Hey,

I just got a 99 Stang a 3.8, Auto, that is dead stock except for a drop-in K&N filter. I am interested in installing a PowerAid Throttle Body Spacer or like.....

a. What are the pro's and con's to the upgrade..?

b. What brand is the best..?

Thanks

CampStang

 

Hi:
Throttle Body Spacers rate way up there on the scam list. Their HP gains are ficticious. The most expensive, Steeda. will tell you that, even at $100. they are for cosmetic purposes only. Although they are beautifully machined, with vortex grooves machinedin the ports. you will not see a HP gain. Save your money and buy a tuner,you will get a 15 to 20 gain, some say higher. Also, now that you are moving more air into your engine, you should retune to adjust air fuel movement; a few minutes with a tuner.
Best/ Bill

 

Thanks Bill for your response...Iheard the same thing from a friend I just needed to confirm that... There's so muchtalk on forums about the bennys of these spacers...It's same old if it sounds to good to be true it usually is.....

Dave

 

You'd get just as much power by picking up a rock in the parking lot and putting it in your cupholder. On a V6 that goes for the spacer AND upgrading the TB itself.

Start with a good catback exhuast... then go from there.