hey fellow riderz,
i just bought a kinetix ssv manifold. i'm damn excited but i think they're back ordered for a couple of weeks. i should have asked this before i bought it, but has anyone had any problems with it for those of you that have it? i've done only moderate research on it as compared to plenum spacers, so any input with personal experience would be much appreciated, good and bad. thanks for all your help.

 

ull be pretty depressed if you bought it expecting 40whp. expect 15whp like the rest of the plenum spacers. It makes about that much NA..maybe 20-25 FI like the other spacers. It sounds better then the others and it looks wicked. I bough tit for looks.
There are a few people on this forum who hate it religously. Let them hate.

 

I've wanted one ever since I saw it at a local meet. worth the xtra money compared to a spacer for me. just need to get around to buying one now

 

its because those people have lost power after they installed it.

 

lol.. yeah i'm only expecting 15whp at best, and i really only got it for the looks.. damn.. i hate to say and sound all "brokeback mountain" styles but i have to admit....the thing is pretty

 

bling..bling.. that is all you need. I want one too.

 

i didnt loose power, thats for sure..

 

I would settle for one of their pleums myself, they look good and they seem to have all of the bugs worked out.

 

hope u like it. i just bought one myself, but don't know when it'll get here.

 

You should use ISO-Thermal gaskets when installing the SSV so u dont loose power. People on my country use it becos it generates alot of heat, which the gaskets reduce my a very large amount

 

i hope you like it too, in case you get it before me, let me know!!..cheers

 

Where can i get ISO-thermal gaskets? hehe sorry new to this upgrading 350z stuff.

 

to be honest NCY, i bought them of a local distributor in bahrain. I dont have a clue of where exactly, but u could check out performance nissan, since they have a wide range of products, u should be able to find them there

 

Motordyne sells an iso-thermal gasket kit. Go to this website and scroll to the last product on the page:

http://www.motordyneengineering.com/350Z.asp



-Wren

 

do people really gain 15hp on NA engines?

 

i'VE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT A YEAR, AND i LOVE IT. jUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TIGHT SEAL, OTHERWISE YOU'LL LOSE AIR PRESSURE. i'M INSTALLING AN APS TT, SO WE'LL SEE HOW IT WORKS WITH THAT SET UP.

 

Does the Knietix SSV require an aftermarket strut brace?? Is hood clearance an issue?? Thnx fro the info !!!

 

nope everything should fit perfectly.

 

The Kinetix SSV works great with my Greddy Twin Turbo 350z. Yes it keeps the factory strut brace and hood clearance is fine. I bought 2, one for myself and one for my girlfriend at christmas time. But, she got rid of her Z and traded it in for a lincoln LS. She said the Z was too uncomfortable. Yeah I know, of all things a Ford. Anyways, I have one to sell right away, no wait time. I will also includ. S&H in price if anybody is interested. I will also includ. new gaskets.

 

for the ssv, do i have to get new gaskets or does it come with some OEM replacements?