James B Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hey All, As the title indicates. Looking to get a plenum spacer fitted - got quoted £285 from the lovely chaps at Abbey but being a poor person I'm looking for a way to save some dosh so I can afford a remap to. Anyone know where is the best and cheapest place to get a decent plenum spacer? New or 2nd hand. Also. I'm a complete muppet when it comes to DIY but anyone know how easy they are to install? Mates hnandy with things like this and wanted to know if its poss / easy to do yourself? Cheers chaps! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Have a look at this and see what your buddy thinks http://www.motordyneengineering.com/pag ... 2ed0973b7c Hey All, As the title indicates. Looking to get a plenum spacer fitted - got quoted £285 from the lovely chaps at Abbey but being a poor person I'm looking for a way to save some dosh so I can afford a remap to. Anyone know where is the best and cheapest place to get a decent plenum spacer? New or 2nd hand. Also. I'm a complete muppet when it comes to DIY but anyone know how easy they are to install? Mates hnandy with things like this and wanted to know if its poss / easy to do yourself? Cheers chaps! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I fitted the motordyne spacer. Really quite easy to do, just follow the instructions step by step. I bought a cycle mechnics torque wrench for torquing the bolts down - just remember that they are inch pounds and not foot pounds and you'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I paid to get mine fitted, my Nephew was going to do it but was busy and although it looks easy if you crack anything or get a leak it can be a lot of trouble... Not saying don't have a go yourself if your confident, just that I wasn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I attempted to fit mine and got stuck with the strut bar removal (I had the wrong tools!) Since paying out loads of money in the last 12 months, I've decided to fit things myself, if the job is simple etc. I've now managed to go as far as fitting a lower plenum, which gave me a massive boost!! I had no screws or bolts left over, neither were there any missing!! Great feeling of managing this on my own and then onto the next modification that I can install myself There's enough resource on the web, including the forum where I changed my brake pads and removed my stereo, replaced air intake. The only tip I could give is "read carefully" the instructions or guides, and take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Don't over tighten the plenum when you put it back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James B Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 What sort of power gains do you get from a plenum + remap on an MY03? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 What sort of power gains do you get from a plenum + remap on an MY03? I would talk to Abbey, think an aftermarket exhaust and y-pipe will compliment the re-map too (as well as the spacer), I wouldnt concentrate too much on what your bhp goes up to though, I want to get mine done for better throttle responce, cleaner gear changes and better fuel consumption... and obviously a bit more power , i'd be happy with around an extra 20-30bhp , if you believe what the manufactures say then I calculate that I will have an extra 40bhp from my mods and plus say 50 bhp from a remap , that will take my car to around 370bhp I may have to advertise my 370bhp 350z on ebay for £15k when its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I paid to get mine fitted, my Nephew was going to do it but was busy and although it looks easy if you crack anything or get a leak it can be a lot of trouble... Not saying don't have a go yourself if your confident, just that I wasn't You lazy sod..... at least you could have asked me to do it for you, I would have taken your cash..... Anyway, its easy and should take about 1.5hrs. easy as pie IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 [i would talk to Abbey, think an aftermarket exhaust and y-pipe will compliment the re-map too (as well as the spacer) +1, look in their dealer section for the package deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyla350z Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Had the plen & re -map done at abbey gains were about 12bhp but due to the re-map felt much more,cars in abbey having moterdyne y & art de-cat with race cat,will post the further gains tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I paid to get mine fitted, my Nephew was going to do it but was busy and although it looks easy if you crack anything or get a leak it can be a lot of trouble... Not saying don't have a go yourself if your confident, just that I wasn't You lazy sod..... at least you could have asked me to do it for you, I would have taken your cash..... Anyway, its easy and should take about 1.5hrs. easy as pie IMO... An hour and a half ! I have much better things to do with my time, like eat a big juicy steak at the Wetherspoons nr Abbey while they fitted it , and as for getting my hands dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I paid to get mine fitted, my Nephew was going to do it but was busy and although it looks easy if you crack anything or get a leak it can be a lot of trouble... Not saying don't have a go yourself if your confident, just that I wasn't You lazy sod..... at least you could have asked me to do it for you, I would have taken your cash..... Anyway, its easy and should take about 1.5hrs. easy as pie IMO... An hour and a half !as for getting my hands dirty Snob.. ...I would ave done it for a ...........Pint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Do it yourself I say. If you never try you are never going to learn. What is the cost of a Plenum Spacer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I have them new at £195.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 What sort of power gains do you get from a plenum + remap on an MY03? I would talk to Abbey, think an aftermarket exhaust and y-pipe will compliment the re-map too (as well as the spacer), I wouldnt concentrate too much on what your bhp goes up to though, I want to get mine done for better throttle responce, cleaner gear changes and better fuel consumption... and obviously a bit more power , i'd be happy with around an extra 20-30bhp , if you believe what the manufactures say then I calculate that I will have an extra 40bhp from my mods and plus say 50 bhp from a remap , that will take my car to around 370bhp I may have to advertise my 370bhp 350z on ebay for £15k when its done When did you get a veilside kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Ive gone for the Havoc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Iv watched the video for installation,and was wondering what the part is that they fit right at the end,where they are cutting a section of pipework out to fit it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Iv watched the video for installation,and was wondering what the part is that they fit right at the end,where they are cutting a section of pipework out to fit it... Mmm, didnt have to cut out any pipework on mine. Mine was the basic plenum spacer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 No idea what the part was then? Looked like a valve of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippychip123 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 That's part of the thermal kit and it stops coolant going into the throtle body, which I think is supposed to keep the plenum colder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ah right,fair enough. Is the Thermo kit that much better than the standard spacer? Should i be concerned about this coolant seeping back into the plenum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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