What happened to the Motordyne Engineering 3/8" plenum spacers?
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Tony,
I like the inclusion of the bypass in your kit. The gasket shown in the photo looks like generic material. I imagine there has more to isolating the heat transfer than sticking a thicker gasket in between parts. Can you elaborate on the material used in your kit? And I assume that because the iso-gasket is so effective at limiting heat transfer between the intake manifold and lower plenum, then adding an additional iso-gasket between the two plenum halves is somewhat redundant?
Thanks.
Looking forward to a GB, too.
I like the inclusion of the bypass in your kit. The gasket shown in the photo looks like generic material. I imagine there has more to isolating the heat transfer than sticking a thicker gasket in between parts. Can you elaborate on the material used in your kit? And I assume that because the iso-gasket is so effective at limiting heat transfer between the intake manifold and lower plenum, then adding an additional iso-gasket between the two plenum halves is somewhat redundant?
Thanks.
Looking forward to a GB, too.
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Originally Posted by Hydrazine
I hear you and am working on a solution. No thermostats but something better. Its made to order regardless of cold climates like Alaska, Chicago, Toronto and the like. You're gonna like this one!
OCG35,
Yes, I dyno tested the (other) new mod... It worked even better than predicted! Details will be available at the appropriate time.
OCG35,
Yes, I dyno tested the (other) new mod... It worked even better than predicted! Details will be available at the appropriate time.
Tony, I just knew you'd be on top of this.
I can live with a manual valve for a while.
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Originally Posted by headpaneer
Tony,
I like the inclusion of the bypass in your kit. The gasket shown in the photo looks like generic material. I imagine there has more to isolating the heat transfer than sticking a thicker gasket in between parts. Can you elaborate on the material used in your kit?
I like the inclusion of the bypass in your kit. The gasket shown in the photo looks like generic material. I imagine there has more to isolating the heat transfer than sticking a thicker gasket in between parts. Can you elaborate on the material used in your kit?
Its not a bullet proof gasket, infact its quite soft, but the specific Aramid material was chosen because of its high heat resistance (550'F) and its super low thermal conductance (0.18 WMK). This allows the material to stay thin and still do a good job at blocking heat. This same material is often used in Aerospace applications so you can be sure your are getting quality material.
And the GB is now. At least for the spacer kit as a whole. But not for long, I will be seeing the website designer to give him all the text and picture updates, along with the new pricing. So for now, people can purchase new MIT spacers at the old price.
And yes, I will have a Iso Thermal upgrade GB for the people that already have Motordyne spacers, or actually for anyone who wants a cooler running upper and lower plenum. And the upgrade will work with any of the plenum mods currently on the market.
Tony
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Originally Posted by Hydrazine
I hear you and am working on a solution. No thermostats but something better. Its made to order regardless of cold climates like Alaska, Chicago, Toronto and the like. You're gonna like this one!
OCG35,
Yes, I dyno tested the (other) new mod... It worked even better than predicted! Details will be available at the appropriate time.
OCG35,
Yes, I dyno tested the (other) new mod... It worked even better than predicted! Details will be available at the appropriate time.
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Originally Posted by cato
I figured it would be more difficult. Do you have a pictorial DIY? One more question: With the 3/8" spacer and this new gasket, will I be able to keep the engine cover on or will it touch the hood?
I would post it here but there is about 1meg worth of pictures.
You can certaintly keep the engine cover on and it probably won't touch the hood. If it does, you can remove the grommets on the back side of the cover and replace them on top of the plastic (in the same location) when you bolt it down. This will lower the cover by about 3/16" and should provide even more clearance than before.
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Originally Posted by Hydrazine
The gasket may look generic, but there is nothing generic about the material it is made with... Aramid (Kevlar).
And yes, I will have a Iso Thermal upgrade GB for the people that already have Motordyne spacers, or actually for anyone who wants a cooler running upper and lower plenum. And the upgrade will work with any of the plenum mods currently on the market.
Tony
And yes, I will have a Iso Thermal upgrade GB for the people that already have Motordyne spacers, or actually for anyone who wants a cooler running upper and lower plenum. And the upgrade will work with any of the plenum mods currently on the market.
Tony
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Originally Posted by jnkirk1974
For those of us that are stupid (Like me), can I get an explanation and a link to what a Z cover is?
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
You can get carbon fiber from Stillen (expensive) and Performance Nissan: www.perfnissan.com/parts - if you want the stock cover (says Nissan) any Nissan dealer should have it.
I plan to paint mine smoked anodized color - and powder coat the plenum... Also, ma_sha1 took the Infiniti Logo of his stock cover and re-applied to CF cover, looks good - I plan to do the same.