Kinetix "INTAKE MANIFOLD" FI Testing
Originally Posted by cquence 350 [Z]
is it coming out soon? I am building my engine this month. Will be good to get this in addition.
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FedEx delivered Polished Instake late this afternoon. Did not get a chance to open the box until 5:30 PM. NO problem with the fit. Do to timeframe, Isdunique initially thought I would receive a polished manifold without some of the misc. brackets. However, it came complete.
For me, with engine stripped of the "prototype", installing the intake took about 30. I say intake, as I have yet to finish connecting the Vortech SC piping to the throttle body. There are priorities and an evening with her was a priority!
Will complete the project early Sunday morning to include reinstalling OEM strut. Will attempt to post pics prior to departing for NM 350Z/G35 meet. I know you will like what you see....
For me, with engine stripped of the "prototype", installing the intake took about 30. I say intake, as I have yet to finish connecting the Vortech SC piping to the throttle body. There are priorities and an evening with her was a priority!
Will complete the project early Sunday morning to include reinstalling OEM strut. Will attempt to post pics prior to departing for NM 350Z/G35 meet. I know you will like what you see....
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Originally Posted by G3po
Looks sweet , is the Kinetix logo etched on or is it a decal or paint.
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Originally Posted by Machupo
when you get back from your testdrive, if you could tell me if you heard any vibrations from intake manifold/strut bar contact? thanks!
There is NO vibration. The finished product actually sounds better on the car than the "prototype" I was testing. I will measure the distance from the bottom of the strut to the intake upon my return. I can say this, for those of you who have the V4, it doesn't even come close to the intake.
on our test car, there was about 1/4" clearance, we tried to make as much clearance as possible.
for reference, then V4 plenum has between 1/16" and 1/8"
The logo is sand blasted into the manifold
for reference, then V4 plenum has between 1/16" and 1/8"
The logo is sand blasted into the manifold
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Originally Posted by LaPuLaPu
OMFG!!! LOVELY!!! Can you post a picture of the extra 1/8" npt bung?
Here is one with the strut. On the drivers side, the distance between the bottom of the strut and the intake is approximately 1/2". On the passenger side it is 3/16".
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