Re: TB Spacer! Found 'Em!!

From: GS- (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Fri Jul 02 1999 - 09:37:25 EDT


I've got one to and you can feel a difference. I think the HP
numbers are up for grabs tho. Jims post of 3 to 5 hp are probably
more realistic than the 14-17 hp I was told.

GS -

98 5.2L 5spd

> Patrick,
> I made my own. It works, you can tell a difference. I modified my
> intake though, and Im sure that helps. I made one at work when we were
> really slow.
> Eric
>
> Kabuki2@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 7/2/99 12:34:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > jdharmon@earthlink.net writes:
> >
> > << Hey Everyone
> > Just wanted to pass on this info. For all those that are looking for
> > more hp and torque, especially at the bottom end, I found a 1" billet TB
> > spacer that really increases the response and a bit more hp/torque. No
> > actual dyno numbers, but should be around 3 to 5 hp increase.
> > The distributor is OC Speed in Fullerton, CA 714-526-3686. Ask for Ted
> > McKinley. He is an avid Mopar maniac. The cost is around $76 plus tax
> > and shipping. Their website is www.ocspeed.com Ask for the Helix TB
> > spacer. PN#59005
> > Jim >>
> >
> > Do these things actually work? Anyone tried one?
> >
> > Seems like for the price, you could have one made of Phenolic (idea?), which
> > has much better heat transfer characteristics than aluminum.
> >
> > ttyl
> > Patrick



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