Phenolic Spacer GB!

[meltboy11]

I am a little curious on a couple things,,...

1) Someone did mention something about longer bolts... Where would be a good place to get them and cost issue on them.

2) Would you still need a set of gaskets or does the spacer act as a gasket too.

3) Vacuum lines, they seem to already be a pretty tight fit as it is, would raising the TB 1/2 inch pose a problem with them.

I am just goin off on these few things, since I just took off my plenum this past weekend, which I might add was not that difficult. The only problem I really had was getting the PCV back. But the plenum can come off in about 15-20 min really, it's not that hard.

Edit: re-read post up and saw that new gaskets would probably be needed.

[TGed]

I am a little curious on a couple things,,...

1) Someone did mention something about longer bolts... Where would be a good place to get them and cost issue on them.

Local Hardware Stores should carry them, I bought mine at the near by paint & supply place (like an aco)

3) Vacuum lines, they seem to already be a pretty tight fit as it is, would raising the TB 1/2 inch pose a problem with them.

I honesty cannot say since I dont have the gaskets, but I should be able to substitute the gap and report the findings.

I am just goin off on these few things, since I just took off my plenum this past weekend, which I might add was not that difficult. The only problem I really had was getting the PCV back. But the plenum can come off in about 15-20 min really, it's not that hard.

[TGed]

I spaced the plenum up .50" (1/2") and I didn't see any issues.  The only thing I dont have hooked up and have not had hooked up for a few years now is the throttle body coolant lines (those two rubber lines) .  I am almost certain if it is of any issue you could just buy some rubber heater hoses and cut to length then reclamp it.  The vacuum lines didnt seem to have an issue with the .50 raise.

Just for kicks I spaced the plenum up a little more...



No real visual issues were seen, but I did see the vacuum line for the charcoal canister kind of bend.  I just tugged the line and repositioned it a little and it fit. If you wanted to you could add in a stretch of rubber vacuum line to it to sleep easier at night.  I'd like to again point out those two rubber coolant lines.  Same idea as above to possibly fix it if needed.
3/4"

[TGed]

Updated:
http://www.tgpforums.com/index.php?topic=4233.15

[meltboy11]

So here's the group buy people:
1. Nukkinfuttz--Paid
2. TGed-- Paid
3. Styluss -- Payment Pending
4. meltboy11-- Jim---
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Add yourself as needed.

figure wth... it looks as it should provide gains, and why not be one of the very few people that has one of these. Maybe I should get my mom one for her regal...lol

[TGPilot]

Keep it in one place guys.

-Kenny

[meltboy11]

sorry, I thought this was the place, there is another place I should post?

[TGed]

I think this is the offical thread for the spacers now.   :icon_wink:

[TGPilot]

sorry, I thought this was the place, there is another place I should post?

No worries.

It was in two places. Here and Off-Topic.

Now it is here to stay. ;)

[Nukkinfuttz]

Our Quad 4 spacers arrived a few days ago.  You can go by these pics to see the quality of the real pieces, and know that this is not a joke, we can and will do this for you guys if the demand is there.

[pontiac6ksteawd]

what is the material you are using for this?

[Nukkinfuttz]

Its called "Bakelite".  You can look it up on wikipedia for more detailed info.  Its an industrial grade material, it has good heat insulation properties, and can withstand high operating temps without breaking down. This is the same material that is being used by most every other Phenolic spacer maker.  You can expect it to be re-usable, and last a very long time. Its the worlds first synthetic plastic.

[TGed]

Just a quick site to briefly read what this material is somewhat about...
http://www.sdplastics.com/phenolic.html

:-)

;)

[TGed]

Just giving this a bump to make sure everyone knows that this is still going down when we get 10 folks in on this deal.

[meltboy11]

we are at 4 now right... come on... 6 more people, lets go... :p