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Gathering Interest IS350 STILLEN Supercharger Interested Thread/Poll

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Old 04-18-15 | 12:35 PM
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Hey Everyone!

As many of you know, STILLEN has been a major manufacturer of performance parts in the Nissan/Infiniti market for over 20 years. We have expanded into other markets in the past with good success and are now looking to move head first in the Lexus scene. Some of our notable achievements have been attaining CARB Certification on almost all of our Performance Intake Systems, and being the only Supercharger Manufacturer offering an aftermarket warranty on Nissan/Infiniti Supercharger Kits.

Building off our success with Supercharger Kits Engineered for Nissan/Infiniti applications, we are looking into building Supercharger Kits for the Lexus RC350, 3rd Gen IS350, and 4th Gen GS350. We do not have any details to release at this time, but the initial goals for the kits would be to maintain Lexus Reliability while gaining 100+ whp. Price point would likely be in the $6000-$7000 range.

We would like to get the community feedback and gauge interest on such kits. If there is enough demand, we would like to move forward with this project.

Thanks for your time!

To answer a few questions I know will come up:
Q: Will the kits be available for the 2nd Gen IS350 and 3rd Gen GS350?
A: We will not be developing kits specifically for these models. If the kit happens to work that would be a pleasant surprise, but we will not be doing the development work on either of those models.

Q: Will the kit offer a warranty?
A: Not initially.

Q: Will the kit be CARB Legal?
A: Because of the substantial investment we do not have initial plans for getting the kit through CARB, but it may be something we will look into as our other kits are CARB Legal.
Old 04-18-15 | 01:44 PM
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This would be awesome! The Lexus line of things don't get enough interest in the boosted world - well because the darn thing is practically un-tuneable.
Given how old this engine is already, it would be great if you guys could help charter that territory.

It would definitely be a spectacular sight to see the 3IS with a supercharger producing over 100+ of additional WHP.

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Yes!
Let us know how you would bypass the tuning
Old 04-19-15 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
Yes!
Let us know how you would bypass the tuning
Maybe we figured something out
Old 04-19-15 | 08:13 AM
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Would this only be for the 350, or would the 250 get some love too?!?
Old 04-19-15 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by STILLEN
Maybe we figured something out
Hmmm, any other details that you can divulge?? Are you working on actually getting past the encryption or finding a workaround?
Old 04-19-15 | 04:22 PM
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This would be an awesome upgrade for any 350s. Since owning my is350, I've always felt it lacked power.
Old 04-19-15 | 07:46 PM
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Id be in for one
Old 04-19-15 | 11:42 PM
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I was about to go work out my own kit but now I'll keep an eye on this thread. Hopefully something eventuates from this
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Originally Posted by STILLEN
Maybe we figured something out
Well, if you explained the detail on the tuning portion of the kit, then you would have more than enough interests and even pre orders. So please explain.
Old 04-20-15 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
Well, if you explained the detail on the tuning portion of the kit, then you would have more than enough interests and even pre orders. So please explain.
They dont have to explain anything. If theyre gauging interest, it means that they have a product that works; but they need to see a demand for it before green lighting a production cycle.

I dont care HOW they get me 100+ whp, as long as its reliable.
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Mark,

The community would also be interested in a better exhaust selection; something more performance orientated. A true 2.5" or 3" exhaust option would also be popular, as the majority of systems are 2.25" or 2.36".

Long tube headers would also be a home run.
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Also, I am located near you guys in Newport Beach, so I would gladly be a test car.
Old 04-20-15 | 10:11 AM
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I'd love a supercharger for my '14 IS350. Assuming you've got the tune sorted somehow, I'm on board.
Old 04-20-15 | 05:38 PM
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would definitely be interested in a supercharger for my 350. Nothing beats reliable power! Coming from an Evo X, the 350 engine feels lacking.
Local here to LA so I'll be up to the test subject


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