Phenolic Spacers

[4sfed]

Honestly....dyno and track runs aside, I'd settle for information like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYguPadP2Uo

Since I'm now on the list as well, I'll be buying one of these infrared temp thingies, and reporting back.  I'm not high on the list though....so it might not be anytime soon.

 

[StealBlueSHO]

Yes that would make sense.  I'm on the list too number 4 in line I believe.  Emailed them back in January, unless someone else is AB?  I'm going to purchase this spacer whenever I get my email sent with a link to PayPal, but it certainly would be nice to have more concrete data prior to purchase.  Doesn't Matt Robinson have one?  Maybe he'll reveal some dyno results with this.  I read somewhere he mentioned something about runner length with this spacer and that it "should" be a benefit.  This item at @$159 the price is certainly right.  And install looks straightforward.  All foreplay and no climax...yet.

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Agree. Would love to see some solid data...

A few data points on temps at the intake after a 1/4 mile run with the stock setup. 

A few data points on temps at the intake after a 1/4 mile run with the spacer setup.

I would hope to see a significant drop in heats soak at the manifold...

Yes and a solid tenth faster I would like to think at least.

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Hmm... I think that would depend on the conditions.. if you are already spraying methanol or have the GH intercooler then I would think it would really depend. The idea here is to prevent as much heat transfer as possible from the heads to the intake manifold right? The IAT2 sensor at the top dramatically cools down as cooler air passes over it and even faster combined with methanol.

My assumption with this is that it will help inbetween runs to allow for more consistent times with less potential heak soak of the manifold. not a exactly going to take a tenth off your PB if that makes sense.

 

[ridered74]

Honestly....dyno and track runs aside, I'd settle for information like this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYguPadP2Uo

Since I'm now on the list as well, I'll be buying one of these infrared temp thingies, and reporting back.  I'm not high on the list though....so it might not be anytime soon.

I've got one of those infrared temp guns and I'm 15 on the list. Next time I drive my car I'll get some before temps at ambient and after car is warmed up. The genesis temps seem low, I want to say mine was like 150 degrees after it was warmed up and stayed pretty hot for a long time.

 

[4sfed]

I've got one of those infrared temp guns and I'm 15 on the list. Next time I drive my car I'll get some before temps at ambient and after car is warmed up. The genesis temps seem low, I want to say mine was like 150 degrees after it was warmed up and stayed pretty hot for a long time.

Cool!  Honestly, this is the only data I'm interested in.  And if it ends up being a difference of 20 or so degrees....Id' say that's a win!

 

[ridered74]

I've got one of those infrared temp guns and I'm 15 on the list. Next time I drive my car I'll get some before temps at ambient and after car is warmed up. The genesis temps seem low, I want to say mine was like 150 degrees after it was warmed up and stayed pretty hot for a long time.

Cool!  Honestly, this is the only data I'm interested in.  And if it ends up being a difference of 20 or so degrees....Id' say that's a win!

Here's a pre spacer video of temps after a 45 minute drive. Outside temp was 76. Pretty wide range of temps depending on what part of intake you are aimed at. Saw everything from 121-170.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE1u2LrC7D0

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Mine shipped today!

 

[bpd1151]

Mine shipped today!

As did mine.

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[4sfed]

I've got one of those infrared temp guns and I'm 15 on the list. Next time I drive my car I'll get some before temps at ambient and after car is warmed up. The genesis temps seem low, I want to say mine was like 150 degrees after it was warmed up and stayed pretty hot for a long time.

Cool!  Honestly, this is the only data I'm interested in.  And if it ends up being a difference of 20 or so degrees....Id' say that's a win!

Here's a pre spacer video of temps after a 45 minute drive. Outside temp was 76. Pretty wide range of temps depending on what part of intake you are aimed at. Saw everything from 121-170.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE1u2LrC7D0

I would think measuring at the base of the runner, before and after, would be the best example. No?

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[GhostlyGrenade]

Honestly......it seems like IAT2 WOULD BE THE ONLY TEMP THAT MATTERED. Maybe I'm not thinking outside of my wallet. I don't care what temp my hood is if I'm changing hoods to help with high intake temps....

I would think the air going through the intake would be the best measurement. This is the temp that started you down the rabbit hole right?


Of course if you want you can take Temp readings of the neighbors car and see what happens.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Honestly......it seems like IAT2 WOULD BE THE ONLY TEMP THAT MATTERED. Maybe I'm not thinking outside of my wallet. I don't care what temp my hood is if I'm changing hoods to help with high intake temps....

I would think the air going through the intake would be the best measurement. This is the temp that started you down the rabbit hole right?


Of course if you want you can take Temp readings of the neighbors car and see what happens.

You are quite correct.

Mine arrived today, hoping that my intake manifold follows shortly so that I can install and start testing.

 

[802SHO]

Got mine yesterday.  So....need all new gaskets right?  Got a source for those? 

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[802SHO]

Nevermind, purchased some from my local O'Reillys for $54

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[InTheHills]

Got mine yesterday.  So....need all new gaskets right?  Got a source for those? 

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Any reports on the spacers?

 

[ridered74]

Got mine yesterday.  So....need all new gaskets right?  Got a source for those? 

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Any reports on the spacers?

Left mine installed long enough for one trip to the track. Intake temps were the same by the time I got to starting line as they were with no spacer, and the added bonus of being a tenth slower. Ripped it off as soon as I got home.

 

[bpd1151]

Got mine yesterday.  So....need all new gaskets right?  Got a source for those? 

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Any reports on the spacers?

Left mine installed long enough for one trip to the track. Intake temps were the same by the time I got to starting line as they were with no spacer, and the added bonus of being a tenth slower. Ripped it off as soon as I got home.

Oh my! Ripped it off immediately upon returning home huh?

Rut roh Scooby

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[ridered74]

Got mine yesterday.  So....need all new gaskets right?  Got a source for those? 

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Any reports on the spacers?

Left mine installed long enough for one trip to the track. Intake temps were the same by the time I got to starting line as they were with no spacer, and the added bonus of being a tenth slower. Ripped it off as soon as I got home.

Oh my! Ripped it off immediately upon returning home huh?

Rut roh Scooby

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Actually now that I think about it, I waited til the following weekend. I ordered another set of gaskets and had to wait for them to arrive before I ripped it out. Went much quicker the second time.