4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
02-12-2006, 05:44 AM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
ORIGINAL: JonBeast
I got one, didn't feel anything. Sold it
Don't bother, just get a a/m tb/plenum.
I got one, didn't feel anything. Sold it
Don't bother, just get a a/m tb/plenum.
It's like the VCF, just because you cant feel it, doesnt mean its not working
02-13-2006, 12:50 AM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
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Get the plenum and 75mm tb and don't waste your $$ on a MAF (mass air) unless you go with a supercharger or turbo. If you want the bling, go with Accufab...if you are only interested in performance, get the C&L plenum and BBk 75mm throttle body.
Get the plenum and 75mm tb and don't waste your $$ on a MAF (mass air) unless you go with a supercharger or turbo. If you want the bling, go with Accufab...if you are only interested in performance, get the C&L plenum and BBk 75mm throttle body.
02-13-2006, 04:10 PM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
I put an intake spacer on, because it cost a whopping $12 delivered and was very nice quality. Does it doe anything? Yep, it supports my O/S intake plenum and TB. In all seriousness, it does provide a small area to straighten airflow and it adds intake volume. The guy threw it in with my TB/intake order for allmost nothing. Would I put one on by itself, nope, isn't worth the effort. CAI, TB/Plenum make an immediate change for easy effort. Cat back exhaust, next best move. Midpipe, better yet.. Headers a little more.
Look at the common mods most folks do, that will give you an idea of what works.
John
Look at the common mods most folks do, that will give you an idea of what works.
John
02-13-2006, 04:47 PM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
I put a 1/2" spacer in last month. Didn't expect to feel a S.O.P. difference. I figured that it would help straighten airflow and give me a little more velocity going into the lower intake. Just don't get the helix type with the stupid swirl.
02-13-2006, 05:41 PM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
Some of you are confusing Plenum spacer with TB Spacer.
I ran a Steeda plenum spacer under a self ported stock plenum and I could tell a difference. Not a whole lot but a little.
The Steeda is the best available, nice machined pice with OE style seal others include a POS paper/fiber gasket.
I ran a Steeda plenum spacer under a self ported stock plenum and I could tell a difference. Not a whole lot but a little.
The Steeda is the best available, nice machined pice with OE style seal others include a POS paper/fiber gasket.
02-13-2006, 06:22 PM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
ORIGINAL: MustangMafia
You wouldnt even feel anything other than better throttle response if you got a plenum+throttle body.
It's like the VCF, just because you cant feel it, doesnt mean its not working
ORIGINAL: JonBeast
I got one, didn't feel anything. Sold it
Don't bother, just get a a/m tb/plenum.
I got one, didn't feel anything. Sold it
Don't bother, just get a a/m tb/plenum.
It's like the VCF, just because you cant feel it, doesnt mean its not working
Do you HAVE one? If not, don't post.
02-16-2006, 03:16 AM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
Im getting everything from the CAI to the plenum,and everything in between, with the addition of the TB spacer as well as the plenum spacer. Im sure that theres some kind of gian with the spacers being used in the whole system....theres gotta be...lol
02-16-2006, 03:46 AM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
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Im getting everything from the CAI to the plenum,and everything in between, with the addition of the TB spacer as well as the plenum spacer. Im sure that theres some kind of gian with the spacers being used in the whole system....theres gotta be...lol
Im getting everything from the CAI to the plenum,and everything in between, with the addition of the TB spacer as well as the plenum spacer. Im sure that theres some kind of gian with the spacers being used in the whole system....theres gotta be...lol
02-16-2006, 03:53 AM
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RE: 4.6L GT Intake Spacer ??
Personally, I havnt seen any real BIG gains from those spacers, but that doesnt mean they're not worth it.
As far as throttle body sizes go, I would go with a 70mm if you plan on staying Naturally Aspirated or are just doing bolt ons. Its not worth it to go to a 75mm, as those are designed for more FI setups.
MAF and Fuel injectors, dont even waste your time. You would need to get a retune to accomidate for the change, and the stock MAF is good up to 400HP before it pegs, a place you're not going to get to with just bolt ons.
As far as throttle body sizes go, I would go with a 70mm if you plan on staying Naturally Aspirated or are just doing bolt ons. Its not worth it to go to a 75mm, as those are designed for more FI setups.
MAF and Fuel injectors, dont even waste your time. You would need to get a retune to accomidate for the change, and the stock MAF is good up to 400HP before it pegs, a place you're not going to get to with just bolt ons.