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Plenum + Intake Spacer

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JonJon

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Anyone know how bad it is to have a C&L plenum and 1/2" intake spacer? I finally got a set of stock intake bolts so I can take out the spacer but does it really make a difference? Isn't more better?

I may be going to Capitol Raceway tomorrow for test and tune.
 

Beau

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since there is no need for it, you might as well just take it out
 

stangman

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well there was a guy on here a few weeks ago having a idling problem & come to find out he had a spacer & a c&L plenum. he took the spacer off & viola...... no more idle problem. so i wouldn't do it, cause the plenums have a built in spacer so there is really no need for it
 

JonJon

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I do have an idle problem with the AC on
Rises to 1000, drops to 500, is happy at 700, then repeats.

Ok, I'll take it out. I know C&L recommends not having it, but more should be better?

Oh well. Thanks.
 

stangman

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JonJon said:
I do have an idle problem with the AC on
Rises to 1000, drops to 500, is happy at 700, then repeats.

Ok, I'll take it out. I know C&L recommends not having it, but more should be better?

Oh well. Thanks.
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yup.... exactly what that guy was having a problem with. ahhh...... another happy customer, have a nice day & come back soon
 

Wikkdgt

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What spacer are we all talking about here. I have a C&L Plenum and don't remember taking out any spacer. Where is it at exactly? Thanks.
 

Beau

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Wikkdgt said:
What spacer are we all talking about here. I have a C&L Plenum and don't remember taking out any spacer. Where is it at exactly? Thanks.
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its actually a separate part you buy. don't worry you don't need it
 

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Oh, so you were all talking about the one that Steeda sells? nevermind then, don't need it or want it.
 

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Wikkdgt said:
Oh, so you were all talking about the one that Steeda sells? nevermind then, don't need it or want it.
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yea in JonJon's case, he got a spacer AND the C & L Plenum and installed both. Then he found out he didn't need one. So yea, don't waste your money
 

JonJon

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Well I didn't make it to the track today because
#1 : Left bar early (2am) because friend was passed out Told him to stop but he wouldn't. I was DD. Hot friend's 21st Then didn't sleep till like 6 because he was puking all night

#2 : Track opens at 11. And costs $20.

#3 : Still had intake spacer on.

Well I got the spacer off today, I don't know if the idle is better until I drive her for a few days. At first the idle had smoothed out when I reset the comp (after TB) but it came back after a few days of driving. I'll post back in a few days if it worked or not. Car feels better though My SOTP sucks but I'd say she is driving better now.
 

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oh, the idle problem is still there.
Still following the other idle problem thread for a resolution.
 
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c2see21 said:
well there was a guy on here a few weeks ago having a idling problem & come to find out he had a spacer & a c&L plenum. he took the spacer off & viola...... no more idle problem. so i wouldn't do it, cause the plenums have a built in spacer so there is really no need for it
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Really that's cool I'm happy he resolved the idling problem! I think the
Intake spacer is a worthless mod in my opnion in terms of perfomance.I couldn't find the thread but, I was reading a thread on Stangnet where
someone already had the C&L Plenum and than added a intake spacer
and it hurt performace the person said I think the intake spacer
is a waste of dough that could be spent somewhere else.
 
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