Throttle Body Spacer
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sausalito CA
Throttle Body Spacer
There is a product that is about an inch thick that bolts to the front of the TB.
Is this a mod that goes on with out any difficulties?
Such as, the accordian tube and the rest of the filter intake, does it just fit right or do these components need to be modified or/and do they get "cruched up?.
Price for this mod at $60 seems OK.
Is this a mod that goes on with out any difficulties?
Such as, the accordian tube and the rest of the filter intake, does it just fit right or do these components need to be modified or/and do they get "cruched up?.
Price for this mod at $60 seems OK.
Melting Slicks
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From: Palm Coast, FL
If it's made of rubber, it WILL get crunched up-unless they have a metal sleeve inside of the opening or around the outside of the spacer. Have seen one removed and it DEFINITELY crunches up.
Safety Car
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
I've got one and it's an easy install. I thought as well, for $60, might as well try it. To be honest, I have no clue if it did anything. It didn't increase or decrease my track times so pretty much what I've got is hard rubber spacer.
Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
It is not hard at all to install. And you just need to torque the bolts properly and it fits fine.
There was someone who fabricated or found some metal tubes to fit inside the vararam spacer so you could torque the bolts down tighter. I don't have a problem with how it fits though.
There was someone who fabricated or found some metal tubes to fit inside the vararam spacer so you could torque the bolts down tighter. I don't have a problem with how it fits though.
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
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It is not hard at all to install. And you just need to torque the bolts properly and it fits fine
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Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by jesse12804
Ok,and how would I find out if the bolts are torqued down properly???How do I do that??
What exactly is it that you are having problems with, that may be an easier way to tackle the problem. Do you have a bad seal?
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
spacer
no problems.haven;t even gotten it yet,I just thought that there was a specific torque # OR SOMETHING THAT The wrench would have to be turned to when tightening.I'll just tighten it till it feel secure...
Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by jesse12804
no problems.haven;t even gotten it yet,I just thought that there was a specific torque # OR SOMETHING THAT The wrench would have to be turned to when tightening.I'll just tighten it till it feel secure...
If that is the case I would say it should not be a problem. I have to be honest, I really don't know if mine had those metal sleeves or not.
I just put on a ported TB so I just had the thing off yesterday. Wish I would have looked to see if I had the metal sleeves.
Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by jesse12804
Notice any difference with the ported throttle body??90MM??
Safety Car
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by Kenny94945
There is a product that is about an inch thick that bolts to the front of the TB.
Is this a mod that goes on with out any difficulties?
Such as, the accordian tube and the rest of the filter intake, does it just fit right or do these components need to be modified or/and do they get "cruched up?.
Price for this mod at $60 seems OK.
Is this a mod that goes on with out any difficulties?
Such as, the accordian tube and the rest of the filter intake, does it just fit right or do these components need to be modified or/and do they get "cruched up?.
Price for this mod at $60 seems OK.
Team Owner
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From: queensbury ny
Tb Spacer
OK,GOT MINE TODAY!!Now,it came with long black bolts/screws.This thing goes in front of the TB,like somebody said???Looks more like it would fit behind it!!How do i tell if it's the newer version??there's no metal or anything in the screw holes...