While we are on the topic of the VR38 plenum. Chris@FsP finally found time to ship me the plenum!!! Please note my plenum came from the UK, and there are extras attached to it. Hopefully it'll be compatible with Sam's retrofit kit. As for impressions, the plenum is very light and looks very well made from the factory.
The plenum came off of a couple of blown VR38 motors from a UK owner, who is also a member on NAGTROC. The engine cover was purchased off another NAGTROC member a year ago. Can someone spare me some screws?
[EDIT] Oh snaps... that extra part is probably part of the plenum after all. Goodness it's $270 brand new not including the gaskets. Intake collector brand new is about $650. If you guys are looking for these parts for retrofit, definitely try to source it from blown engines.
Here are some pictures:
