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Mar 31, 2004 | 03:46 PM

greenterror

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throttle body spacers

i just installed a helix throttle body spacer,now my truck stalls.so i reset the computer still stalls,when will the computer relearn air fuel mix?

Mar 31, 2004 | 03:50 PM

greenterror

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should i disconect the battery and throttle position sensor, and try again

Apr 26, 2004 | 11:11 PM

frnkln2003

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try disconnecting the battery for 10 to 15 minutes, then once the battery is reconnected, start the engine and let it sit and idle for 5 to 10 minutes. this should reset the idle control and makes it run a lot better. it doesnt hurt to clean the battery posts and cable connections while battery is disconnected incase a good electrical connection wasnt being established.
this worked for me and maybe it will help you too.

Apr 30, 2004 | 08:36 PM

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Question:

What made you purchase a TB spacer?

May 1, 2004 | 06:24 AM

greenterror

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i thought i would get more power and better gas mileage

May 1, 2004 | 06:35 AM

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I see.
What other modifications have you preformed?

May 1, 2004 | 05:29 PM

greenterror

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i installed a k&n fipk and a perma cool electric fan to replace stock fan i got more hrs power and better on fuel

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May 4, 2004 | 12:52 AM

AlfredB1979

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Quote:

Originally Posted by greenterror

i thought i would get more power and better gas mileage

Ah, the "If I spend money, it will go faster!" myth.

Nope, nope, nope. Real power gains come from inside an internal combustion engine. Like is said, "Speed costs money, how fast do you want to spend???"

Up the compression (higher comp pistons), bigger valves, better cam.....we can go on and on with real power adders some other time.