G3po

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But to clarify the sound made by the V5 is not my imagination. It is very noticeable, with my windows up , I can hear it very my Borla exhaust. With the hood open , V5 is very noticeable , all it take s to shut it up is putting your hand on the "drum-like top".

PhoenixINX

Very good...

ANY modification you do to ANY car to gain performance, will sacrifice comfort... period. It's the nature of the beast, and I'm glad you understand that.

Rest assured what I'm telling you is accurate about this new one, as it breaks the norm being an all new custom cast piece.

Your enthusiasm ensures the success of our products!!!!

screaminz

Thats funny because I sold my Kinetix V4 because the noise insdie the cabin. I am surely interested in this new plenum if I can find another decent strut bar and the noise isn't bad from the cabin area.. Any pricing info yet or dyno charts???
screaminz

G3po

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Yeh , on rare occasions there are total win-wins, performance improvement with no obvious downside. For example, so far I would put my UR pulleys and 350EVO sways into that category, everything else gave up some cush.

roneski

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My first impression was that it kinda looks like a cast iron frying pan. I'd probably have to see it in person though. Not that it really matters, as long as it makes power.

zillinois

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Very cool. Lots of new stuff coming out for the Z. Any pricing yet?

sentry65

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sorry for being off topic, but I'd like to see Doug develop a big heavy duty stroker kit that makes big power then work with technosquare for a program to make it work.

new plenum looks awesome.

Crawford parts rule

VandyZ

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I think the pricing will make everyone happy! Best of all no core required!

Aftermarket STB will be required. There are several options here . . .not just ours!

Since pics have been posted I will ask Doug if we can post close up pictures of the powdercoat. It looks stellar in person.

JAMESZ

Wow didn't know this was happening.

Congratulations on the new stuff guys. Guess I will get to see the Plenum in person tomorrow.

To bad my Z is down right now...

DBZCat

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I LOVE THE LOOK!! I think it looks great and is exactly what I have been waiting for! so when can I get one?

zzzya

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I'm glad everything finally worked out!! I still wouldn't trade my polished one for this one though, plus I personally love the sound of the original models

GTNPU Z

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Looks nice! The black coating just made me think of something...Would there be any benefits if you coated the plenum with jethot? I would assume it'll run cooler which would equal better performance and it'll look just as nice since it'll also be black. What do you guys think?

maximumsportZ

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Crawford guys!

I'm ready to order one!.. When can I place my order??

axxizzer

make a lightweight plastic one and you have sold one to me!

EDIT: Also, it would be the bitchinest if you made an exhaust and cold air intake

Full intake/exhaust from crawford

I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

randyshemin@comcast.

Will that fit my 240Z? How about my Sentra? Oh...never mind!

Saw it in person yesterday. Outstanding Doug! Another nice piece for the 350! Congrats!

FairladyZ

Paint those two screws black, it will look so much cleaner.

FritzMan

The sound/growl alone made me ditch my Kinetix unit. Good to HEAR that there's a new one coming offering the best of both worlds.

VandyZ

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Thats how it is on my car, and you're right it looks good!

Sorry but this will never happen. The plastic will not hold up over time. There is too much flex over the surface area.

The black krinkle powdercoat does help keep temps down. Jethot would be a little better, but not for the price. You could always request a raw piece and send it off to jethot.

pimp1911

Looks good. Will the hp numbers be comparable to the V5. If so I am considering making a purchase.

Darthvol

You may want Doug to take a look (listen ) at that plenum. It may not be silent, but I have a roadster and the complete Crawford package, as well as the Borla, so believe me, I know what's making noise. The plenum is by FAR quieter than either the headers (LOVE the whooshing noise on hard acceleration/shifting gears) or Borla w/Doug's high flow cats as the lead-in.

Also, the sound of my V5 is exactly the same, whether or not I place my hand on the top. Remember that the V5 is handmade and welded, so every piece will not be EXACTLY the same, thus my suggestion you have someone look at it (preferably Doug) to be sure yours doesn't have some kind of a problem.

Yes, I know what opinions are like, but IMHO, any piece of plastic crap covering up a beautiful engine is a sorry shame, and I know Doug feels the same. In fact, he told me the first thing he did when he got his first 350 was to throw the plastic engine cover in the garbage. I just don't get the trend toward putting it on every new car made; it looks like the fake washboard stomach on Val Kilmer's Batsuit in the umpteenth Batman movie.

Finally, I can't help but chuckle at the complaints about plenum noise in general from several different posters, in contrast with the posts of numerous folks who just can't get their car loud enough, e.g., threads like "Who has loudest exh?" and the like. When I was trying to decide on an exhaust, I even remember seeing one post from a guy who wanted his car to be so loud that people "will think the end of the world is coming" when he drives by. To each his own, but love all my Crawford stuff.

Also, wifey is now interested in new plenum for her roadster. And Doug, add me to the list of folks potentially interested in any "trade-up" program you might start.