New VQ40DE Frontier Intake Manifold Spacer - Please share your comments

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by dsef82

when the testing is done please show the dyno chart with the rpm across the bottom. I have seen some with speed and that does not help.

It will definitely show rpm clearly.

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by Aaron92SE

Yeah. Only dyno testing will tell. There are no guarantees, but I see no reason why I will be unable to find something that provides a solid low end and midrange power increase.

The only guarentee I want (for now) is the one you've already made. That if you come up with something that provides improvement to our vehicles you will produce it for us. If you don't then you will tell us so and everyone will appreciate your effort and your honesty.

[Autospirit]

So Aaron, have you found all of the parts donors that you needed? Last I read you were searching for one or two things

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by tomtom

The only guarentee I want (for now) is the one you've already made. That if you come up with something that provides improvement to our vehicles you will produce it for us. If you don't then you will tell us so and everyone will appreciate your effort and your honesty.

Exactly. If I am unable to produce something that provides a solid HP gain, then it will not be produced. But we already know that an intake manifold spacer is beneficial in the VQ40. I just have to find out which thickness is best.

If a gain is proven, then this product will be permanently added to our product list and kept in inventory ready for immediate shipment when you place an order.

Originally Posted by Autospirit

So Aaron, have you found all of the parts donors that you needed? Last I read you were searching for one or two things

Yes, I have found all the parts I need. But I am waiting for the person to respond to my PM so that they can be shipped. As soon as I get my hands on all these parts, I will be able to start designing the prototype right away.

[bigdog]

Originally Posted by Aaron92SE

If a gain is proven, then this product will be permanently added to our product list and kept in inventory ready for immediate shipment when you place an order.

AMEN

[NCFronty]

Sweet, keep it up I am interested.

[Mainerunr]

Originally Posted by Aaron92SE

Exactly. If I am unable to produce something that provides a solid HP gain, then it will not be produced. But we already know that an intake manifold spacer is beneficial in the VQ40. I just have to find out which thickness is best.

If a gain is proven, then this product will be permanently added to our product list and kept in inventory ready for immediate shipment when you place an order.

You're going to keep parts in stock? What a novel idea.

Sounds like you've got it together and actually know how to run a business.

[toyniss]

^^^^yes this guys is smarter than someone else we know. thanks again aaron for putting this together. do you know what kinda thinckness your going to start with? pm me if ya want and ill give ya measurements on the paperweight i have.

[Servinhimonly]

I am definately looking for more low-end power. IMO what power I've got in the top-end is good enough since I don't want to be racing on the interstate. I also want more low-end because I'm thinking that will help in fuel economy in the city.

Will the power be any different for those of us auto's since your tests will be with the 6spd?

I know that you will be testing different models and I think that several on here are looking for the top-end performance so if one model does well on the top-end and one model does better on the low-end will you be willing to produce both for customers with specific interest?

I'm definately looking forward to the finished product!

[Aaron92SE]

Originally Posted by toyniss

do you know what kinda thinckness your going to start with?

The actual thicknesses of the prototypes have not been determined just yet. But we plan on testing at least 2 different prototypes.

Originally Posted by Servinhimonly

I am definately looking for more low-end power. IMO what power I've got in the top-end is good enough since I don't want to be racing on the interstate. I also want more low-end because I'm thinking that will help in fuel economy in the city.

Will the power be any different for those of us auto's since your tests will be with the 6spd?

I know that you will be testing different models and I think that several on here are looking for the top-end performance so if one model does well on the top-end and one model does better on the low-end will you be willing to produce both for customers with specific interest?

I'm definately looking forward to the finished product!

Just to clarify, when I say 'top end', I am not implying highway speeds. I am only referring to amount of power that is made above roughly 5K rpm. It does not matter if you're in 1st or 4th gear revving 5K rpm. The power gain will still be there. But of course, you will be going much faster in 4th gear.

The power should not be any different between the manual and automatic transmissions.

Also, at this time, we are planning on choosing only one prototype design in order to put into production. So we will be looking closely at how actual acceleration numbers are effected with each spacer. We will more than likely choose the spacer that provides the best gains in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times rather than just simply picking the one that provides the best peak torque gains, but at the sacrifice of a lot of top end power. We are looking for the best overall power increase in the most usable part of the powerband. We will also take into consideration those who do a lot of rock climbing and towing that would benefit from increased torque below 3K rpm.

Our kit is also expected to consist of two Thermal Intake Spacers to reduce temperatures in the lower intake manifold and ultimately reduce heat soak. We will be conducting our dyno testing with these Thermal Intake Spacers installed in order to prove gains for the entire kit.