[Vlad]

Don't waste your money on the throttle body spacer. I tried to figure out how it could possibly do anything for power and I got nothing. A hunk of metal that increases the length of the path the air has to take. Theoretically it is not a good thing, but increasing it by an inch or so will have negligible side affects.

The wires/coil/plugs combo has good reviews. I plan on doing that pretty soon.

Aside from doing major mods to the engine itself, I don't know if there is much left to do that will give results, aside from handling.

[jcvelli]

Thanks a lot for all of your input guys, Once i install 4.10's t-lok and the driveshaft, i will be adding underdrive pulleys and new tires. If i have cash left over i might as well try out the throttle body and spacer. If it works i'll make a post letting you all know.

Thanks again!

[SilverBullet07]

a throttle body spacer increases the plenum volume, making more power, a little power, but power nonetheless, i actually just ordered one, from ebay, for 30 bucks

[Vlad]

What exactly is plenum volume and how does it relate to making power?

[Mr. Ugly]

Might be that a slightly longer intake path with the spacer could shift the torque peak a bit lower in the rpm range.

I'm not going to bother getting a spacer though.

[Vlad]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ugly

Might be that a slightly longer intake path with the spacer could shift the torque peak a bit lower in the rpm range.

I'm not going to bother getting a spacer though.

How would that work? If that is the case than I can create a really long spacer...

[Mr. Ugly]

Relates to ram tuning on your intake.

Here's some info I just found.

Haven't read in detail, but looks like it should be interesting.

HEADERDESIGN.COM - Engine Considerations

[Mr. Ugly]

Originally Posted by Vlad

How would that work? If that is the case than I can create a really long spacer...

Oh, and I'm not saying it happens.

I'm just saying that if some people get a seat of the pants difference, it might be due to the torque curve shifting around.

Not that there's necessarily any more power, even.

[Vlad]

Or it is all in their head.

Thanks for the article, I'll read it later on.

[Mr. Ugly]

Originally Posted by Vlad

Or it is all in their head.

I'm getting a Zabteck throttle body though.

Bunch of people reported better throttle response.

Two people reported torque and hp gains on the dyno. And I just was told today that Doug from Bamachips tuned a car that picked up 14hp. No dyno sheet for that one though.

[Vlad]

That a throttle body but not the spacer.
And that is pretty good.

[SilverBullet07]

i dont care if it only gives me 1 hp, its only 30 bucks, i just cant pass that up.
American muscle claims 8 rwhp and 8 ft lbs of torque, im not really expecting that but i am expecting SOMETHING

[jcvelli]

Does anyone know if the zabtek throttle body will fit with an aftermarket cold air intake? I Have airaid, anyone know if it will fit?

[Mr. Ugly]

Should be fine.

It's a custom modified OEM throttle body complete with the electronics.

External dimensions are the same.

Btw, the group buy is closing this Saturday.