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Old 03-03-2004, 05:32 PM
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I just updated the site to include a few clearer directions on some of the steps and also included the torque specifications given by ludunique.
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Installed! Looks so clean.
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Installed! Looks so clean.
i agree!
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looks good guys!
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The finalized torque figure is 36 INCH/lb or 3 ft/lbs of torque.

It really doesnt take much with the soft gasket we supply, and the threadlock does the rest. I noticed the hiss as well, only when the hood is up, the engine is idling, and I have my head under the hood. The "growl" really is only audibly when stopped and the car is idling, or with the hood up.
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There's also a tone that goes up with the revs, but dies down slower ... leaving a lingering tone in between shifts.

Only way I can think of to describe this tone is to relate it to the rev of a vacume cleaner. That may sound bad, but it isn't. You really got to hear it to appreciate it.
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Originally posted by lsdunique
Be sure that the flange bolts are being torqued at 36 inch/lb and that the threadlock is used. Also I advise waiting a good 30 minutes before starting the car after installation so the threadlock can set.
Is threadlock (loktite) included in the installation package? Or do I have to buy it myself?

Thanks!
Old 03-04-2004, 07:18 AM
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Originally posted by lsdunique
The finalized torque figure is 36 INCH/lb or 3 ft/lbs of torque.

It really doesnt take much with the soft gasket we supply, and the threadlock does the rest. I noticed the hiss as well, only when the hood is up, the engine is idling, and I have my head under the hood. The "growl" really is only audibly when stopped and the car is idling, or with the hood up.
Would the next version of the plenum have the re-enforce bolt holes to address the cracking issue?

I am just worry about long term result from heat and stress from the engine which might crack these holes later.
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Originally posted by Apexi350z
Is threadlock (loktite) included in the installation package? Or do I have to buy it myself?

Thanks!
There is a small tube of Red Loktite included with the plenum.
Old 03-05-2004, 05:58 AM
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LSDUNIQue, have you considered changing the plastic characteristics to strengthen it more? This cracking which is going on is really not a good sign.. This has to be addressed.

Im now questioning the durability of this is plenum. screw the performance if its not reliable. I dont want to hear hisses, or see cracks.
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Originally posted by manrey
LSDUNIQue, have you considered changing the plastic characteristics to strengthen it more? This cracking which is going on is really not a good sign.. This has to be addressed.

Im now questioning the durability of this is plenum. screw the performance if its not reliable. I dont want to hear hisses, or see cracks.
They do offer a lifetime warranty on these, which is why I went ahead and ordered mine. I'm not worried about it. Also, it's only been out a few weeks, so if you are that concerned, wait it out and see. It's not like you HAVE to buy one, right?

I just wanted to say thanks to Chris (and others who have installed) for this thread and especially the instructions. I'm sure it will save me a lot of time/trouble when I get mine in a few days. I can't wait!
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Originally posted by Hey Ya
They do offer a lifetime warranty on these, which is why I went ahead and ordered mine. I'm not worried about it. Also, it's only been out a few weeks, so if you are that concerned, wait it out and see. It's not like you HAVE to buy one, right?

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Thats why im asking if they are addressing the issues and in what way. When I pay for something, I want a working product. Nothing wrong with that right?

but anyhow after i posted this I saw in another thread that they are doing a mold redesign, that looks promising and it shows that they are working to remedy the problem.
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Originally posted by Hey Ya
I just wanted to say thanks to Chris (and others who have installed) for this thread and especially the instructions. I'm sure it will save me a lot of time/trouble when I get mine in a few days. I can't wait!
You're welcome, Hey Ya.
I'm glad that they were/are helpful.

-Chrismcagle
Old 03-11-2004, 06:41 AM
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Angry Hosting problems

Well, it was just brought to my attention that the Plenum Installation Instructions site (along with all the other sites and images) on my provider's server have disappeared?? A call to them only provided an answer of "server issues" .

Sooooo.....

I have just bought space on a new webhosting server. Unfortunately what that means is that I will have to wait until I get home from work today to upload the Plenum Install Instructions to the new server. There will be a "temporary" site location until my registered domain name is processed which they said could take up to 72 hours . Very frustrating.

So please bear with me until I get the site uploaded to the new location. It should be today.

-Chris
Old 03-11-2004, 04:20 PM
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Exclamation The New Site is UP!

Ok, the Plenum installation page is back up but now it's on my own domain... www.350ZFreak.com!

Here's the direct link to the plenum install page.

Check it out. There will be a lot more to come on www.350ZFreak.com in the near future.

-Chris
Old 03-11-2004, 04:39 PM
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Default New Thread

Here's a better idea... new thread

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=64930
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