RobbieB Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Hi Guys, I'm not feeling great about writing this, as I feel a bit of an idiot. However, if I don't ask I'll never know! No matter how much I google it, my mechanical knowledge is so limited I am struggling to understand what it is I would be buying. So I need someone who knows exactly what they do to put it in simpleton terms for me! Plenum Spacer - I've read the reviews, everyone recommends it. What exactly does it do to the engine? Pop Charger - Replaces the airbox, but what exactly does it do? Increase air flow? Sorry to be a pain Cheers people. Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 spacer, means all 6 inlets get an even amount of air CAI some do increase air flow, most just make noise! Quote
Chris`I Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Plenum spacer sits between the upper and lower plenum and helps balance the air flow to all 6 cylinders. The stock plenum slopes towards the front, which starve the front 2 cylinders slightly. This spacer, balances out the airflow for a better A/F ratio in the front 2 cylinders. Popcharger - replces the airbox and gives a nice roar. Meant to flow better than stock, but the Zed doesnt use it so all you get is a nice noise Quote
RobbieB Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 So Plenum Spacer, Pop Charger and Induction kit would all be working towards the same goal? Can a Pop Charger and Induction kit be both fit at the same time? I know all it would essentially do is make my Z shout everytime I put my foot down, but it all adds to the smile factor! Quote
Chris`I Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 Popcharger and induction kit are the same thing (pretty much). A popcharger is just a cone filter element that replaces the stock airbox. An induction kit can take many forms, one of which is a cone filter to replace the stock air box. A Cold Air Intake (CAI) is essentially the same thing again, but the filter is moved out of the engine bay (to the front bumper for example) or housed in its own box with a cold air feed (as the K&N Typhoon is). So popcharger (or other induction kit) and plenum spacer will give you a nice growl and a bit more torque than standard Quote
RobbieB Posted March 9, 2009 Author Posted March 9, 2009 Right brilliant, thanks mate. I'll go for them two then. I think I saw recommended pop charger / plenum spacer make threads dotted about. I'll have a look around. Thanks again Quote
H5 Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 The ones that tend to get gains (very modest!) showing on a dyno (rather than losses which are more than possible) are Motordyne plenum spacer and the Injen CAI. Quote
jerry3167 Posted March 10, 2009 Posted March 10, 2009 So the Polished intake Pipe connects to the Pop-charger? Jerry Quote
Stew Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 Well one end to the throttle body and one end to the MAF sensor which connects to the pop charger. Quote
NWZ Posted March 11, 2009 Posted March 11, 2009 CAI = easy to fit, you can do it yourself. Plenum = Be careful, you need to have a torque wrench as the bolts need to be torqued up correctly. There's a video on you tube, I watched the guy do it and thought, nah not doing that myself! Quote
davidmillzy Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Hi anyone know where you can buy the Plenum Spacer and roughly how much does it cost Quote
Maccaman Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Try Chilli Red/Envy, they are traders on here. Mine cost £185 + £11.50 postage. Quote
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