Phenolic Spacer Development for VQ35s
07-10-2007, 07:43 PM
#561
Originally Posted by blackmaxx96
Don't put that shiz on the gravel man!
07-11-2007, 02:21 PM
#562
Originally Posted by Decoy036SPD
Aaron do you still have the blemished spacer kit for the cheaper price or not? just curious on the price of the entire kit again with shipping?
The price for the VQ35DE Maxima kit is $225 plus $10 shipping via USPS 2-3 day Priority Mail.
http://www.nissanworks.com/Phenolic_Spacers.html
07-11-2007, 02:30 PM
#563
Originally Posted by soonerfan
no ****!!! any little scratch will mess up the seal. plus the spacers are to nice to be treated like that. mine stayed in the plastic till they went on
07-11-2007, 02:39 PM
#564
Originally Posted by machinehead131
Wouldn't using the black RTV that was recommended during installation seal it even if there were small scratches?
07-11-2007, 03:59 PM
#566
Originally Posted by soonerfan
no ****!!! any little scratch will mess up the seal. plus the spacers are to nice to be treated like that. mine stayed in the plastic till they went on
08-08-2007, 11:29 AM
#573
Originally Posted by maxximaa
i cant go through 20 pages of posts to see if this question has been answered. however, the question is, would it fit if i had the kinetix manifold? 
I completely understand. It's easier just to ask. Not a problem.To answer your question, yes, it will fit if you have a Kinetix intake manifold. The only part that will not work is the Elbow spacer since the Kinetix IM eliminates the need for one. Other than that, it bolts up no problem and has been installed on more than one VQ35DE.
08-08-2007, 12:11 PM
#574
maxximaa, http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=523970
BTW, I'm still very happy with the intake spacers.
Hats off to Aaron. Excellent product. Excellent customer service.
BTW, I'm still very happy with the intake spacers.
Hats off to Aaron. Excellent product. Excellent customer service.
08-23-2007, 07:43 PM
#577
Aaron just to be completely on the same page as everyone...these spacers will yield more gains in the warmer temperatures than colder temps correct?
I remember someone telling me that the spacers result in loss of low-end power but increase top-end...any truth to this?
I remember someone telling me that the spacers result in loss of low-end power but increase top-end...any truth to this?
08-23-2007, 09:23 PM
#579
Originally Posted by SLVRMAXX
Aaron just to be completely on the same page as everyone...these spacers will yield more gains in the warmer temperatures than colder temps correct?
I remember someone telling me that the spacers result in loss of low-end power but increase top-end...any truth to this?
I remember someone telling me that the spacers result in loss of low-end power but increase top-end...any truth to this?
You might be thinking of the SSIM or Kinetix, which does lose low end power.
But with the spacers you should notice a nice gain in power below 5K rpm.
About the temps, there should be a better gain in the summer months than the winter months due to heat soak. But I have not tested this. When I did the dyno testing, it was done in cooler weather. So a greater gain might be felt in the hotter months.
Regardless, you should see AT LEAST a 10hp and 12ft-lb gain in any weather!
08-25-2007, 06:47 AM
#580
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VQ30DE-K related. I found a old 2000 copy of Turbo mag lying around. There was a Stillen 2000 MAxima in it and one of the mods listed is a phenolic spacer. Don't have the full details since I'm at work. I'm wondering if this was a Stillen product at the time? OR the outcome of it? I know people have said there is no value in getting this on the DEK but perhaps I'll email them about it and see what they say?
I will try one when I get time to copy the page it was listed in.
I will try one when I get time to copy the page it was listed in.
08-25-2007, 06:09 PM
#582
Originally Posted by TDotMax
VQ30DE-K related. I found a old 2000 copy of Turbo mag lying around. There was a Stillen 2000 MAxima in it and one of the mods listed is a phenolic spacer. Don't have the full details since I'm at work. I'm wondering if this was a Stillen product at the time? OR the outcome of it? I know people have said there is no value in getting this on the DEK but perhaps I'll email them about it and see what they say?
I will try one when I get time to copy the page it was listed in.
I will try one when I get time to copy the page it was listed in.
And nobody here has ever posted about Stillen making phenolic spacers for the Maxima. I certainly haven't noticed it mentioned on the org.
But the reason why there might not be gains in having a phenolic spacer on the VQ30DEK is b/c it has a plastic composite IM that already stays pretty cool. If the spacers were to gain power, it would be more due to my spacers being properly port matched and also due to lengthening the runners, which helps most of the time. Sometimes, it doesn't though. So dyno testing MUST be done to determine that.
08-25-2007, 09:47 PM
#583
I will be getting these within the next month =)
Im just so paranoid about letting my shop do it...it is a performance shop and he said he was scheduled to do 2 of these spacers installs within the next week but this is actually an install that has to be done the right way, neatly...esp. with the rvt and making sure it does not leak down into the ports. Its something I wish I could do myself but I just dont have the tools...and they dont even let you watch while they do it!
Im just so paranoid about letting my shop do it...it is a performance shop and he said he was scheduled to do 2 of these spacers installs within the next week but this is actually an install that has to be done the right way, neatly...esp. with the rvt and making sure it does not leak down into the ports. Its something I wish I could do myself but I just dont have the tools...and they dont even let you watch while they do it!
08-26-2007, 10:23 AM
#584
Originally Posted by SLVRMAXX
I will be getting these within the next month =)
Im just so paranoid about letting my shop do it...it is a performance shop and he said he was scheduled to do 2 of these spacers installs within the next week but this is actually an install that has to be done the right way, neatly...esp. with the rvt and making sure it does not leak down into the ports. Its something I wish I could do myself but I just dont have the tools...and they dont even let you watch while they do it!
Im just so paranoid about letting my shop do it...it is a performance shop and he said he was scheduled to do 2 of these spacers installs within the next week but this is actually an install that has to be done the right way, neatly...esp. with the rvt and making sure it does not leak down into the ports. Its something I wish I could do myself but I just dont have the tools...and they dont even let you watch while they do it!
If you apply too much RTV, it will squeeze out in the ports when you press the spacer onto the manifold. Just wipe it clean before installing the other mating manifold. I think you'll be fine if they have a good reputation for doing the job right the first time.
08-29-2007, 11:19 AM
#585
Well I finally got the kit installed by Kev at Goodwin Motorsports. He did a very good job. I got it done last Sun. and just rode around these past few days trying to decide how well this modification did.
From the butt dyno, I definitely can tell a difference when getting on the highway and also doing 4th gear pulls on the highway. It seems there is more power all thru the power band. It feels nice!
Also after driving around, the manifold cover is a lot cooler then normal, usually I would get burned if I touched it but not now. Wow, I seriously recommend this product to anyone that can get it. Quality product with quality service from Aaron!
Now I can finally get the VAFC II tuned…
From the butt dyno, I definitely can tell a difference when getting on the highway and also doing 4th gear pulls on the highway. It seems there is more power all thru the power band. It feels nice!
Also after driving around, the manifold cover is a lot cooler then normal, usually I would get burned if I touched it but not now. Wow, I seriously recommend this product to anyone that can get it. Quality product with quality service from Aaron!
Now I can finally get the VAFC II tuned…
08-29-2007, 12:06 PM
#586
Originally Posted by MaximusMorpheus
Well I finally got the kit installed by Kev at Goodwin Motorsports. He did a very good job. I got it done last Sun. and just rode around these past few days trying to decide how well this modification did.
From the butt dyno, I definitely can tell a difference when getting on the highway and also doing 4th gear pulls on the highway. It seems there is more power all thru the power band. It feels nice!
Also after driving around, the manifold cover is a lot cooler then normal, usually I would get burned if I touched it but not now. Wow, I seriously recommend this product to anyone that can get it. Quality product with quality service from Aaron!
Now I can finally get the VAFC II tuned…
From the butt dyno, I definitely can tell a difference when getting on the highway and also doing 4th gear pulls on the highway. It seems there is more power all thru the power band. It feels nice!
Also after driving around, the manifold cover is a lot cooler then normal, usually I would get burned if I touched it but not now. Wow, I seriously recommend this product to anyone that can get it. Quality product with quality service from Aaron!
Now I can finally get the VAFC II tuned…
08-29-2007, 03:37 PM
#588
Originally Posted by doublea
I'd be interested if you can make one for the VQ30DE-K.
Just let me know if you do one.
Cheers
AA
Just let me know if you do one.
Cheers
AA
09-14-2007, 06:55 PM
#590
Note to all NWP Customers: The new NWP Engineering die cut decals are in!
If you want a free set of decals for your car please email me at [aaron@nwpengineering.com] with your Maxima.org name, Full Name that you used when paying for the spacers, and a shipping address.
If you want a free set of decals for your car please email me at [aaron@nwpengineering.com] with your Maxima.org name, Full Name that you used when paying for the spacers, and a shipping address.
09-23-2007, 07:54 PM
#593
Just finished this install a few minutes ago. I still have to do the idle re-learn, etc. etc... I'm so damn anxious to get her on the road but I'll wait. Thanks Aaron... I let you know my results.
09-23-2007, 09:13 PM
#595
09-24-2007, 05:25 AM
#596
I believe Mike (the 5.5 gen test vehicle) had to do the Idle Learning procedure a few days later and it fixed his slightly high idle.
So it doesn't hurt to do those procedures right after installing the spacers. But it's not always necessary.
09-24-2007, 07:03 AM
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Well I finally got the kit installed by Kev at Goodwin Motorsports. He did a very good job. I got it done last Sun. and just rode around these past few days trying to decide how well this modification did.
From the butt dyno, I definitely can tell a difference when getting on the highway and also doing 4th gear pulls on the highway. It seems there is more power all thru the power band. It feels nice!
Also after driving around, the manifold cover is a lot cooler then normal, usually I would get burned if I touched it but not now. Wow, I seriously recommend this product to anyone that can get it. Quality product with quality service from Aaron!
Now I can finally get the VAFC II tuned…
From the butt dyno, I definitely can tell a difference when getting on the highway and also doing 4th gear pulls on the highway. It seems there is more power all thru the power band. It feels nice!
Also after driving around, the manifold cover is a lot cooler then normal, usually I would get burned if I touched it but not now. Wow, I seriously recommend this product to anyone that can get it. Quality product with quality service from Aaron!
Now I can finally get the VAFC II tuned…
When jooo gonna finally make one for the 4G! Ibthelongerrunners would do wonders on a mevi as well.........
09-24-2007, 04:59 PM
#600
During and after the install I was also VERY VERY impressed with this kit, the quality, customer service, and gains are all amazing, expect to get a few orders from me in the future........
When jooo gonna finally make one for the 4G! Ibthelongerrunners would do wonders on a mevi as well.........
When jooo gonna finally make one for the 4G! Ibthelongerrunners would do wonders on a mevi as well.........
This past Saturday, I just started the initial design for the 4th gen spacers! Good news! It fits!!!! The EGR tube is able to connect back up without any problems!
The 4th gen kit is not expected to be finished until sometime in Nov at least. I still have to design the prototype and test it fully before releasing it for sale.
Originally Posted by bladerunr
Aaron,
Are the spacers on back order?
Are the spacers on back order?
Originally Posted by pimpin02max
I keep trying to go to the links for the procedure in the 5th gen how-to's and it keeps saying no thread specified...is there another website with the procedure?
http://www.nwpengineering.com/Phenolic_Spacers.html