Re: TB spacers

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Mar 08 2002 - 07:53:41 EST


A TB spacer can really onlt help a TBI engine. With throttle body injection,
you're not terribly removed from a carb as far as where the fuel is introduced
to the intake stream.

Donald Mallett wrote:

> I just don't don't get how a TB spacer helps with a EFI motor!? I can see it
> on a carbed motor. So by adding a spacer you can increase the HP? I have a
> home brew cold air system, If I mount the TB on the end of the pipe by the
> air filter thats about 18 inchs+- I should gain what? 120Hp? :-) LOL
>
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> > I know most don't like the TB spacers but hear the 4.7 guys say they work
> > pretty good. Does anyone have an opinion on brand?
> > 1. Poweraide claim 8 hp
> > 2. Jet makes a spacer 8 hp
> > 3. Power Tower by airmax i think it is. They claim up to 20hp
> >
> >

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