I am planning to install my RSS plenum on Friday. Can anybody help me out with some DIY instructions or a link for this install?

Thanks!!
erubin

 

here's a link to the install instructions on the RSS website:

http://www.roadsportsupply.com/PDFs/...6200_96201.pdf

 

Thanks I just found them as well. The directions seem pretty straight forward but missing details and diagrams that might make it easier. I was hoping for a member who has already done this install and took pictures along the way.

Thanks Again!
erubin

 

check out this cool parts diagram from pelican parts. it has a good view of all the parts involved in intake distribution:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/PartsLoo...-10-Frame3.htm

 

You can be the chosen one to do this for us.

 

Its looking that way. I will give it a shot and post my results and impressions of the install when I am done. My biggest concerns are the torque values for the bolts attaching the plenum and throttle body. I have heard they are suseptable to stripping.

 

I had no problem installing my plenum last year. Just followed the instructions. I noticed some ppl had problems with over torquing the bolts, but i'm not sure why, maybe they have popeye arms.

I must say it was a pain getting the rubber hoses around the plenum ... so much easier ripping out the old then installing the new

 

can't wait for a sunny day to install mine...S

 

Installed the Plenum today and so far I am very pleased. The car just seems to rev better and has less hesitation when I lay on the gas. Overall the job was easy and took about 1 hour which was mostly the re-positioning of the plenum and hoses. The rest is very straight forward. I had one issue with the plemum and was wondering if anybody else has seen the same thing. My plenum had an area on the outside portion of the flange that attaches to the tubes where it was not smooth but textured like the body of the plemum. This is a little concerning in that it is a sealing surface for the hoses.

Any Opinions?

erubin

 

Hi erubin, The rough spot on the plenum should not be any problem at all. Those hoses/ clamps hold 6+ psi of boost(on S/C) and under vacuum the seal gets a little help form it trying to suck in the hose. Is the car idling up? Any problems please call!
Tim

 

Tim,

thanks for the reply. So far it seems to be sealing OK. just a little disappointed to see this on a $1000 part. If the hose plenum junction begins to leak what will be the primary indication of a problem? If I decide to add a SC in the future do you think this will end up causing a problem?

erubin

 

My Plenum arrived today, bit of delay with my choice of 3.4 or 3.6 but very speedy delivery from RPM, thanks.

Quick question though, for the 3.6 do I need different length bolts for the install? What about tightening, is there a recommended torque to avoid stripping?

 

Hi, If it was to start leaking the motor will idle up like you are stepping on the gas! You will know it. For the S/C there is no problem.
Tim

 

Hi, Use the stock bolts, run them in by hand first !!!!! with the plenum out of the car. If the bolts bottom out before they tighten down the TB add a washer. These are small bolts (6mm) maybe 5 ft lbs.
Tim