aam plenum spacer review
No leaks to begin with... I seem to play it safe when it comes to my motor. As I was looking for bolts at ACE I came across the 1/2" metal/rubber washers. I thought, hmmm, those look like they could be useful 
So I grabbed one and tried fitting one of the bolts thru it... very tight fit! I then realized it would create a better seal than the supplied washers, so I bought six of them. The rest is history.
I try to help when I can ravi...
So I grabbed one and tried fitting one of the bolts thru it... very tight fit! I then realized it would create a better seal than the supplied washers, so I bought six of them. The rest is history.I try to help when I can ravi...
Last edited by Zquicksilver; Apr 19, 2005 at 04:05 PM.
Originally Posted by Zquicksilver
No leaks to begin with... I seem to play it safe when it comes to my motor. As I was looking for bolts at ACE I came across the 1/2" metal/rubber washers. I thought, hmmm, those look like they could be useful So I grabbed one and tried fitting one of the bolts thru it... very tight fit! I then realized it would create a better seal than the supplied washers, so I bought six of them. The rest is history.
I try to help when I can ravi...
So I grabbed one and tried fitting one of the bolts thru it... very tight fit! I then realized it would create a better seal than the supplied washers, so I bought six of them. The rest is history.I try to help when I can ravi...
since everyone seems to be having problems leaking, or more than a few anyways, i might consider changing too if there is a better solution. you have done a great job with this...maybe aam could use some of your ideas and instructions
thanks zquicksilver
Maybe...
Motordyne seems to have a nice COMPLETE setup.
Just go to ACE and look in the "standard washer" section of the store. You will see them there in one of the buckets. Metal on the top and rubber on the bottom.
Zquick
Motordyne seems to have a nice COMPLETE setup.
Just go to ACE and look in the "standard washer" section of the store. You will see them there in one of the buckets. Metal on the top and rubber on the bottom.
Zquick
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those washers are HARD TO FIND.
i give up... i just bought a thin rubber washer + regular flat washer. i'm thinking of combining them .. the rubber washer is a tad larger in diameter than the metal washer, and it is very stnug with the M6 bolt. i'm hoping that'll work
i give up... i just bought a thin rubber washer + regular flat washer. i'm thinking of combining them .. the rubber washer is a tad larger in diameter than the metal washer, and it is very stnug with the M6 bolt. i'm hoping that'll work
No more group buyes per Dave at AAM it drained them but they will offer 229.00 + 15 shipping for any 35z.com club member = free shipping retail is 249.00 but saves a little I am on the edge between costs... Crawford good product but a lot more than the spacer...but Who produces more HP and is it worth the extra $$ ???
A well stocked Hardware store should have them...it doesn't have to be ACE.
Funny though...when it comes to the hard to find small stuff, ACE is the Place The big guys suck!
Zquicksilver
Funny though...when it comes to the hard to find small stuff, ACE is the Place
The big guys suck!Zquicksilver
Originally Posted by NissanJunkie
Damn i wish i coulda got on the group buy...
https://my350z.com/forum/questionable-posts/118670-motordyne-plenum-spacer-group-buy-7.html
I think it will be easier with AAM because with motordyne you have to get new strut bar or get a kit to raise the hood , dont like that idea and they both produce same hp maybe a tad more with AAM but bugs(the right bolts)need to be worked out I dont want to go buy parts to put it together.
Originally Posted by Zquicksilver
Well, everything is installed and running great!! The strut bar finally worked after a few combinations with the washers. In my case, I only needed two thick washers for all the strut bolts (except for the pair of FIXED bolts with nuts). For those I used a thin washer half as thick just to be safe for a combination of two thick and one thin. I was amazed at how much the strut bar raised when tighting it back to the orginal nut position. I also left the rubber cushions in the hood for vibration dampening. I also installed an engine dampener for the hell of it. Keeps that engine in check! The hood sits nice and flush
Here are some pics as promised...
Zquicksilver
Here are some pics as promised...
Zquicksilver
OMG I used that exact same Rubbermaid Tupper ware container for my intake on my civic 4 years ago. What a coincidence!!! Maybe I should put it on my Z =)
Originally Posted by jkoc
is that rubber gonna withstand the heat of the plenum?
Yes, most elastomers can withstand High Temps... You would have to take a torch to it before it started to fizzle and bubble
Boma,
You like that... I bought two containers and retro-fitted a new intake cowl with the intent of increasing air velocity, thus feeding the conical filter a little more. The main container fits into the nose or end of another identical container. An effect similar to stacking them when stored. So overall, the seal is as good or better than OEM. I've had it on the car for 7 thousand miles now and I'm loving it!!
Zquicksilver
You like that...
I bought two containers and retro-fitted a new intake cowl with the intent of increasing air velocity, thus feeding the conical filter a little more. The main container fits into the nose or end of another identical container. An effect similar to stacking them when stored. So overall, the seal is as good or better than OEM. I've had it on the car for 7 thousand miles now and I'm loving it!!Zquicksilver
Originally Posted by sisco534
I think it will be easier with AAM because with motordyne you have to get new strut bar or get a kit to raise the hood , dont like that idea and they both produce same hp maybe a tad more with AAM but bugs(the right bolts)need to be worked out I dont want to go buy parts to put it together.