Phenolic Spacer Development for VQ35s

[Prophecy99]

Would you experience the spacers benefits in an automatic as much as a manual?

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

Would you experience the spacers benefits in an automatic as much as a manual?

Without a doubt, yes! Since they improve low end and midrange power, you should feel more of an improvement in an automatic.

[MoeBelikeMax]

iam just waiting for this to come out on the 2000-2001 And ill be the first to buy

[02Maximan]

If you have read through all of these pages of this thread, you will know that the development and production of the spacers for the 5th gen 3.0 is not very important. Why? the throttle body is plastic therefore heatsoak isn't nearly as much of an issue as it is with the 3.5 with the metal TB.

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by MoeBelikeMax

iam just waiting for this to come out on the 2000-2001 And ill be the first to buy

Thank you. We will need to conduct a lot of testing before we can determine if there is a potential gain or not. We might be able to concentrate on this kit once the 4th gen kit is released.

Originally Posted by 02Maximan

If you have read through all of these pages of this thread, you will know that the development and production of the spacers for the 5th gen 3.0 is not very important. Why? the throttle body is plastic therefore heatsoak isn't nearly as much of an issue as it is with the 3.5 with the metal TB.

The TB is not plastic, it's the UIM that is made of a plastic composite. But you are right, heat soak isn't really a big problem with the VQ30DEK. But the engine could still benefit from lengthened runners with port matched spacers. That is why we will have to do a lot of testing with various thicknesses of material to determine which setup is best.

[Stormzusmc]

just ordered mine...hope it works well...downfall however is, its almost winter....she is gonna be stored....hopefully ill get some nice days though

[crazy97]

Originally Posted by Stormzusmc

just ordered mine...hope it works well...downfall however is, its almost winter....she is gonna be stored....hopefully ill get some nice days though

You will, it wont snow here until December I swear.

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by Stormzusmc

just ordered mine...hope it works well...downfall however is, its almost winter....she is gonna be stored....hopefully ill get some nice days though

Thanks for bumping this thread. There is a ton of useful information in it for those that don't know about Thermal Intake Spacers.

Your package will go out today and you should get it by Friday or Saturday.

[wyche89]

i got mine sitting in my room and waiting to put them in hey, is there any strut bar out there that will provide adequate clearance above the IM and below the hood with the spacers installed? i have an ebay one right now, and i dont know if it'll still fit

[doublea]

I'm using Cattman strut and it clear the UIM.

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by wyche89

i got mine sitting in my room and waiting to put them in hey, is there any strut bar out there that will provide adequate clearance above the IM and below the hood with the spacers installed? i have an ebay one right now, and i dont know if it'll still fit

Simply measure the clearance between the bottom of your strut bar and the top of the intake manifold/elbow.

With the spacers installed, the upper intake manifold will be raised exactly 3/16" and the elbow will be moved towards the firewall by exactly 1/4".

Let me know if you have any more questions.

[Stormzusmc]

Originally Posted by crazy97

You will, it wont snow here until December I swear.

Yeah i havent been back here in snowta for the last 4 years...good to be back and takin care of the max...i just got them today so yup friday delivery was right, that was fast

[nismology]

Hey Aaron, do you think it'd be possible for one to buy just the pieces that go between the LIM/heads and for the TB? The other two pieces will not be necessary for my application.

[knight_yyz]

stillen bar gives tons of clearance, if you have the ES motor mounts

[nismology]

So the ES mounts have been confirmed to lower the drivetrain?

[knight_yyz]

i have about 1/2" at least after the spacer install. I will take photos tommorrow to prove it

[SoonerFan]

i have the Otto bar and OEM motor mounts and i have plenty of clearance with the spacers

[wyche89]

yeah, i was able to put my old bar back on with the spacers installed

[nismology]

Originally Posted by knight_yyz

i have about 1/2" at least after the spacer install. I will take photos tommorrow to prove it

I just didn't think the ES mounts made any difference as to whether there would be sufficient clearance or not.

[knight_yyz]

Well i'm just going by what I have read on the org. I do know that my friends auto had a really hard time with a strut bar after the spacers were installed.

[reeloop]

I have nwp spacers, rear es motor mount, and a "factory tuned" strut bar. you can't put your finger between the manifold and strut bar thats for sure. i am automatic

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by nismology

Hey Aaron, do you think it'd be possible for one to buy just the pieces that go between the LIM/heads and for the TB? The other two pieces will not be necessary for my application.

The VQ35DE Kit isn't really being separated right now, but shoot me an email. I'll see what I can do for you. [aaron@nwpengineering.com]

[vastmax]

i have an auto with the Cattman strut bar and it hits. Time to run to the Home depot and get some washers...