620HP Supercharged Nissan 370Z Nismo Review! Better Than Turbo?

The Nissan 370Z has been out for nearly 12 years. Throughout the years the people at Z1 Motorsports have done their homework on this platform - everything from twin turbo setups, big single turbos, even a VR30 engine swap from the Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Redsport! Today we hop in a first for me - a supercharged Nissan 370Z making 622 wheel horsepower! The sensation the power is delivered is very different than the large single turbo and also feels surprisingly balanced! So let's see in the end which is better for the 370... turbo or supercharger?
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[@The_Juan_An_Only]

The supercharger kit makes all you'll ever need power wise in a simple and easy to maintain setup.

[@Saltystylez]

I humbly disagree. "Mo powaa baby!"

[@mattgraves2342]

You are not everyone. Just cause you like 600 doesn’t mean other people don’t like more lol.

[@The_Juan_An_Only]

@@Saltystylez You probably never drove anything over 500 but okay.

[@Saltystylez]

@@The_Juan_An_Only was that response for me or the other guy?

[@The_Juan_An_Only]

@@Saltystylez Read the comment with you name bud......

[@EnthusiastPOV]

Thank you for reviewing my Z. Hope you enjoyed as much as I do.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Some big compliments from David. Super Cool to see the Z on his channel!

[@L1Z1O]

How did you make that phone compartment where the blanks usually are in the center console?

[@L1Z1O]

@350zsantiago thank you, gonna go hunt one down!

[@wolfpackteam2]

What are your wheel and tire specs pls

[@EnthusiastPOV]

@@jgm113 not really lol

[@speedtab215]

“Feels like you’re driving a normal 370z” Driving double the hp it comes out of the factory with 💀

[@natefrommtl]

By that he means that’s it’s more drivable, and it’s smooth, not crazy like a single turbo setup would be

[@RidingWithBobby]

@@natefrommtl this!

[@corollavirus4age]

The classic OEM +

[@oaoskey6051]

@@RidingWithBobby that!

[@parkerswigert9719]

I love how we all complain about these cars never getting updated but also complain about updated cars feeling so dull.

[@nukexD]

We’ll miss them when they’re gone

[@Iamsandivo]

you just said some true ass shit

[@VertigoGTI]

That’s why I still have my 1st Gen G35 sedan. Bought it 3/28/08, today is 3/28/23. Happy 15 years 😂

[@On3_media]

EnthusiastPOV built this Z so well! The SOHO a2a kit is fantastic!

[@deaddragonnjo5501]

Wonder why he didn’t plug him in ....🤔

[@Dwadedragon]

@@deaddragonnjo5501 no mention or even thanks to him in video or description. Strange indeed

[@boostedsamuari7436]

It is really strange. Hmmmmmm

[@EnthusiastPOV]

thanks Homie, the car is solid indeed :)

[@Knoxvillemoto]

My whole car is built by soho and I have zero complaints. The car makes great reliable power.

[@Flysohighx21]

This supercharger setup on a VQ37 would be great as a daily driver.

[@kenny1935]

I've always loved superchargers so knowing that theres such a good supercharger makes me want to buy an 370Z let's hope

[@benjaminknapp5343]

Look up Topgunz supercharger it's even better 👍

[@brycea0225]

I’m not sure about the 370’s but I know once you really start leaning on a coyote motor the centrifugals like to snap crank snouts. Personally I’d look into a crank support if I was looking to throw a blower on pretty much any car. Just adds a level of security when running small pulleys.

[@destruxandexploze2552]

@@brycea0225 Admintuning has a daily VQ37VHR with 650whp. Doesn’t have problems like that.

[@TheClaybar]

Top gunz ace kit is better imo because of the price both are great kits though

[@nickp9062]

My dad has a 350z with the stillen vortech kit. It’s not nearly as wild as this 370z, obviously. It’s pretty mild, probably making 350-400 hp based on the information given by stillen. But man is it fun. Been trying to buy it from him for 5 years 😂 I love the fact that you can’t tell without opening the hood other than the “woosh” when you aren’t making boost

[@allstarvb]

That Z is really well done and super clean. The S/C setup is totally fine and makes tons of power for what most people will ever need 🤙🏼

[@DeezNuts-ks2sv]

Hi David ! Thank you for making me a car guy !

[@ShavIsLoud]

This was so wholesome and then I read your name LMAOOO

[@ambitiousfour6538]

@@ShavIsLoud 💀😂

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Same haha

[@jimmorrison3715]

Geez just kiss him already

[@speedtab215]

@@jimmorrison3715 LOL so funny bro!

[@IS300Spartan]

Dude... that’s the coolest 370z I’ve ever heard. Those last 1000 rpms sound absolutely wild! This just makes me want a Z as a second car now... Awesome review David, it really helps to make it entertaining when you’re ripping it the whole time and have an awesome soundtrack to accompany your talking.

[@nukexD]

God damn that’s a clean Z! The Tommy Kaira shift knob, powder coated intakes, and the TE’s! Save some drip for the rest of us Enthusiast POV 🥵 I love the single turbo builds but the topgunz a2a is a lot simpler and more manageable don’t know which one I would choose...(yes I’m aware he has the soho a2a)

[@MangoMotorsportsLLC]

Literally the best exhaust note I've every heard coming from a 370z... Ever

[@pwc-doctorznostradamus7417]

After owning 2 Zs and tunning both I learned that this Z here is what you want! Motordyne for the win! and SC Soho air to air just upgrade manifold!!

[@beaches2mountains230]

Speaking from some experience but not with a Z, I used to have a GSR Integra ended up building motor with Ctr pistons and valvetrain with skunk 2 int. manifold/ DC sport 4-2-1 W/Hondata but yearned for more so went Jackson racing roots blower and it had the best torque and most linear powerband, perfect driveability. Ended up selling blower and going 18G turbo and top end pull was insane yet driveability suffered..Mind You this was before E85 which would have solved alot of those issues I feel like. Moral of story is when taking a not notoriously torquey engine and looking for ultimate bang for buck I'd go Centrifugal due to its simplicity and there easy to add charge coolers etc to increase output.

[@brianjackson5732]

The air-to-air kit makes almost 200 whp more than the stock Stillen kit. It can be over 200whp when running e85, as I'm running. Never go stock Stillen.

[@ItsMeATaco]

Links?

[@ddifi66126]

I actually just ordered a Topgunz SC kit. I'm not going to push mine quite as high but I think I'll stick to about 450 WHP. Good vid.

[@ThatBustedVQ]

Awesome car, and the silver actually looks really good on the Nismo, definitely prefer the supercharger over a turbo

[@Tain950]

I feel that every modern manual car should come with Rev match.

[@mattrancho]

No manual cars should ever have rev match.

[@natefrm860]

@@mattrancho agree should be able to learn it yourself instead of having it done for you.

[@Shaggie_Thrills]

Eh I don't need it even when driving spiritedly I mean it could be nice and helpful but I don't think it's necessary.

[@dennissvistun922]

@@mattrancho I disagree. It's nice to have the option and be able to turn it on and off with the push of a button.

[@LegendInThaMakin]

I disagree, without rev match, driving a manual (especially with an amazing exhaust), it feels like you’re playing a musical instrument. Rev matching ruins that.

[@Rei-gy3eo]

Ayy its EnthusiastPOV's Z! I love this build

[@2FittedBW]

It is dope recognizing the homies car right away 🙌🏾

[@PlumberWRX]

Do you sell water heater?

[@merchdahuskie7230]

Just bought a 2018 Sport tech, considering this kit in the next couple years Gr8 video !!!

[@187mrsmith]

Uh oh is Nissan making a come back 💯 👀 let me find out I remember when the 350z was a big deal I remember the old 300z being a dope supe up car Nissan underrated imo

[@mrbrightside3722]

There's nothing underrated about Nissan, they are one of the top JDM manufacturers of all time, and have made some of the most iconic cars. Stop saying everything is underrated.

[@Gemi4900]

@@mrbrightside3722 facts s13 s14 s15 r32 r33 r34 r35 lol sentras

[@KiingTx]

@@mrbrightside3722 Z chassis. R chassis. S chassis. nissan ftw. VQ, VG, RB, SR, KA, so many iconic engines and platforms they’ve created. imo best Japanese Automotive Manufacturer

[@redondoaveb1]

My SOHO a2a kit made 680whp/530ft.lbs. I sold it to go Fast Intentions tt. Can't beat a good turbo set up.

[@brandonsever2576]

Since you've got some experience with the platform, I've got a question. Do you miss the top end power of the supercharger kit where it builds stronger and stronger to redline, or do you prefer the quick spool and torque in midrange of the TT kit?

[@Patrick370Z]

@@brandonsever2576 I don't have my turbo kit installed yet (I'm waiting for upgraded turbos) so I can't compare the two. I did like the way the supercharger made power all the way through the powerband but I think the turbos are going to be more fun. The real issue I have with the supercharger is the amount of boost it requires to make big power (I was running a stock block). I'll be able to run a lot less boost with the tt's. The supercharger was fun for the 4 years I ran it though

[@demigodq6083]

Damn that motordyne sounds perfect, it purrs at low rpm, and grawls when you get on it but never overbearing.

[@Scirollo]

Owner is a man of culture, RS4 rear tires, Indy500 front tires. Boosted RWD go-to setup. RS4 are nice and sticky while the Firehawk's 340 treadwear is good for 4-5 seasons of driving, meaning you can simply roast through your rears and only have to replace them as the years go on

[@EnthusiastPOV]

I’m glad someone understands why I did it.

[@Scirollo]

@@EnthusiastPOV It's the most ideal setup - My buddy and I both have 300whp BRZ's with firehawks in the front, then R888R (him) and RS4 (me) in the back for traction, the cars are so light. Also red wheels were the MOVE. nice job!

[@EnthusiastPOV]

@@Scirollo thank you !

[@elmoz122]

Test drive my single turbo Z, mamotorsports Build with a mazworx long block, set up for time attack

[@blackpearlmedia7797]

Any interest in reviewing a rear mount turbo 350z HR?

[@UberManlyPirate]

Lot of nissan love these days, love it

[@jojuanwinfrey3702]

Nice vid . I always wanted to see his car . I want the top gun ace supercharger kit

[@mow2674]

Im about to install my SOHO motorsports supercharger kit (what’s pictured in the video) on my awd g37 sedan. it also has a VR30 7at transmission. pretty excited to see how much power it puts down and how well AWD will respond to it

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Let me know if you want a video and can come to GA 😎

[@RadDadisRad]

How you gonna supercharge a twin turbo vr30?

[@mow2674]

@@ThatDudeinBlue i’m down bro! My insta is erik_ct9a i’ll send you a DM. Might as well keep going south from their shop at charlotte after tuning there!

[@mow2674]

@@RadDadisRad the VR30 q50’s have an upgraded 7 a/t transmission that holds more power and the shifts are way snappier. I swapped the transmission from that car into my G37

[@RadDadisRad]

@@mow2674 oh gotcha, that makes sense.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

EnthusiasPOV definitely has a nice Z with some BIG compliments from ThatDudeInBlue. Great video!

[@bjornsama9649]

I almost bought a 530whp 07 SC 350z back in 2011. So close to pulling the trigger. But I ended buying a 475whp turbo fg2.

[@cd5sircoupe]

Ugh. This re-inspired me to get a s/c kit for my g35. The Stillen kit's always been on my radar, but the 8k pricetag had me dissuaded from buying. I also have Stillen's Gen2 exhaust, which makes the n/a VQ sound amazing, probably due to the x-pipe and the bends. Motordyne doesn't make one that fits the Attesa awd model that I have, though I do have a bunch of Motordyne intake parts. There's an HKS s/c kit for like half of the price on the market that I came across this past year, might go for that now that I have a second car.

[@F30_b58wavy]

I have this same set up but custom fab to fit a G37x coupe I’m awd and I will be slapping in my vr30 trans soon as well can’t wait to see my full results this kit is just as fast as a turbo set up with the right supporting mods and bigger blower

[@BrendanEvan]

Wow that’s way more power than I expected

[@bkfinest1543]

BIG UP @ ENTHUSIASTS POV great build on this car.

[@n9athan]

You should round out the 370z drives with a full bolt on and tuned NA 370z. 340whp in a NA 370z is a great thing.

[@Michael-cr2rn]

Hey,did you change your hood for the Stillen Supercharger? I have a 350z Nismo with a Stillen Supercharger and my hood has zero room under it and I have a couple small bumpers to stop a little metal on metal touching. I also have taller gears and size bigger tires (20" rear , 19" front) so lose a little torgue. My car is #0144 and only 29k miles....mint condition...I also have all forged internals 😁

[@bobbyholmes4586]

My man been in my town just cruising down 61. I live 10 mins from z1, you went passed my house at 5:51. Has anyone else noticed the up tick in price on the 350z/G coupes lately?

[@Jeredsmith]

they're getting the drift tax

[@RadDadisRad]

Drift tax is real, all the 240s are gone

[@RadDadisRad]

Fox body coupes are going the same route, looking at $3k for a roller and $8k+ for a complete car

[@bobbyholmes4586]

@@RadDadisRad man you aint kidding I seen that the other week when I was browsing, fox body is my favorite body style of mustang besides the 2018+

[@HirschPower]

@@RadDadisRad What are average 240sx prices now?

[@CPMUNSEY]

For me personally I’d go SC over Turbo but I’d be dailying mine. If I were building a Z to be a roll race monster I’d put a big single on it like Freshkickks car.👌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dimensionjester9052]

shit even kicks dailied his single turbo Z 😂 he just has that money incase something fails he can just use another car

[@CPMUNSEY]

@@dimensionjester9052 yeah he did but I wouldn’t want to daily a car that modified personally. A nice SC’d 400-500 hp is all I’d want on a daily.

[@cedricmiller4370]

I think Nissan should have installed the Stillen supercharger on the NISMO 370z and all packages above base model. I just think for 40k Nissan should have been more considerate of the customer and enthusiastic the 370z could have been a threat to chargers and mustangs if they came with supercharger from the factory

[@MillionDollarDream]

@@cedricmiller4370 there a threat with bolt ons lol

[@sirspeedsalot]

@@MillionDollarDream only against stock chargers and mustangs . When you mod either one they will beat 370z all day .... Sad I know . That's why I'm gonna supercharge my z

[@aresaristotle5634]

Can we get the link to the supercharger

[@bronzyboi83]

Good video the TEs aren't "nismo engineered" for the car it came with nismo V2 wheels and the volks were added later

[@danielklee4339]

Please try and track down a 02-06 sentra spec v vq35 swapped. They’re even putting 09+ gen 2 Vq35s into the B15 chassis. I had one and it was absolutely nuts

[@snakehead324]

If like to know how he modified the stillen kit other than the air to air. I’ve heard of people putting down low-mid 400s with that kit.

[@josevaladez100]

I plan on supercharging my genesis coupe 3.8 will make roughly 500- 550hp. Turbos come with a lot of problems and supercharger power is instant 🤟🏻

[@ema1671]

Does that car have a BOV or is that just the air rushing past the camera?

[@brianjackson5732]

I have the same set up, but Top Guns instead of SOHO. Yes, there is a BOV. It makes a fluttering noise between 2,500 and 3,500 RPMs, but that's the only draw back. The car is tame enough to drive to work, while being wild enough to gap most street cars. There are KZbin videos of supercharged 370z(s) (the ones making over 580whp) gapping GTRs!

[@BobThe9534]

hi David. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c i knew it was goin to b good

[@mr2turbo12]

Lots of 370z content lately....Lets goooooo!!!!

[@GimmeDaBacon]

Would love to see it twin charged with a turbo but the centrifugal supercharger sending boost to the turbo

[@derrickarmour]

VW made a supercharged and turbocharged engine in a 1.4 cylinder and they put it in a derivative of the GTI here in South Africa. The engine was a shit show and they discontinued it

[@derrickarmour]

4 cylinder

[@nickdaplummaman]

I’ve heard mixed reviews on the stillen kit I wonder his complete setup. Don’t know if I’ll go supercharged or turbo route for my g37s 6mt

[@lllceoeerror2592]

The stock still ended kit is terrible that’s why who’s is the soho air to air kit which uses the stillen supercharger which is actually amazing so if u want to get the the stillen(soho) o Lu because it’s made to fit the car and you would have less problems but make sure it’s the soho version.

[@ericm8368]

Like the stance. What are the specs on the te37s with the mismatched hankooks and firestones?

[@kneecapp9186]

Wow, what a gorgeous and succinct build.

[@5eekin9datruth]

10:00 whoosh me away lol

[@sleepervq605]

I originally wanted a supercharger for my G37S but three shops suggested I go with turbo!! I'm still undecided 🤷🤔

[@raulmartinezjr410]

Maybe bc it benefits the shop more?? Did you get it done??

[@sleepervq605]

@@raulmartinezjr410 no I didn't get it done!! I have to fix my exhaust I just cracked my H pipe. I'm about to order coilovers because the springs I have are too low!

[@gtbmw135i]

I love your channel. Excellent comparisons of different Z builds.

[@nightcore82]

Shame his views are at al time low

[@gtbmw135i]

@@nightcore82 Well that sucks. I wonder why? I like his channel.

[@nightcore82]

@@gtbmw135i yeah indeed algorithm i geuss

[@brandongill4542]

Hey I recognize my city from that wall in the TwinTurbo 370 Z clip what’s that video

[@MrKieriosity]

Can confirm: I’ve owned a 370 Stillen for 3 years. Thing’s bullet proof. Feels factory.

[@dennissvistun922]

Good to hear. You mind sharing more details about your setup? Do you have the Soho A2A kit? Is your car manual or auto? How much HP and Torque are you making? 93 or E85? Thanks

[@MrKieriosity]

@@dennissvistun922 great questions! It’s a bit of mystery Z since the broker I got it through acquired it through auction. So I’m on a super moderate tune. I believe it’s air to water. Making a reported 426 HP but others say it feels like more. It’s an auto on 93! Bought at 28k miles, drove it up to 47k miles and the only main thing that we had to change was a throttle body. Otherwise it’s been an absolute sweetheart of a car to own.

[@dennissvistun922]

@@MrKieriosity nice to hear. Thanks for answering

[@MrKieriosity]

@@dennissvistun922 absolutely!

[@SirenS550]

Can’t wait to boost my 3.7 mustang 🥵 seeing so many turbo/supercharger videos in my recommended lately

[@n55Rob]

Save the money on boosting the v6 and get a v8 you’ll be much happier especially when you want to boost the 5.0

[@SirenS550]

@@n55Rob nah bruv, I’m different ✌️ everybody got a boosted yote

[@sleepervq605]

@@SirenS550 be yourself my brother! People make fun of me whenever I tell them how much money I plan on dropping into my G37S 🤷. Some say no bro get a Ctsv but I don't want a Ctsv I want to build my G!!

[@renegubbels4913]

Were is this supercharger kit to buy, i drive an Nissan 370 Z NISMO 2016 but a little bit to slow.

[@joshuasutton4043]

Love my 2014 370z convertible

[@Evo.senpai]

Can you please let me know the specs on the Red TEs ? Please and thank you !

[@dansemacabre7233]

That turbo intro never gets old, sounds so good💪🏼😅

[@vqbeast7502]

Can the motor handle this much power with stock internals?

[@MattWongPsyD]

Yeh the tq is under 500 so it’ll hold.

[@n55Rob]

Torque under 550 z1s made a stock vq37 hold close to 800 wheel

[@GuyX2013]

Lol when people complain it's outdated as if an infotainment system has anything to do with performance. The engine is stout as hell able to make over 600whp all day long and the transmission is built to handle 1000whp in manual form . I do like the fact that nissan is keeping all the autopilot gtr bs out of the 400Z.

[@ricky_g3725]

I'm loving the Z content! Shoutout to my G fam!

[@dddxuere1646]

ill be getting the 2022 brz, is this type of build possible with it?

[@jamesalmieda9051]

Beautiful car I love the nismo cars it's my favorite colors and this car is not over done like big wing aggressive body kit the over loud exhaust and a tone of stickers very nice job its my kind of car God bless 🙌 😀

[@petrolhead8851]

I would love to see you review a well executed 94-98 cobra that makes good power and is built for cornering

[@JoseLopez-dv5rk]

Get a 400 it will be a great addition to your channel 💪🔥

[@iNegroTv]

After watching this, I'm pretty sure I learned to rev match (heel-toe as well) because I heard a 370z auto down blip 🤦🏾‍♂️.

[@milkbone6266]

Hey just wondering, how did you get a hold of that liquid blue for that new edge paint job? Was it a shit load of touch up paint or something? Lol

[@bengarrett2643]

Stupid question new to the community, people talk about turbo vs supercharger, isn’t it possible to have both?

[@ogscratch9496]

What’s the exhaust and test pipes used ?

[@crwilliams22000]

David that VR sounds so good

[@crwilliams22000]

@Tristan Tang the 370 with the Q50 engine from an earlier video

[@clplusp8762]

I love the wheel and tire setup too

[@SirMerv]

This basically is the dream Z I'd want...maybe one day 🤪

[@taylon5200]

Same here! Just got a killer new job that should make this happen in a year or so. Hope to come back here then with some kind of progress, if at least the base z.

[@Akiraslides]

@@taylon5200 it’s been a year since your comment how’s the progress going ?

[@jasonbache6986]

Do a review on Adam Lz’s cars

[@AlphaMatt1000]

Is the kit hard to install ?

[@ImJusSha]

Clean and simple healthy for the motor that’s a long lasting setup superchargers are always more reliable

[@Cages_Domain]

Very cool. As always enjoy your videos.

[@blursrx7]

how does it handle?

[@MackieMess3r]

Thank you in helping me decide in which direction I will go with my Z.

[@z34juanmateo26]

What is the wheel set up?

[@jay19991222]

I brought a 370 because of your video with the blue amuse 370z.

[@TM-jt3dd]

All power adders are fun ..better then boost? Thats a tuff one .

[@nazz2406]

I prefer the turbo over supercharged Zs for the sound. Centrifugal Superchargers just sound really weird to me. Get a 400Z! Come to the dark side of the force...

[@humphreyartdude8718]

Awesome stuff as always David🙌

[@MintyyOGx]

is this the stillen supercharger kit?

[@Knoxvillemoto]

All the guys that I know that started out with vortechs on their 350Zs ultimately ended up with twins of some kind.

[@n55Rob]

Yeah ever Z owner that I’ve talked to that went SC ended up with a Turbo kit of some kind later down the road....mainly because the SC likes to make power up top similar to Turbos but the Turbo Z’s hit harder and are faster imo from what I’ve seen

[@slowdownx3919]

The homie enthusiast pov!

[@Jtbg80]

Prices are Zs are up around my way. The only cheap ones are autos with a 100k miles on them. Sucks to be a car enthusiast right now with these sky high prices. You use to be able to get a Z for low 20s and under

[@Fpvpilot928]

A turbo will quiet down the trombone sound. The supercharger won't. But a well done vq sounds amazing, love me some trombone!

[@Walter370z]

Love the Z content!!!!! More please!!!!! 🏎️🔥🔥

[@KrunerMC]

I just want a supercharger kit for my M45 (VK45)

[@seamonster4119]

Great video man, keep them coming.

[@Dheart197]

I'm kinda curious about what Z1 did spec-wise with the Z....I don't think he mention if it was stroked or not

[@nismo_zrz3321]

Stock engine

[@Ortizjan2227]

What the front and rear tire sizes ?

[@dougmaverick3287]

Sounds amazing.

[@cerealboxtoys]

Z1 motorsports is the best!