Need major help here with the plenum
06-17-2004, 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by CaneZMD
That happened to me too. I just used some RoboGrips to get the studs out. Those Robogrips are the best tool I've ever purchased.
One problem with Crawford, (and I think they have a great product) is that if you get an SC, they're strut bar won't fit. So I'm really hoping v4 solves all of these little cracking problems.
That happened to me too. I just used some RoboGrips to get the studs out. Those Robogrips are the best tool I've ever purchased.
One problem with Crawford, (and I think they have a great product) is that if you get an SC, they're strut bar won't fit. So I'm really hoping v4 solves all of these little cracking problems.
06-17-2004, 05:20 PM
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Originally posted by zzzya
The stock strut bar is truly debatable as to whether it makes much of a difference. I would ditch the SB and put a plenum on an FI car every day of the week.
The stock strut bar is truly debatable as to whether it makes much of a difference. I would ditch the SB and put a plenum on an FI car every day of the week.
I can't tell the difference with / without the stb... I don't track the car, so I figure it's not that important..
But referring to the topic, I did had problem with the two post studs stuck in the plenum, I had to use two nuts to tighten them, and turn the bottom nut to loose it.
It was PITA!
06-17-2004, 07:33 PM
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If it sayd $395 it's $395.. Plus shipping, ect. You pay them the $200 on top of the $395 and you get the $200 back when you send them your stock plenum. That is my take on it anyways.
06-17-2004, 07:48 PM
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Man, I dont know what to do. I bought the kinetix because it was plastic and man that thing doesnt get nearlyl as hot as the stocker. Kinetix told me they have a version 4 coming that doesnt even have that bottom support. I'm stuck...I dont want to be stupid and deal with another crack again.
06-17-2004, 07:56 PM
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I'd go crawford no question. Neither one gains any more HP then the other, even with Kinetix pieice staying cooler.
The Crawford is basically an OEM part with a raised portion. Impossible for it to not fit well, impossible for it to crack or brake. Can't get much better then that IMO. You spend a little more, but you have quality that you will NEVER have to worry about again. Who knows how well the Kinetix plenum will last over longer periods of times ( few years )
Even some LS1, LS6 owners I have talked to have had problems with their plastic plenums worping over time. Apparently GM reconizes the problems and replaces them no problem ( LS1, LS6 has a plastic intake manifold )
The Crawford is basically an OEM part with a raised portion. Impossible for it to not fit well, impossible for it to crack or brake. Can't get much better then that IMO. You spend a little more, but you have quality that you will NEVER have to worry about again. Who knows how well the Kinetix plenum will last over longer periods of times ( few years )
Even some LS1, LS6 owners I have talked to have had problems with their plastic plenums worping over time. Apparently GM reconizes the problems and replaces them no problem ( LS1, LS6 has a plastic intake manifold )
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