how long did it take to get the throttle/cruise cables back how you liked? a simple ¼" longer twist-out or did you adjust a few times?

 

yeah im going to have to re-tunu my TB cables i didnt do it fully when i got it back on... it needed to be out of the driveway... my step-dads drive way... lol

 

http://www.nissanworks.com/Phenolic_Spacers.html

You can go there to download the Word Document file. Just scroll down a little bit and you'll see it. It's the same full color instructions that I include with every kit!

 

Yeah, that is one thing I made sure when designing the VE and VG kit. I made sure that the throttle cables will still have the proper tension with the 1/4" TB spacer.

 

Thank you xx-Marshall-xx for posting those pics! It's so beautiful!!

I just wanted to mention something to everybody. On some of his closeup pictures, you may think that the spacer doesn't follow the outside contour of the upper intake manifold as well as it should. This is because he installed it backwards. But, the ports will still line up perfectly if you flip it over. So he will be fine with it like that. It's just that my spacer kit looks even more pretty when it's installed in the correct direction. It's designed to follow the outside contour of the upper intake manifold, so when it's installed, it looks like it came from the factory like that!

You did good Chris for the first time going into your engine like that! A knock sensor job isn't for everybody! And the very first time you cranked it up, you experienced no intake, fuel or coolant leaks! Good job!

BTW, if anybody needs custom port services, I also offer that. And I will even match your set of spacers to your IM for free with a purchase of a kit.

 

Did mine seem a bit .. loose to you or is that how they should be?

 

And to everyone... the reason i pout it on backwards is because i was using the LOWER intake manifold to set it not the upper

i can fix it... idk if i want to maybe then i can get my upper IM powder coated

 

Your cables seemed fine. They should be snug while allowing your throttle plate to seat fully. But you are fine. I checked them.

 

Shoulda checked there, thanks Aaron.

 

No problem. Let me know if you have any questions and I will be more than happy to help you. Thanks!

 

I am definitly getting one. keep on searching

 

Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

 

so you do not have any kits for the 95-99 model and if so is the tb spacer thick enough to drill for a nitrous nozzle

 

its 1/4 inch (0.25inch) ... do you think you can do it?

 

No, I do not make a kit for the 4th gen. But I can definitely make a TB spacer for the VQ30DE. Someone else mentioned this idea to me.

I still haven't found a 4th gen test vehicle. I haven't had to a chance to conduct my testing in order to find out if a gain can be had with the 4th gen. But I know I can make a throttle body spacer without any problems.

I can make it whatever thickness you need. Send me a PM and we'll discuss it. If there is some interest, then I will definitely make this.

 

REALLY thinking of taking my car to the track next wensday, that is IF i get used tores on my sawblades and see what the spacers did + the port work you did

 

if a kit is avail for 07 model maxima ill be next on the list to purchase it

 

There isn't one yet. But it's in the works. Please refer to this thread for more details:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=514151

 

I haven’t seen this addressed, possibly because it is too obvious to even consider... but I assume these spacers don’t require 2 gaskets on each side, correct?

 

No it doesn't. But it does require a proper coating of RTV Silicone Sealant on both sides of each spacer.

Please feel free to read the installation instructions for the VE30DE found at my website:

http://www.nissanworks.com/Phenolic_Spacers.html

I still have VE30DE Phenolic Intake Spacer kits left in stock.

 

Hi Aaron, this looks like a great product, do you still have the longer replacement EGR tube? I don't see it on the site now. We have to pass emissions here in Vancouver. I'm also curious, why do we need to bypass the throttle body coolant?

Thanks

 

Its part of the gains. The whole purpose of this kit is to reduce temps in the metal parts of the intake system. Hot coolant flows in the TB and manifold heating them up. And the heat transfer from heads to intake also contributes.

Isolate both and theres where you have your gains/resistance to heat soak. There is no negatives to not running coolant through those places though.

~Alex

 

No, the VE Replacement EGR tube was discontinued. If you have to pass emissions, you will need to remove the UIM spacer and install the stock EGR tube everytime you need to pass emissions. I have a few people that are in the same boat that have bought VE spacers from me.

Also, the throttle body coolant bypass keeps the TB from heating up. It compliments the spacers nicely. If you leave the coolant flowing through the TB, then the TB and top part of the UIM will heat up hotter than without.

I have never heard of any negative effects of bypassing the coolant even in cold climates. But I'd say, if you are trying to drive your car in subzero temperatures, then leave the coolant flowing through your TB. But, not that many people will try to drive their FWD Maxima when the temps are below 0*F. Many people have driven their cars in single digit temps in the northern states in the US and none have reported any problems.

If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks.

 

im assuming none of these mods throw a CEL right?

 

No, none of my products throw a CEL. Even on the VE spacer kit, which has an EGR Block Plate, it doesn't throw a code. Some VEs have an EGR temp sensor and no CELs appear also. Just make sure you specify if you have a California model Maxima or if you have an EGR Temp Sensor that must be bypassed in order to block the EGR system.

 

how thick are those spacers???

 

Installed mine the other day. Easy install. I don't have any opinion yet though as I haven't driven the car.

Its still in pseudo storage from winter. I'll pull it out at the end of the month....

 

They are 1/4" thick.

More information can be found at: www.nissanworks.com

 

i thought in extreme cold the TB plate will have the tendency to stick...hence the warm coolant temps will expand the alum TB housing to prevent that.

if there wasn't a reason for the coolant to pass through the TB and bypassing would gain HPs why wouldn't nissan implement it?

so IMO there is a negative affect not running coolant though the TB but only in very cold conditions.

 

Definately a mod i will be buying in the near future!

love the presentation, and the positive responses from your customers. as soon as life settles down a bit, i'll drop you some funds.

 

That's great. I appreciate everyone's support. I have several kits left in stock. The VE kits aren't nessecarily flying off the shelves. There are very few people on this forum that want to mod their 15 year old Maxima. But the people that do like to mod them have a VERY nice sleeper on their hands.

 

keep a kit in stock for me....by near future i mean about 2 - 4 weeks

how many have you shipped so far? i'm suprised they're not more popular.

 

I've probably sold 5 or 6 kits so far.

You gotta keep in mind, most people that have a VE are still in school and poor. And the rest aren't really interested in making it faster for some reason.

 

odd....i'm pretty poor, and in school (intermittently) and love to make my car go faster, and run better. :x VE5 <3

 

Join the club! No matter how poor someone is, if they are willing to work on a project car themself, you can make it faster for cheap.

 

guau!! i want it!!!

 

I can ship anywhere in the world. Just email me your address for a shipping quote.

XXXaaron@nissanworks.comXXX (Remove the X's)

 

Any changes on that ? I am ready to purchase set but really don't want to take it all out every two years to pass emission or so.

 

No I am sorry. The tube was discontinued.

But, every two years isn't bad at all. In most areas effected by emissions, it's every single year.

I apologize for the delayed response, but I am out of town right now. I sent you a PM reply.

 

Im sure it would not be really difficult to customize your own down pipe if you need it to pass emissions.