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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Throttle Body Spacer? Your thoughts

Ok... i was looking around and came across a throttle body spacer for the 4runner. does anyone have any experience with these? are they worth the time and money spent? also, are they have to install.. i would not think so but are there any stupid things that came up. heres an example of one i found.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AIRAI...07141721QQrdZ1


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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Quick search and I found this.... https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...le+body+spacer
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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I dont think it will add any power. But it will make a really cool noise. I would get one just for the sound if they werent so expensive.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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thanks ironmike4x4
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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NP, just don't want anyone else to be suckered and lose money in the name of more HP. What vehicle do you have? Engine size?
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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1999 4runner 3.4L with 132k.

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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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Those things have a few nicknames.....none of them good.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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yes a waste of money if u want to waste money send it to me
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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thanks for the input guys.... i figured they weren't worth the money but i figured id ask


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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Spacers work great, IF you have a carb, or throttle body injection. With port injection, like the 3.4 and 3.0 they do nothing, except maybe lighten your wallet a bit. If you're that desperate for a lighter wallet send me the money
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by eric-the-red
Spacers work great, IF you have a carb, or throttle body injection. With port injection, like the 3.4 and 3.0 they do nothing, except maybe lighten your wallet a bit. If you're that desperate for a lighter wallet send me the money
Bingo... just a few extra inches for the air to travel.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Snake oil
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