Stillen

STILLEN
Private
Industry Motor vehicles
Genre Tuning/Racing
Founded 1986
Founder Steve Millen
Headquarters Costa Mesa, California, United States
Products Automobiles/automobile parts
Services Performance shop[1]
Website www.stillen.com

STILLEN (Steve Millen Sportparts, Inc.) is the automotive aftermarket parts company created by Steve Millen, a former racecar driver for Nissan who was known for racing the 300ZX. In 1986, STILLEN began selling mini-truck ground effects and then began fulfilling orders for vans and full-sized trucks.[2] However, STILLEN became known for specializing in parts for Nissan cars, but also supplies parts for other vehicles such as the Ford GT and Toyota 86. STILLEN also develops parts for other cars such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford F150 (including Ford Raptor). In 1996, STILLEN purchased a machining shop from Frank Shuter, a former New Zealand speedway champion.[3]

The company became quite popular with the production of its STILLEN exhaust and has continued expanding their line of performance parts. Today, they offer a line of superchargers, cold air intakes, and body kits for sports cars, American performance cars and trucks. They have also partnered with AP Racing to develop the AP Racing Radi-CAL by STILLEN big brake kit. Vehicle applications include the Nissan 370Z, Dodge Challenger, and Ford Mustang.[4]

Supercharger (Eaton MP62) kit for 350Z

The company's latest completed project, the STILLEN R35 GT-R, involved modifying a standard Nissan GT-R, enabling it to go from 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, instead of the usual 3.6 seconds. The car was designed mainly for Targa Newfoundland. The modifications included removal of significant weight, chip & computer tuning, new harder suspension system and carbon brakes.

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References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  3. ↑ Addison, J (2000). Millen . ISBN 0-9704984-0-3
  4. ↑ http://apradical.stillen.com/


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