Re: RE: Throttle body spacer

From: Andy Levy (andy.levy@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Dec 07 2005 - 14:00:07 EST


On 12/7/05, Michael Maskalans <dml@tepidcola.com> wrote:
>
> On Fri, 17 Jun 2005, Rick Barnes wrote:
>
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: dean_ocque@yahoo.com
> > > Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 9:29 AM
> > >
> > > I am assuming an engine is an engine in most cases. I am looking at
> > > getting a throttle body spacer for my TJ. I have heard conflicting
> > > reports on them. Some say it screws up the computer, others say it
> > > works great and adds a few more horse power, and better miles per
> > > gallon. The reason I asking is because my four banger needs a bit more
> > > power on road.
> >
> >
> > The spacer will do absolutely nothing for you.
> >
> > Rascal
> >
>
> Another message I'd meant to reply to and never did...
>
> the list's wisdom has always been that TB spacers do absolutely nothing
> for the 318/360, but the Jeep 4.0L does actually respond very favorably to
> a TB spacer. On a multiport fuel injected motor it really shouldn't, but
> apparently it does. Whether the Iron Duke is more like the 4.0L or more
> like the 5.2/5.9L, I don't know.

I seem to recall Ed H. saying a spacer helped his 4.7L as well.



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