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The December 2009 issue of Road & Track is out on the newsstands now, and features the full Targa Newfoundland Rally article written by R&T’s Feature Editor Mike Monticello, the Co-Driver on the rally in the GT-R with Steve Millen.


Check your favorite newsstand and see this issue, it’s a neat story from Mike’s perspective on taking part in this 6-day rally, and what it was like being at the mercy of Steve Millen pushing the STILLEN modified R35 GT-R to it’s limits over city streets and tarmac.

Excerpt from the ‘Tackling Targa’ feature:

“The second to last to start the stage, Millen launched the GT-R with fury into the waning light, carbon rotors a-glowing, belching blue flames from the exhaust and sending onlookers scattering for cover, the GT-R was in its element. And so was Millen, 4-wheel-drifiting through corners with near reckless abandon while I tried to keep up with the pace notes…”
– Mike Monticello, Road & Track

Here’s also a link to a video from Road & Track discussing the stories in this packed issue:  Road & Track December 2009 Video Preview

There are also tons of video and information on the build of the STILLEN GT-R, comparison tests against a stock 2010 Nissan GT-R, and information on the Targa Newfoundland at Road & Track website:  2009 Targa Newfoundland

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Steve Millen and the marketing crew here at STILLEN took some time out and traveled to LA to spend some time with Adam Carolla, and be a part of his CarCast show.

Adam’s shop is very cool, with interesting things around every corner, and numerous projects in various states of completion.

We brought out the STILLEN GT-R, STILLEN 2009 Maxima, as well as our in-house 370Z with all of the STILLEN bolt-on items, and that is being used for body styling for upcoming STILLEN urethane items, including the prototype 370Z rear wing.

The Adam Carolla CarCast podcast will release in a week or so, and is available for free through iTunes and their website.  Additional video coverage of Adam and Steve discussing the cars will be available at the Motorator website.

Some behind the scenes preview is up on the Motorator website now:  http://www.motorator.com/videos/1007

Here’s some photos from our iPhone’s at the event:

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Nissan Cube with STILLEN Intake and Exhaust on Dyno

Recently a customer (Chris K. in Canada) put our exhaust and intake on his Cube, and took it to the local dyno to check what type of numbers it put down. Follow the jump to see the surprising results…

STILLEN Nissan Cube Intake Installed on the Cube's 1.8L MR18DE Engine

Chris was so excited about the new STILLEN Nissan Cube Intake and STILLEN Nissan Cube Exhaust that as soon as he received them he immediately installed them on his car. Unfortunately that means he wasn’t able to do a “before” dyno. However the MR18DE engine in the Cube is rated at 122 hp @ 5200rpm and 127 lb-ft @ 4800rpm at the crankshaft from the factory. Applying an industry standard 15% drivetrain loss results in 104 hp and 108 lb-ft at the front wheels.

Nissan Cube with STILLEN Intake and Exhaust strapped to the Dyno at D'Sousa Performance

After the dyno was booted up and the car turned the drums at D’Sousa Performance in Milton, Ontario – Chris saw 125 hp and 122 lb-ft at the wheels. That could be as high as 21 hp and 14 lb-ft above our estimated factory whp rating. While it is possible that the Cube is underrated from the factory, that doesn’t seem very likely on an engine like the MR18DE.

Nissan Cube dyno sheet from D'Sousa Performance's Mustang Dyno

Chris was also very satisfied with the quality, fit and finish of the products, saying:

 

From the moment I unpackaged the parts, it was very clear to me that these were high quality products. Installation was a snap. Everything literally clicked into place and there was no need to modify anything for a perfect fit.

 

The pieces look fantastic on the car for sure, but the best part has to be the deep rich sound. The combination of the STILLEN CAI and the STILLEN muffler have really transformed my Nissan Cube into something not so SQUARE!

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  • STILLEN GT-R Issue! RT @Road_and_Track: Peek into the latest Road & Track Magazine available on the newstands now! (vid) http://znl.me/JHW10 #
  • Funny how many asked if we repainted after the rally.. Nope! RT @carizzma: BASF SEMA booth features STILLEN Nissan GT-R http://bit.ly/3fqRbN #
  • RT @motorator: CarCast – Steve Millen (STILLEN) Preview http://bit.ly/NraBt #
  • RT @PenskeShocks: Nissan GT-R owners, be sure to check out Stillen.com and see the new Penske Suspension for the GT-R! #
  • A squirrel took out STILLEN’s power today by deciding to perform a suicide/fireworks show on the power poles in front today.. No power yet.. #
  • 350Z Dual Throttle Body owner gets 30.2WHP on DynoDynamics dyno with STILLEN Gen 3 Intake & Headers.. http://bit.ly/3kL1sU #

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STILLEN Nada Guides GT-R shipping out for SEMA 2009

After spending only a short time back home, the STILLEN NADA Guides GT-R is once again going away. This time it is being trucked out to the SEMA show (Nov. 3 – 6 in Las Vegas), where it will be taking up residence in the BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions booth in the Racing and Performance area (booth 21442).

The Millens Look On As The STILLEN NADA Guides GT-R is Loaded
STILLEN NADA Guides GT-R entering it's new double-decker accommodations

Double Decker Accomodations
STILLEN NADA Guides GT-R entering it's new double-decker accommodations

Tucked In
STILLEN Nada Guides GT-R tucked away on the top level of the truck for the trip out to SEMA 2009

If you’re going to be at the show, stop by and check out the car and that Orange Sherbert Paint in person at Booth# 21442.

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  • Tech-heavy GT-R Carbon Ceramic Brake Upgrade discussion with our Brake Manager on NAGTROC.org.. good info.. http://bit.ly/arfaQ #
  • Nice article! RT @nadaguides: Steve Millen runs the STILLEN GT-R in the Targa Newfoundland: http://bit.ly/2KVWD5 #
  • Yikes! RT @AutoTrader_com: I weep for the children: http://bit.ly/7QUVy #
  • Nice! RT @lance_r: @STILLEN luv my 350z series 2 fascia. Brake ducts kept even mere touring brakes from fading @ Harris Hill Road trackday. #
  • RT @lance_r: @STILLEN I had the pleasure of watching Steve drive the GT-R at ZCON09’s trackday. Isaac Newton wants his laws of physics back! #
  • RT @Streetfire This is the kind of news we hate to report. Legendary Shaun Carlson has died.. http://bit.ly/5zDRW #
  • RT @SpeedSportLife: Jeremy Clarkson vs. the Hot Sauce bottle…as a native Texan this makes me laugh. http://bit.ly/luY8q #
  • Video: Glowing Carbon Ceramic Brakes on the STILLEN GT-R during Targa Rally – Gander stage.. http://bit.ly/BpqMZ #

 

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Continuing with the performance success of the STILLEN Generation 3 Intake System for the 3.7L engines in the G37 Coupe and G37 Sedan, as well as the Dual Throttle Body 3.5L in the G35 Sedan – STILLEN is proud to release the Generation 3 Intake for the Dual Throttle Body 350Z.

STILLEN 350Z Dual Throttle Body Intake

When developing these intakes, we’ve seen the highest gains after 7-8 dyno runs.  During our testing, gains were up at 20hp to the wheels (dyno after the jump)!

STILLEN 350Z Dual Throttle Body Intake Dyno Graph +20HP

With the G3, sound is mild during normal driving but spirited under acceleration, intensifying over 5,500 RPM.  These intakes are in stock and shipping.  Visit the product page for pricing and additional information HERE.

A video (for approximate reference on sound levels) and more info is available on the G37 Coupe Gen 3 Intake Blog post located HERE.

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  • Video: Steve Millen’s favorite stage at Targa Rally.. Brigus. Super tiny town, in the rain, roads as big as the car.. http://bit.ly/4AabbS
  • Video: Targa Rally Day 4 – Mooring Cove.. Very quick stage.. does help if all the turns on the route are marked.. :O http://bit.ly/4mpktj
  • Video: Targa Newfoundland Day 3 Greenspond – Insane stage.. short, roads are rough, and barely wider than the GT-R! http://bit.ly/4afTcS #
  • Video: Targa Newfoundland Day 2 – Gander.. Awesome stage, basically high speed racing through housing sub-division.. http://bit.ly/3wxAe7 #
  • Video: First of many Targa Newfoundland In-Car full stages with the Nissan GT-R.. First up: Day 1 Placentia.. http://bit.ly/Tqnvt #
  • ZCON09 photos featuring the STILLEN GT-R and @claudiagmodel.. http://bit.ly/4mM94b [via @heuge thx!] #
  • GT-R at ZCON09 RT @lance_r: Stillen’s GT-R @ today’s car show http://twitpic.com/jmx88 #
  • RT @NissanNews: Steve Millen at Z Car Convention today – just arrived back from Targa Newfoundland with the GT-R he drove in the race. #
  • RT @PasswordJDM: We’re late with this, but hey, we’ve had our heads in our…GT-R! The PWJDM Sponsored STILLEN car… http://bit.ly/11j4BF #
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