Skunk2 IM Spacer
11-12-2006, 07:24 PM
#1
Skunk2 IM Spacer
Just trying to do some reading up on this. the G and Z guys have had good results with this so i thought about this mod for the max. the install [i think] wont be a problem. would the benefits [more or less] be the same. i talked to JoTech [local shop] and they said that you would prolly have to swap the IM from a g or z. ideas?
11-12-2006, 07:41 PM
#6
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
Just trying to do some reading up on this. the G and Z guys have had good results with this so i thought about this mod for the max. the install [i think] wont be a problem. would the benefits [more or less] be the same. i talked to JoTech [local shop] and they said that you would prolly have to swap the IM from a g or z. ideas?
You need to come out to the car meet Monday nights on the corner of Preston and 121 in the Circuit City parking lot. Probaby approx. 600 cars out there!
11-12-2006, 07:43 PM
#7
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
Just trying to do some reading up on this. the G and Z guys have had good results with this so i thought about this mod for the max. the install [i think] wont be a problem. would the benefits [more or less] be the same. i talked to JoTech [local shop] and they said that you would prolly have to swap the IM from a g or z. ideas?
11-12-2006, 08:16 PM
#9
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
Just trying to do some reading up on this. the G and Z guys have had good results with this so i thought about this mod for the max. the install [i think] wont be a problem. would the benefits [more or less] be the same. i talked to JoTech [local shop] and they said that you would prolly have to swap the IM from a g or z. ideas?
11-12-2006, 08:37 PM
#10
allblackmax, you were the one with the header install @ their shop, right? i would love to see that in person. ive heard about the CC meets. i used to go but stopped because back in my honda days, at one of the meets in plano, some mexicans were doing some **** when i had my hood popped. cant trust anyone these days, thats why i am reluctant to go. i had my first turbo'd civic stolen from collin creek mall by 3 mexicans caught on tape when i worked at sears. i was really cautious about my 2nd one and when i turned 21, said **** it and sold it. and now, nissan power!
11-12-2006, 08:49 PM
#11
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Join Date: May 2004
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Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
allblackmax, you were the one with the header install @ their shop, right? i would love to see that in person. ive heard about the CC meets. i used to go but stopped because back in my honda days, at one of the meets in plano, some mexicans were doing some **** when i had my hood popped. cant trust anyone these days, thats why i am reluctant to go. i had my first turbo'd civic stolen from collin creek mall by 3 mexicans caught on tape when i worked at sears. i was really cautious about my 2nd one and when i turned 21, said **** it and sold it. and now, nissan power!
11-13-2006, 12:03 PM
#14
02-11-2007, 02:35 PM
#22
Originally Posted by RidinDirty
Can someone tell me what an IM Spacer is and what it does?
02-11-2007, 02:36 PM
#23
Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
wow, i havent seen my thread in a while, i am still interested. i searched for a while but ran out of leads...
dan, did u find some useful info?
dan, did u find some useful info?
02-11-2007, 06:45 PM
#25
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Phenolic spacer works differently than the Skunk2 piece. 
Phenolic absorbs heat
Skunk2 for RWD VQ35 adds space to let more air into the front 2 cyls.
Phenolic absorbs heat
Skunk2 for RWD VQ35 adds space to let more air into the front 2 cyls.
????
02-12-2007, 10:42 AM
#29
"Cold" means cooler than fully heated air from not using a spacer. Its not cold like air conditioned air. For example, if the air going through the manifold without the spacer is 250 degrees, then the use of a spacer may decrease the temperature to 220 degrees. A 30 degree temperature results in about a 3 hp gain (1 hp for every 10 degrees).
02-12-2007, 11:21 AM
#30
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
"Cold" means cooler than fully heated air from not using a spacer. Its not cold like air conditioned air. For example, if the air going through the manifold without the spacer is 250 degrees, then the use of a spacer may decrease the temperature to 220 degrees. A 30 degree temperature results in about a 3 hp gain (1 hp for every 10 degrees).
02-12-2007, 12:09 PM
#31
There is a difference between the skunk2 plenum spacer and phenolic spacers(more like thermal gaskets).
There are a handful of members that have thermal gaskets for their FWD VQ35's. But no one will benefit from an actual spacer (as far as what the definition means, adding space) that has a FWD IM.
We may or may not benefit from thermal gaskets. The gains would probably be minimal and non noticeable in a dynoing situation. A TB coolant by-pass tube would probably do/have the same affect as thermal gaskets.
There are a handful of members that have thermal gaskets for their FWD VQ35's. But no one will benefit from an actual spacer (as far as what the definition means, adding space) that has a FWD IM.
We may or may not benefit from thermal gaskets. The gains would probably be minimal and non noticeable in a dynoing situation. A TB coolant by-pass tube would probably do/have the same affect as thermal gaskets.
02-12-2007, 01:02 PM
#32
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
"Cold" means cooler than fully heated air from not using a spacer. Its not cold like air conditioned air. For example, if the air going through the manifold without the spacer is 250 degrees, then the use of a spacer may decrease the temperature to 220 degrees. A 30 degree temperature results in about a 3 hp gain (1 hp for every 10 degrees).
02-12-2007, 06:24 PM
#33
Originally Posted by xoomer.com
Thats why I am planning to insulate my fujita this summer or as soon as I find some reflective insulating material in a tape form.
Kamski
