[VT-VX] Polishing the plenum on your ecotec

[MattaY[s2]]

define "a bit of a hit" A good whack or a medium tap?

 

[Leathal11]

if you put the plenum on a bench but leave a bit of room under the bolts (so it is able to drop out) put the nut on the bolt so you dont destroy the thread. then just start giving it a tap. it might take a few taps (medium tap) but thats all i did and they came out.

 

[MattaY[s2]]

Guys thats what i'm doing tomorrow.. hahah all i can say is that gasket will be the end of me.

 

[redvs2]

One solid hit and they should be out.

 

[capsey7]

Here is a finished picture of my one once i had finished it

 

[<3myvyute]

Old post I know, and I am probably being a bit anal. As good as a polished plenum cover looks, has anybody ever stopped to think that a smooth surface does not dissipate heat as well as a rough surface?

 

[Pollushon]

Mace 25mm insulator fixes any such anal thought. Polished looks awesome, I'm not biased at all... bitch to keep shiny though, the smell of burning carnuba wax is worth it.

 

[<3myvyute]

Already ready run the 25mm manifold insulator and the 12mm plenum spacer.

 

[Pollushon]

Sweet, then you won't be getting any plenum heat unless your engine is on fire

 

[redvs2]

Just buy some mothers aluminum polish pullusion. And for the tiny bit of added heat it's well worth it. I really don't think it would make much difference tho