Is a Throttle Spacer worth it?
10-28-2008, 10:42 AM
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Is a Throttle Spacer worth it?
i just wanted to know if a throttle body spacer was worth the $$? if so which one should i get?
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10-28-2008, 10:53 AM
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The
HP gains
from a TB
spaceer are
negated by
the added
weight of
said TB
spacer.
10-28-2008, 11:47 AM
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Quote:
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mustangfan410
i just wanted to know if a throttle body spacer was worth the $$? if so which one should i get?
no, not worth anything.
10-28-2008, 12:11 PM
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+1 on not being worth anything. save money for udp's or something else.
10-28-2008, 01:07 PM
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supposedly the zabtek throttle is the only one that works?
10-28-2008, 01:11 PM
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if you ask me, the best thing they are for is paperweights
10-28-2008, 01:39 PM
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supposedly the zabtek throttle is the only one that works?
the zabteck is an actual throttle body, not just a spacer.
10-28-2008, 04:27 PM
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its just an added wait,,,pointless hunk of metal
10-28-2008, 04:38 PM
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Buy one a powder coat it the color of your car. It wont gain you any power but it will give you +1 for looks.
10-28-2008, 07:39 PM
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Yeah it's worth it if you're looking for a unique looking paper weight. But if you're talking about your car.....nope.