The FWD VQ35DE intake manifold has a variable intake system called a VIAS. When you remove the variable intake actuator and butterfly valve, you will see a gain in top end power, but sacrifice low end. This leaves a large hole in the side of the intake manifold. You can use this plate in order to cleanly seal it off once again.

This plate can also be used for the SSIM (Secret Sauce Intake Manifold), which includes cutting the shelf out of the main chamber of the upper intake manifold. This will improve top end even more, but sacrifice low end.

This product is the best way to cap the end of the intake manifold once you have done one of these procedures.

 

beautiful work. don't know how i ended up here (don't have a 3.5 in my max) but it looks great. do you do your machining in house?

 

No I don't. But I do all the drawings and engineering behind every part.

 

Aaron... Put me down for one... Interested....

 

Ok thanks.

If anybody else is interested, feel free to contact me or post in this thread. It will give me an idea how many I need to make in the first batch.

 

Put me down for one. I ordered the intake spacers from you. Doing this while the mani is off.

 

Hey Aaron, I'm wondering if this plate can work on a 2k1 ? I have a broken cup and I'm considering removing the vias, let me know what you think.

AA

 

I'm sorry. This plate will only work on the VQ35DE.

It will work on your Murano if it's not AWD. So will the VQ35DE Spacer Kit.

 

Put me in for one...

Hopefully the spacers real soon also.

 

Ok thanks.

And just to let everyone know, these are expected to be available hopefully in the 1st week in Jan 08.

 

Quick Question, is there going to be any kind of gasket with this?

 

No. You can reuse the stock gasket if it's in decent shape. Or you can always use RTV.

 

No problem

 

Count me in for one!

 

Whenever they are ready i want to get one for sure.

 

Any specific dates when these will be up for sale?

 

Since the date is still not official, I didn't want to update this thread until I had concrete information.

But at this time, we are shooting to have these plates available for sale by Jan 11th if everything goes as planned.

More updates should come this week. So continue checking this thread.

 

I just picked up my intake manifold 2nite to attempt the ssim mod. Can't wait for the plate to be released. Wish me luck lol

 

Buy some of Aarons spacers and THEN do ‘that' mod.

 

it looks good dude, but I need all the low end I can get

 

its not for you anyway

 

This plate only fits on FWD Nissans with the VQ35DE. You have the VQ30DEK.

 

I already have his spacers. There being installed when I finish the mani. Why do the same work twice.

 

i am in for one as soon as they are available, have a ssim awaiting install...

 

Deciding to make the letters raised adds a lot of machine time(cutting into your profit) What made you make that choice? Is casting these a viable alternative?

 

The main goal here was to make the highest quality and best looking block plate possible regardless of the costs.

With all that aside, I decided to make the letters raised b/c in my opinion, it looks way better than engraving and the costs aren't raised that much per piece. I also looked into Laser etching and again, the costs weren't that much higher. Ultimately, the raised lettering gives it a very unique look that I think really makes this piece stand out.

Casting is possible, but the piece wouldn't look that great. Plus the setup costs for casting are outrageous! Unless I'm thinking of ordering over a 1000 plates at a time, then casting really isn't a feasible option right now. But, by CNC Machining this piece, it gives it the cleanest look possible with minimal setup costs. I am not interested in making a subpar quality plate for cheaper costs. I know these can be made by anybody with a garage and simple hand tools. So I concentrated on producing a beautiful piece that people will be proud to put on their cars.

 

Point made, but you are still a business man. I'm not trying to change your mind here. This is clearly a beautiful piece. A cast piece can be equally striking. Depending on who you deal with casting can be very cost effective even on small production runs. I think I agree raised letters do look better.

 

bump...

 

They ready yet? Im ready to buy now!!

 

Im gonna try and make my own out of diamond plate tomorrow until these nicer pieces come out.

 

Read Post 57.

 

They are getting close! I am very sorry that they weren't released on the 11th as I hoped for. But, we are working out some kinks right now with the CNC machine specs. I will not release this product until this plate is flawless!

By the end of this week, I will have a couple more prototypes ready for my inspection. Once I make a decision on which new cutting and finishing method is better, then the first batch will be instantly produced.

I wish I had another expected release date for you guys, but I will be sure to bump this thread as soon as I approve the 2nd phase of prototypes. Usually only one prototype is needed before production, but I want this part to be perfect! I hope you can bare with me a little while longer. You'll be happy to did, I promise!

 

And don't worry. I haven't forgotten about you either!

 

any way of letting the prototype out? ahha im getting so ancious(sp) i cant wait for this and the spacers and my retune!

 

I'm sorry. I definitely can't let the prototype go this early in the development. I have to hang into it for comparison purposes.

 

get moving Aaron!!

 

I'm sorry. If there is anything that I could do to speed things up, I would.

Thanks for understanding everyone. I'll make sure to keep you guys posted on any new updates. I hope to have another update sometime this week.

 

i was free bumping you~

 

Yeah, I knew that's what you were doing. Thanks. I just wanted to explain things to everyone that may be reading on.

 

No finish, just plain brush billet aluminum will work for me. Can't wait to order one of these for my Altima...