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Old 10-20-2006, 03:31 PM
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how hard is it to install plenum spacer, i will try to install it myself??
Old 10-20-2006, 03:59 PM
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Download the instructions off of motordyne's website.

It's pretty straightforward. The instructions are very good.

If you think it looks hard after reading the instructions, get a friend to do it with you who is more experienced with a wrench.

As a last resort you could take it to any mechanic who can do it easily, just make sure not to overtighten the bolts because if they snap, you ain't gonna be happy.
Old 10-20-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ilov350ZEE
how hard is it to install plenum spacer, i will try to install it myself??
It's a DIY...tons of threads about it too
Old 10-23-2006, 01:47 PM
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EASY, Just watch you torque wrench settings and dont drop anything into intake runners. I belive those are the two most inportant cautionaries.
Old 10-23-2006, 06:52 PM
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A couple of hints:

a. Tie a cord around the upper plenum. Attach a S-hook to the hood. Tie the cord to the S-hook. This will keep the plenum out of your way.

b. Do not get crazy with torque. Use the glove and nut driver method.
Old 10-23-2006, 09:47 PM
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The spacer's a really easy install. You should definitely take davidv's advice about the nut driver also, it'll keep you from snapping one of the bolts.

And don't drop anything into the engine!
Old 10-24-2006, 08:04 AM
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Glove and nut driver method???

I'm assuming that's wearing a glove tightening the nut until the glove slips on the driver?
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Originally Posted by bwatford141
Glove and nut driver method???

I'm assuming that's wearing a glove tightening the nut until the glove slips on the driver?
I am confused as well. Anyone care to elaborate?
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I'm pretty sure the glove method is listed in the motordyne instructions, but i haven't read them for a while.

Basically if you use a nut driver (looks like a screw driver) wearing a leather glove, you won't physically be able to overtorque anything.
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
I'm pretty sure the glove method is listed in the motordyne instructions, but i haven't read them for a while.

Basically if you use a nut driver (looks like a screw driver) wearing a leather glove, you won't physically be able to overtorque anything.
Unless you are our governor and your name is Arnold Breakyourbonesanator. lol
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
Unless you are our governor and your name is Arnold Breakyourbonesanator. lol

Yeah in that case, you should probably use a torque wrench
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cool, thanks for the info.
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