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Old 11-05-2006, 06:56 AM
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What exactly does a throttle body spacer do? And would it yeild any gains in power a Z?
Old 11-05-2006, 09:00 AM
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Old 11-05-2006, 11:13 AM
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there are plenty of theories behind throttle body spacers. Some have a helical twist cut to them that supposedly help to "atomize the fuel more completely for a better burn". Others say that it increases the plenum volume allowing for more distribution of air. I dont see either helping considerably
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anyone else?
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it adds volume to the intake manifold...

a spacer like motordyne will do this more...
Old 11-12-2006, 02:50 PM
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so whats the verdict on these? I don't see alot of people with them so I'm assuming they don't do any good on our cars, since they can be had for like 40 bux
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Originally Posted by danielwebb
so whats the verdict on these? I don't see alot of people with them so I'm assuming they don't do any good on our cars, since they can be had for like 40 bux
I've only even heard of 1 or 2 people to ever have them... don't waste your money
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These throttle body spacers claim to make power by creating a swirling air cyclone in the intake with the vortex shaped grooves found on the inner surface. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

These are nothing more than glorified Turbonators.
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Originally Posted by Jason@Performance
it adds volume to the intake manifold...

a spacer like motordyne will do this more...
What? You really think that's true? I guess in theory it adds more volume post-throttle body, but it's not actually in the manifold. The reason for the plenum spacer is to add volume on the forward side of the manifold where it is needed most. This tb spacer will provide absoultely no gains due to adding "volume".
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nothing beats the VORTEX OF POWA!!!!
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