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SEAN emailed....
Sean emailed me back...saying the first set of cracked/sliding gaskets on the phenolic spacers with (adhesive) attached gaskets appeared to have been abused (tightened too much, I guess)....[by the mechanics who did my head gasket job a few months ago.]
BUT, he acknowledged that I obviously took care (and had the correct torque spec for the intake bolts) when installing the second set of spacers with attached gaskets...SO, he is sending me a new plain set of Outlaw phenolic spacers which I will install without sealer and Subaru gaskets. Sean has been very understanding and classy with his response to my spacer problems! THANKS! I'll let you know what happens THIS time!
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2 gaskets short....
Now just waiting for SubaruParts.com to send me 2 more intake gaskets so I can try assembling with no sealer (or adhesive)! If it doesn't work...guess I'll have to sell it to an enemy...and then buy a new Ferrari...
OHHHHHH!...I guess I'm just a couple hundred thousand short...oops! Let's make this work. I'll let ya know!
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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I've been thinking of doing this mod myself, since I have to swap out my knock sensor 2 anyhow. It sounds like I need to order the plain spacers with no adhesive on them from Outlaw, along with two sets of gaskets from Subaru. Should that do it for me? I have a torque wrench, so I should be OK there. And I don't think I need any adhesive for the gaskets, do I?
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SPACERS....Gaskets...???
I replaced one side (so I wouldn't have to take off the driver's side [AC tube - and drain AC of freon]) with plain spacer and two Subaru gaskets without adhesive...
It seems to be working...I'll let you know..as time goes by... [This was difficult to do since gaskets are not part of unit...It's easy for a gasket to get bent into an intake hole when sliding into place....BE CAREFUL!] Have Fun! Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme! |
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Thanks Jim,
Is it a given that I'll have to remove the AC tube to lift the collector 1/4" on my '94? It sure looks like I've got more than enough room to fit a spacer in on that side & still be able to thread the bolt. If I gotta do all THAT I 'm not going to bother. I just figured if I have to remove the collector to change out my knock sensor anyhow, I could easily do this mod while I'm at it. Cappy
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Cappy '94 LSi Barcelona Red 158,000 miles '92 LS-L Dark Teal 47,000 miles '95 Olds Acheiva 104,000 miles '85 Audi 4000 135,000 miles '87 Supra 129,000 miles - 2nd JDM engine |
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this seems like a dumb question but what do these spacers do?
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They actually work. Colder air can give an engine more power.
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Well, from what I understand, they provide a thermal insulating barrier between the intake collector and the engine block, thus preventing the heat off the engine from getting up into the intake/collector. The idea is to keep the air cooler as it enters the engine, thus providing a horsepower increase, especially after the engine is hot. They claim a 4-8hp increase. I'm not sure I've ever read any "glowing testamonials" about them, but I figured if I had to remove the collector anyhow, this would be a fairly painless mod, and hey, a few extra ponies is never a bad thing.
Cappy
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ohh ok sweet next dumb question is where can i buy them?
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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They're no longer listed on the website... have these been discontinued?
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So.... they DO make them, they just don't list them on their website? I have to call for them to send me some, or do they have to make them?
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Just call and ask for Sean (I think). I just got mine last fall for $107 shipped.
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So the idea is that they are just a thermal barrier. Is there no gain from creating a longer strait shotgun, increased velocity type thing "tunnel ram" effect? What is the HP to $ from these anyway? Just curious since I have my intake off now, awaiting gaskets and stuff.
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