I installed the spacer without any issues but when I fired up the car, I had an air leak in the bottom, middle bolt. I did buy this used, by the way. I reinstalled it twice and torqued the bolts correctly, but the leaking persisted.

I have one theory: the washer w/ integrated O-rings were COMPLETELY worn out and need replacing. BUT, only the bottom, middle bolt was the problem, so why aren't the other bolts leaking??

Any Suggestions??

 

We can get you new gaskets, bolts and washers.
www.alteredatmosphere.com/

 

It seems that Sport Z Magazine also had a problem installing the spacer.

 

so what happen? what mag issue?

 

bump! still need help!

 

Hi Plastiketa. I will send you some new o-ring washers overnight at no charge. Could you please pm me your address?

The o-rings are worn out or torn. New ones will fix it right away.

The Sport Z issue was due to the factory ECU going into a semi-limp mode.

 

Can you post any info from the article?

I have been emailing one of the fellows from AAM about their Spacer and they are very responsive.

I have not bought it yet but I cam close.

This will be the FIRST mod to my 2005 Z and so I am obviously nervous about doing this.

My Z is in the body shop right now thanks to some ****** who nailed the right front fender in a parking lot and I was parked in the BACK of the lot.
Course, they did not leave a note.

I figure my car deserves a present when I get it back

 

i got the skunk 2 spacer and when i put it in the car started up fine then all the sudden stalled what is the problem i warmed it up and didnt let it stall for a wile drove it around its fine but i have a realy rough ideal now any suggestions

 

Wow this has me re-thinking the spacer idea , any more members had spacer
issues ? I may just go with the Kinetix V4 upper plenum.

 

350z9,

99% of the time you have some kind of air leak. Try to listen for a leak. You might have to retorque the bolts. I have the 5/16" Motordyne spacer but I would imagine the Skunk2 one is similar. When you start your car does it idle or die on you?

 

Some cars have this issue some don't. If there is a leak then they all will, but if there is no leak then some cars need to relearn the idle for some reason. After a few starts and runs it clears up.

 

My SES hasnt cleared yet, and has been running for about a week, I had an audible leak but tightened down, car seems to be running fine but light still on
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/173856-d-ohh-and-solutions.html