In no way am I faulting Motordyne or saying that it is their product etc. Just here for some help.

After installing the Copper Throttle-Body Warmer, MREV2, and 5/16" spacer on m VQ35DE (non-revup) motor, it had some trouble starting. After about the 15th turn over I got it to run. Idle seems cool - sits between 700 and 800 (normal for my car). I let the car warm up for about 15 minutes (temp gauge was in the middle at this time)... I tried to rev the motor a little bit, but it won't come past 1500rpms. I don't really hear any leaks or strange noises from the motor, and I'm 99% sure I have reconnected all the hoses (I took the entire upper plenum off, so I had to disconnect the 3 attached in the Throttle-Body area, 1 on the left hand side of the motor, and 1 on the front of the motor) - I reconnected all of these. Am I missing one?

After the car first started and ran for a little bit, there was definitely an overwhelming smell of gas, but figured I had just flooded it a bit. Right now it won't even engage in 1st or Reverse, as I don't think it has enough power (the car will just die even if I drop try popping the clutch at 1500rpm).

At this point I really don't want to spend another 2 or so hours reinstalling OEM parts. I did leave the OEM gasket in the lower collector - and really this is the only thing I can thing of that may have been folded / out of alignment (though I really feel like the gasket and spacer are lined up exact.. no issues when bolting things back together).

I'm really at a loss. Any input is appreciated so long as it's constructive.

 

Alright, I could have edited my original post - and I feel like a complete retard (with good reason), but I'll be honest. You can crown me king douche, or tell me I don't deserve to drive my Z

MAF connection > me.

I double checked it, and of course it was unplugged. I am the FAIL - but I am REALLY happy with Motordyne's products. The difference is really incredible. I was super skeptical of the gains I was going to have (regardless of the countless posts I've read with happy customers). This was the first time I've really ever done anything [semi] major to my car (aside from changing my oil, putting on a cold air intake on my friend's car, etc) on my own.

The worst part of the install was definitely trying to get the ultra-tight strut bar bolts out, as well as wrestling the two hoses to fit onto the copper throttle-body warmer's large fitments.

Anyway, I was a little panicked - but at least I figured it out, and I am definitely loving the results of the MREV2, 5/16" spacer, and copper iso thermal upgrades. Go ahead and have your fun you evil, evil people.

 

haha dude, dont worry about. at least you learned your mistake before people started flaming you.

This is what a forum is all about.

 

Deen there done that

 

The MAF not being plugged back in is not all that uncommon. It happens a lot more than is posted here.

I also get phone in tech questions on the subject. Either the MAF or the throttle-body is unplugged when the car is started and it throws a CEL.

Even after about 100+ installs myself, I still do it once in a while.

Just plug it back in, reset the ECU and you are good to go.

 

I left the MAF unplugged after I installed my popcharger. It's just about as embarrassing as trying to start out in first gear with the parking brake on.