DEEz NUTz Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) Do They really work as giving u a extra mile or two per gallon or what are their purpose ? I was told they would... and I have a 2001 Tahoe 5.3 l Edited September 15, 2009 by Dee in Dallas Quote 153.3 @ Turkey Drag 2009 Spl Modified 1001-2000 - Derrick Jones my alias... Wudn't accept DEEz NUTz !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 all it is going to do is increase the velocity of the air going into the engine which helps to atomize the fuel for a more complete burn. does it work??? who knows but i can tell you that if you have a clutch fan and switch out to electric fans you will see a big difference in how fast you engine rpm rises and you will see a gain in useable HP. the TBI spacers are not worth the money or effort to install them in my opinion. Quote 2003 Ford F-150 Reg Cab layin body on 26's 2003 Tahoe 3/5 drop on 26's with a 408cid Supercharged engine. 2011 Camaro 2SS 2005 VW GTI Stage II ECU, CAI, 3" turbo back exhaust, FMIC, lowered 2" on some plastidipped 18's 2003 Hayabusa lowered, stretched, cams, nitrous and custom paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassami5 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 usless..only work on carbed engines Quote 91' Jeep Cherokee - The Heep Just Empty Every Pocket 96' Volvo 960 - The B◘x [sPL_4_U] HiFonics - Alpine Pioneer - Clarion Infinity - Kicker KnuKonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applejack Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 absolutely nothin Quote Midwest Car Audio is on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Midwest-Car-Audio-Association/101253286585630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecat Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 usless..only work on carbed engines and even that's debateable. If you want to loose low end and raise upper RPM range, they help. The higher (thicker) your plate, the more you loose/gain. I wouldn't ever use a TB spacer. Quote Behind every great man....is an underwear tag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TahoeJoe Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I put an Air Raid on my 04 Tahoe and it didn't make any difference at all. Get a new intake system though. My AirRaid made a real good difference in acceleration, I have been happy with that upgrade.Here is the explaination thehoe92 hooked me up with when I asked the same question. QUOTE Throttle body spacers (TBS) came about back in the time when TBI engines were the craze. The TBS did indeed help the TBIs as they helped to improve atomization of the fuel by changing the flow of air as the fuel was sprayed before the throttle body. The gains are minimal but are still there.The TBS are a waste on the newer engines as the fuel is sprayed after the throttle body. The air is already "spun up" as it goes through the throttle body, so the TBS basically duplicates the effort. The TBS won't hurt your engine however, that being said, some folks wind up having problems with the spacer as it is one more thing to wiggle lose and cause leaks. that is from the tahoeyukonforum Quote Live the dream baby...You will be shitting your pants again before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASZ71 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Worked on my truck.. i got 3 mpg's better Quote 2000 GMC sierra 1500 ext cab KMC XD Spy series rims Front doors Fosgate punch 6 1/2's stock tweets Rear doors Fosgate power 4x6's Probox 10 and box under rear seat Rockford fosgate R-500 Prime series amp (537 rms) 4 gauge wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepinitloud Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 dont bother unless you plan to upgrade the intake manifold they are suposed to add more volume to the intake but the stocker does fine as is I'd suggest headers and new exhaust system and upgrading to an air raid filter or a k&n maybe a computer chip to take advantage of any upgrades you do Quote 06 chrysler 300C Hemi one mmatts dreadnaut 15 powered by a planet audio vx 2200d fosgate p200 running planet audio 8" midbass drivers and super compression tweeters stock battery and a stinger spv44 Irragi 300 amp alternator big 3 1/0 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/55075-system-in-my-300c/page__view__findpost__p__763656__fromsearch__1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASZ71 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I have the tbi and a cold air intake and i get around 4-4 1/2 mpgs more Quote 2000 GMC sierra 1500 ext cab KMC XD Spy series rims Front doors Fosgate punch 6 1/2's stock tweets Rear doors Fosgate power 4x6's Probox 10 and box under rear seat Rockford fosgate R-500 Prime series amp (537 rms) 4 gauge wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Worked on my truck.. i got 3 mpg's better I have the tbi and a cold air intake and i get around 4-4 1/2 mpgs more LoL Which one is it? 3mpg 4mpg or 4.5mpg ???? It must not of worked if you cant even decide on a number to say! :01nocomment8so: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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