Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Roy · 02-20-2007, 04:42 PM

These are water-jet cut from 3/8'' thick heat and chemical resistant brown
phenolic material. It's hard to see in the pics but it has a very hard glossy
surface finish. This spacer will isolate the upper intake and TB from the hot engine. Might add some power(?). My car is off the road for another month due to BS winter weather in Michigan so I can’t try one under actual operating conditions so I won’t sell any yet. I'm going to send one to a friend in Florida to try out for me.

xxxxMach1 · 02-20-2007, 04:48 PM

Are these a replacement for your aluminum spacers? Cost change? Still ship with another seal? Can't wait to hear how they perform, I will be in the market for an intake spacer soon.

hawk · 02-20-2007, 04:54 PM

Interesting idea, may keep the upper plenum and the throttle body cooler, but maybe not that much. With the two plastic gaskets on the aluminum one, you have quite a bit of heat isolation already. I'd guess these may be cheaper to make/sell though?

Roy · 02-20-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxxMach1

Are these a replacement for your aluminum spacers? Cost change? Still ship with another seal? Can't wait to hear how they perform, I will be in the market for an intake spacer soon.

If you already have an alum spacer I could sell you just the spacer for a lower price. Already having an extra gasket will save you some. Having the longer bolts will save you a few more bucks. I wont want your alum spacer back. I can make all I want!

Roy · 02-20-2007, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkpilot

Interesting idea, may keep the upper plenum and the throttle body cooler, but maybe not that much. With the two plastic gaskets on the aluminum one, you have quite a bit of heat isolation already. I'd guess these may be cheaper to make/sell though?

This Mat'l aint cheap.

demonspeed98 · 02-20-2007, 06:09 PM

I live in Michigan and drive my car every single day, want me to test it out for you?

hawk · 02-20-2007, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy

This Mat'l aint cheap.

oops! Hey sometimes I guess wrong, lol

Roy · 02-20-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed98

I live in Michigan and drive my car every single day, want me to test it out for you?

I've already made arrangements with the Florida guy.

_bones · 02-20-2007, 07:42 PM

put me down ill take one "whole" kit when offered. pm thanks

Roy · 02-20-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by _bones

put me down ill take one "whole" kit when offered. pm thanks

OK Bones.

03Mach150BP · 02-20-2007, 08:19 PM

Roy, you are the man. Keep the good stuffing coming!!!!!

Awd This · 02-20-2007, 10:05 PM

Looks real sweet roy, Nice work

. Let me know how they work out because a intake spacer is in my next wave of mods.

birdman941 · 02-20-2007, 10:10 PM

Glad you got ahold of the material.
I would imagine, the hotter the temp (ambient or engine temp),
the more it will help.
Brilliant idea.

G · 02-20-2007, 11:22 PM

They look nice.

8616v · 02-21-2007, 05:25 AM

Why not replace the head to intake manifold gasket with something like this, is there a good reason or has no one thought of it yet?

I did this on my vw and the difference(temp wise) was amazing...after running around town not particularly hard after about 20min i couldn't touch the intake manifold after the gasket was replaced with a phenolic replacement it was cool/warm to the touch during the summer and cold in the winter, the intercooler probably helped keep it cool but there was deffinately a difference i could attribute to the spacer...

demonspeed98 · 02-21-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 8616v

Why not replace the head to intake manifold gasket with something like this, is there a good reason or has no one thought of it yet?

I did this on my vw and the difference(temp wise) was amazing...after running around town not particularly hard after about 20min i couldn't touch the intake manifold after the gasket was replaced with a phenolic replacement it was cool/warm to the touch during the summer and cold in the winter, the intercooler probably helped keep it cool but there was deffinately a difference i could attribute to the spacer...

I've seen phenolic kits for other engines that include a throttle body to intake gasket as well. Might be worth looking into?

Roy · 02-21-2007, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8616v

Why not replace the head to intake manifold gasket with something like this, is there a good reason or has no one thought of it yet?

I did this on my vw and the difference(temp wise) was amazing...after running around town not particularly hard after about 20min i couldn't touch the intake manifold after the gasket was replaced with a phenolic replacement it was cool/warm to the touch during the summer and cold in the winter, the intercooler probably helped keep it cool but there was deffinately a difference i could attribute to the spacer...

I was thinking the same thing. I already have the program done. Here’s one I cut from aluminum.

Roy · 02-21-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed98

I've seen phenolic kits for other engines that include a throttle body to intake gasket as well. Might be worth looking into?

I've already made some. They turned out nice.

FordMan · 02-21-2007, 09:16 AM

Roy,

How did the TB to intake spacers work out performance-wise?

nastynate_03 · 02-21-2007, 02:18 PM

man put me down for one i already have a php spacer so all i need is the spacer ill spend a little bit of money to see what the fuss is about pm me with a price and how to get you the money thanks.

nate

Roy · 02-21-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FordMan

Roy,

How did the TB to intake spacers work out performance-wise?

I have not tried one yet. If you pay the shipping I'll send you one.
Then you can let us know!

DTMach1 · 02-21-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy

I was thinking the same thing. I already have the program done. Here’s one I cut from aluminum.

What would be the benefit of running that spacer? I'm interested

demonspeed98 · 02-21-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy

I've already made some. They turned out nice.

Sweet, let me know if you decide to market them since I could meet up to pick them up.

Roy · 02-21-2007, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonspeed98

Sweet, let me know if you decide to market them since I could meet up to pick them up.

I'm sending one out to Fordman to try. My cars put away for the winter. If he give's a thumbs up I'll sell some. They won’t be very expensive.

FordMan · 02-21-2007, 09:43 PM

Thanks Roy

02-20-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 2,356	Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here These are water-jet cut from 3/8'' thick heat and chemical resistant brown phenolic material. It's hard to see in the pics but it has a very hard glossy surface finish. This spacer will isolate the upper intake and TB from the hot engine. Might add some power(?). My car is off the road for another month due to BS winter weather in Michigan so I can’t try one under actual operating conditions so I won’t sell any yet. I'm going to send one to a friend in Florida to try out for me. Attached Thumbnails

02-20-2007, 04:48 PM	#2
xxxxMach1 Azure Blue fan club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 333	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Are these a replacement for your aluminum spacers? Cost change? Still ship with another seal? Can't wait to hear how they perform, I will be in the market for an intake spacer soon. __________________ Garage ------------------ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 (SOLD) 1967 Acapulco Blue Metallic "Sports Sprint" Coupe (Multiple Show Winner)

02-20-2007, 04:54 PM	#3
hawk Braderunna Join Date: May 2004 Location: hampton, va Posts: 4,955	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Interesting idea, may keep the upper plenum and the throttle body cooler, but maybe not that much. With the two plastic gaskets on the aluminum one, you have quite a bit of heat isolation already. I'd guess these may be cheaper to make/sell though? __________________ "Sparky"- 2003 Azure Blue w/MT and IUP Visit my garage on mach1mustang.org for details.

02-20-2007, 06:09 PM	#6
demonspeed98 Expert Powder Coater Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, mi Posts: 313	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here I live in Michigan and drive my car every single day, want me to test it out for you?

02-20-2007, 07:42 PM	#9
_bones Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fairport, ny Posts: 395	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here put me down ill take one "whole" kit when offered. pm thanks

02-20-2007, 08:19 PM	#11
03Mach150BP DCALAT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,018	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Roy, you are the man. Keep the good stuffing coming!!!!! __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.44@114mph w/100 shot of Nitrous best to date MRT Max Thunder CBs,Kooks LTsw/OR X, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,3/4" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts, MGW Auto shift handle, Honeycombs,Seq TLs

02-20-2007, 10:05 PM	#12
Awd This Got boost? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,345	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Looks real sweet roy, Nice work . Let me know how they work out because a intake spacer is in my next wave of mods. __________________ 03 mach - White 5spd IUP Born 6-9-03 Powered by Procharger 450rwhp 417rwtq

02-20-2007, 10:10 PM	#13
birdman941 5.4 32V NA Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 11,142	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Glad you got ahold of the material. I would imagine, the hotter the temp (ambient or engine temp), the more it will help. Brilliant idea. __________________ Mach 1 sold. Wholesale pricing to M1R Members 1-888-FORD-SVT ext. 275 I can see November from my house

02-20-2007, 11:22 PM	#14
G Undocumented Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 15,293	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here They look nice. __________________ _____________________________________________ Psalms 109:8 'Let his days be few; and let another take his office.'

02-21-2007, 05:25 AM	#15
8616v Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: omaha NE Posts: 805	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Why not replace the head to intake manifold gasket with something like this, is there a good reason or has no one thought of it yet? I did this on my vw and the difference(temp wise) was amazing...after running around town not particularly hard after about 20min i couldn't touch the intake manifold after the gasket was replaced with a phenolic replacement it was cool/warm to the touch during the summer and cold in the winter, the intercooler probably helped keep it cool but there was deffinately a difference i could attribute to the spacer... __________________ '86 Scirocco 16v '03 20AE '03 Mach 1 Azure Blue ...went IRS...never looked back... Born: 03/26/2003 Bought: 09/07/2005

02-21-2007, 09:16 AM	#19
FordMan I Am Cornholio!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,653	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Roy, How did the TB to intake spacers work out performance-wise? __________________ Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Current Mods: MGW Mach 1 Fuel Door WebEProducts Sequence Turn Signals Explicit Auto Retro Rings C&L CAI w/ 85mm MAF MRT Shifter MRT Catted H-Pipe Visus Rear Louvers Trunk Monkey M1R Chrome Coil Covers PHP Intake Spacer SLP Loudmouth Catback Diablo Predator Custom Tune Mecca Tune HID Head/Fog Lights LM-1 Wideband A/F Gauge Ford Racing 4.10 Gears

02-21-2007, 02:18 PM	#20
nastynate_03 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: andrews,texas Posts: 340	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here man put me down for one i already have a php spacer so all i need is the spacer ill spend a little bit of money to see what the fuss is about pm me with a price and how to get you the money thanks. nate

02-21-2007, 09:43 PM	#25
FordMan I Am Cornholio!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,653	Re: Phenolic Intake Spacers Are Here Thanks Roy __________________ Black 03 5spd w/ IUP Born on 02/25/2003 (thanks Donna) Current Mods: MGW Mach 1 Fuel Door WebEProducts Sequence Turn Signals Explicit Auto Retro Rings C&L CAI w/ 85mm MAF MRT Shifter MRT Catted H-Pipe Visus Rear Louvers Trunk Monkey M1R Chrome Coil Covers PHP Intake Spacer SLP Loudmouth Catback Diablo Predator Custom Tune Mecca Tune HID Head/Fog Lights LM-1 Wideband A/F Gauge Ford Racing 4.10 Gears

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