Conflicting Responses, Skunk2 5/8" Plenum Spacer And Bonnet Clearance

[vee35]

Hi, I have searched and searched, and as usual with the internet, I have found conflicting responses.

I have a 2003 V35 Coupe, and have decided to get a Plenum spacer, and am interested in the Skunk2 5/8" plenum spacer. The problem is, that while investigating this option, I have found numerous posts on various websites, that say there is an issue with Bonnet clearance and the standard engine cover on the coupe, when installing the 5/8" spacer. Has anyone here specifically installed this spacer?

[Skylinetragic]

did you search G35driver.com. bucketloads of stuff in there. I'm no other help to you unfortunately

Edited September 9, 2012 by Skylinetragic

[V35_Paul]

I have one. I kept the cover on and was able to close the bonnet BUT it does touch and rub. I then took it off to put my tower brace on.

[Dreadnought]

I have one installed in mine with no issue, but I have removed the engine cover for normal use. I've run it with the cover since installing the spacer, from memory it wasn't touching. I'll have a look tonight to confirm.

[J_Del]

I have one. I kept the cover on and was able to close the bonnet BUT it does touch and rub. I then took it off to put my tower brace on.

So it touched your tower brace?

I have a stillen brace and there isn't much room already.

I was going to install the Blox spacer.

[V35_Paul]

I have a NRG brace and it fits

[vee35]

I decided to go on the safe side, and went with 5/16th

[iamhe77]

You can easily fit a 17mm spacer in a sedan and very nearly a 17mm plenum spacer + 19mm runner spacer.