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Old 08-28-2011, 02:30 PM
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So i looked into them but there kinda expensive for a piece of metal are they really worth the buy?
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So i looked into them but there kinda expensive for a piece of metal are they really worth the buy?
Most people say no. Get the throttle body bored out. That will make a difference
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^^This.

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See, I had a slightly snappyer throttle on my Jeep, but I got mine free with my air compressor so I didn't pay for it... and it may have been in my head that feeling of throttle response.
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they are good for paper weights. thats about it. dont waste your money
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See, I had a slightly snappyer throttle on my Jeep, but I got mine free with my air compressor so I didn't pay for it... and it may have been in my head that feeling of throttle response.
The power of suggestion but not to be proven on a dyno. Although it is a lot easier to feel the bog (like stepping on a wet sponge).
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BORE IT OUT. you want BIGGER AIR not longer air.
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They add 150+ hp each. I suggest you install 2, one on top of the other. I have the custom twin throttle body spacer set up and it works great.

But seriously they are garbage and are a total waste of money.
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They add 150+ hp each. I suggest you install 2, one on top of the other. I have the custom twin throttle body spacer set up and it works great.

But seriously they are garbage and are a total waste of money.



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They add 150+ hp each. I suggest you install 2, one on top of the other. I have the custom twin throttle body spacer set up and it works great.

But seriously they are garbage and are a total waste of money.
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