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Old 01-26-2008, 03:25 PM
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Just clarifying - this is with a REVUP, not HR, so 7000RPM?
I'd really be interested, pending a proper TQ graph. Thanks!
Old 01-26-2008, 03:42 PM
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its a VQ35DER or a revup model . And revup redline is 7k Tq reading from every revup have been odd i dunno why.
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Originally Posted by Zivman
I can respect the enthusiasm and such, but seriously 5hp? if you did a blind test you could not tell the difference in 5 hp. being under 200 bucks and easy install is nice, but I would think the 200 bucks might be better spent on something suspension related or towards a set of tires

teh dyno shows about 10whp gains....
if know there isnt much you can do NA to gain power...this is as good as it gets...in particular NA
Old 01-27-2008, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by IIQuickSilverII
teh dyno shows about 10whp gains....
if know there isnt much you can do NA to gain power...this is as good as it gets...in particular NA
As good as it gets...... I'll stick to FI where you get 110 hp gains, 210 hp gains, or in my case 310 hp gains. True, it doesn't get installed in 30 minutes and isn't under 200 bucks, but it is much more fun You can actually feel the power gains
Old 01-27-2008, 08:34 AM
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hahahhaha
never understimate the butt dyno ...btu seriously d00d ovbiously its different if you go fi...plus the whole added cost... the spacer par of the package of mods you do when going FI...adn the good thing unlike buying an intake..you dont loose it going fi so a spacer is always a good buy
Old 01-27-2008, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Zivman
thats a lot of HP.As good as it gets...... I'll stick to FI where you get 110 hp gains, 210 hp gains, or in my case 310 hp gains. True, it doesn't get installed in 30 minutes and isn't under 200 bucks, but it is much more fun You can actually feel the power gains
Hello,

310hp gains? How about 670hp gain?

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hlight=906rwhp

Or how about 405hp gain on only 10psi?

https://my350z.com/forum/shop-builds/331126-powerlab-twin-gt37r-kit-break-in-w-dyno.html

Both have the PowerLab spacer

Regardless, this is not a thread about the economics is it? But if you want to wax economics, I'll bite. On an N/A motor (which this thread is about, in respect to the PowerLab plenum spacer):

1. PowerLab 3/8" billet plenum spacer:

10whp peak for $180 = $18.00/hp

2. JWT Pop-Charger:

6whp for $120 = $20/hp

3. Injen CAI:

10whp for $250 = $25/hp

4. Intensepower Cat-Deletes:

10whp for $150 = $15/hp

5. HKS Hi-power True Dual Exhuast:

15whp for $1500 = $100/hp

6. Injen Track Edition True Dual Exhuast:

15whp for $1000 = $67/hp

I could go on, but you get the point. You don't see me showing pricing of "competitors" plenum spacers, as I have more class than that, but very little research will show you that their hp results are very similar, while the pain in one's wallet is more.

While we appreciate your opinion, let's keep it on topic. Again, this isn't a debate about bolt-on mods vs f.i., or the advantages thereof. As a shop, tuner, and manufacturer, we know and have realized more than most about the potential power that these motors have. Thanks.

Darrren
Old 01-27-2008, 10:11 AM
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hmmm, should I get this, or the stillen hfcs first. ****, guess I have to get both...
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Originally Posted by INTENSEPOWER
Hello,

310hp gains? How about 670hp gain?

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hlight=906rwhp

Or how about 405hp gain on only 10psi?

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331126

Both have the PowerLab spacer

Regardless, this is not a thread about the economics is it? But if you want to wax economics, I'll bite. On an N/A motor (which this thread is about, in respect to the PowerLab plenum spacer):

1. PowerLab 3/8" billet plenum spacer:

10whp peak for $180 = $18.00/hp

2. JWT Pop-Charger:

6whp for $120 = $20/hp

3. Injen CAI:

10whp for $250 = $25/hp

4. Intensepower Cat-Deletes:

10whp for $150 = $15/hp

5. HKS Hi-power True Dual Exhuast:

15whp for $1500 = $100/hp

6. Injen Track Edition True Dual Exhuast:

15whp for $1000 = $67/hp

I could go on, but you get the point. You don't see me showing pricing of "competitors" plenum spacers, as I have more class than that, but very little research will show you that their hp results are very similar, while the pain in one's wallet is more.

While we appreciate your opinion, let's keep it on topic. Again, this isn't a debate about bolt-on mods vs f.i., or the advantages thereof. As a shop, tuner, and manufacturer, we know and have realized more than most about the potential power that these motors have. Thanks.

Darrren
my point is, unless one is going FI I don't see the gains worth the time nor money. I had all sorts of bolt-on N/A parts on my Z back in the day; knowing then what I know now I wouldn't have even bothered with them, even if they were supplied to me for free.

When we are talking 5-10 hp at best, it is a joke, again, I did all the fun N/A bolt ons as well and the joke was on me. I think it is just smarter to save up and get gains measuered in the triple digits vs single
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Originally Posted by Zivman
my point is, unless one is going FI I don't see the gains worth the time nor money. I had all sorts of bolt-on N/A parts on my Z back in the day; knowing then what I know now I wouldn't have even bothered with them, even if they were supplied to me for free.

When we are talking 5-10 hp at best, it is a joke, again, I did all the fun N/A bolt ons as well and the joke was on me. I think it is just smarter to save up and get gains measuered in the triple digits vs single
I respect your opinion, but I don't share it. 10whp is nothing to sneeze at, whether you are NA or FI. 10whp is 10whp. I can feel the gains and don't regret my decision to get one. Why shouldn't NA guys try to optimize their setup as much as FI guys do? There are plenty of guys who are already FI that are willing to drop 4 digits on the Cosworth plenum for some gains up top. This PowerLab spacer is a much more cost effective alternative IMO for guys who want to squeeze as much horsepower out of their setup as possible regardless if they are NA or FI. Nobody is suggesting to get this spacer in lieu of FI. It will give you proven gains NA and will continue to do so when going FI. What's the down side for only $180???

It has proven gains, is CNC machined, is much more reasonably/fairly priced compared to the Motordyne spacers, and has been proven to high boost/906whp. What's not to love about it?

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Old 01-27-2008, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Zivman
my point is, unless one is going FI I don't see the gains worth the time nor money. I had all sorts of bolt-on N/A parts on my Z back in the day; knowing then what I know now I wouldn't have even bothered with them, even if they were supplied to me for free.

When we are talking 5-10 hp at best, it is a joke, again, I did all the fun N/A bolt ons as well and the joke was on me. I think it is just smarter to save up and get gains measuered in the triple digits vs single
why pollute his thread with your opinion start your own. Obviously everyone that is in this thread inquiring about the spacer isnt concerned with your opinion and it isnt fair to the OP to have his thread BS'd by people who arnt intrested in his product. Im sure the make a thread option can be a better option to vent your NA woes other then messing up a simple spacer thread bro cmon.
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Originally Posted by RBlover69
why pollute his thread with your opinion start your own. Obviously everyone that is in this thread inquiring about the spacer isnt concerned with your opinion and it isnt fair to the OP to have his thread BS'd by people who arnt intrested in his product. Im sure the make a thread option can be a better option to vent your NA woes other then messing up a simple spacer thread bro cmon.
+1 his second post on this topic should have been his last one, hes definatly pollution this thing

darren already showed clearly how this mod is excellent $/hp and plus you can keep it when you go FI...no way to go wrong...plus there are more people that are n/a than FI...
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Originally Posted by IIQuickSilverII
+1 his second post on this topic should have been his last one, hes definatly pollution this thing

darren already showed clearly how this mod is excellent $/hp and plus you can keep it when you go FI...no way to go wrong...plus there are more people that are n/a than FI...
+1 d
Old 01-28-2008, 04:59 PM
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a little out of topic but, it would be good to know how the 3/8 performed compared to the 5/16 spacer.
anyone got data on how the 5/16 spacer performed individually? I can only find dynos of the 5/16 spacer coupled with the MREV.
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yea , whats actually intresting is that i never seen a revup gain HP with a spacer alone. Previous tests showed loosing HP mid range. But on this spacer it gains all the way to its highest peak granted its a 5hp difference all the way to its peak top end 10rwhp but still quite intresting. The mrev2 kinda gave the under the curve back with the 5/16 but lacks the top end that the revup is known for.

But for the price , seriously this is a amazing deal.
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u cant beat it for the price
Old 01-29-2008, 06:49 AM
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Nice piece, great price..
But IMO, more independant dyno's are needed to determine whether or not the gains can be reproduced on a consistent basis.
Old 03-16-2009, 07:46 PM
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I know its over a year since, but better to have searched Anyone else using this 3/8" spacer on their revup with their stock lower plenum? Please share more experiences.
Old 03-17-2009, 12:58 PM
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For the price, you should just jump in. And do a dyno!
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