My Crawford Plenum is Cracked!!
Originally Posted by Z CRUZN
Hey pinhead 
.....the crack was on a newer cast plenum, not the V.5 as you mentioned. Have never heard of a v.1 - v.5 cracking for any reason...in fact, this is the first cast plenum that has been reported cracked (as far as I've read) & being that it was noticed as soon as it was installed and the crack was around a fitting it easy to believe it was either cracked during shipping or was missed in its final inspection, not from usage or normal install. Also, I seriously doubt that there have been more Kinetix plenums sold than the Crawford plenum - would have to check on that.
And BTW, I have used both plenums - Crawford v.5 & Kinetix v.4 - so have tried both......and know both. BTW, I have a never-installed painted Kinetix v.3 I'll sell ya cheap........Here's a pic of it along with the "fugly" Crawford I run
.....the crack was on a newer cast plenum, not the V.5 as you mentioned. Have never heard of a v.1 - v.5 cracking for any reason...in fact, this is the first cast plenum that has been reported cracked (as far as I've read) & being that it was noticed as soon as it was installed and the crack was around a fitting it easy to believe it was either cracked during shipping or was missed in its final inspection, not from usage or normal install. Also, I seriously doubt that there have been more Kinetix plenums sold than the Crawford plenum - would have to check on that.And BTW, I have used both plenums - Crawford v.5 & Kinetix v.4 - so have tried both......and know both. BTW, I have a never-installed painted Kinetix v.3 I'll sell ya cheap........Here's a pic of it along with the "fugly" Crawford I run
Real childish idiot... You have a very nice looking plenum I give credit on that. Well done... It is about the only nice one I have seen. You should be the poster boy and inspiration for guys with fugly Crawford plenums. You are the man... you have all those kick *** stickers and sht too. Daaaaym!
So where did I say the other versions cracked?
Huh? Wha? Your just talking to talk I guess. Typical, it happens a lot on this board... More Kinetix Plenums have been sold I am sure of it. But you seem to read too much into my comments, which is normal. I will explain it better so you understand. I don't mean to say the Kinetix is better because they have sold more, which is probably why you opened your mouth in the first place. It boils down to cost and GB's. Kinetix cost less and they have had way more GB's. That is why they have sold more plenums
"Cracked in shipping or missed in final inspection." Either way more QC needs to be done to make sure this doesn't happen again. Maybe design their packaging better or use better equipment to check for hair line cracks.
Last edited by Llare; Jun 6, 2005 at 07:50 AM.
Looking at it, the fitting that goes into the plenum where it cracked looks like a pipe fitting. Pipe fittings are tapered and prone to do this if overtightened.
Is this fitting installed at the factory of by the owner?
Also, who is using vicegrips on brass, my metal shop teacher would pass out!
Chris
Is this fitting installed at the factory of by the owner?
Also, who is using vicegrips on brass, my metal shop teacher would pass out!
Chris
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Originally Posted by Llare
Hey pinhead? Real childish idiot...
You have a very nice looking plenum I give credit on that. Well done... It is about the only nice one I have seen. You should be the poster boy and inspiration for guys with fugly Crawford plenums. You are the man... you have all those kick *** stickers and sht too. Daaaaym!
So where did I say the other versions cracked? Huh? Wha? Your just talking to talk I guess. Typical, it happens a lot on this board...
More Kinetix Plenums have been sold I am sure of it. But you seem to read too much into my comments, which is normal. I will explain it better so you understand. I don't mean to say the Kinetix is better because they have sold more, which is probably why you opened your mouth in the first place. It boils down to cost and GB's. Kinetix cost less and they have had way more GB's. That is why they have sold more plenums
"Cracked in shipping or missed in final inspection." Either way more QC needs to be done to make sure this doesn't happen again. Maybe design their packaging better or use better equipment to check for hair line cracks.
Real childish idiot... You have a very nice looking plenum I give credit on that. Well done... It is about the only nice one I have seen. You should be the poster boy and inspiration for guys with fugly Crawford plenums. You are the man... you have all those kick *** stickers and sht too. Daaaaym!
So where did I say the other versions cracked?
Huh? Wha? Your just talking to talk I guess. Typical, it happens a lot on this board... More Kinetix Plenums have been sold I am sure of it. But you seem to read too much into my comments, which is normal. I will explain it better so you understand. I don't mean to say the Kinetix is better because they have sold more, which is probably why you opened your mouth in the first place. It boils down to cost and GB's. Kinetix cost less and they have had way more GB's. That is why they have sold more plenums
"Cracked in shipping or missed in final inspection." Either way more QC needs to be done to make sure this doesn't happen again. Maybe design their packaging better or use better equipment to check for hair line cracks.
Speaking of childish.....remember you throwing the insults around quite a bit on the other forum - ha! - actually pretty fun to read! Remembering your avatar you used to use, I didn't think you'd mind the "pinhead" comment. Pretty low, though, attacking my ultra-cool underhood stickers (hahha)..... I guess my childish jab deserves payback - that's cool... All is good in Z-World
Originally Posted by Z CRUZN
This thread addressed a cracked cast plenum....in your first post you said "I guess the Crawford V-skillet might be having cracking issues too." No, there is no cracking issues on ANY of the pre-cast plenums that I know of, including the Crawford V. Just wanted to point that out, that's all.....
Speaking of childish.....remember you throwing the insults around quite a bit on the other forum - ha! - actually pretty fun to read! Remembering your avatar you used to use, I didn't think you'd mind the "pinhead" comment. Pretty low, though, attacking my ultra-cool underhood stickers (hahha)..... I guess my childish jab deserves payback - that's cool... All is good in Z-World
Speaking of childish.....remember you throwing the insults around quite a bit on the other forum - ha! - actually pretty fun to read! Remembering your avatar you used to use, I didn't think you'd mind the "pinhead" comment. Pretty low, though, attacking my ultra-cool underhood stickers (hahha)..... I guess my childish jab deserves payback - that's cool... All is good in Z-World
Besides after countless posts talking about cracked Kinetix Plenums I just had to jump on the bandwagon here.
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Originally Posted by Llare
LOL you deserved some payback for sure but I might have been a little hard on you so it’s all good. BTW I am not saying V through Skillet is cracking, I am saying "Version Skillet." I think this is where things are getting confused. The Crawford’s have always been good. I wanted one, but I went with Kinetix V2 (Cracked), then V4 then sold it, then purchased one then sold it again. LOL believe me name I been through the pain of the cracked Kinetix. But I still think Kinetix is an A+ company that tries to make its customers happy.
Besides after countless posts talking about cracked Kinetix Plenums I just had to jump on the bandwagon here.
Besides after countless posts talking about cracked Kinetix Plenums I just had to jump on the bandwagon here.
Me & llare worked it out anyway.........
Originally Posted by Z CRUZN
I understand....no harm-no foul! BTW, did you decide to go APS or T-netics? Or stay n/a?
We did get enough people to get the APS Tall Boy Plenum in out GB so all went well.
Originally Posted by tonysZ
i'd take the "fugly" crawford any day over the POS kentix......looks like batman's body armour or something 
Originally Posted by zachcrosen
Sorry folks, but I just cant resist. Everyone knows I stand by Kinetix so after all the **** I hear about Kinetix's products I just cant resist this. I guess now that the Crawford plenum has 1 problem, then it is a POS?? I guess that also means that they dont properly test their plenums prior to shipment either?? 
Sorry, had to return the favor of all you Kinetix haters!! I have nothing against Crawford BTW. Just wanted for you guys to hear what I have been listening to for over a year.
Sorry, had to return the favor of all you Kinetix haters!! I have nothing against Crawford BTW. Just wanted for you guys to hear what I have been listening to for over a year.
Originally Posted by Road Warrior
at least crawford plenums do not melt down....and their support is one of the best in the business. this is the first i have heard about a crawford problem....can you say that about kinetix?
I kid I kid....
and he drinks cheep beer too....it just doesn't get any better than that.
hey llare, are they really that okey back there.....and how do you know thats his cousin....are you guys related?
j/k....doug is a cool dude
hey llare, are they really that okey back there.....and how do you know thats his cousin....are you guys related?
j/k....doug is a cool dude
Originally Posted by Road Warrior
and he drinks cheep beer too....it just doesn't get any better than that.
hey llare, are they really that okey back there.....and how do you know thats his cousin....are you guys related?
j/k....doug is a cool dude
hey llare, are they really that okey back there.....and how do you know thats his cousin....are you guys related?
j/k....doug is a cool dude
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