I found this mod on the net and wondered if anyone out there has tried these.
I have just fitted a 5/8th plenum spacer and am so far impressed with the 'bang for the buck' factor. Trouble is though, 5/8ths means I have had to leave off the strutt brace. Is this a good thing? I don't race the car but cover a lot of miles.

 

With the 5/8 spacer you dont have to take off the strut bar man

 

Guess I'll have to have a word with my mechanic!

 

9 out of 10 drivers will not know that the front strut brace is missing. Do you need one? Generally yes. Its not a good idea to remove suspension parts and toss them in the trash. You can buy a strut brace that fits in front of the motor. Search.

 

tons of ppl have done both a spacer and full upper plenum - they have about the same performance, but spacers cost less...but full plenums 'look' better.

-Peter

 

The 5/16 spacer u dont have to take off the strut, The 1/2 will not clear-------5/8 is taller that 1/2
The 3/8 MD is within 1 HP of the 1/2 Motordyne.

 

BTW ---If Im not mistaken---the 5/16 MD out performs the Kinetics upper plenum

 

5/8s spacer you cant have the strut bar and it will rub the hood...

 

Doesn't seem to rub on the bonnet (hood to you guys!). Any ideas as to where I can get a good strut brace??

 

I have a suggestion ---Get rid of the 5/8 what ever u have and get a MD 5/16.

All problems solved

 

BTW ---If u do in fact have a 5/8---Take a lump of clay that is softened and slap on ur plenum where ur bar would go and gently close the hood---Measure the thickness after u open it again and that will tell u all sorts of things

 

Thats a good thought!
I should have checked around this site before buying the 5/8ths spacer.......
It raises the question as to whether 5/8ths is better than a lesser thickness??
Anyone out there with an opinion?

 

U refered to Bang for the Buck ---There is no better BFB than the MD 5/16

 

Just looked under the hood and you were right! Plenum is rubbing against the underside!

I think a little filing and maybe some kinda padding???

Definately sticking with the 5/8ths spacer though, extra torque at the top end of the rev range. Trys to spin up in the first 3 gears now on damp roads; gonna have to keep the lead out of my right foot!

 

Members do have problems with engine bay components touching the underside of the hood. As you mentioned, self-sticking cushion may help. Check a hardware store in the door and window department.

 

Iv also found that a small Kitten works well.

I was lucky ----Im running Kaminari Ram air Fiberglass hood ---I was able to just grind the contact spots and touch it up with Black spray paint

Something to consider though if u want to go that route----Solid Motor Mounts, Some lower the motor a 1/2 inch

 

Thats terrible! I like cats.

Going to use a small puppy instead!

May go down the route of some harder motor stabilisers....