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throttle body spacer ?
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throttle body spacer ?
i've been thinking about getting a throttle body spacer, but dont want to possibly waste my money/time.
do any of yall have one on your truck, and if so what difference did it make?
i'm not expecting big power gains, i'm looking more for a little help with my mpg.
i know what alot of yall are going to say... headers/exhaust, 65 mm tb, supercharger, chip, yadda yadda yadda. I am a working class man, and dont really have 500+ to just blow on my truck.
i'm lookin for somthing that wont void the entire warranty and cost around 100 bucks or so.
i've already put on a k&n, use synthetic blend oil, new plugs, bumped up tire psi, and drive with the tailgate down (thats getting desperate). i am getting good gas mileage now, 10-12 avg, i'm just looking for about 1-2 extra. somthing to fill in what my heavy foot takes away.
any other suggestions are more than welcome
do any of yall have one on your truck, and if so what difference did it make?
i'm not expecting big power gains, i'm looking more for a little help with my mpg.
i know what alot of yall are going to say... headers/exhaust, 65 mm tb, supercharger, chip, yadda yadda yadda. I am a working class man, and dont really have 500+ to just blow on my truck.
i'm lookin for somthing that wont void the entire warranty and cost around 100 bucks or so.
i've already put on a k&n, use synthetic blend oil, new plugs, bumped up tire psi, and drive with the tailgate down (thats getting desperate). i am getting good gas mileage now, 10-12 avg, i'm just looking for about 1-2 extra. somthing to fill in what my heavy foot takes away.
any other suggestions are more than welcome
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They certainly don't add 2MPGs!!!
If it were free, I might try it... knowing full well that such a small increase in the plenum volume doesn't do a darn thing.
But if it were a pretty red or blue anodized finish, and the wife liked the color, it might be worth it...
If it were free, I might try it... knowing full well that such a small increase in the plenum volume doesn't do a darn thing.
But if it were a pretty red or blue anodized finish, and the wife liked the color, it might be worth it...
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Originally Posted by Brian_Puff
and drive with the tailgate down (thats getting desperate).
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I have always thought that it improved the amount of drag on the truck, which should improve the mileage...
What testing have you seen that disproves this?
I'd like to read it.
Mike
What testing have you seen that disproves this?
I'd like to read it.
Mike
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Originally Posted by mbkatt
I have always thought that it improved the amount of drag on the truck, which should improve the mileage...
What testing have you seen that disproves this?
I'd like to read it.
Mike
What testing have you seen that disproves this?
I'd like to read it.
Mike
I used to believe this myth - I even did my own experiments with my old '00 F150. I checked over several tank fulls, driving back and forth to work - but since my driving habit change from time to time (running late some days, driving faster/more aggressive), in the end there was no notable differences.
I still left my tailgae down most of the time, but it was more to keep the "Red Light Cams" from seeing my tag than it was for MPGs
The biggest impact on MPG is driving habits - hands down. In my X, I'm getting between 13 & 14 MPG regularly, but I drive with a light right foot, stay under 65 mph and use the cruise.
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thats a av.
Originally Posted by Brian_Puff
i've been thinking about getting a throttle body spacer, but dont want to possibly waste my money/time.
do any of yall have one on your truck, and if so what difference did it make?
i'm not expecting big power gains, i'm looking more for a little help with my mpg.
i know what alot of yall are going to say... headers/exhaust, 65 mm tb, supercharger, chip, yadda yadda yadda. I am a working class man, and dont really have 500+ to just blow on my truck.
i'm lookin for somthing that wont void the entire warranty and cost around 100 bucks or so.
i've already put on a k&n, use synthetic blend oil, new plugs, bumped up tire psi, and drive with the tailgate down (thats getting desperate). i am getting good gas mileage now, 10-12 avg, i'm just looking for about 1-2 extra. somthing to fill in what my heavy foot takes away.
any other suggestions are more than welcome
do any of yall have one on your truck, and if so what difference did it make?
i'm not expecting big power gains, i'm looking more for a little help with my mpg.
i know what alot of yall are going to say... headers/exhaust, 65 mm tb, supercharger, chip, yadda yadda yadda. I am a working class man, and dont really have 500+ to just blow on my truck.
i'm lookin for somthing that wont void the entire warranty and cost around 100 bucks or so.
i've already put on a k&n, use synthetic blend oil, new plugs, bumped up tire psi, and drive with the tailgate down (thats getting desperate). i am getting good gas mileage now, 10-12 avg, i'm just looking for about 1-2 extra. somthing to fill in what my heavy foot takes away.
any other suggestions are more than welcome
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To really get better gas mileage - I'm thinking about installing one of [Link removed]. I never seen anything that has the greatest potential to increase MPG like this does.
Last edited by BigF350; May 5, 2007 at 10:09 PM.