How to Polish your plenum and install a 5/16" spacer on a 350z

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  • čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
  • Detailed video on how to hand polish your upper plenum and step-by-step instructions and how to install a 5/16" plenum spacer on your Nissan 350z!
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Komentáře • 80

  • @rbbbr
    @rbbbr Před 5 měsíci +1

    underrated channel, you're good at filming the details and tight spaces and im amazed at the spotless engine bay

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks so for watching!!

  • @sgt.hollowpoint6968
    @sgt.hollowpoint6968 Před 3 lety +3

    Love your enthusiasm. 👍

  • @Ben-cz2hd
    @Ben-cz2hd Před 7 měsíci +1

    I really enjoy your videos😊🎉❤

  • @austinbradley3411
    @austinbradley3411 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video.always look forward to your videos

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much for watching Austin!

  • @lukasethan6429
    @lukasethan6429 Před 2 lety +3

    Man. Excellent work. I ran an aircraft plant, you have such clean work areas and habits. I’m super impressed.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching!!!👍🏁💯

  • @HANKAK47
    @HANKAK47 Před 3 lety +1

    great video! easy and clear instructions

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching!!!

  • @andregold7722
    @andregold7722 Před rokem +1

    Awesome and very informative, I’d like to take on this project one day. And when I do I’m pulling your video back up! Thanks man great work.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much for watching!👍💯🏁

  • @bamfmoney2894
    @bamfmoney2894 Před 7 měsíci +1

    awesome video and a great idea. i did this to the wheels on my 83z and they looked brand new. now i want to do this to the plenum on my 350

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for watching!🏁👍

  • @jonwalker6420
    @jonwalker6420 Před 3 lety +1

    great video.. walked through every step of the process..

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @andrewgomez4302
    @andrewgomez4302 Před 2 lety +2

    Your the best and most thorough out there for the VQ35DE

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much for the support!!!!

  • @nicomav.7872
    @nicomav.7872 Před 3 lety +2

    best video of all you helped me a a lot thx

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching!!!

  • @normacornejo6614
    @normacornejo6614 Před 3 lety +4

    You did a great job we'll done my friend. I just watched full and I just observed on how you did it you explained it clearly and amazing demonstration on how you just polish the plenum and install the 5/6 spacer on a 350z very tidy and orderly.More power to your channel and thanks for imparting your knowledge to everybody it will help a lot my friend. Keep safe and stay blessed.

  • @st.germainmedia5797
    @st.germainmedia5797 Před 3 lety +3

    just stumbled across your 350z valve cover video earlier as ill be taking on the project this weekend and it answered all my questions and concerns. you deserve way more subs than you have but I just added one more for ya. thank you!

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching!!!

    • @visualjermm7879
      @visualjermm7879 Před 3 lety +1

      Was it hard? Any tips lol

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Not to hard, just time consuming, but the more time you put into polishing the better it looks! Thanks so much for watching!💯👍

  • @ramonbriones4487
    @ramonbriones4487 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Good stuff man.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 👀!

  • @infinitig3549
    @infinitig3549 Před 3 lety +2

    Cool video man👍🏽

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching!!Tee-shirts and Hoodies coming soon!

  • @sgt.hollowpoint6968
    @sgt.hollowpoint6968 Před 3 lety +1

    My guy. I love your videos.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @Tillbilly
    @Tillbilly Před 3 lety +1

    great info i must try this

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @stealthg35infiniti94
    @stealthg35infiniti94 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice job on the outside of the plenum...I just did a minor porting and polishing of the inside of both the upper and lower plenum sections. First after removing the lower, I started by reshaping the big fat intake tubes with a grinder. Then using a 3in course wire wheel, I worked on the mouths of those 6 tubes. I followed up with 200 grit sandpaper and wire wheel. Repeated on the upper plenum to also trying to remove the original sandcasting roughness. Used the wire wheel on the throttle area also. Clean everything and applied Graphene coating to the inside to reduce oil vapors from sticking to the interior plenum. Bottom line: A definite gain in power without adding a plenum spacer.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome 👍💯

  • @Zlife-kz1go
    @Zlife-kz1go Před 3 lety +2

    I did this during the quarantine last March. Took forever 😭 but I guess it was worth it. Sanding disk for the win. Finished with 1200 grit then used rogue compound with wool wheel. Then fitz aluminum polish.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome, thanks so much for watching!

  • @basedale
    @basedale Před 3 lety +1

    Great video🙏 & beautiful car brotha

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @TheRiceguy78
    @TheRiceguy78 Před 3 lety +4

    I am amazed on how clean the DE engine bay is along with inside the intake plenum. Nearly Spotless

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      The inside of the plenum was cleaned during a valve cover replacement and then a catch can was installed. This keeps blowing by gases from Re-contaminating the inside of the plenum. Thanks so much for watching!

    • @stealthg35infiniti94
      @stealthg35infiniti94 Před 3 lety +2

      Rice guy read my comment on plenum port/polishing...My lower plenum had minimal oil residue also...I believe using 100% synthetic oil and not always visiting Redline at every shift, reduces the need for a catch can. I don't need one.

    • @TheRiceguy78
      @TheRiceguy78 Před 3 lety +1

      @@stealthg35infiniti94 hmm sounds about right, perhaps some synthetic oils are not equal. lol as far as redlining that will definitely increase the blow by gases

  • @OM4Rx
    @OM4Rx Před 3 lety +1

    RIIIIGHT ON!

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching 👀 💯👍

  • @philipbeach5488
    @philipbeach5488 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your channel and your content. Just recently purchased a 2004 350z which I am in the process of fixing up and adding mods. I just posted my first video if you want to check it out and recommend any mods please do. Your Z looks sharp I love it. Keep the videos coming.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +2

      Yes I will definitely check out your channel and thanks so much for watching!!💯👍🏁

  • @Flemo91
    @Flemo91 Před 3 lety +1

    Very clean engine bay bro...did you notice an increase in torque with the spacer? From a fellow vq35DE owner. Also you have a very relaxing voice

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe just a slight increase in power, but when you add a e-tune or dyno-tune it should help increase your mid range torque and top end power! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @joashalom
    @joashalom Před rokem

    What wheels are those? I love them

  • @adyjay33
    @adyjay33 Před rokem +2

    For the centre bolts being tightened, raising the plenum must raise the gap between the plenum and engine, thus when it is tightened back down, you risk breaking the plenum, as there is no support underneath it as there is the gap.
    Do they not supply spacers to negate this issue, as other manufacturers of this type of raiser do?
    Also as its raised the centre bolts risk air being sucked in as there is no direct contact between the plenum and engine anymore, would fitting o'rings on the bolts, prevent this issue?
    Thanks.

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před rokem +1

      Yes, the center bolts come with self sealing washers!

    • @adyjay33
      @adyjay33 Před rokem +1

      @@Zspeed hi, do they have the spacers though?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před rokem +1

      No, the Z1 motorsports plenum spacer didn't come with plastic spacers!

  • @drarmydustin
    @drarmydustin Před 2 lety +1

    Where is all the washer placement for the strut tower? Is it 2 on inside and 1 on the outside to use all 12 or was it 1 for each bolt/nut to make it 8?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +2

      I ended up using all of my washers to get my strut brace high enough to clear the plenum!! You my have to add some washers as well!!

  • @baldelmarrodriguez3899
    @baldelmarrodriguez3899 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you have to burp the radiator after you put back the cooling radiator fluid hoses?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, burp it for at least 10 to 15 minutes!

  • @seanparker1759
    @seanparker1759 Před 2 lety +1

    I have an 04 350z. Will my strut bar still fit with a 5/16 plenum spacer

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +1

      If you use enough washers under the strut bar!

  • @Wearefucked
    @Wearefucked Před 2 lety +1

    You were able to install a spacer and keep the strut bar?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep, use lots of spacers!!!!

    • @Wearefucked
      @Wearefucked Před 2 lety +1

      @@Zspeed I have a 05 g35 coupe , I don't have strut studs that long to be adding spacers

  • @GoodVibes-qg4ko
    @GoodVibes-qg4ko Před 2 lety +1

    Do you get better gas mileage with plenum spacers?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +1

      Not anything noticeable, thanks so much for watching!

  • @Toxic-po6yb
    @Toxic-po6yb Před měsícem +1

    Would trading a normal plenum for a chrome plenum plus 100 dollars be worth it?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před měsícem +2

      Sounds like a pretty good deal, actually!

    • @Toxic-po6yb
      @Toxic-po6yb Před měsícem +1

      @@Zspeed thank you you’ve got yourself a subscriber!

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před měsícem +1

      🏁👍

  • @ansonkeller2921
    @ansonkeller2921 Před 2 lety +1

    Did you notice any difference in midrange torque ?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 2 lety +2

      Slight increase, but more noticeable after getting a e-tune!!!

    • @Justin-hz8bh
      @Justin-hz8bh Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@Zspeed E-tune? Whats that?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I got a tune sent to my laptop from UpRev tuning, after doing some data logging. Not as good as a Dyno tune, but less expensive!

  • @braedengrant2809
    @braedengrant2809 Před 3 lety +1

    Did you have to bleed your coolant afterwards?

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před 3 lety +2

      I had to add so coolant to the reservoir after I drove the car around. But, I didn't lose enough coolant from the throttle body hoses to cause me to have to bleed the system! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @aceblund3134
    @aceblund3134 Před 3 lety +2

    he said ome lol oem**

  • @joashalom
    @joashalom Před rokem +1

    What wheels are those? I love them

    • @Zspeed
      @Zspeed  Před rokem +1

      ESR SR07 18x9.5 and 18x10.5! Thanks so much for watching!💯👍🏁