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Old 02-02-2009, 09:25 AM
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So i got my BBK throttle body in this weekend and put it on but i took my spacer off. I heard the Spacer really does nothing. Is this true? Also my bro and i thought it my restrict it since the TB spacer hole was smaller that the new BBK TB hole. Do you guys think a spacer does anything?

On another note i am still waiting on my CAI and tuner to get in! Can't wait!
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 09:44 AM
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ive also heard that the throttle body spacer doesnt do anything, although a "Intake Manifold spacer" does really do sumthing
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 10:06 AM
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Thanks. Yeah thats what i have heard as well
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 01:49 PM
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The TB spacer does nothing.
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 01:55 PM
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cool I hope someone on Ebay will take it off my hands for me!
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 04:47 PM
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The TB spacer is "suppose" to decrease turbulence and to mix up the air a little bit more, but to me it seems like it would just settle back down before reaching the actual intake manifold....

Can you feel a difference with the new TB?? That was going to be one of my next buys.
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 05:25 PM
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The spacer is a waste of money for sure.
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 06:53 PM
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Yeah the New TB is cool sounds a little dif and i can tell some dif but will prob make more of a difference on your GT than my v6. the response is better! Over all i am pleased! Just got word from Justin at VMP and my CAI and tuner got shipped out today!
 
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Originally Posted by NewMustangMan
Just got word from Justin at VMP and my CAI and tuner got shipped out today!
That will do something
 
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Old 02-02-2009, 09:30 PM
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I know i am pumped
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:58 AM
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BBK throttle body will do sumthing but the Spacer wont
 
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Old 02-03-2009, 10:42 AM
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in all honesty both the TB and the spacer prolly didnt do almost anything. 1-2hp if i had to guess. I used my stock TB til 385rwhp. i should have switch out earlier. i can't see it doing much for a 4.0L almost stock unless they really designed it poorly.

The CAI and tuner will make quite a decent gain.
 

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