefficient vortech. Mine was never outside a small margin of error (less than 1 mpg). Yes, driving style was the same.
thats what i was thinking, super boosting a car as a daily driver, I really dont want to hit 10 miles and the damn RPMS hitting 5000, i read on Reddit were this guy regretting super boosting his daily driver car
Second
I really want to slap one on my qx70
I'm looking at the soho supercharger kit. But after looking at this. Hmm!
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
He's got a new kit going out next month!
@Hondacbr600rrish
3 жыл бұрын
I'll check it out. Just need a few things like upgraded fuel pump and a couple of other things. But I like it. Durability is a must for a daily.
Uh... Me: 17-18mpg pure hwy. I need to stop doing pulls.
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
It's hard not to be tempted to do pulls in this car.
@Malficion
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 I just refilled, 16.5mpg pure highway. Oh boy... No more 150, 120 is enough.
Do I make another very bad financial decision? I think so...
@clintpopham5691
3 жыл бұрын
Don't. Go single turbo and make a good financial decision
@kevinganzalex5623
2 жыл бұрын
@@clintpopham5691 instant boost > or built up boost hmmmmmmmm
Uh dude, you totally 100% incorrectly described a supercharger. A supercharger is always providing boost because it is driven off the flywheel unlike a turbo that requires exhaust gasses to spool it up and provide boost. The most unique trait of a supercharger is its constant and linear boost curve. Other than that...great videos!
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
I was using the term boost loosely when describing how it felt. This wasn't intended to be a technical write up on SC operation.
whose gonna tell him he has a crankshaft powered turbo not a super charger? XD lmao
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
They are called 'Prochargers' which is a supercharger that has the same volute shape as a twin screw/whipple supercharger.
@quantumquadsfpv9637
3 жыл бұрын
@@thecarizon504 I know bro, I was playing
Zero
WAAAAIT a minute here, what do you mean BECAUSE ITS A SUPERCHARGED CAR, IT NEEDS TO BUILD RPMS TO MAKE BOOST. That happends with turbos, not with superchargers, they are belt driven, not exhaust driven. Whats wrong with your supercharger then 😏😏😏😏😏
First 😁👍🏾
😁💰.... Not available anymore. 😐
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
Wait for his new kit next month. It's insane.
That flutter alone is enough to turn people away from the kit 🤮
Is it bad I’ve been using 93 octane on my 370z for like 2 years
@thecarizon504
3 жыл бұрын
That's what you are supposed to be using, I only put 93 in mine. When boosted you should shoot for E85 but it's not strictly necessary.