Throttle body spacer?

Discussion in 'Engine/Drivetrain' started by Yotabeast, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. Yotabeast

    Yotabeast Newbie

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    What does a throttle body spacer do?
     
  2. smctoy

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    Adding a spacer allows for power increase in the low to mid-range for both engine torque and horsepower. Most spacers are CNC machined from billet aluminum for accurate fitment and the unique bore design creates a votrex to the air entering the engine. They are suppose to improve fuel mileage-save gas & gain power.

    *This is the so-called text book definition for a throttle body spacer!
     
  3. DietoRemain

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    btw. throttle body spacers are only useful on a carbed engine, if you have EFI you are throwing money down the toilet so to speak. They give NO increase on a fuel injected engine.. but apparently on carb'd engines they do.
     

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