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aFe throttle body spacer review

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco1004, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. Mar 14, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    The only k&n I run is a washable cabin filter. Which probably needs to be cleaned.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2021 at 9:46 AM
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    I was just fucking around. I’m on your side, haha. Had K&N intakes in the past and was very happy with them, excellent product.
     
  3. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:01 AM
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    Lmao lol too early for this shit lol
     
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  4. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    @JdevTac

    That’s your opinion. I personally do feel a difference. Not much by any means, but there is something a bit snappier in the acceleration and the throttle seems more responsive. But that’s what I feel, I have no physical evidence like dyno numbers or anything.

    and if your theory of them, if they did anything you’d see them coming out of the factory... well how about putting that theory to a forced induction system or nitrous for that matter. These tricks of the trade definitely make significant number improvements... yet, I don’t see any Supra’s or Z06’s rolling off the assembly lines with 125 shots on them.

    ...but like I sad and you said, just our opinions. I have mine and you got yours.
     
  5. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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    You I believe. For future reference: any mixing of air/fuel under Wide Open Throttle is done by your ECU. If you make a physical change the computer simply adjusts the mix negating any change except at WOT.
    From your post, you are simply a victim of marketing hype. Nothing else.
    You too.
     
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  6. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    ill back you on the throttle body spacer if i had to buy it again with my own money and not stimulus money i would definetly buy it again with my money i noticed enough difference that i feel like you get your money's worth
     
  7. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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    and we got a hater lmao again i didn't buy it our government stimulus did so im at no loss all gain. If you have such a great argument then go get one your self not with your money the government stimulus money hay your getting it for free then ok then give us your opinion buddy. lol lmao
     
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  8. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:34 AM
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    what and your a tundra owner in here causing hate and discontent for taco owners come on man
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    Really. I have owned two 3rd gen Tacos. Put 80K on first one and 50K on 2nd one. Traded because I needed more towing for work.
    I deal in fact, not some feel good marketing hype.
    If you are getting any gains at all it is because of environmental factors (warmer weather, different driving habits) and not because of those aftermarket components.
     
  10. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    @hiPSI

    As for the mixture... I am speaking of the actual blending process. Instead of the air flowing in a straight line through the throttle body, the spacer adds a rifling action... creating what they say to be a spiral like vortex. Hence the whistling sound they produce. I was not referring to the amount of air the engine is pulling read from the MAF sensor and the amount of fuel the ECU is dumping through the injectors to compensate for optimal ratio of air/fuel. I should have worded that better in previous post. That being said, if it does creat a centrifugal vortex in the system, that could cause a better mix/blend (not amount) or air and fuel as it enters the cylinder. Possible... lol!
     
  11. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    Lol do you not pay taxes? Stimulus is not free man.
     
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    well sir your out numbered here on opinions that people feel difference and opinions is all they are i further more dont have any reason to carry on this conversation with you
     
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    damn straight touche
     
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    ehhh my kids will pay off the stimulus when im long gone just like we had to pay off crap from our parents era its just a constant circle jerk for the government.
     
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    I appreciate y'all taking the time to contribute your experiences with the throttle body spacer, OP and shotgunbilly.
     
  16. Mar 14, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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    your welcome i love a good debate i wouldn't be backing something that i believe didn't work . You know Ive read and read and read through so many threads from mechanics saying they work and mechanics saying they dont and really if you want to know for your self you just gotta buy it and cross your fingers that it helps and it did for me plus was i didn't pay for it so it was a double win to me.
     
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    and hell yeah i pay taxes like a mofo i live in washington state bro we are one the highest taxed state in the good ole USA but i have a high paying job to compensate for tax abuse
     
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    Good luck man. Remember ignorance is bliss.
     
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    well im out i gotta go try this new tune for the vf tuner see what she brings
     
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    If your chevy engine was equipped with throttle body fuel infection, and you installed a throttle body spacer, you'd see some improvement. We put a 93 305 throttle body injection v8 on the dyno with the spacer...torque improved off the bottom with a slight hp increase. Tried a spacer on my 4.7 tundra v8 engine. Absolutely no gains anywhere....the spacer did make the engines intake sound like it had a mini supercharger. Had to be with worth an extra 10 mental hp.
     

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