MMR intake spacer any good?? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

4vCrush · 02-20-2013, 05:51 PM

I've been wanting to raise my shaker up a bit since you can barely notice it. I heard if I buy an intake spacer it will raise the shaker and add performance?

MMR offers this spacer says 12 hp gain, is this what I'm looking for? Can anybody help with this.. thanks guys

mach18604 · 02-20-2013, 05:57 PM

Id say its a must have mod for Mach 1s !

04Mach1FTW · 02-20-2013, 06:33 PM

the gain is very minimal, but for $100 and a couple (1-3 probably) hp it doesnt hurt, plus as stated, it will raise the shaker. Should also be noted, the rubber water liner around the shaker will now rub your hood

I went with the 1/2"

4vCrush · 02-20-2013, 06:51 PM

I was thinking 5/8ths or 1" , btw I don't have anything underneath the hood

na svt · 02-20-2013, 07:22 PM

MMRs claimed gains are total bullshlt, always have been. With that, you will pick up a little power in the midrange. Check outtheir claims:

55-7hp for their ported heads
20hp for TBs
11hp MMR 96-04 GT/Cobra/Bullitt/ High performance Factory Airbox replacement kit
18rwhp electric water pump
"big gains" IMRC deletes for 96-98s (this is proven to be a 3fwhp gain)

Stopsign32v · 02-20-2013, 07:50 PM

MMR is a total joke in general. That is my opinion anyways

N0M0CK · 02-22-2013, 09:40 AM

I have the MMR one, just cause I couldn't get one anywhere else at the time. I'm satisfied with mine. Does what its suppose to.

Roy · 02-22-2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0M0CK

I have the MMR one, just cause I couldn't get one anywhere else at the time. I'm satisfied with mine. Does what its suppose to.

I have 1/2" spacer kits ready to ship.

Flash88 · 02-22-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stopsign32v

MMR is a total joke in general. That is my opinion anyways

Im starting to realize this. and i have one of their shortblocks that im rebuilding, only after a year.

Mach 1 B-2 · 02-27-2013, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy

I have 1/2" spacer kits ready to ship.

I'll get one Roy.

not a gt · 02-27-2013, 08:42 AM

I'm lost, I raised my shaker a long time ago with stainless washers guided by a thread I found here on the forum. It raised it about 1/4 to 1/2". Has something changed and this isn't the way to do it anymore?

RealFord89 · 05-11-2014, 03:59 PM

Will it require a tune? Any driveability issues? stalling? surging? etc? My car is my daily and I'd like to raise my shaker and maybe pick up a few hp. Roy how much for yours?

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-11-2014, 04:02 PM

seeing how the shaker is mounted to the back of the intake, an intake spacer will raise the back of the shaker. Youd have to space the front end up to be even

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-11-2014, 04:04 PM

EDIT: jokes on me I guess, didnt look at the date of the original post, but none the less

that being said its a shame scammers like the OP still get to post here

http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...hlight=4vcrush

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...hlight=4vcrush

for the record my post was solely to help the other members here, would not have replied to aide the OP

RealFord89 · 05-11-2014, 04:05 PM

Thanks DSG. Do you know if I have to tune for it or if there is any drivability issues with it?

RealFord89 · 05-11-2014, 04:08 PM

I was planning on buying directly from MMR

DSG2003Mach1 · 05-11-2014, 04:09 PM

I would think it would probably be ok

bris09 · 05-11-2014, 04:53 PM

There is no need for a tune. All you are doing is increasing the volume of air in the intake making it a little easier for the engine to breath.

Roy's kit used to include the spacer, two spacers for the front (to level shaker), one long bolt (required as one of the oem bolts is too short), and a gasket. Said him a PM for more details. if you're gonna get one, get one from Roy. He also does a great job on P&P the lower intake.

Depending on what size you go with, the EGR tube can be a pain in the you know what. I have one of Roy's 1/2" spacers and it required starting the tube in the EGR valve (couple threads), starting the front EGR bolt, prying up on the EGR valve until the rear bolt started, and then tightening the tube. Took 20 minutes start to finish.

All in all it is a great mod for the money. As na svt said the real gains are in the midrange where you really want them. Peak numbers are nice but can seldom be used on the street.

Mustang9668 · 05-11-2014, 04:53 PM

Personally I would buy the intake spacer from the member here, his username is Roy, if he still sells them. That's where I got mine from. Nice to support the small guy that makes a quality piece and a forum member.

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bris09 · 05-11-2014, 04:58 PM

Also there are no drivabilty issues as long as you are careful and don't nick one of the gaskets causing a vaccum leak.

4a7191a · 05-11-2014, 07:10 PM

Hey Roy, think going from the 3/8" spacer to a 1/2" spacer is worthy of doing ?

I picked up 8 midrange HP with my spacer, like 12tq. Peak HP was only 1 HP at the wheels. Def a must do mod for these cars.

Roy · 05-11-2014, 07:18 PM

No not worth changing unless you just want the shaker to raise up another 1/8".

4a7191a · 05-11-2014, 09:40 PM

Thx , at best if I can maybe talk my g/f into a Mach maybe then put mine on hers and do the 1/2" on mine.

02-20-2013, 05:51 PM	#1
4vCrush Mach Underhood Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oxnard California Posts: 558	MMR intake spacer any good?? I've been wanting to raise my shaker up a bit since you can barely notice it. I heard if I buy an intake spacer it will raise the shaker and add performance? MMR offers this spacer says 12 hp gain, is this what I'm looking for? Can anybody help with this.. thanks guys

02-20-2013, 05:57 PM	#2
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? Id say its a must have mod for Mach 1s ! __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

02-20-2013, 06:33 PM	#3
04Mach1FTW Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 378	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? the gain is very minimal, but for $100 and a couple (1-3 probably) hp it doesnt hurt, plus as stated, it will raise the shaker. Should also be noted, the rubber water liner around the shaker will now rub your hood I went with the 1/2" __________________ Ben - 04 Mach 1 -Mac LT, LP o/r x, Mangaflow cb, K&N CAI, MMR 1/2" spacer, Custom cams, degreed ftw 356/339 12.04 @ 113.9 -Is it bench racing if the car hasnt ran in a year?

02-20-2013, 06:51 PM	#4
4vCrush Mach Underhood Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oxnard California Posts: 558	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? I was thinking 5/8ths or 1" , btw I don't have anything underneath the hood

02-20-2013, 07:22 PM	#5
na svt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beavercreek, oh Posts: 4,695	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? MMRs claimed gains are total bullshlt, always have been. With that, you will pick up a little power in the midrange. Check outtheir claims: 55-7hp for their ported heads 20hp for TBs 11hp MMR 96-04 GT/Cobra/Bullitt/ High performance Factory Airbox replacement kit 18rwhp electric water pump "big gains" IMRC deletes for 96-98s (this is proven to be a 3fwhp gain) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/481330828691064/

02-20-2013, 07:50 PM	#6
Stopsign32v Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 2,554	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? MMR is a total joke in general. That is my opinion anyways __________________ 03 white Mach1 JLT RAI \| 1/2 spacer \| Catback \| 4.56s 7.76@87.8mph

02-22-2013, 09:40 AM	#7
N0M0CK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 45	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? I have the MMR one, just cause I couldn't get one anywhere else at the time. I'm satisfied with mine. Does what its suppose to.

02-27-2013, 08:42 AM	#11
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? I'm lost, I raised my shaker a long time ago with stainless washers guided by a thread I found here on the forum. It raised it about 1/4 to 1/2". Has something changed and this isn't the way to do it anymore? __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

05-11-2014, 03:59 PM	#12
RealFord89 HOOAH! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort, Gordon GA / JAX, FL Posts: 173	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? Will it require a tune? Any driveability issues? stalling? surging? etc? My car is my daily and I'd like to raise my shaker and maybe pick up a few hp. Roy how much for yours? __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1. "MODS": JLT RAI, MAC cat-back, MGW Shifter, FRPP aluminum DS, Accel Super COP's, Chrome 18"x9" 00' Cobra R's, tinted rear side reflectors, tinted sequential tails w/ Raxiom modified flasher, led license lights, black reflective bumper insert letters, flame grille pony.

05-11-2014, 04:02 PM	#13
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? seeing how the shaker is mounted to the back of the intake, an intake spacer will raise the back of the shaker. Youd have to space the front end up to be even __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-11-2014, 04:04 PM	#14
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? EDIT: jokes on me I guess, didnt look at the date of the original post, but none the less that being said its a shame scammers like the OP still get to post here http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...hlight=4vcrush http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...hlight=4vcrush for the record my post was solely to help the other members here, would not have replied to aide the OP __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-11-2014, 04:05 PM	#15
RealFord89 HOOAH! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort, Gordon GA / JAX, FL Posts: 173	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? Thanks DSG. Do you know if I have to tune for it or if there is any drivability issues with it? __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1. "MODS": JLT RAI, MAC cat-back, MGW Shifter, FRPP aluminum DS, Accel Super COP's, Chrome 18"x9" 00' Cobra R's, tinted rear side reflectors, tinted sequential tails w/ Raxiom modified flasher, led license lights, black reflective bumper insert letters, flame grille pony.

05-11-2014, 04:08 PM	#16
RealFord89 HOOAH! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort, Gordon GA / JAX, FL Posts: 173	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? I was planning on buying directly from MMR __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1. "MODS": JLT RAI, MAC cat-back, MGW Shifter, FRPP aluminum DS, Accel Super COP's, Chrome 18"x9" 00' Cobra R's, tinted rear side reflectors, tinted sequential tails w/ Raxiom modified flasher, led license lights, black reflective bumper insert letters, flame grille pony.

05-11-2014, 04:09 PM	#17
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? I would think it would probably be ok __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

05-11-2014, 04:53 PM	#18
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,991	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? There is no need for a tune. All you are doing is increasing the volume of air in the intake making it a little easier for the engine to breath. Roy's kit used to include the spacer, two spacers for the front (to level shaker), one long bolt (required as one of the oem bolts is too short), and a gasket. Said him a PM for more details. if you're gonna get one, get one from Roy. He also does a great job on P&P the lower intake. Depending on what size you go with, the EGR tube can be a pain in the you know what. I have one of Roy's 1/2" spacers and it required starting the tube in the EGR valve (couple threads), starting the front EGR bolt, prying up on the EGR valve until the rear bolt started, and then tightening the tube. Took 20 minutes start to finish. All in all it is a great mod for the money. As na svt said the real gains are in the midrange where you really want them. Peak numbers are nice but can seldom be used on the street. __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

05-11-2014, 04:53 PM	#19
Mustang9668 saving pennies Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Griffin, Ga Posts: 1,487	Personally I would buy the intake spacer from the member here, his username is Roy, if he still sells them. That's where I got mine from. Nice to support the small guy that makes a quality piece and a forum member. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk __________________ 03 Mach 1--Auto, 4000 stall, 96 cobra intake cams, 4.10s, ARH L/T's, off road X, Moser 31 spline axles, Eaton Posi diff., MM FLSFC, Tokico D-Specs, k&n filter, 17x9/10.5s AFS Mac wheels 03 Cobra--18x9/10.5 TSW Nurburgring Wheels, Nitto NT05's 275/295, Stiegemeier ported, 2.87” pulley, Canton 9-qt oil pan, Spec Stage II clutch, MM coilovers, Bilstein Shocks/Struts, LFP heat exchanger, LFP radiator, Evans cooling system, 14" Brembo 4 Piston calipers, 470whp, 460ft-lbs

05-11-2014, 04:58 PM	#20
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,991	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? Also there are no drivabilty issues as long as you are careful and don't nick one of the gaskets causing a vaccum leak. __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

05-11-2014, 07:10 PM	#21
4a7191a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: beaumont texas Posts: 1,344	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? Hey Roy, think going from the 3/8" spacer to a 1/2" spacer is worthy of doing ? I picked up 8 midrange HP with my spacer, like 12tq. Peak HP was only 1 HP at the wheels. Def a must do mod for these cars. __________________ 2004white mach1 2001 svt lightning 2011 Mitsubishi Evo X 1999 F250 7.3L

05-11-2014, 07:18 PM	#22
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 3,446	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? No not worth changing unless you just want the shaker to raise up another 1/8". __________________ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xHkA5tBV1RE

05-11-2014, 09:40 PM	#23
4a7191a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: beaumont texas Posts: 1,344	Re: MMR intake spacer any good?? Thx , at best if I can maybe talk my g/f into a Mach maybe then put mine on hers and do the 1/2" on mine. __________________ 2004white mach1 2001 svt lightning 2011 Mitsubishi Evo X 1999 F250 7.3L

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