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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Throttle body spacers

Was wondering if there were any throttle body spacers for a 2.7 L engine? What are the advantages of having a throttle body spacer, if any?
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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There arnt any. They are made to spin the air alowing for a better fuel to air mix. Our engines have fuel injectors in the cylinders making the spacer worthless.
If I am off/ wrong feel free to correct me... that is the answer I have read off of here and other site.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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good for a paper weight
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 05:36 AM
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As stated correctly above our engines are direct port injection thus TBSs do zero but there are people that still argue that they work and they can feel the extra horsepower.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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Even though the injectors are located in the cylinders (like most newer cars) wouldn't the turbulant air (from the added spacer) still help in the slightest?

To say it does NOTHING is a bit of a guess. Anyone have solid data on this? I my self was going to buy one and couple it with an after market intake.

I would just like to know the facts, not trying to start a fight.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Price to benefit ratio if there is any improvement what-so-ever, would not be worth the money and time in my book.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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huh...good to know I guess...I think I will still check into it a bit...
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