For those who've done the MD plenum spacer..
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#36
Originally Posted by andy2434
Deane,
Thank you again for the heads up. All of my perimeter bolts were find at 100 inch-lbs. However, 4 out 6 of the center bolts were some 1+ turns loose at 60 inch-lbs. Thank you!
Thank you again for the heads up. All of my perimeter bolts were find at 100 inch-lbs. However, 4 out 6 of the center bolts were some 1+ turns loose at 60 inch-lbs. Thank you!
#37
Originally Posted by 99atlantic
are you talking about the bolts on the upper plenum? because i really don't feel like disassembling the entire thing to check the lower plenum and intake manifold gasket :/
#40
I've searched the forums and I see that everyone seems to really like the MD spacers. This make me want one. I am about to order the 5/16 iso thermal myself. I see on MD website that there is an increase of about 10-12 horsepower. That seems too optimistic to me, but I see from everyone's posts that you guys all "feel" more power and "hear" louder sounds. I realize I have AT so I kno the MREV will be much more of an increase in power.
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
#42
Originally Posted by sun55amg
I've searched the forums and I see that everyone seems to really like the MD spacers. This make me want one. I am about to order the 5/16 iso thermal myself. I see on MD website that there is an increase of about 10-12 horsepower. That seems too optimistic to me, but I see from everyone's posts that you guys all "feel" more power and "hear" louder sounds. I realize I have AT so I kno the MREV will be much more of an increase in power.
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
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Originally Posted by sun55amg
I've searched the forums and I see that everyone seems to really like the MD spacers. This make me want one. I am about to order the 5/16 iso thermal myself. I see on MD website that there is an increase of about 10-12 horsepower. That seems too optimistic to me, but I see from everyone's posts that you guys all "feel" more power and "hear" louder sounds. I realize I have AT so I kno the MREV will be much more of an increase in power.
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
#45
Originally Posted by sun55amg
I've searched the forums and I see that everyone seems to really like the MD spacers. This make me want one. I am about to order the 5/16 iso thermal myself. I see on MD website that there is an increase of about 10-12 horsepower. That seems too optimistic to me, but I see from everyone's posts that you guys all "feel" more power and "hear" louder sounds. I realize I have AT so I kno the MREV will be much more of an increase in power.
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
From my experience with the Mercedes w211 e55 amg, I added an evosport intake plenum spacer (about 5/16 inch thick), and when we tested the air charge temperature it was about 20-25 degrees F cooler under normal driving conditions. We drove it around town and then teh highway. We also dynoed before and after and tested the temp readings before and after. We let the car cool down for an hour before install and dyno tes drive. I only gained 2-3 rwhp on one run and 1-2 rwhp on the other runs. So i guess it does add power, but only a little bit.
So, does anyone have an actual dyno of before and after? Or any dyno to prove that these spacers actually increase the claimed power?
Either way, do you guys think i should purchase the MD spacers?
you can't compare a dyno from car A to car B for similar mods.
That's like saying, well, adding an intake to an 03 cobra adds like 20rwhp, so it will do that to mine as well.
there is a definate increase in power. for example, now in 1st gear I can kick the rear end out and make it go squirly with enough gas. before i couldn't do that.