me either

 

If I recall correctly, Skunk2 had some quality issues with the spacer. I never heard if they were resolved.

 

I thought the MD is "angled" helping balance running rich in the front cylinders. The Skunk is not angled thus running a little richer than optimal. That's the info I've picked up. I sitll have yet to see a Skunk dyno either.

 

AAM is angled not MD

 

I wouldn't want plastic because it tends not to seal very well when placed between metal surfaces.

And trust me on this, don't buy into the notion of these manifold "cooling" devices. I've run my G on the track multiple times with a hot and cold motor and intake manifold. There is no measurable difference in ET or MPH, if anything, the car actually runs quicker on a 2nd or 3rd hot lap.

 

I've run my Skunk2 spacer for well over a year now with no sealing probs; just use hi-temp rtv like you're supposed to. +1 on the copper iso coolers being BS; I don't have one and my thermometer read 2 freaking degrees yesterday morning, and she ran like the champ she is. CAI fits fine, actually gives more clearance around the AC lines. Also no probs running lean, so I think the angled spacers are a bit of BS too...I could see those being more prone to air leaks since the bolts won't sit flush on the plenum cover once it's installed.

 

i have the skunk2 spacer and no problems either. its been good so far!

 

Thanks for all the input guys!

 

Hmm. Maybe I'll go Skunk as well after hearing some of this and clearing up some myths and urban legends.

 

I'm another Skunk2 user and have had no problems except for the fact that the fitting on my Injen CAI rubs against the hood. I am planning to shave the fitting down a little bit to solve the problem.

As for performance, I don't really think it does anything...gas mileage did decrease slightly. More air = more fuel?

 

I see it in the top end!!! I ran Evo SP yesterday from a 40MPH roll in 2nd and he pulled about a car car and a half until 4th then i cwas side by side and then he quit! There is a pic of the car so no one said it wasnt an Evo!