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Throttle spacer

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by brooklyn396, Jan 14, 2018.

  1. Jan 14, 2018 at 10:12 AM
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    brooklyn396

    brooklyn396 [OP] New Member

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    Anybody have any info on throttle spacers? Looking for a little better performance and maybe a little better mpg.
     
  2. Jan 14, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    TegoTaco

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  3. Jan 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    replica9000

    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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    I think this is one of those mods that benefits carbureted engines and does little to nothing on fuel-injected engines.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Wainiha

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    agreed i bought 1 for my 2000...save for S/C and fuel solution
     
  5. Jan 14, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    Throttle body spacers are 100% pointless on a port injected motor.

    Now, OP if you meant an intake manifold spacer (like the one XTP Sells for our v6's) that creates longer intake runners which helps with low end torque n power, then yes those do help some.
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    More Snake Oil just like aftermarket Cold Air Intakes.
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Wainiha

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    this
     
  8. Jan 15, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    ItalynStylion

    ItalynStylion Sounds Gooooood

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    Always wondered about these. Do they really work? Haven't seen any independent dyno numbers. Is it worth getting for $265?
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    I have one on my truck, from the butt dyno it made a difference in mid range giddyup, i think XTP has dyno numbers, but no independent sources
     
  10. Jan 23, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    I've had them on past trucks. Blah. Might get one now just to punch for my methanol nozzle.
     

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