...my PHP Spacer install.

[Petrograde]

Well,.. this is the first time pulled my intake off. I followed the advise from other threads; and so far, so good.

first:

I removed the air tube and unplugged the IAC an TP sensors.

I loosened the throttle cable cover bolts.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/spacer_install_01.jpg


then I pulled the hardware and cover.

I removed The EGR bolts. Watch out for the little copper gasket back there.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/spacer_install_03.jpg

Then I loosened the upper intake bolts. I was careful when I pulled them out. The bolt lengths vary,.. some short, some long.

I got my wife to hold up one side of the intake, while I held the other side and slid in the spacer and gasket.

I made sure the spacer and 2 gaskets were properly seated and put the bolts back in.

89 in. lbs. is the torque spec. I snugged them in the pattern specified by the Helm manual. I accidental stripped the bolt under the EGR tube. :mad: I'll have to get that fixed fairly soon.

Putting the EGR back in place was a PITA! I had a hard time lining up the copper gasket, then the EGR didn't want to line up. :rolleyes: With a little time, I was able to them installed.

I reconnected everything and checked to make sure I didn't leave any tools on the intake.. :)

Here's what it looks like:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/spacer_install_04.jpg

I started her up, no probs, no tripped codes. :up:

I took her for a spin around the block. It's hard to say if I can feel a difference. ....maybe? I think this is the kind of mod, when used in conjunction with other mods (CAI, pullies, Etc.) and a proper tune will make a noticeable difference!

:woohoo:

I hope this helps anyone who's thinking about this particular mod! :burnout:

[MarauderMark]

Your engine bay is so clean Very nice.:up:
I wrote pauls before about putting one on in my and they said it was perfect for vortech s/cer.why i asked and that was the end of that.

[twolow]

Your engine bay is so clean Very nice.:up:
He must use Windex. I recommend lemon scent to make working under the hood smell refreshing (helps mask the smell of sweaty armpits).

[CRUZTAKER]

Good job Tommy.

Jessica and I did mine in 15 minutes with the phone help frpm TMF.

I am however surprised you didn't paint it. ;)

[Smokie]

Glad you to hear you have it installed, my experience was the same, I didn't notice any difference in regular driving. I did notice an improvement in the throttle response when car is cold. The U/D's are a more noticeable mod.:)

[Blackened300a]

I have the PHP Spacer installed in 15 minutes and Yes its a bit of a Pain to get that EGR lined up and bolted back together. I installed it with Pulleys,and a PHP Airbox already on the car, The Spacer actually felt like it took power away. Thanks to Dennis, I got my $110 worth out of the spacer with a SCT Tune.

[Petrograde]

.... The U/D's are a more noticeable mod.:) ....

Those get installed next saturday, along with a dyno tune! :burnout:


.... I am however surprised you didn't paint it. ....

:P Of course I thought about it! maybe when I put the new intake on. :rolleyes:



Your engine bay is so clean Very nice.

He must use Windex.

Thanks guys. I do use glass cleaner from time to time, but most of that bling is from Zaino tire cleaner on all the rubber and plastic.
:burnout:

[rocknrod]

Whats a PHP spacer do ?

[twolow]

Whats a PHP spacer do ?
Spaces the PHP silly!

It has the same hp rating as stickers.

[teamrope]

Whats a PHP spacer do ?

Paul's High Performance intake spacer.

They used to be a supporting vendor here.

[torinodan]

Whats a PHP spacer do ?
From Steeda website "The Intake Spacer with Gasket raises the intake cover for improved flow and less air restriction while delivering 4-8 more horsepower and torque. For naturally aspirated and supercharged vehicles" Basically adds volume to the manifold and lengthens the intake runners...more TRQ/HP. (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2003-33,GGLD:en&q=Basically+to+me+it+adds+volu me+to+the+manifold+and+lengthe ns+the+intake+runners...more+T RQ.&spell=1) Think of a hi-rise intake manifold compaired to anything else.

[CRUZTAKER]

Whats a PHP spacer do ?
Increases intake volume = increase in torque...

How much I do not know. But I DO have one...;)