Evosport Phenolic Spacer Kit Install
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Evosport Phenolic Spacer Kit Install
I installed the kit this weekend and took some pics for everyone. If anyone is interested, I will do a write up. It took about an hour and was pretty easy to do. I did, however, manage to break my SL55 splitter in the process. I doubt anyone else will have that issue; I was just being a dumbass at the time.
The surge tanks were noticeably cooler!
Here are the pics.
The surge tanks were noticeably cooler!
Here are the pics.
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nice job! i have got to get some time to fab up the intercooler mods, that would really keep things alot cooler, looking forward to some colder weather tonight...going to be out of town for the next 2 weeks though...oh well
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I installed the kit this weekend and took some pics for everyone. If anyone is interested, I will do a write up. It took about an hour and was pretty easy to do. I did, however, manage to break my SL55 splitter in the process. I doubt anyone else will have that issue; I was just being a dumbass at the time.
The surge tanks were noticeably cooler!
Here are the pics.
The surge tanks were noticeably cooler!
Here are the pics.
Hey Jerry what this mod do?
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Nice Job!
I installed the kit this weekend and took some pics for everyone. If anyone is interested, I will do a write up. It took about an hour and was pretty easy to do. I did, however, manage to break my SL55 splitter in the process. I doubt anyone else will have that issue; I was just being a dumbass at the time.
The surge tanks were noticeably cooler!
Here are the pics.
The surge tanks were noticeably cooler!
Here are the pics.
We should do another Chicago meet next spring and this time maybe a nice drive together (just need to work on the route - with less cops and more open space
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You, guys, working on your cars are so cool, I wouldn't even know where to start! For me the engine bay area is a SACRED place as pretty much the rest of the car, although I did manage to check tyre pressure a couple of times without breaking anything
We should do another Chicago meet next spring and this time maybe a nice drive together (just need to work on the route - with less cops and more open space )
We should do another Chicago meet next spring and this time maybe a nice drive together (just need to work on the route - with less cops and more open space
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It's running strong, getting close to 50K miles mark! No mods since our last meet, just several oil changes and another set of tires I'm probably going to keep this car for a while now, since miles are getting so high and I'd get killed on a trade-in so you'd think it's a good time to start modding...well, there's always 'something else' that needs to be done so nothing for now. I'd love to supercharge it and came really close to it but have to put it on hold for now.
Your car looks awesome, I see you make new mods and new pics all the time, enjoy! I'd love to test drive one day to feel that supercharger noise!
Take Care!
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I'm probably going to keep this car for a while now, since miles are getting so high and I'd get killed on a trade-in so you'd think it's a good time to start modding...well, there's always 'something else' that needs to be done so nothing for now. I'd love to supercharge it and came really close to it but have to put it on hold for now. Your car looks awesome, I see you make new mods and new pics all the time, enjoy! I'd love to test drive one day to feel that supercharger noise!
Take Care!
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It's running strong, getting close to 50K miles mark! No mods since our last meet, just several oil changes and another set of tires I'm probably going to keep this car for a while now, since miles are getting so high and I'd get killed on a trade-in so you'd think it's a good time to start modding...well, there's always 'something else' that needs to be done so nothing for now. I'd love to supercharge it and came really close to it but have to put it on hold for now.
Your car looks awesome, I see you make new mods and new pics all the time, enjoy! I'd love to test drive one day to feel that supercharger noise!
Take Care!
Eugene
I'm probably going to keep this car for a while now, since miles are getting so high and I'd get killed on a trade-in so you'd think it's a good time to start modding...well, there's always 'something else' that needs to be done so nothing for now. I'd love to supercharge it and came really close to it but have to put it on hold for now. Your car looks awesome, I see you make new mods and new pics all the time, enjoy! I'd love to test drive one day to feel that supercharger noise!
Take Care!
Eugene
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Yes, the pics are still there. I changed web hosts and now I'm on a Linux box and everything is case sensitive.
Here are the pics...
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Also, the pics are not the best guide to use when installing the spacers. The install is very easy and shouldn't take any time at all. Make sure that you have a few washers on hand to use on the studs that are outside the fuel rail. Also make sure you have a Torx bit set handy.....
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Also, the pics are not the best guide to use when installing the spacers. The install is very easy and shouldn't take any time at all. Make sure that you have a few washers on hand to use on the studs that are outside the fuel rail. Also make sure you have a Torx bit set handy.....
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It should come with gaskets unless you bought it used.
Yeah, they should.....
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Thanks for the info.
The gaskets came in the set...... and I am not to sure about the spacers, are they in the pics, if not what size are required ? ..... so you just start at the engine covers and works you way down to the spacers , there are no tricky bits ?
The gaskets came in the set...... and I am not to sure about the spacers, are they in the pics, if not what size are required ? ..... so you just start at the engine covers and works you way down to the spacers , there are no tricky bits ?
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On the issue of the lack of spacers for the studs on the far side of the fuel rail, do you think it would be acceptable to double up some intake manifold gasket material and use that instead of washers? I got a hold of such gasket material and it is 1/16" thick. The phenolic spacers are 1/8" thick so I figured that I could cut some out, drill holes for the bolts, and put them on top of each other instead of using a metal washer. Wouldn't the thermal properties of the gasket material be similar to the phenolic spacers?
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just my .02
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nah, i have installed mine multiple times and never used spacers and they are fine...the real trick to installing these is to tighten the 4 bolts directly over the spacers first, then just use the 2 outer bolts to keep a little pressure on the spacers....locktite is your friend for this install
just my .02
just my .02
I just wanted to ask you, since your posts are alwyas infoirmative
Did the spacers actually make ANY difference.
Since we have a MASSIVE heat builder, ie the blower PV=NRT to be exact, and the engine itself, these spacers really can't do a thing.
On a naturally aspirated motor, they can SLOW, and I emphasis SLOW, the rate of heat exchane between the motor and the upper intake. But even then they will reach equallibreium VERY soon.
I know its my engineering back ground thats says they can't help us, except on intial heat build up, that is once the engine is warm, its TOO late.
Please let me know as I trust your posts
Thanks in advance
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