Are Throttle Body Spacers really worth it?

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Aug 28, 2011 | 02:30 PM

woody90

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From: albuquerque, NM

Year: 2001

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Engine: 4.0L

Are Throttle Body Spacers really worth it?

So i looked into them but there kinda expensive for a piece of metal are they really worth the buy?

Aug 28, 2011 | 03:08 PM

odgreen

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From: some small town oregon

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Originally Posted by woody90

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

Aug 29, 2011 | 09:08 PM

Gee oh Dee

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^^This.

Moving to Chat.

Aug 29, 2011 | 09:10 PM

odgreen

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Originally Posted by Gee oh Dee

^^This.

Moving to Chat.

X2...? Lol

Aug 30, 2011 | 02:03 PM

uatemytoast

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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.

Aug 30, 2011 | 03:00 PM

pickles

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they are good for paper weights. thats about it. dont waste your money

Aug 30, 2011 | 05:24 PM

Turbo X_J

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Originally Posted by uatemytoast

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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Aug 30, 2011 | 05:25 PM

Agent_Oragnge

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BORE IT OUT. you want BIGGER AIR not longer air.

Aug 30, 2011 | 05:29 PM

jmm0122

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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.