Anyone using NS Performance Power Gasket?

**syxxty** · 08-02-2008 05:12 PM

Well I am going to be replacing my leaky aux water pump under my intake and am considering throwing in a couple intake spacers to help cool the intake air. I have seen several references to Vast's Phenolic spacers in AZ posts. These sell for $160. I am planning on ordering my aux water pump from ECS and I found some NS Performance Power Gaskets for $74.00 claiming a similar HP gain and 30 deg drop in IAT. So... Has anyone used either spacer? Which is better value? Also I assume that the NS Power gaskets are the actual gaskets and do not require an additional gasket like pictured with Vasts spacers?

Vast's Phenolic Spacers Link:
http://vastperformance.com/shop/prod...products_id=29

ECS's NS Performance Power Gasket Link (scroll to the bottom of the page):
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...ategory=Intake

I am thinking $74 is pretty cheap for a 5-10hp gain.

TIA for your inputs.

**BastardS4** · 08-02-2008 05:36 PM

ive used the vast ones. geometry problems due to how thick they are...

took em off and threw em out.

money well wasted.

**Daft** · 08-02-2008 05:41 PM

I have the NS Performance ones. They were as simple to install as the OEM gasket. I mainly bought them for the IAT reduction. I really wouldn't expect an actual HP gain. You're just reducing IATs which will let you keep some of the HP you were supposed to make.

BTW, do yourself a favor and get the aux pump relocation kit.

Aux Pump TSB.

**syxxty** · 08-02-2008 05:56 PM

Glad to hear they are working for someone. I have read about the relocation kit but have not found anyone that sells it. I assume the dealership would but I don't live near one and they have jerked me around in the past. Have you performed the relocation install? It looks like a pain. Do I need to drain the coolant to move that coolant hose and put the car is stupid Service position like for the Timing belt job (that was a pain). Thanks again.

**ladedruck** · 08-02-2008 08:29 PM

I am the source of his temp numbers. I did the logs waiting in the staging lanes at the dragstrip with my car and a friend's. They work. By the end of the pass the temps were closer between the two cars but as we came back up and cooled the cars off my intake stayed a lot cooler then his. By the time we were racing again I was starting with iat sensor temps 15-18c lower.
I have a set of a different brand(given to me for free to test) on my car now and they don't work as well. The newsouth is a real gasket material that seals well. One of these days I will put a set of newsouth back on.
This is not to say I have any experience with the vast stuff though.

**Sleeeper X** · 08-02-2008 08:33 PM

I really like the 034 gaskets I have on my car, they come precut to match the shape of the intake mani, the kit includes 4 gaskets, and all the hardware needed for the install.