i've just received mine yesterday , i wanna get this stuff install right now , but too bad i'm at work now, just have a few questions , how long did it took you guys to install ? i know the z engine pretty welll . i had problem putting the strut bar back on , on the previous install , i hope i wont run it into it again , tell me the experienced and problems you guys had on installing this mrev2 , i will appreciate all the informations , thanks in advance

 

Install Is preety straint forward all you do is take the strut bar off, unbolt the top plenum(which is alot of 10mm bolts) and the bottom plenum which I beleav is 6 bolts and 2 nuts. Just be sure not to over tightn the lower plenum bolts. they are very soft and break easily if over torq'd. I found that aout the hard way.

 

I have a problem with a leak...still trying to fix it...arghh

 

what leak are u talking about ? coolant control valve ? , thanks supracrazy . i will keep you guys posted , will proceed the installation tonight .

 

Install was easy, I just finished a bit earlier. Took me an hour total from start to finish, installing the MREV2 and the 5/16" plenum spacer. I'll post up my impressions later.

 

ok i'mm back , wheeww took me 2 hours for everything to go back in one piece , but i do smell something when the engine is running i hope this is normal , i've tighten everything down . as for the gains , all i can say is damnnnnn , this low end torque is crazy , i launched the car at 3k and the rear wheels spin crazy , very good throttle respond , as for the sounds didnt notice anything , because my exhaust is loud at wot , comments are welcome

 

Its not uncommon for it to smell a little when its first installed. Its the oil squeezing out of the Aramid gasket, but its gone in the first several minutes of operation.

It should be completely out the next time you start up.

Glad to hear of your good results. It puts some kick into the throtle.

 

thanks for chiming in Tony , i will gladly support motordyne if you guys ever come out with something new , for anyone that wants another 15 hp or some good low end torque for their rev up engine , mrev2 is the way to go . and no i do not get anythign for saying this . i will get this thing dyno asap . will keep you guys updated .

 

Can't wait to see the

MREV-HR

 

Does the engine cover still fit after install 5/16 Spacer adn MREV?

 

Yes. The MREV doesn't change the height, only the spacer. You just have to use the spacers on the strut bar and everything will fit.

 

Anyone know what these bolts should be torqued to?

 

100 inch tourque i believe that's what it said in motordyne's instruction.

 

You take them all to 40 INCH pounds, then 80, then JUST THE OUTSIDE BOLTS to 100.

This is all in the instructions that should have come with the parts.

 

I torqued the inside bolts to 100 inch lbs as well, and I am having a slight leak...do you think this is the problem?

 

Hi Bugs,

Please verify that it is indeed leaking. It is normal for there to be a slight hissing sound coming from that area of the engine. Every VQ does this.

Spray carburator cleaner on the suspected leak area. If you hear a change in idle you will be able to isolate the location.

Another way to find a potential leak is to obtain a 4' length of 1/4" vinyl tubing and use it to hear the location.

Hold one end of the tube near your ear and the other end of the tube up against the suspected leak location. You will be able to hear a significant change in sound as you pass over a leak spot.

If you have a leak, it is most likely cause by shipping damage. The gaskets applied to the spacers are very thick and compliant. It would be hard to make it leak without some kind of physical damage being done to the spacer or lower plenum.

If there is any kind of physical damage, there are several ways to detect it, but first lets see if you have a leak and where.

 

Can't wait for dyno's

 

i'm going to the dyno today, i'll keep you guys update .

 

ok, i'm back you guys , i got 3 pull best run was 267whp and 253 lbs torque, damn this mod is really worth it , i'm done with n/a modding , as for dyno sheet , i dont have a scanner . so believe it or not up to you guys .

 

i jus have the mrev2 sitting in my garage. i really need to install it. lol