Re: TB spacers

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Mar 08 2002 - 18:50:02 EST


Yes. TBI was the first round of fuel injection, once things got more sophisticated
everyone moved to multiport (injection just before each valve).

Donald Mallett wrote:

> When you say TBI you mean the the fuel in injected at the TB? That I can see
> a spacer working with the same idea as a carb.
>
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> > 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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> >

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