GreenSheener Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 HI everyone, just a quick question really I'm hoping to get a 5/16 plenum spacer for my birthday, but am a bit nervous to fit it, so was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that would fit it for me within a reasonable distance (I live 5mins from j28 of the m1). also, just had my new exhaust fitted, apexi ws2 im in love, nice and quiet on tick over, but give it some beans and it gives you the good stuff cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheener Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 got a photo of the exhaust, sorry its not great, its off my phone ive got a clip as well, but im a bit special and am in the process of gettin it online without my number plate showing, doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 This is the tutorial from 350z Wikipedia. http://www.350z-uk.com/zwiki/index.php/ ... stallation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin W Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 This is the tutorial from 350z Wikipedia. http://www.350z-uk.com/zwiki/index.php/ ... stallation Can you see any pictures on this link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Whoops Try this instead. http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video ... ne-238552/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheener Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 cheers guys, does seem like it could beomce a nightmare if not done properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 This soon will be another mod for me to do. Let us know how you get on with the plenum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 cheers guys, does seem like it could beomce a nightmare if not done properly my brother could fit it for you. He's got a garage in sheffield if you don't feel up to it. Let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheener Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 thanks for the offer, ive since shown the old man the video of fitting the spacer, to which he replied "how hard can it be"..... so.. now WE are going to fit it ill keep yer posted David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 thanks for the offer, ive since shown the old man the video of fitting the spacer, to which he replied "how hard can it be".....so.. now WE are going to fit it ill keep yer posted David no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 thanks for the offer, ive since shown the old man the video of fitting the spacer, to which he replied "how hard can it be".....so.. now WE are going to fit it ill keep yer posted David Its fairly easy, just be careful with the bolts when you tighten them up. They need next to no force when tightening. We've had a few members strip the threads before doing them too tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheener Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi Guys, finally got round to fitting the plenum spcaer today. took just under a couple of hours, didnt want to rush the hardest bit was finding a torque wrench that went as low as 40inch-lbs on the first test run i didnt notice too much of a difference, but after doing an ECU reset, it was very noticeable, lots more pull in the mid range, and im sure it altered the exhaust note slightly, very very happy, just need to keep an eye on the bolts for a week or so, make sure nothing is working loose. one quick question to anyone whos already fitted this mod, regarding the coolant control valve, its says not to close it when the environmental temp. is below 12 degrees celcius, what would happen if it was closed below this temp? has anyone ran the car with the valve closed below this temp.? the only thing i could think of is that if the plenum got too cold, the throttle body would freeze (not good) any ideas? cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Didnt bother with the coolant valve, not sure many on here did! Glad you got it all fitted and have noticed the difference it makes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Uk cars don't come with the coolant valve??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 By the way what torque wrench did you use after? The smallest 1 i've seen is halfords motorcycle wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 WRT the coolant valve, as Mark said, we dont tend to fit them over here. I think its meant to stop coolant going to the TB so when it gets too cold you can get freezing etc of it. I guess its 12C as the wind chill in the intake could cool the TB to near freezing? Just a guess. Over here though, it doesnt get that hot so no one bothers with them. I suggest you leave it open all the time, otherwise you have to check the temp before you go out. WRT to the torque settings, Phil informed me that hand tight is fine if you dont have a torque wrench. 40in-lbs is not very tight at all. Apparently the heat cycling of the engine causes the threads to almost bind and hold themselves in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheener Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 thanks for the replies, that sounds cool. we fitted te valve for completeness, but i was just going to leave it open anyway thinking about it, rather than having to kep pissing about with it. with regards to torque, we used the socket driver, gently does it method. do em up finger tight in order then go round and do about 3/4 power in order then full hand tight, my torque wrench goes down to 10ft/lb, which is still too much lol. my dad said just imagine if someone just glimpsed and read the readings as ft/lb not inch/lb ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 my dad said just imagine if someone just glimpsed and read the readings as ft/lb not inch/lb ouch Easier done than you might imagine given that most torque wrenches dont go down that low and that being in an engine you might expect it should be tight You sound like you did it just right though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSheener Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 yeah exactly, mine goes down to 10ft/lb, and like you say you usually hear ratings of least 20ft/lbs, i guess its because i usually only use the torque wrench for tightening wheel nuts etc. im still driving round with the window down to hear th exhaust note, lol now im gunning it with window down (all within specified speed restrictions obviously ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I got round to fitting mine today and i used the socket driver as well! No disasters to speak of, thank heavens . I left the coolant valve off as it isn't needed imo. Must thank srobrien for returning his old plenum to me which i duly took to my polishers workshop, and was kindly allowed the use of their sand blasting machine to bring the plenum back to an as new finish!! How long it will stay like that though is anyone's guess, but it does look good, and doesn't need any elbow grease May get it silver powder coated one day if i get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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