AAM SPEC Angled Plenum Spacer !Group Buy!

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Apr 16, 2005 | 06:06 AM

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I tried torquing some more and a few got better, while #2 got worse.

Lot's of people have had problems with bolt#2 not seating all the way. 60mm bolt is too long, I used a 50mm bolt(+washer and rubber) instead 60mm and it was perfect. You can also try with a 55mm

Apr 16, 2005 | 03:35 PM

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Sorry to be a post ***** ....but yeah AAM please let us know if another Gb is possible

You can put my name down as the first on the list!

ravi

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Apr 16, 2005 | 04:09 PM

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Sorry to be a post ***** ....but yeah AAM please let us know if another Gb is possible

You can put my name down as the first on the list!

ravi

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i know... i emailed them today requesting another group buy, because the demand is there!

Apr 16, 2005 | 04:46 PM

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Im in as well for another group buy.

Apr 16, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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I don't know if its legal, but put your copy/paste your guys' names after mine.

ravi

Apr 16, 2005 | 09:21 PM

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im in if there is another group buy //////
but.im in canada...the shipping is different right?

Apr 17, 2005 | 12:26 PM

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yah im in too

Apr 18, 2005 | 06:37 AM

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Ditto - I'm in.

Apr 18, 2005 | 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile

There are 6 thin washers supplied in the kit, the instructions refer to three of them for bolts 1, 3, 6. The reader is left to assume the remaining three are for the front bolts 5, 2, 4. Bad instructions, but safe assumption.

I tried torquing some more and a few got better, while #2 got worse. So I took a trip to Home Depot after reading back a few pages in this thread and bought some 100% rubber washers from the plumbing section...no more leaky, but I'm not sure this is the best solution. I will be speaking with AAM monday morning.

350Zenophile,

The center picture of the rubber/metal washers is the one I was refering too

If you or anyone else has a ACE that's well supplied with metric bolts, I would also suggest buying FLANGE/head bolts. They look better and eliminate the need for a regular washer. I replaced all my bolts with these, except for the 3 (70mm) bolts supplied by AAM. The image below illustrates the exact sizes I personally used for a smooth install. I hope this helps everyone.

Zquicksilver

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Apr 18, 2005 | 09:32 AM

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I've seen on these last couple of pages some references to air leaks, apparently from the bolts. I don't recall the stock plenum have O-rings or seals on it, so why would they become necessary with a spacer installed?

Apr 18, 2005 | 09:42 AM

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Don`t forget the center section of the gasket was removed and the center bolts@ 6 pls and the bosses on the casting are no longer making contact. I plan on using hi temp RTV on top of the head bolt.

Apr 20, 2005 | 11:00 AM

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Sounds like they need to iron the bugs out of bolt sizes.. I would think with stock Plenum that same the sizes needed to add spacer would be easy to measure so many people are having to buy more bolts etc. maybe by the next group buy they will have fixed this.
P.S. I AM IN ON THE NEXT GROUP BUY.

Apr 20, 2005 | 11:14 AM

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How long to instsall , take into consideration I am not mechanically inclined . Looks like 2 to 3 hour job. I was thinking crawford but this looks like doing same think for less $$ but Crawford will do all the work...still dont know what direction to go???!!!

Apr 20, 2005 | 11:25 AM

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Actual install of the spacer should be about 30-45min, even if you take your time. Just remove the stock bolts, slip in the spacer, and replace w/ longer bolts. The most difficult part of the project for me was putting back the stock strut bar. That thing was a little too long and the holes didn't line up when I tried to bolt it back on. It was a real PIA putting that thing back on!

Apr 20, 2005 | 11:37 AM

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Just got an e-mail from AAM ,Dave said they cant do a group buy...it drained them ...but he did offer 229.00 + 15 for shipping still not bad for the HP gain dollar for HP gain is cheapest mod I have seen yet. NO MORE GROUP BUYS , I am awlays too late my life story

Apr 20, 2005 | 12:58 PM

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FYI, there is a GB on the Motordyne unit for those that missed this:

https://my350z.com/forum/questionable-posts/118670-motordyne-plenum-spacer-group-buy-7.html

Apr 20, 2005 | 01:01 PM

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sisco534, don't feel to bad...that's the story of my life too

I don't know how in the hell I came across the thread in the first place for the GB, but fait had it my way this time! Even at $249 it's worth it, imo... I think you'll spend over $500 for the complete Crawford setup, incl. strut bar. The spacer brought a huge

to my face!! And I thought my homegrown intake was fun.....

Apr 20, 2005 | 04:41 PM

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Dave has also told me in person that they will not do another group buy, for the same reason sisco534 said. Sorry guys. Even at regular price, this product is a very good buy.